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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Typical Alfie, he hasn't been sore at all. I've caught him jumping up an down off couch a couple of times....oops. It's not bothering him. His leg looks much better in that it's facing the right direction an if u get him to walk he will put his weight on it But leg still shorter so he still has a limpbut when he goes a bit faster he still holds it up and goes on 3 legs. I'm not sure how much of that is a habit!! His knee doesn't extend v well. Feels v stiff but hoping to start him on some hydrotherapy, the place he got his op has like a tank with a treadmill in it that they fill with water so hopefully not quite as scary as a pool cos this is a dog who won't walk in a puddle!!!
He's bored tho! Only getting 3 ten minute walks a day when he's used to 2-3 hours a day so when he is out he's pulling constantly, having to use treats to stop him jumping around and hurting himself. An he's go e back to being unable to walk past a person or dog without getting so overexcited and desperate to get to them. But hopefully once he can get out more he'll settle. Another 2 months at least til he can get off the lead again. Not sure when we'll be back at class maybe in a month or so?? Hope he won't have forgotten all he's learned ha ha!
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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alfies leg saga update
we were at specialist today....think we're aiming for another month of hydrotherapy to try to help build up some muscle but looking at another op in november we think. so looks like he'll be out of action for another couple of months over christmas again tho, will be worth it if it helps him any more. |
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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Poor wee guy having to face another operation......doesn't slow him down though!
All the best.
john _________________ John Thomson
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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wee soul .......if it's to help him then i wouldn't hesitate and having seen how he bounces back after the last op as john says it doesn't seem to stop him! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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hey lesley is it tomorrow alfie goes in for his next operation? _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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hiya....sorry missed last couple of classes.....will just blame alcohol and my inability to get out my pyjamas and ready on time
yes op is tomorrow....ill let u know once i hear how it goes. think will be later in day. dreading the rest this time around. im working tomorrow so good distraction rather than watching the phone but im off wednesday, most of thursday and the whole of next week to cuddle him |
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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thought it was lesley.....will be thinking about him!
all going well he'll recover as quickly as he did the last time!
keep us updated ! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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alfie's had his op. poor wee guy had more done this time than last i think!! seems to have gone well and managed with a plate on his leg again rather than an external fixator which was what thought might happen. had 2 wedges removed from tibia to straighten leg and settle his cruciate problems. hes happy that xrays all look ok so just need to wait and see. im going to call in morning and see how he is and speak to the vet who did op around lunchtime, hopefully if he's happy with him i can get him then but he might keep him til thursday if thinks best.
house is way too quiet and its cold without my wee hot water bottle!
hopefully he'll be back as good as ever in no time. once hes settling in few weeks we'll pop by class for a visit but prob after xmas holidays |
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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glad it's over! sounds as if he's had the works done!
i fully understand how empty the house is without him about. we'll look forward to seeing both you and he and i'm sure santa will have something nice in his sack for him this year!!!!
take care and big (((hugs))) for alfie! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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got my little boy back. he's trying to run around as if nothings happened.....this should be fun!!
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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aawww wee soul! bet he's happy to be home with you!
looking good! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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aww good, how is his leg looking. is he using it at all or is he still holding it up just now because its still a little soar. _________________ microchiping and grooming www.chipnclip.co.uk
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lesley High Post Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Not really using it just now, will take a week or so for him to start using it hopefully. It's a bit swollen but not too bad. Can't really remember but think last time it was about 3 or 4 days after op when it started to get all bruised and puffy.
Got to say tho, he's trying to run around already. This is going to be hard work keeping him quiet. He was doing fine til the postman came then he wanted to jump around and run to get him!! I think he was quieter last time around!! |
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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i can't imagine alfie quiet! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Poor wee guy.....so glad he didn't need the external fixator.
Good luck trying to stop him running around like he normally does!
John _________________ John Thomson
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