Impending operation on our dog
May 13th 2015, 5:16 am
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Impending operation on our dog
we have a five year old Beagle, our gorgeous little girl has cruciate ligament problems in both back legs. Our vet has advised surgery after injection and anti-inflammatry tabs did not work sufficiently so surgery is booked for next Wednesday. I wondered if anyone with a dog with this complaint had any tips about the aftercare etc to get our beloved pet back to good health. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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May 13th 2015, 6:56 am
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Re: Impending operation on our dog
Forgot to mention in my previous message - we have been in NZ five and a half years, Annie joined our family six months after our arrival and is a wonderful companion, she has made all the difference to our lives, have made some lovely doggie friends/owners through her. Thank you again. Joan....
May 14th 2015, 12:20 am
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May 14th 2015, 5:18 am
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Re: Impending operation on our dog
sorry don't have any experience of this but feel for you. I would think that she would need lots of rest and be kept restricted to the amount of exercise she should do.
May 14th 2015, 5:30 am
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Thanks, hopefully we will get her sorted out very soon and help her with a gentle recovery time. J x
May 14th 2015, 6:03 am
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Thanks, hopefully we will get her sorted out very soon and help her with a gentle recovery time. J x
May 15th 2015, 10:20 pm
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I hope this operation goes well for you dog Hippygran. So worrying really when are pets are not 100%.
I suppose it might be gentle recovery with the right physio?
No idea as I just have cats and birds.
Anyway, all the best to you and your dog
I suppose it might be gentle recovery with the right physio?
No idea as I just have cats and birds.
Anyway, all the best to you and your dog
May 16th 2015, 3:21 am
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Many thanks for your replies, much appreciated. J x
