Surgery

No St. Patrick's Day parade for SweetP. Turns out that all of the pain she has experienced has been because of a torn ACL.

We've always known this was pretty likely with her...but it's just so sad to see her in so much discomfort.

I'm really thankful for all the vets out there who have done so much great work in developing surgeries that make the dogs healthy again.

And I'm glad for Dolittler, who has provided a lot of info on this surgery so I knew what questions to ask my vet -- including a post today.

We'll get you fixed SweetP...don't you worry.

Comments

[Adam]

My friend has an Am. Bulldog, with two rebuild knees now... good as new. Sending comforting hugs and mojo SweetP's way.

[julie]

Hey Brent,
Sorry to hear this news. Bella, our 2 year old APBT, had bilateral TPLO almost a year ago. She's doing great now, and I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Take care,
Julie

[Barb]

Love the photo! What a sweet face.
Poor baby. She'll be fine - the hardest part is worrying about them, I think. Well, the enforced rest isn't always so easy either, but WORTH IT.
Sending good thoughts. Keep us posted!
And while I'm at it, thank you for your blog! It's a great source of information to combat the idiots in legislatures around the country.

[Rinalia]

Lots of positive, healing vibes SweetP's way!

[Katie]

Bum knees suck. Luce knows. I am thrilled by the results of her TTA, less so by the results of her traditional suture-type repair. The recovery isn't much fun for anybody, but it's so worth it to get them feeling better again. Best of luck to SweetP!

[MichelleD (SweetP's Mom)]

Thanks for this info Katie. I just really don't think the traditional route will work for her. SweetP and Stella play so hard.

[Fred]

I feel for you. Torn ACLs are a bugger but I didn't realize they caused so much pain. Poor SweetP. Better days ahead.

[antiblafband]

thats a sweet picture!!!