Kalatoa 100% Pure SD Retic Progression (Pic heavy...)

I truly wish you both the best. You have had a hard time for sure. When you put as much love into these animals as we do, it is difficult to watch them struggle with health issues. We are all with you man.

Phyllis had her surgery today and Dr. Burke told me she did very well. Removed a very sizeable chunk of pus and necrotic tissue from her top right lip. She’s already awake from the anesthesia and will be staying at the clinic for a few weeks to monitor her recovery progress.
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Hope the healing and recovery goes well!! Keep us up to date!

Looks like she is on her way to recovery now. Good luck man.

Oh wow, poor girl. No wonder she wasn't herself. Abcesses hurt pretty bad, esp. in the mouth.

If there is so much as a TINY piece of infectious tissue left behind, there will never be 100% healing. It will always blow right back up after antibiotics. This is the best thing you could have done for her. Have her "out" so that a vet can go deep, take out every bit of diseased tissue and matter, irrigate and rinse very well and then insert antibiotic wash into the wound. That plus some antibiotic shots should finally allow true healing to happen.

I bet she already feels so much better. The pressure and pain of an abscess can be excruciating and who knows, it might have been part of why she kept smashing her face. I've had other animals mutilate themselves because they messed with a painful part of their body. They do not comprehend that it only makes it worse.

I hope she will turn the corner for you now and you will pick up a healthy and happy Retic girl, to enjoy her new and large enclosure. You sure have been through the wringer with this girl, you both deserve a break!

Wishing her a speedy recovery and you a well deserved break. Best wishes.

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Oh wow, poor girl. No wonder she wasn't herself. Abcesses hurt pretty bad, esp. in the mouth.

If there is so much as a TINY piece of infectious tissue left behind, there will never be 100% healing. It will always blow right back up after antibiotics. This is the best thing you could have done for her. Have her "out" so that a vet can go deep, take out every bit of diseased tissue and matter, irrigate and rinse very well and then insert antibiotic wash into the wound. That plus some antibiotic shots should finally allow true healing to happen.

I bet she already feels so much better. The pressure and pain of an abscess can be excruciating and who knows, it might have been part of why she kept smashing her face. I've had other animals mutilate themselves because they messed with a painful part of their body. They do not comprehend that it only makes it worse.

I hope she will turn the corner for you now and you will pick up a healthy and happy Retic girl, to enjoy her new and large enclosure. You sure have been through the wringer with this girl, you both deserve a break!

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Thank you, zina. Dr. Burke said they removed the piece pictured (still from video she sent me) and a tiny bit from the other side of her mouth. Then irrigated, rinsed, and antibiotic impregnated beads implanted directly into the site of the infection then closed up. They’re going to monitor and care for her until they are sure she is on the upswing. And boarding her for free to make sure they can guarantee quick access to Phyllis should any complications arise.


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Thank you, zina. Dr. Burke said they removed the piece pictured (still from video she sent me) and a tiny bit from the other side of her mouth. Then irrigated, rinsed, and antibiotic impregnated beads implanted directly into the site of the infection then closed up. They’re going to monitor and care for her until they are sure she is on the upswing. And boarding her for free to make sure they can guarantee quick access to Phyllis should any complications arise.


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Sounds like you have an awesome vet there. Would love to see the video. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

Wishing Phyllis a full and speedy recovery JMC. Hope it's all smooth sailing for y'all going forward.

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Thank you, zina. Dr. Burke said they removed the piece pictured (still from video she sent me) and a tiny bit from the other side of her mouth. Then irrigated, rinsed, and antibiotic impregnated beads implanted directly into the site of the infection then closed up. They’re going to monitor and care for her until they are sure she is on the upswing. And boarding her for free to make sure they can guarantee quick access to Phyllis should any complications arise.


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That is so interesting, I didn't realize they had those beads now. Since they should have a time released effect, that is even better then just leaving antibiotic wash in the wound. Sounds like you have a wonderful and caring Vet. That is so important, that can really make all the difference. I also think its wonderful that they board her for free. This way they can be right on top of any little issue popping up post surgery. Time is often of the essence in these cases.

I hope you give yourself a lot of credit as well. Following your story, it is amazing how committed you are to this animal.