Hurleys update :)

[Regina and Hurley]

Hi guys!! I wanted to touch base with you and let you know how Hurley is doing. Over the weekend he was great. No issues. Monday afternoon I came home and noticed Hurley was just not acting right at all. He seemed in discomfort and kept shaking his head. So of course, I sit down next to him and start looking over his entire head. I lifted his left ear and saw some sort of rash on him. It was not in his ear but on his head. I will post a picture on his photo page soon. I noticed there was a discharge coming from it. I called Dr. Genovese and within the hour I was at his office. He said he thinks Hurley has been rubbing himself in the cone and it started this infection. He clipped the hair around it and scrubbed it with some medical flush. He sent me home with more medicine for Hurley. Today, Dr. G called and wanted me to bring Hurley back in. I went in at 3 today. Dr. G was not happy with the way it was still looking and switched his medicine again. He is now on a very strong Topical steroid spray and a medical flush. We can't have this infection spreading to his incision site....that is what is scaring me. He said it would be a nightmare if this spreads to his cysts that are remaining or where he had surgery.
I have been keeping constant vigil on him today. I won't leave his side. I have the cone off of him and his ear up so it can get air where the infection is. We are torn when it comes to the cone issue. A soft cone might work. A donut blow up cone, he may still rub his incision site on the couch or wall.

His incision is not what bothers with. He is going nuts with this rash infection thing going on. I have him on benadryl to help relieve him. I thought for some reason...surgery will happen everything will be fine and then his next surgery. He just keeps getting things things come up with him, that I feel put us one step back. I am spending my days caring for him and making sure he is ok. I feel like sometimes I am putting other things on the back burner because he needs me. I am going to be by his side every step of the way. When Dr. Genovese called me today and asked if he could see Hurley, I said yes. He said he knows I am busy and have my kids and lots going on. I told him when ever he wants to check on Hurley I am bringing him in. Wouldn't you do the same thing? I can't let this infection get out of control. So I am staying by his side and getting him through this..

I hope next year this time I am going to be posting Hurley and all his hair grown back, posting pictures of him playing with other dogs and talking about the crazy silly things he did that day. No mention of the word cyst, infections, needles, doctor visits....I just know it will come one day....

Thank you all for your prayers, well wishes, advice and donations for Hurleys surgery and recovery care....you have helped Hurley have a chance at having a long life....

I am going back again tomorrow so Dr. G can see Hurley again. I feel like this vet has totally taken Hurley under his wing and is just as determined to see him get through this just as much as me and my family, and of course, my family here on DK....

Doodle Kisses,

Regina and Hurley

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Prayers and pawsitive thoughts being sent from us too! With so much doodle love coming Hurley's way, this infection has to clear up and soon!!!

[Elizabeth & *Kosci*.]

Constant,prayers and well wishes being sent your way, and strength to you to help look after your family,and yourself and of course Hurley.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Awww Regina - I am sorry that you are having this issue but it sure sounds like the vet is working hard to stay on top of it.  We add our prayers to all the others that Hurley gets over this quickly and continues to recover!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

You and Hurley continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.  Hope everything is under control once again and headed in the right direction.  Hang in there!

[Stacy, Bruno, Molly and Gracie]

What a great doodle mom you are! Hang in there and I hope things clear up with this infection.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Sorry to hear of this set back for Hurley.  Sending positive thoughts and prayers for this set back to go away and Hurley to comtinue to heal from the surgery.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Here's hoping that this is just a little "bump in the road" with Hurley's recovery.  You are taking such good care of him...he's so lucky to have you for a Mom.

[Sharon & Monty]

So sorry that there has been another bump in the road. I'm sure you are very tired trying and trying to get all of this behind you.  Hang in there, better days ahead.  Hugs for you, Hurley and your family. 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Regina, We are thinking about you and hoping Hurley is back to his old self in no time.

[Gail and Bailey]

Hang in there Regina.  You are a great mom to Hurley!  So glad you have such a caring vet.  We continue to send healing thoughts and big doodle hugs!

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

Sorry to hear about this new issue for Hurley, but it sounds like you have a very caring and dedicated vet.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Regina. You are a wonderful Mom to Hurley and to your kids and because they love Hurley too you will all be able to look back at this period and smile at the things you had to do to keep Hurley safe. It is a bond you will always share. I believe that once you take a life into heart you only have one choice and that is to keep it safe to the very best of your ability. Sometimes we just cannot save our dogs no matter how we try, but I firmly believe that Hurley will beat this and he will run and play again and you will be shaking your head in wonder. My prayers are with you all. God Bless you. Hold on!