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Originally Posted by bobbill  My Chorkie Bobbi had her surgery today, she had a luxating patella on her rear right leg. poor thing is just wanting lots of cuddles, she cries every time i leave her. Our younger puppy Billi is a Yorkie Jack Russell cross and she is so active, much like the Jack Russell. It's going to be difficult tonight as they always sleep together and Bobbi has to sleep in her cage so she doesn't get troubled by Billi to play. Has anyone had this problem before? How did you cope?  |
Just checking in and seeing How your little Bobbi is doing? Sorry I didn't get back last night, wound up falling asleep on the sofa...been a really long week at work!
Anyhoo, I would recommend keeping the 2 dogs separated. You shouldn't chance that Billi may land on Bobbi in a wrong way and hurt her leg. Our surgeon told us to keep Hot Rod in an area, at best 3 x 3 if not in a crate. I felt awful confining him so much that I wound up carrying him quite a bit. I would bundle up a blanket and have him lay on top of that and hold him and take him out for walks. He seemed to enjoy that quite a bit. Hubby would take him out to potty and set him down to do his business, I couldn't muster up the courage to do it.
I also wound up putting his harness on his and taking a neck lanyard, wrapping it around my wrist and hooking it to him while we were sitting at night watching tv. At least he was able to be out of his crate and with us. I had him lying on a table beside me on the sofa.
When we were not home, he was in his crate, no if's and or buts. It was really stressful, but I kept telling myself, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it was all for the better.
To keep him quiet and still for the 6 weeks was minor compared to him being able to be pain free for the rest of his life. That kept me strong.
I would definitely watch the amount of blankets that you put in with him as well. Another yt member advised me against because she could get tangled up in them and hurt herself. Also be careful if you have hardwood or ceramic tiles or any type of slippery flooring. You don't want her to be able to slip.
I wish you all the best and please feel free to pm me with any questions that you may have...there is a light at the end of the tunnel.