New Puppy

[Marsha Cassada]

Another vet today. He had a very explanatory flexible model of the patella area. He showed me what was happening in her leg. He recommends surgery, as she is so young. Very common in small dogs, especially chichachas (spell?) and poodles.
On the Rat Terrier FB group, there is a discussion about this. It was highly recommended that a breeder offer a dna guarantee that the puppy did not have this issue. Of, course, we would have had no idea as we knew nothing about such a thing. Our last rat terrier had no such issues. And we only have one dog at a time, with usually a few years in between, so our experience is limited.
Between Pepper and Billy, I have some Animal Issues!

 

[MaryFlora]

Poor Pepper and you! It sounds like the vet did a good job and took time to explain and have a conversation. Lots for you to think about!

I hate it when life seems to all happen at once! Have some tea and don’t think about anything!

 

[HersheyMint]

I'm sorry you are going through this. I agree with @MaryFlora, if you can.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

We've decide to go for the surgery. Waiting to hear an appointment date.

 

[Dragon Hill]

I hope everything goes smoothly and recovery goes well for both of you.

 

[MaryFlora]

Second Dragon Hill!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Brought Pepper home today. Vet said everything went really well. The little V in the bone that is supposed to hold the femur was barely there. He sawed a larger V, cut the taut ligament and tightened the looser one. She is resting calmly so far, and even ate some crunchies. Antiobiotic and pain med and absolute rest for at least 2 weeks. We will have to be strong about that--tough love.

 

[MaryFlora]

So glad to hear surgery went very well! You have to feel great relief at having this problem dealt with and Pepper looking good for many hears to come!

That absolute rest can be hard but definitely worth holding the hard line so you don’t have any set backs.

Recliner time for Pepper!

 

[HersheyMint]

So glad surgery went well. Maybe the meds will help keep her calm or calmer.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Very difficult to keep her confined and wearing the cone collar. She does put weight on the leg and the surgery site looks good. 10 more days to go till getting the stitches out and, hopefully, a little more movement allowed. Hoping this fixes the problem. What an ordeal for her and us.

 

[HersheyMint]

You know what they say, It's hard to keep a good dog down. I'm hoping for the best outcome.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

You know what they say, It's hard to keep a good dog down. I'm hoping for the best outcome.

Yes, hoping she heals quickly and perfectly. She is being so good now; guess she is getting into the routine. She is eating better; learning to eat with the cone.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Stitches out today. The surgery is successful. Now four more weeks of confinement. But no cone, and she is allowed to walk on the leash. Yay!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Final checkup today after 6 weeks. Vet said everything seemed fine and she is good to go being a dog again. No more leash. She ran out to check out her bunny haunts and hasn't stopped since.