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TLC · 01-31-2008, 12:26 PM

Roxy also had a bi-lateral LP surgery.

She didn't have any cast on ever. She had a fental (sp?) patch on for about 4 days and then I gave her Metchap (sp?) for about 3 weeks - that was it

hmmm...I never heard of casting LP legs - I thought they were suppose to get movement in their ligaments. I had to exercise her legs by doing stretched and such

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Roxy also had a bi-lateral LP surgery.

She didn't have any cast on ever. She had a fental (sp?) patch on for about 4 days and then I gave her Metchap (sp?) for about 3 weeks - that was it

hmmm...I never heard of casting LP legs - I thought they were suppose to get movement in their ligaments. I had to exercise her legs by doing stretched and such

"Cast" is a bit of a misnomer. They are soft bandage casts, not hard plaster ones. Gracie had three procedures done on each leg. She has to have strict rest.

TLC · 01-31-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

"Cast" is a bit of a misnomer. They are soft bandage casts, not hard plaster ones. Gracie had three procedures done on each leg. She has to have strict rest.

Oh ok, poor baby

I hope she starts to recover quickly. I know about strict rest, it's so hard b/c they look all sad just sitting on their little beds (traped in the pens) - Tell Gracie that Roxy says the weeks do get better and then when free run is allowed again, it's so much fun b/c it's pain free

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 01:08 PM

can we see a picture of the new fashion statement that her casts are making

saphire · 01-31-2008, 01:59 PM

Yes, please more pics. She is so adorable.

I feel so sorry for your poor baby. Sending her love and kisses.

Sheilagh.

Patti · 01-31-2008, 03:28 PM

Poor baby. I hope she feels better soon. Maybe a little yougurt to help her tummy

Suzy · 01-31-2008, 03:30 PM

Poor Gracie! I hope she feels better soon. Emma & Milli send puppy kisses!

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 03:44 PM

I will post another picture with her new cast. She usually likes yogurt, but I have not been able to get her to eat it. She rebels against anything that is good for her.

Blackdove · 01-31-2008, 04:07 PM

Bless her little heart...she has the sweetiest face...Abigaile and I would love for you to kiss her for us...saying prayers for Gracie

scrappysmom · 01-31-2008, 04:11 PM

poor Gracie hope she starts to feel better soon

yorkiemalt · 01-31-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Roxy also had a bi-lateral LP surgery.

She didn't have any cast on ever. She had a fental (sp?) patch on for about 4 days and then I gave her Metchap (sp?) for about 3 weeks - that was it

hmmm...I never heard of casting LP legs - I thought they were suppose to get movement in their ligaments. I had to exercise her legs by doing stretched and such

no casts here either. I guess things are done differently depending where they're done.

Feel better Gracie!

Gracie2006 · 01-31-2008, 06:04 PM

Here is my princess with her new purple cast. I turned back a corner and the skin underneath is is a dark red purple from bruising. OMG, I feel so terrible for what I have done to my dear, sweet Gracie! She ate some lunch but no dinner and she won't drink tonight either. I think I need to go have a good cry. This is tearing me apart.

Suzy · 01-31-2008, 06:06 PM

Awww poor little Gracie! She makes having a cast look so easy! Even though she's had a rough time, she looks so beautiful and sweet! Hang in there, pretty girl!

kalina82 · 01-31-2008, 06:08 PM

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Here is my princess with her new purple cast. I turned back a corner and the skin underneath is is a dark red purple from bruising. OMG, I feel so terrible for what I have done to my dear, sweet Gracie! She ate some lunch but no dinner and she won't drink tonight either. I think I need to go have a good cry. This is tearing me apart.

bruising and swelling is common after this type of surgery. If she didn't have the bandages on you could ice the knee a couple times a day, it helps keep the swelling and the bruising down. since you have a different post op protocol, i wonder what your vet is going to tell you to do after the bandages come off.

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 06:09 PM

Poor Gracie and poor Mommy

but she is honestly looking better! at least in the pictures! but i can't imagine how much it must tear you apart!!! we are thinking of you Gracie!!

01-31-2008, 12:26 PM	#16
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Roxy also had a bi-lateral LP surgery. She didn't have any cast on ever. She had a fental (sp?) patch on for about 4 days and then I gave her Metchap (sp?) for about 3 weeks - that was it hmmm...I never heard of casting LP legs - I thought they were suppose to get movement in their ligaments. I had to exercise her legs by doing stretched and such __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

01-31-2008, 01:08 PM	#19
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	can we see a picture of the new fashion statement that her casts are making __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-31-2008, 01:59 PM	#20
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Yes, please more pics. She is so adorable. I feel so sorry for your poor baby. Sending her love and kisses. Sheilagh. __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

01-31-2008, 03:28 PM	#21
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Poor baby. I hope she feels better soon. Maybe a little yougurt to help her tummy __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-31-2008, 03:30 PM	#22
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Poor Gracie! I hope she feels better soon. Emma & Milli send puppy kisses! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

01-31-2008, 03:44 PM	#23
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I will post another picture with her new cast. She usually likes yogurt, but I have not been able to get her to eat it. She rebels against anything that is good for her. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-31-2008, 04:07 PM	#24
Blackdove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 200	Bless her little heart...she has the sweetiest face...Abigaile and I would love for you to kiss her for us...saying prayers for Gracie __________________ Abigaile & Annabel Sondra and Tommy Member of The Spoiled Rotten Club

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scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	poor Gracie hope she starts to feel better soon __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

01-31-2008, 06:06 PM	#28
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Awww poor little Gracie! She makes having a cast look so easy! Even though she's had a rough time, she looks so beautiful and sweet! Hang in there, pretty girl! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

01-31-2008, 06:09 PM	#30
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Poor Gracie and poor Mommy but she is honestly looking better! at least in the pictures! but i can't imagine how much it must tear you apart!!! we are thinking of you Gracie!! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon