Am I a terrible Mommy?

[Howardsmom]

Hi there. I haven't posted much recently - been crazy around here with the kids getting out of school and all the end of school year festivities. Howard is getting so big. He is around 39 pounds at 5 months old and still a total cuddle bug. However he had developed a persistent cherry eye in one of his eyes. He also has mild entropion. Since we were going to get him neutered anyway they just decided to do everything at once (the entropion they might not have treated yet by itself but since he was going under anesthesia anyway I want to prevent him having to have additional surgeries down the road). Thank goodness for pet insurance!

Well we are going on a family road trip/vacation next weekend for about a week. Originally we were going to bring Howard with us, but we had to make some last minute plans which would require us to be out of the hotel pretty much all day and I'd hate to leave Howard for that long. So we've decided to board him at our vets which we have used plenty of times with our other dog. They think its a good idea to go ahead and do his surgery when we drop him off. My husband agrees. That way he will be at the vets the whole time he is under post op care and when he has the cone head thing. They can handle all of the eye drops and keep an eye on any complications. They said it would probably be an easier recovery for him because he would get more rest than he would at home, which is probably true. They also said since he is an English and everybody loves them that he'd get tons of extra attention (I know my shar pug is always spoiled there). I agree with all of that, but I've never left him before. What if I leave him and then he has this surgery and is in pain and I'm not there. He won't understand! So torn. Doing it this way would certainly be the easiest route for us, but is it the best? Will Howard still love Mommy when we get home? Oh and here are some recent pics!



Thanks!

 

[Vicaroo1000]

You are a horrible mother and CPS should be called.

 

[Fontanafox]

Well that setup sounds better. I assume they would administer pain meds at least the first day. Surely you can call and check on his condition. You've prior experience with boarding your other dog and it seems a positive experience, correct? Terrible mommies don't worry this much so NO I don't think you are terrible. I wouldn't feel comfortable with leaving him in a hotel either. I'm certain he will still love you Have a great vacation! Oh! More pics please...

 

[agingermom]

You are a horrible mother and CPS should be called.

Lol! But seriously, he will probablyget better post-op care there! Go have fun!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

You are a horrible mother and CPS should be called.

I don't know how you will live with yourself after this decision!

I think it's fine! You might ask if they have anyone around overnight..especially for the couple nights after the surgery.

 

[Davidh]

I think it's a great idea, and he should get some good care and lots of pampering there. At least he will be in good hands and you can go on your trip and not worry as much. Definitely better than a kennel.

 

[GRACIE11]

I know it will be hard...but I think that is your best plan Go enjoy yourself and best wishes for Howard

 

[cali~jenn]

I too think it is a good idea and you don't have to be the bad guy with that cone and all as much. yes find out if they have 24 hour care. If not, a tech might offer to stay at night that first night or so for a price. When cutty had his acl surgery the tech stayed the night with him for an extra 150. Well worth it for peace of mind.

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[Howardsmom]

Oh I like the idea about getting a tech to stay overnight! I'm going to call probably everyday to check on him lol. But thanks for making me feel better :-)

 

[ChanelnBrutus]

Thats a good idea! He will get great post op care and you can enjoy your trip!

 

[bullmama]

I think it is great for everyone involved. Of course you will miss out of some major bonding time (I always feel more bonding when doing care for a bully) BUT let me tell you there have been times that I wished I had someone who had experience there to make sure my baby was okay. It will be a good thing!

 

[2BullyMama]

He will do best at the vet with all the TLC and extra attention....... it is ALWAYS hard to leave them even when they are in the best health

 

[Howardsmom]

Just wanted to let you all know that we did do the surgery and Howard was boarded during the vacation. He did great. I called every few days and they always said that he was super friendly, eating and happy. Plus they did all the post op eye ointment treatments and the doctor checked on him regularly. When I went to pick him up he ran right to me and jumped off the ground (1st time I've ever seen him do that lol). He obviously hadn't forgotten me like I worried about. He's done great ever since we got him home and his eye is healing nicely. Thanks for all the support!

 

[LariP]

Glad to here it went well!