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marcerella02 · 04-02-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

there are a few different ways to fix LPs but it depends on what the vet finds once he gets in there. sometimes they just deepen the groove and tighten the ligaments. sometimes they need to cut the bone and move it. and sometimes its not they have to put fishing line in too to replace any torn ligaments. So its not that one way is better then the other. It all depends on what exactly is wrong with the dogs stifle, patella, and cranial cruciate ligament.

I'm glad to hear that Hot Rod is doing better today, though i did cringe when you said you bathed him. He shouldn't be bathed until his sutures are removed or dissolve. yes that makes a smelly dog but you can use baby wipes or dry shampoo. there is too great a risk for slippage in the tub and a greater chance of infection.

I think she meant that Hot Rod did his best to give himself a bath...

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-02-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

there are a few different ways to fix LPs but it depends on what the vet finds once he gets in there. sometimes they just deepen the groove and tighten the ligaments. sometimes they need to cut the bone and move it. and sometimes its not they have to put fishing line in too to replace any torn ligaments. So its not that one way is better then the other. It all depends on what exactly is wrong with the dogs stifle, patella, and cranial cruciate ligament.

I'm glad to hear that Hot Rod is doing better today, though i did cringe when you said you bathed him. He shouldn't be bathed until his sutures are removed or dissolve. yes that makes a smelly dog but you can use baby wipes or dry shampoo. there is too great a risk for slippage in the tub and a greater chance of infection.

No, I didn't bathe him. He was in his crate and cleaning himself. I stayed up and watched over him to make sure that he was not licking his stitiches. Poor baby just wanted to get the smell of the hospital off of himself. It is a nauseating smell, not alcholol but something else.

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-02-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

He sounds really good and I too hope that he recovers quickly and never has to endure another LP surgery

I could just have *bad* luck with Roxy

...he is so cute

Thank you. You and mee both! I am sorry that Roxy may be faced with another surgery for her knee. Sounds like she has been through quite a bit. It is not a fun thing for them or for us mommies to go through. Let's hope the cosequin helped.

kalina82 · 04-02-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

No, I didn't bathe him. He was in his crate and cleaning himself. I stayed up and watched over him to make sure that he was not licking his stitiches. Poor baby just wanted to get the smell of the hospital off of himself. It is a nauseating smell, not alcholol but something else.

Sorry, my fault!

chestermama · 04-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Im so glad he is home, and I hope for continued success

yogurtbear · 04-03-2009, 08:06 PM

wow those pictures gave me such mixed emotions!
i was so sadden by all those stitches and couldnt image the pain the is in
yet i was really at ease and comfort because he was there ever so comfortably in your arms resting

loads of kisses and hugs for hot rod from yogurt

hope he recovers super fast!

hviola · 04-03-2009, 10:54 PM

I'm so glad he is home. With all that love and attention, he should be better in no time.

my4pups · 04-04-2009, 03:45 AM

I'm glad that Hot rod is doing well. I am off to the vet this morning to finish off Bitsi's puppy shots and while I am there I'm going to schedule Meaty's surgery. I put it off for a week now but he won't even use his leg soooooo, I guess it's time. I talked to my boss at work and he said that I could bring him to work with me for a few days after the surgery, so that makes me feel a little better, at least I won't have to leave him alone afterwards. I will post when I find out when his surgery is.

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-04-2009, 06:03 AM

Thanks for all your well wishes. He had a rough night last night, I think it was the wind and he is definitely tired of being in the crate. Finally I took him out a about 2 am and held all night. So he got sleep and mommy got to watch the food network channel all night. I learned how chick-fil-a got started.

He seems better this morning, he finally ate something. Dr had me take him off the meds cause he thought it was upseting his tummy.

I am going to try and take him out for a walk with hubby and maggie later on today. I think the fresh air will do him a world of good.

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-04-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by my4pups

I'm glad that Hot rod is doing well. I am off to the vet this morning to finish off Bitsi's puppy shots and while I am there I'm going to schedule Meaty's surgery. I put it off for a week now but he won't even use his leg soooooo, I guess it's time. I talked to my boss at work and he said that I could bring him to work with me for a few days after the surgery, so that makes me feel a little better, at least I won't have to leave him alone afterwards. I will post when I find out when his surgery is.

I think that getting ready for the surgery is the hard part. I felt a big sigh of relief when the dr called me afterwards and even enormous relief when I got to hold him in my arms. Don't get me wrong, the recovery time is difficult but knowing that it is for the better is getting me through it. Plus I get to really spoil him.

Good luck with Meaty's surgery. That is great that you can bring him to work after. I am at home all the time and I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I had to leave, especially the first few days. No way! I will send good thoughs and prayers for a safe and quick surgery. Keep us updated.

crystalsmom · 04-04-2009, 06:27 AM

Bless his sweet little heart. If we could only tell them "you will feel better and be able to run and play" that is what is so hard, we can't. I'm sure he's getting plenty love from Mommy. Hugs, Joan

Britster · 04-04-2009, 06:47 AM

Aw! I am so glad Hot Rod is doing better!

chickwit · 04-04-2009, 06:47 AM

Glad everything went well and Hot Rod is now home where he belongs

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery

4doggiemama · 04-04-2009, 09:05 AM

Glad Hot Rod is doing well. I'll be going through a double knee surgery next week Wednesday with my Pommie. Quite concerned about the 'after.'

my4pups · 04-04-2009, 12:46 PM

Good luck with Meaty's surgery. That is great that you can bring him to work after. I am at home all the time and I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I had to leave, especially the first few days. No way! I will send good thoughs and prayers for a safe and quick surgery. Keep us updated.[/quote]

Thank You you are very sweet. I may pm you after his surgery, just in case I need some advice

He is scheduled for wednsday. I'm very worried about him he is small like your hot rod.

04-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#67
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	I'm so glad he is home. With all that love and attention, he should be better in no time. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!

04-04-2009, 06:03 AM	#69
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Thanks for all your well wishes. He had a rough night last night, I think it was the wind and he is definitely tired of being in the crate. Finally I took him out a about 2 am and held all night. So he got sleep and mommy got to watch the food network channel all night. I learned how chick-fil-a got started. He seems better this morning, he finally ate something. Dr had me take him off the meds cause he thought it was upseting his tummy. I am going to try and take him out for a walk with hubby and maggie later on today. I think the fresh air will do him a world of good. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

04-04-2009, 06:27 AM	#71
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Bless his sweet little heart. If we could only tell them "you will feel better and be able to run and play" that is what is so hard, we can't. I'm sure he's getting plenty love from Mommy. Hugs, Joan __________________

04-04-2009, 06:47 AM	#72
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Aw! I am so glad Hot Rod is doing better! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-04-2009, 06:47 AM	#73
chickwit YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Airdrie,Alberta,Canada Posts: 358	Glad everything went well and Hot Rod is now home where he belongs Sending prayers for a speedy recovery __________________ Linda and Harley Regret makes you old, and bitterness poisons the people around you.

04-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#65
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Im so glad he is home, and I hope for continued success

04-03-2009, 08:06 PM	#66
yogurtbear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: surrey, bc, canada Posts: 72	wow those pictures gave me such mixed emotions! i was so sadden by all those stitches and couldnt image the pain the is in yet i was really at ease and comfort because he was there ever so comfortably in your arms resting loads of kisses and hugs for hot rod from yogurt hope he recovers super fast!

04-04-2009, 03:45 AM	#68
my4pups Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeMotte Posts: 63	I'm glad that Hot rod is doing well. I am off to the vet this morning to finish off Bitsi's puppy shots and while I am there I'm going to schedule Meaty's surgery. I put it off for a week now but he won't even use his leg soooooo, I guess it's time. I talked to my boss at work and he said that I could bring him to work with me for a few days after the surgery, so that makes me feel a little better, at least I won't have to leave him alone afterwards. I will post when I find out when his surgery is.

04-04-2009, 09:05 AM	#74
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,289	Glad Hot Rod is doing well. I'll be going through a double knee surgery next week Wednesday with my Pommie. Quite concerned about the 'after.' __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

04-04-2009, 12:46 PM	#75
my4pups Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DeMotte Posts: 63	Good luck with Meaty's surgery. That is great that you can bring him to work after. I am at home all the time and I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I had to leave, especially the first few days. No way! I will send good thoughs and prayers for a safe and quick surgery. Keep us updated.[/quote] Thank You you are very sweet. I may pm you after his surgery, just in case I need some advice He is scheduled for wednsday. I'm very worried about him he is small like your hot rod.