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 [...]
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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 [...]
Kaz’s Limp, Pre-Surgery
These videos were taken earlier this week. I wanted to have a reference to check on her progress as she recovers from the surgery. As you can see, her limp isn’t that bad, which is why it took us so long to decide to go with the surgery. We have been limiting her activity to [...]
In Preparation for the TPLO Surgery…
The preparation for Kaz’s TPLO surgery has been the hardest part. Endless hours have been spent worrying about her injury, researching it, and discussing alternatives. In the end, we have decided that a TPLO surgery is the best solution to repair Kaz’s torn cruciate ligament. Hopefully our time spent preparing for this surgery will be [...]
Help turn Kaz into a Robo-Dog!
Kaz usually likes to spend her days curled up on the couch, demanding belly rubs. But occasionally, she gets a little feisty and needs to do some serious wilderness romping and dog clobbering. Recently, one of those “rare occasions” caused her to tear her cranial cruciate ligament (the dog version of our ACL). [...]
