tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post1244394732596867287..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Extracapsular Repair FailureDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-80346276389970053042018-03-29T13:42:23.236-04:002018-03-29T13:42:23.236-04:00Sorry your baby isn't doing well. I'm read...Sorry your baby isn't doing well. I'm reading that she doesn't walk much at all ... here is the thing - what does your post-op plan look like other than exercise restriction? And what is the medical management?<br /><br />While there need to be exercise restrictions, there does need to be exercise; starting with passive range of motion exercises and massages, moving onto some active DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-72684550020835765642018-03-29T10:57:19.124-04:002018-03-29T10:57:19.124-04:00Hello,
Our dog had her knee surgery about seven we...Hello,<br />Our dog had her knee surgery about seven weeks ago. I noticed her improvement was not very dramatic even though we keep her (a small 20lb dog) in a fenced in area in our den and one in our bedroom. We carry her out to the yard to pee and she does not walk much at all any time yet the doctor said her suture was either stretched or broken. The doctor said we should wait four weeks to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-51425625142125201602017-11-06T10:37:52.159-05:002017-11-06T10:37:52.159-05:00I approved a comment and it's not showing for ...I approved a comment and it's not showing for me to reply. So I'm gonna do it this way.<br /><br />This was the original question:<br />"Hi, if TTA is unsuccessful and the dog needs further surgery, should the owner be expected to pay for the procedure again. We have used all of our insurance allowance of £4000 on the original TTA surgery and X-rays"<br /><br />Well, this is DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-5765603823276385572017-11-06T08:31:40.214-05:002017-11-06T08:31:40.214-05:00Hi, if TTA is unsuccessful and the dog needs furth...Hi, if TTA is unsuccessful and the dog needs further surgery, should the owner be expected to pay for the procedure again. We have used all of our insurance allowance of £4000 on the original TTA surgery and X-raysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-14522268496197940002016-02-23T08:59:50.723-05:002016-02-23T08:59:50.723-05:00Hi Maryyram,
I saw and published your comment but...Hi Maryyram,<br /><br />I saw and published your comment but for some reason it's not showing.<br /><br />What makes you think she tore her suture? Was there any event to suggest that, such as some running or jumping or visible mishap?<br /><br />Three weeks post-surgery it is normal for the dog to favor the leg still to various degree. <br /><br />Your surgeon should have given you a post-opDawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-21141479509855989642016-02-22T21:50:01.120-05:002016-02-22T21:50:01.120-05:00If this thread is still alive, I would love advice...If this thread is still alive, I would love advice as to where my dog should be after the three week mark of extracapsular recovery. I'm terrified that she tore the suture and unfortunately my vet is out of town for several weeks. She is putting weight on the leg when walking but seems to quickly get off it. Also, when she is standing still, she puts no weight on the leg. maryyramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829646012361284576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78339451694821435802014-03-07T22:31:17.695-05:002014-03-07T22:31:17.695-05:00It is always best to consult with whoever did the ...It is always best to consult with whoever did the surgery, when having post-op issues.<br /><br />Weeping watery blood fluid isn't something that should happen. I'd be quite worried about that. Is it still doing that? Something is going on that shouldn't. What antibiotic and for how long did Zak get?DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-40653070397671918532014-03-07T15:27:11.149-05:002014-03-07T15:27:11.149-05:00Hi there, I wonder if anyone can offer an opinion ...Hi there, I wonder if anyone can offer an opinion on my dogs condition following TTA surgery. Zak had TTA surgery 12 days ago and initially appeared to be doing very well, ie putting weight on his surgical leg when taking him out to the toilet. On the 6th day his wound started weeping a watery blood fluid so i took him to my local vet (not the surgeon) who toldme that it didnt appear to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27777351576234580002012-07-04T18:57:24.520-04:002012-07-04T18:57:24.520-04:00So good to hear things are going good!
Yeah, it&#...So good to hear things are going good!<br /><br />Yeah, it's too damn hot here too. :-( Of course we don't miss walks, just do them really early in the morning or late in the evening.<br /><br />Shower outside is a great plan, particularly on a hot day, and yes, definitely safer. Being hot, I'm sure she was happy to make an exception regarding being wet! :-)<br /><br />This certainly DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34705902382880548002012-07-04T18:39:16.240-04:002012-07-04T18:39:16.240-04:00Hey Jana...just checking in with a report...Xena i...Hey Jana...just checking in with a report...Xena is now 5 months Post-op..and she is doing wonderfully....if she does too much, she limps a little bit, but it doesn't seem to slow her down at all..it is VERY hot here, and she loves spending all her time outside (not great for us who like the air conditioning..lol)but we are starting to let her outside by herself a little. She was getting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-76688387150920247642012-05-12T23:04:08.915-04:002012-05-12T23:04:08.915-04:00Hi Laura, sorry about your baby's leg. Conserv...Hi Laura, sorry about your baby's leg. Conservative management using a brace can work, yes. There is a story here on my blog and more stories on dogkneeinjury.com<br /><br />Brace was one of the things we also considered for Jasmine, though we were partial to OrthoPets brace. Given Jasmine's spirit and activity level we decided to go with the extra-capsular repairs (both knees) instead DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-56774277896267933002012-05-12T22:46:40.534-04:002012-05-12T22:46:40.534-04:00Hello All,
I came upon this site by doing some r...Hello All, <br /><br />I came upon this site by doing some research for my 3rd dog going going through a leg problem! My westie needs extra-capsular repair. We have used the atrac brace by woundwear int he past. Our Vet says it will work for our westie. Has anyone used a brace? <br /><br />Laura.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-12591910038068682672012-04-08T01:52:34.951-04:002012-04-08T01:52:34.951-04:00Yeah, it takes a while before everything heals, th...Yeah, it takes a while before everything heals, there is a lot of healing to be done there.<br /><br />I don't blame her for wanting to enjoy the spring ... but taking it easy now will pay off later. Of course such concept is lost on dogs :-)<br /><br />Glad she'd doing well! Give her a hug for me.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-8957197359706324092012-04-07T20:03:50.143-04:002012-04-07T20:03:50.143-04:00Hi Jana...things are going pretty good...we find t...Hi Jana...things are going pretty good...we find that she is doing alot better with this leg than she did with the other leg..it is quite nice here so she wants to go outside more..which is hard because she wants to go for walks all the time...but we sit outside with her and she gets to lie on the grass with us holding her leash (if she sees anyone..she will bolt) so we have to hold her at all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-35159198198844473212012-04-04T15:04:50.852-04:002012-04-04T15:04:50.852-04:00How are things going?How are things going?DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-37004533776911893202012-03-21T22:55:34.933-04:002012-03-21T22:55:34.933-04:00Good to hear! You all know the drill, does make it...Good to hear! You all know the drill, does make it easier on everybody.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the patchy fur re-growth, it sorted itself out the first time, it will likely do the same now too. I could be that some areas got a little bit of "razor burn" and that's why it takes longer for the fur to grow back.<br /><br />I hear you about worrying about the walks; DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68336093623181557012012-03-21T21:12:07.103-04:002012-03-21T21:12:07.103-04:00Hi Jana..thought I would give you an update...we a...Hi Jana..thought I would give you an update...we are on week 7 on Xena's post-op...and I can't stress enough how much easier this one is going than the first one did...I am pretty sure it's because she knows what the drill is...we have been taking her for at least 2 - 5 minute walks a day (although...I get very nervous each time, because she gets very excited and starts jumping up andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-55763302556433124702012-02-21T07:55:08.223-05:002012-02-21T07:55:08.223-05:00Ok great..thanks..as long as we put a bit of peanu...Ok great..thanks..as long as we put a bit of peanut butter on it...Xena will take any pill given to her...to that will make it much more easier than dissolving it first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-22373522470135756372012-02-21T00:06:20.763-05:002012-02-21T00:06:20.763-05:00Our chiropractor told us we can just administer as...Our chiropractor told us we can just administer as a regular pill, so that's what we were doing.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-59914920880536634762012-02-20T23:50:54.633-05:002012-02-20T23:50:54.633-05:00Quick question...they say that you have to dissolv...Quick question...they say that you have to dissolve the traumeel on your tongue or out it in a teaspoon of water for little kids (which is what we have been doing for Xena) we have been putting it in a little bowl and having her drink it..is that how you do it? I am afraid she might not be getting the full effects of it, or even getting it all...just wondering if there is an easier way to get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20812836517786174242012-02-19T15:11:00.243-05:002012-02-19T15:11:00.243-05:00Jasmine gets a tablet 2x daily when she's on i...Jasmine gets a tablet 2x daily when she's on it. The chiropractor said she could easily have 3. (Jasmine is 100 pounds)<br /><br />I'd start with 2; 1 every twelve hours and see how it does.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-69373398554968752332012-02-19T15:04:31.245-05:002012-02-19T15:04:31.245-05:00So I grabbed some Traumeel today (I figured we hav...So I grabbed some Traumeel today (I figured we have used this before so it is a safe bet)...but ..I am not too sure how much to give her..on the package it says that for adults, it is 1 tablet 3 times a day...but Xena is a dog...so how much should I give a 90 lb dog? I think the last time we gave this to her I wasn't sure about the dosage either, and I was never sure if it was working or notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-23652798130603107002012-02-19T01:32:37.965-05:002012-02-19T01:32:37.965-05:00Not sure if equal but either of them has people I ...Not sure if equal but either of them has people I know who swear by it. Not every product might work for every dog, e.g. both our TCVM and our chiropractor recommend Traumeel for their patients, works very well most but not for all.<br /><br />So I'd grab one, try it and either stick with it or try another one.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-57926411129276717172012-02-19T01:24:49.259-05:002012-02-19T01:24:49.259-05:00Out of the 3 you mentioned...is there 1 that you w...Out of the 3 you mentioned...is there 1 that you would recommend over the others? Or would they be equal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-25897849554509813732012-02-18T23:42:37.841-05:002012-02-18T23:42:37.841-05:00I really couldn't tell you, if you have some p...I really couldn't tell you, if you have some pet health store they might have it. Pet boutique (food kind of place). Otherwise gonna have to look online.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com