The dog that has claimed the hearts of many dog lovers world-wide after being found with her muzzle wrapped with electrical tape has come out of surgery to fix damage left behind.
Caitlyn had plastic surgery on Wednesday to repair her torn lips and cheek, WCIV reported.
Veterinarians who treated her said they had to remove less of her tongue than expected. Dr. Henri Bianucci said once her wounds heal, she is expected to be able to do all the things - like eating and drinking - she could do before.
Bianucci says Caitlyn is responding well to treatment. The team at Veterinary Specialty Care is removing dead tissue from her face every day, he said, adding the hyperbaric treatments are bringing down the swelling.
An anonymous donor sent the team pizza as a thank you for treating Caitlyn.
Caitlyn's mouth was taped so tightly when she was found late last month her lips were smashed and tongue had turned black.
The man accused of binding Caitlyn's face with electrical tape, William Dodson, remained in the Charleston County Detention Center Tuesday afternoon after being issued a $50,000 bond for ill treatment to animals in the morning.
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