MIDNIGHT IS OUT OF SURGERY AND DOING FINE!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I have goosebumps right now.  I just heard from Jacquie, and Midnight is out of surgery, and his prognosis is excellent.  As many of you know, they had to postpone the surgery yesterday because he had a skin irritation, and they needed to be sure there was no infection.  The surgery today took four hours, and four surgeons operated on him.  I haven't stopped thinking about this poor guy, and it's a huge relief that it's over.  He should now live a full and happy Doodle life without pain.  Our "blanket drawing" is planned for tomorrow evening...we'll have a video of Daisy picking the winner, and we'll post that here in a discussion. 

Again, thanks to all our wonderful "Midnight supporters".  Santa came a little early to this lucky guy!

[Suzanne & Jack]

Little late in reading this, but I'm so happy to hear Midnight is doing well. Jack and I wish him a speedy recovery.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

MIDNIGHT UPDATE FROM JUDY STEELMAN

"The blanket drawing was so well done and also very touching. This boy is one lucky dog and such a joy to deal with!

This is a picture of Midnight out on a rug sitting next to me while I doodle around, giving him some company. He is so good and so smart. That good doodle character plus his meds are making it very easy to care for him.

When I take him out, he keeps wanting to go to the car or the truck and I realized he has so much more fun in the car b/c he enjoys just looking out the windows. I think he misses his activities. Even at the hospital he had other animals around and lots of people walking by so we're making an extra effort to stimulate him and make him feel even more loved than he already is.

He is putting quite a bit of weight on his leg (which is good) but is doing so gingerly. He is feeling so much better probably better than he ever has in his entire life! Believe it or not he really wants to romp! so I'm keeping him on his meds all day as the vet suggested we do for the first two weeks -- the Firocoxib (for pain, swelling and anti-inflammatory, Tramadol for pain and Trazadone to decrease anxiety and restrict activity level.

He is never so over-medicated to the point of being out of it or sleeping all the time. He is just calmer and more subdued. He is able to go out and do everything necessary. Has had no vomiting or diarrheah. His appetite is good and he drinks plenty of water. We were cautioned that he is nice and slender and doesn't need to lose or gain any weight.

J "

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

That is one beautiful boy with the strength and perserverence of a lion! Thank you Judy for keeping us updated and for taking extra special care of this extra special boy.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for the update on Midnight!! I am thrilled to hear that he is doing so well. The poor guy has been through so much with his hips! I'm looking forward to the day you post to tell us he is romping with the big dogs!!

[Stella]

What fantastic news!  So glad to hear that he is doing well.  Can't wait for more updates.