Our sweet little CoCo
had surgery this afternoon on her left hind leg for luxating patella. Dr Patterson decided not to correct her right leg after 2 hours in surgery and CoCo's heart rate dropping.
I am relieved that she only had one leg done as I believe this will help her to recover sooner. I am thinking about 6 months down the road to have the other one done so she is fully recovered from her first.
I also suggested that we start using Chrondroitin Glucoseamine to help her out. Dr Patterson said that would be a good idea and to keep her on it the rest of her life.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Sure does pull at our heartstrings to have her go through this but it was much needed. She started showing signs a few years ago when we moved to CA and had alot of stairs after being in Belgium (where we got her) and lived in one story. Then it got really bad when we moved to Seattle and have alot of wooden floors she is constantly slipping on. Even with the little rubber caps on her toenails.
We get to bring her home tomorrow and I want to make sure to do everything right for her. I even looked at a small baby crib for her! We have a kennel out and ready if needed, it stays packed away. Even though her feet may not touch the floor for awhile! Well, outside of going potty, when she can.
We have 5 furry beds for her and I do have a heating pad (shuts off automatically) as well. Bought a rubber backed bath rug for her to lay on too thinking it might help the first few days if she has an accident it won't soak through.
All her meds will be in liquid form as well. It is hard to believe that they give these little one morphine.
Hoping to hear from from other lovers and gather some info.
warm hugs, jeanette and coco