Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Oh, ow! Zzzzzzzzzzzz....

ow, ow, leg urgh....zzzzzzzzzzzz... cone off now...zzzzzzzzz
The foster mom writing today while Daisy enjoys her pain meds:


Sweet little Daisy had surgery yesterday to repair her left knee.  The very wonderful Dr. Schwach of Avenues Pet Hospital performed a tibial tuberosity transposition that will help her left knee cap stay in place.  This is a very complex surgery requiring multiple steps to reposition the knee and create improved knee and joint movement.  Dr. Schwach describes this surgery as more complex and difficult than the more common TPLO surgery that our last foster dog Lolo had.  Although Daisy will never be an athlete, she should no longer experience pain living a normal dog's life.  


Daisy is a very happy dog with a wonderfully positive attitude.   Even when her leg has been hurting she always has a wagging tail and is eager to be busily involved in whatever is going on.  Today she is wagging her tail as she staggers around finding a way to manage walking on three legs with a cone and now a donut on her head.
Poor Daisy.  Good thing she has a sweet nurse watching over her.
Thanks for all the healing thoughts for Miss Daisy as she recuperates.

9 comments:

  1. awww poor Daisy, I hope she feels better soon

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  2. Poor baby! Get better soon, little gremlin!

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  3. What a brave little dog! She'll feel better soon.

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  4. Good luck, Daisy! I hope your surgery relieves your pain-you are being very brave.

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  5. It's amazing how they can go through bad things, like surgery, but still be all happy. Pitties are the best!

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  6. Cute nurse! Best wishes Daisy for a speedy recovery. Reign on Gremlin Queen!

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  7. good luck healing sweet girl! My little man had his 2nd TPLO done recently too (Dr. Schwach!) so he is also healing. You will be feeling so much better soon!

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  8. Are the TPLO and tibial tuberosity transpositions done for patellar subluxation, or for some other problem? My pittie has subluxation, and it is getting worse so we are starting to think about surgery, and I want to know what all my options are so I can pick the best choice for her. Please email me at gaiaspriestess@hotmail.com. Thank you!

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