Update on Cooper

[Martha & Cooper]

Hello all.   It seems that I am always here when I have medical news to report about Cooper, but somehow I just feel it is important to share his story and if it helps convince others who might be on the fence about getting pet insurance to take that step, then it is worth it.

Cooper had surgery today.  He tore his ACL.  We are now calling him our million dollar dog.   He hasn't really reached that much in expenses, but it seems that way.  :-)   Poor dog has been through so much with his liver problem and now to have this surgery to go through.  

On top of that, we asked for his teeth to be cleaned while he was under anesthesia.  He is at an increased risk for complications anytime he has medications, so it was a reasonable request.   They called and told us that his molar had a fracture and needed to be pulled.   Dang it!  Vet said the Antlers he loves probably caused it.   No more Antlers.  She has seen a lot of these types of teeth fractures since Antlers have become a popular chew.   

Cooper has been resting comfortably since we picked him up this evening.   My husband has taken a couple of days off work to tend to him, since my mother is also having surgery tomorrow.  

We are so grateful that we decided to invest in PetPlan Insurance when we got him as a puppy.  While we do have a deductible and a co-pay, it helps us tremendously when it comes to paying for his expenses and making decisions about his care.     Please, if you are on the fence about getting insurance for your pet, just do it.   You never know when your dog will end up with an injury like Cooper has now.   He was running in the back yard.   Happily playing.   Probably zigged when he should have zagged and next thing we knew, he was laying there and wouldn't get up, because he was in so much pain.   

Thanks for reading and "listening".  :-)

Update, 10-30-2014

9 days later and Cooper is doing great!   He has been to  3 physical therapy sessions and is putting weight on his leg now.   The biggest problem is keeping him quiet and confined, so he doesn't hinder his progress.   Thank you everyone for the kind words.      And Mom.   She is back at her Rehabilitation Facility and hopefully on the road to recovery too.   We are facing a struggle there....

[Bonnie and Kona]

Hoping Cooper heals quickly and that there is smooth sailing from her on out! I heartily agree about the pet insurance. Kona is hitting the $2000 mark each of the past two years.

[BG and Gavin]

Sending best wishes to you and Cooper.  Thanks for sharing an important message.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I hope Cooper is comfortable and healing well, same for your Mom too!

[Gail and Bailey]

Healing hugs for Cooper!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Hoping for Cooper to have a speedy recovery. 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Get well soon, Cooper!  Our insurance is in place.  Thankfully, no claims...yet...

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Wow, home the same day as surgery for a torn CCL ... he must have done really well.  Which type of surgery did they do?  Hopefully he had a good night and all will continue to go smoothly.  I second the insurance for anyone who is thinking about it.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I hope Cooper has a smooth recovery.