I can breathe a bit easier now...
The awesome vet called right after melonhead's surgery to say everything went very well, post-op xrays shows the metal plate is right where it should be, anaesthesia went as planned (doggy was part of a new study group, he got an epidural, femural block, new type of gas, etc) and everyone is very impressed at how laid-back, cooperative and sweet Dakotah is. That's my boy!
For the next 12 hours, the anaesthesiologist will be by his side to monitor his vitals, take more blood tests, make sure he is A-OK so at least he won't be alone for a while, that makes me feel better.
Oh and yeah, his cruciate ligaments were completely ruptured, also had damage to his meniscus (knee cartilage) so they had to do some extra work to try and prevent future damage to that part of his knee.
His lower leg got straightened a good 15 degrees, he now has a proper alignment and will walk a tad differently until his body adjusts... no more twisting leg when he pees :-)
Poor beanie. Let the healing begin!
Tonight we need to haul his ginormous crate over to my dogsitter's, then go to Home Depot to buy a 10-foot long bit of plywood and some rubber padding to build a ramp in his stairs (he lives in a sub-basement appartment, there are about 7 to 8 stairs up to the sidewalk) and then, god willing, we'll be all set to get the patient home tomorrow night.
I'll try to post some pics of Mister Chicken Leg in a couple of days, after his drugs have worn off. Mamma Mia! What an adventure!
/end of Yay Doggie Is OK post/
10 comments:
So glad to hear things went well. Maybe this is the start of a period of better luck ;)
Whew! glad to hear he is on the mend :)
I'm glad the surgery went well. :)
Good luck for the recovery. (hugs)
Phew!!!!!!!! Nice vet huh? And canine anesthesia has gotten SO good in the past while, lucky him to be part of a study!
Goood!!! What a peace of mind to know he is doing so well. Now - you relax a bit...
YAAAAY! I is happy for you :-)
Glad to hear the surgery went well :o). Hope he has a fast and easy recovery and hugs to poor Maika who is probably missing the big lug. Hugs to you guys as well, I am sure this has been a tough time!
Here's to a speedy recovery!
Sweet T, it sure bodes well! Now if only the weather would dry up, we'd have something to work with!
VIMH, me too!
Prin, thank you :-)
Myself, I'll get more details today and hope to see the effects in person... groggy boy doesn't handle anaesthesia very well, so we'll see.
Daring, as of tomorrow I can breathe a bit - still have to get through today.
Elaine, me too :-D
Teri, yeah she's quite the moody bitch, very meek and hiding - strange to see her like this. Hopefully it won't last too long.
WW, merci merci!
yikes!! Is this a common thing with big dogs?
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