Boca didn't get a very good gift for her Gotchaversary

[Adina P]

Today marks 6 years since baby Boca came home

Boca has been a wonderful family dog!  The unfortunate gift she got today finding out she has a torn CCL.  I've been looking at old DK discussions from others who have been through this and our experience with Boca seems similar to Jarka's with Monty insofar that at first we thought the minor limping was just over exertion after the occasional fetch (because we didn't run her hard often, we figured the consequent temporarily limping was just from not being used to the effort).  Then after the first day of the Walla Walla Romp it got much worse. This morning she got an xray and the vet gave us the results of a torn CCL. 

Sounds like no matter what procedure we choose for repair, the after care is critical and the chances of the other knee needing surgery later are fairly high.  I'd love to hear from those of you who have been through it and how things are going now and any recommendations you have. 

[Kathy]

I have to say we bought a sling and it was awful.  Rolling up a towel and using that worked much better (although a handle would have been nice).

[Adina P]

The deed is done. And all this talk about how dogs are mellow right after surgery? Ha! She's in denial. Chipper as ever. Asked for sedatives. Hope they work.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh, Boca! You settle down and rest so you can heal quickly! 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Look at her smiling face! So glad she feels good - it's hard on you, but better for her. :-}

[Jolene, Sassparilla & Josie]

I was wondering when the big day was, I knew you said August. Sassy didn't heed the rules either. Thunder or anxiety shirt actually helped more then drugs. That swaddling effect really works, you can try a tshirt, sheet, or if you have a doggie life vest?? Even her elf come from Christmas works?? Lol. Pawsative thoughts to all for a speedy recovery and the patience to make it through.

[Adina P]

You think being wrapped helps calm a high energy dog not just anxiety? Never occurred to me.

[Gail and Bailey]

Heal, Boca, heal!
A Thunder shirt for Boca and a glass of wine for Adina!
Doodle hugs to the entire family!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Wishing Boca a speedy recovery.  I hope she settles soon.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Glad the surgery went well. Hope she has a smooth and speedy recovery. 

[Stella]

Nina Ottoson games will be a life saver!! Hope she has a good recovery.

[Adina P]

So.... She's chilled out a lot. It seems the cone completely disorients her and she walks very tentatively. It takes her a while to get to peeing and she hasn't pooped yet. I can't quite image how she will bend over for pooping :-O

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Poor girl.  She probably had so much medication in her yesterday that she didn't know how much she hurt.  Today, she knows.  Gordie was terribly constipated - so much so that he burst an anal gland so be aware that there could be a problem.