Day 3 was much easier. We slept in and I finally got her feeding and pill intake on the right schedule to agree with her stomach. She seemed a little more sore and slower moving around, but I think that was due to a little too much activity the previous day. The swelling was the [...]
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TPLO Post-Op Day 2
We had an early start to the morning. Neither one of us were sleeping all that well, I think Kaz was recognizing my stress as I was waking up every hour through the night to check on her. Around 7am I brought her out for her first potty break of the day. She immediately headed [...]
TPLO Post-Op Day 1
After an hour of discussing the surgery and recovery procedure, Trish (the Vet Tech) finally brought Kaz into the exam room. Kaz came walking in slowly, with the help of a sling, but her tail was wagging and she looked alert and happy. I was surprised at how mobile and aware she was. Trish helped [...]
Dr. Lozier’s Diagnosis - Complete Cranial Cruciate Tear
Northwest Veterinary Specialist, Dr. Scott Lozier, was Kaz’s surgeon for the TPLO. With the help of his awesome assistant, Trish, they successfully completed Kaz’s TPLO and expect a good to excellent recovery. Here are the vets’ notes from the surgery:
Diagnosis: Complete tear of the left cranial cruciate ligament.
Procedures Performed: 11/12/09 Arthoscopic examination of the left [...]
Winter Health & Safety Tips
Winter is upon us! Here are some great tips from Wapiti Labs Inc on how you can make the most of the cold season with your dog.
