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OT: Our Rescue Golden blew out his ACL in back left leg
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I'm really glad the surgery seemed to have gone well. That's a nice picture of Buck in his kennel. I think he looks pretty good, all things considered. I'll be looking forward to the updates as he goes through recovery and rehab.
LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore -
Totally a good dude @THEBuckeye you will do what is best, I am sure. Glad all is well surgery went well. There are so dogs out there that would be lucky to be part of your "pack.""Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
@THEBuckeye, glad he is doing well and hope he gets back to normal life.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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I would watch with a ramp because it is the act of having to put more effort and torque into the hind legs to go up. A ramp is really no different than stairs. I guess unless it is it 2-3 steps or something. There are slings you can get where you can lift up their hind and they can go up and down the stairs on their front legs. It is just a little slowerLetsEat said:Good news! Get your pillow and sleeping bag ready. Buck will want you close -- all of the time. If Buck needs to transverse stairs to get outside consider building a ramp. Looking back it was one of the best accommodations we provided for our Newfoundlands as they recuperated.Large BGEBBQ Guru DigiQ IIMartensville, Saskatchewan Canada -
I can send you my pot lifter.
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We have a good sling and have 3-4 steps to go up/down. We have a ramp but Buck "bomb sniffs" it then wants nothing to do with it.bigalsworth said:
I would watch with a ramp because it is the act of having to put more effort and torque into the hind legs to go up. A ramp is really no different than stairs. I guess unless it is it 2-3 steps or something. There are slings you can get where you can lift up their hind and they can go up and down the stairs on their front legs. It is just a little slowerLetsEat said:Good news! Get your pillow and sleeping bag ready. Buck will want you close -- all of the time. If Buck needs to transverse stairs to get outside consider building a ramp. Looking back it was one of the best accommodations we provided for our Newfoundlands as they recuperated.New Albany, Ohio -
We survived the first night home. Up for water, up for drugs at 3:30, up to pee at 5AM. He's eating with gusto - as usual. We're icing three times a day on the leg and tomorrow start range of motion exercises. SHMBO is a nervous Nelly mom but that's what mom's do.
My biggest problem is I don't have an Egg plan for the day yet!!!!New Albany, Ohio -
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Take it easy. Cook large low and slow, and have some leftovers for sammies, za, etc.THEBuckeye said:We survived the first night home. Up for water, up for drugs at 3:30, up to pee at 5AM. He's eating with gusto - as usual. We're icing three times a day on the leg and tomorrow start range of motion exercises. SHMBO is a nervous Nelly mom but that's what mom's do.
My biggest problem is I don't have an Egg plan for the day yet!!!!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
After Jadas surgery my wife and I took turns sleeping on the living room floor with her every night for about three months. No way she would have been crated, Dobermans are very needy and she was used to run of the house and furniture. My dogs sleep on the couch at night. A chest harness with a handle on the back will help support when you need to assist with the pee breaks. They can usually manage to hop short distances without putting the leg down but releiving themselves is where the support helps since its a squat on all fours. The next few weeks will be challenging.Jacksonville FL
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@Dobie The crate for overnight was DOA. Fortunately, our guest room and bath are on the main living level. So, we're gating Buck in the bathroom and we're right there overnight.
The only Doberman I've seen up close and personal was an amazing dog. Just gorgeous. think Dog Day Afternoon did the breed a disservice!New Albany, Ohio -
Dobermans are beautiful dogs for sure. I think I fell in love with them as a kid watching Magnum PI. They have health issues though.
Is the incision stitched or stapled? Jada was stapled and thankfully left them alone and didnt have to cone her.
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Stitches
We cone her overnight and so far she hasn't bugged her incision. When he's in the pen in the family room he's not coned.
We do have a "soft" cone scheduled for delivery today. Should be better than the hard plastic one issued by the surgeon.
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bigalsworth said:
I would watch with a ramp because it is the act of having to put more effort and torque into the hind legs to go up. A ramp is really no different than stairs. I guess unless it is it 2-3 steps or something. There are slings you can get where you can lift up their hind and they can go up and down the stairs on their front legs. It is just a little slowerLetsEat said:Good news! Get your pillow and sleeping bag ready. Buck will want you close -- all of the time. If Buck needs to transverse stairs to get outside consider building a ramp. Looking back it was one of the best accommodations we provided for our Newfoundlands as they recuperated.IL -
Oops posted ?^^^^. Good point except our ramp was designed / built by architect/stuctural engineer. It exceeded ADA requirements and had number features to assist with sure footing in winter weather.
. Even then we needed the assistance of a sling given our Newfoundlands were #150.
Great news on Buck's first night.IL -
Of course, SWMBO leaves to get her hair and I get Buck out and he poops. That's a good thing for Day 3! I've read they can go without 4-5 days after surgery.
The good news, St. Louis 3-2-1 and some Franken Ribs going on in an hour and bought the ingredients for chimichurri fajita steak and french fries for tomorrow.New Albany, Ohio -
Sorry for your friend, our cockapoo Sadie injured her left ACL and had it repaired by the Vet $4,000.00 three months later she tore the right. We took her to another Vet he checked her out said it would be $5,000.00 to fix it.THEBuckeye said:
Buck is 10-11-12. We're not sure, we rescued him. Came up lame today and we got him to our Vet before their noon closing. We're referred to an Orthopedic specialist for likely surgery next week,
He simply walked down a few outside steps, we think. Apparently this is not uncommon based on the normal angle of the knee joint and the wear and tear over time.
Anybody been through the post surgery rehab for with your best friends?
So we brought her home and when Jackie walks she puts Sadie in a stroller so she does not have to walk so far. She met a lady on her walks that told her about Tumeric its for inflammation now she walks with Jackie for five miles.
We hope this well help it dose not work right away give it time
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Not to sound to antagonistic but unless if it was designed to lift the dog and help them up there is still an angle they have to climb which is what the problem is. Our dog is a bull mastiff she comes in at 130#, the first few times I carried her up and down 10 stairs, that was a big mistake for my back so we used the sling afterwards and it worked like a charm. Definitely a tough time for the dogs and their owners. We are praying her other knee stays whole but they say the chances of the other knee going are high.LetsEat said:Oops posted ?^^^^. Good point except our ramp was designed / built by architect/stuctural engineer. It exceeded ADA requirements and had number features to assist with sure footing in winter weather.. Even then we needed the assistance of a sling given our Newfoundlands were #150.
Great news on Buck's first night.Large BGEBBQ Guru DigiQ IIMartensville, Saskatchewan Canada -
Long night. Thunderstorms, neighbor's partying, Buck whining. SHMBO stressing.
But, Buck seems chipper this morning, ate, pooped, had his rawhide treat and is beginning to put weight on his leg. We're getting better with the leash and sling combo for up/down steps for potty.
Good day to hang out. Sunday Morning talk shows, Tiger, leftover ribs and marinating chimichurri skirt (first attempt)New Albany, Ohio -
Buck is feeling better - the good news. He's driving us crazy being confined to the pen - the bad news. We had a locksmith come and you'd think ISIS was invading.
We started rehab exercises, mostly range of motion. He's putting weight on the let too. Not much but that's ok for now.New Albany, Ohio -
2 week check at the Surgeon today. All checkmarks for the good. Buck is doing well. 4 more weeks of pen confinement and potty with the sling. This will be a tough 4 weeks because he's feeling better and, left to his own devices, would be chasing rabbits and chipmunks at full speed. SHMBO is relieved for the good report.New Albany, Ohio
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