Miss Coco is recovering from her banged knee.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Whew! We got the good word from the vet today... No knee surgery for Coco.

Two weeks ago on a Saturday it was pouring down rain and poor Coco had to go "do her business". When she came running back inside she slipped on a wet porch step and bumped her left knee on the step (of course this was the foot I had yet to trim). She came in the house limping. The next Monday she was still limping so off to the vet we went. X-Rays revealed she has a pulled ligament and needs to stay off her leg as much as possible for the next 2 weeks. I feel so sorry for her as she looks so forlorn when she can't join the rest of the pack for some rough and tumble play in the backyard. For potty breaks I carry her down and up the back steps. Since she can't do steps, I am sleeping on the family room couch so she won't be alone.

The adjustable stifle (knee) brace I ordered it for her came in 2 days. It really did help support her knee and I feel greatly helped in allowing the healing process to take place. She is now putting some weight on her back leg and the vet is pleased with her progress. We have another 2 weeks of rest and minimal walking, but she is doing sooooo much better.

Her personality is really starting to come out and she is a real sweetie. And boy is she a kisser! She especially likes toes and anyone walking around in bare feet is fair game for a good foot washing.

I thought that I would share a few updated pictures...

Coco says 'Bring that face closer so I can kiss it!"

Look mom, I can roll over...

See how pretty my coat is now that the mats are out...

[Christine & Shelby]

Glad to hear she is recovering nicely. I can't imagine trying to keep my doodle at rest. Although, I suppose pain and difficulty walking would help. I hope CoCo has a very speedy and thorough recovery!

[Leslie and Halas]

She's so pretty. She's going to be a great addition to a special family. I hope her leg is feeling better soon.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

She really is a beautiful girl, Nina! Hope she continues to make good progress and is soon running around again!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Coco is a pretty girl and I'm glad she is doing better.