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Postby pitbullmamaliz » July 28th, 2007, 8:00 pm

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"Remember - every time your dog gets somewhere on a tight leash *a fairy dies and it's all your fault.* Think of the fairies." http://www.positivepetzine.com"

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Postby maberi » August 8th, 2007, 3:50 pm

Let me know how Satch's surgery goes.

They will open him up before they actually begin the procedure just to make sure he actually has something going on in there



On August 06 2007, djlotus wrote:I'm glad to see all is well. Satch is getting ready to go through something similar. They aren't convinced he needs surgery, but all signs are pointing to it. The recovery is a little more than I had been hoping for, if he gets surgery, but better that than push his recovery.

Again, glad to hear it is going well.

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Postby maberi » August 8th, 2007, 10:42 pm

I actually went with the surgeon my vet recommended but did a lot of research as well to find a good surgeon. The surgeon my vet recommended was recommended to me on a couple of ortho boards on yahoo from people in my area who have taken their dogs to him as well.

I highly suggest joining this board

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodogs/

There is a wealth of knowledge on the board and a lot of people on there that can point you in the right direction. If your boy does have to have surgery IM me. I can give you a lot of tips of things that you can expect.



On August 08 2007, djlotus wrote:I will indeed. We find out on Monday if that what the vet will recommend, and if so, I have all my resources (friends in the vet med industry), helping me find a good surgeon. It is goo to hear ahead of time that a good surgeon will look before he leaps. Did you seek out your surgeon or go with the recommended one by the Vet?

I am sorry if I seem to be turning the focus of your post. PM me if it is better.
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Postby maberi » August 11th, 2007, 9:13 am

We just got back from Earl's first water therapy session. Although the pics kind of suck, Earl did a fantastic job and the therapist had him going faster than usual on the treadmill. She said a few more sessions and he should be be back to 100%

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Postby amazincc » August 11th, 2007, 9:40 am

He looks like he's enjoying it... :wink:

I am so glad he's feeling better!!! :)
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Postby Jenn » August 11th, 2007, 9:50 am

How did he react in there? It looks rather freaky.
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Postby maberi » August 11th, 2007, 10:56 am

When we got there they brought us in the room and Earl walked right into the tank. Once they started filling it with water he freaked out a little because it makes a low humming noise but he calmed right down.

Overall he did very well. He tried to jump out a couple of times but the lady who ran the place was in there with him the whole time. Once she brought out the ball he was fine. He put it in his mouth and trudged along.

The water was around 95 degrees so it was very warm. When we got to the facility they were working with a Rott who had injured his neck in a fight and was unable to use his back legs. They said he has been staying there full time and they have been working with him everyday. I can't imagine what something like that costs.

On August 11 2007, Jenn wrote:How did he react in there? It looks rather freaky.
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Postby Jenn » August 11th, 2007, 11:04 am

The ball, the miracle cure. lol Does someone stay in the water with the dog, or is that someone just standing on the outside?
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Postby pitbullmamaliz » August 11th, 2007, 11:11 am

I was trying to figure that out too. It seems like they do what they can to keep Earl calm - it was nice of them to bring out the ball. Something simple, but I'm sure a lot of places wouldn't have thought about that. And I'm glad to hear he's recovering so well!
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Postby maberi » August 11th, 2007, 11:54 am

The therapist stays in the tank with him the whole time. She basically straddled him and held onto his harness so he couldn't move side to side and would calm him down if needed.

There was a giant mirror to the side of him where she could watch his leg movements. She would raise and lower the speed of the treadmill based on how well he was walking. She said in a couple of sessions she wants to have him up to a good trot.

The good thing is that she said his leg is healed at this point so there is no risk of him fracturing anything. Now it is just a matter of building up his muscle and strengthening his tendons

On August 11 2007, Jenn wrote:The ball, the miracle cure. lol Does someone stay in the water with the dog, or is that someone just standing on the outside?
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