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HD - op done, Jacob's rehabilitation thread
« Reply #30 on: June 24, 2011, 09:21:50 PM »
Poor Jacob  :'( Sending lots of love and healing thoughts :luv:
Lots of  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for you all
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Re: HD - op choices
« Reply #31 on: June 24, 2011, 09:46:24 PM »
oh Dom :bigarmhug:

You've put him through this because it's his best chance at a long happy and healthy life - that's what owners that love their dogs do - don't beat yourself up, you couldn't have known the extent of his hip problems.

Hoping that he a bit more comfortable tomorrow and with each day that follows.  Tying his legs together is really hard on him and you but if it works, hallelujah.

I think lots of dogs get really angsty about dogs that have had operations - it could be all the strange smells and the wound or even the after effects of the GA on the patient as it really does turn them into different dogs for 24 hours or so.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit easier - keep us posted xxxx
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« Reply #32 on: June 24, 2011, 09:52:14 PM »
Sending lots of healing thoughts. :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Re: HD - op choices
« Reply #33 on: June 24, 2011, 10:01:03 PM »
masses of caring hugs for little Jacob & for you  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
what a difficult time this is for you all  :'(
Will keep all paws crossed & say a little prayer that he has a comfortable night & tomorrow be the first day of a problem free recovery  :luv:
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« Reply #34 on: June 25, 2011, 06:07:36 AM »
Thanks everyone. You are all right as normal  :D he is happy for the dogs to be near the crate now. I had a panic as there is a pack of 10 here, my housemate has agreed to overnight overtime with work before we realised that this would be happening this week so I had no idea how to manage. Jacob is trying to lick his knee and remove the hobble (the tie) so comfy collar is on.

Has anyone else used a comfy collar before? Are they okay to leave the dog alone with on?

He is doing a wee every second time he gets taken outside, so thats brill

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Wanting to kill the other dogs   >:D



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The now calmer Jacob   :D

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Re: HD - op choices
« Reply #35 on: June 25, 2011, 06:39:20 AM »
Sending to you and Jacob the most healthiest and positive thoughts possible.  Poor lil' ol' Jacob does look sorry for himself!  :-\

Get better very soon Jacob.  With lots of love from me and Betsy :bigarmhug: :luv: :-*
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« Reply #36 on: June 25, 2011, 08:17:55 AM »
Poor little boy, but the first couple of days will soon pass. When my Penny was spayed for medical reasons I did wonder what I had done because her recovery was less than perfect but now she is fine and I'm sure that once recovered Jacob will be in a much better position to enjoy his life too. :luv:
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« Reply #37 on: June 25, 2011, 08:26:20 AM »
Awww look at him the poor boy  :'( these first few days will soon be over and I am sure he will get brighter  :luv: it will all be worth it to give Jasper a far better quality of life  :luv:
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« Reply #38 on: June 25, 2011, 09:05:59 AM »
Poor Jabob he must be so upset and confused if only they could understand why this is happening to him  :'( Its going to be a difficult time for you both,sending ((((HUGS))))

Hoping with each day he starts to feel better  :luv: he is going to feel very vulnerable at the moment as he can't stand so bound to be grumpy and probably scared.

It must be so hard for you but Jacob is very lucky he has you to care and love him so much  :luv:
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« Reply #39 on: June 25, 2011, 09:55:23 AM »
Glad to hear he's feeling better today  :luv: No doubting it's going to be a difficult few weeks, but wishing his a speedy recovery
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« Reply #40 on: June 25, 2011, 10:38:01 AM »
Awww Jacob...  :bigarmhug:
Glad to hear he's feeling a bit better this morning... it will take some time but he will get there.  He's a lucky boy having you looking after him  :luv:
Sending lots of positive thoughts for a trouble free recovery  :luv:
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Re: HD - op done, Jacob's rehabilitation thread
« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2011, 01:29:53 PM »
dom - changed the thread name for you, and sending lots of very gentle :bigarmhug: to a lovely little boy  :luv:
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Re: HD - op done, Jacob's rehabilitation thread
« Reply #42 on: June 25, 2011, 01:49:27 PM »
Quote from: Helen on June 25, 2011, 01:29:53 PM
dom - changed the thread name for you, and sending lots of very gentle :bigarmhug: to a lovely little boy  :luv:

Thanks Helen  :D

Jacob has been asleep since breakfast, he quickly woke up for lunch and a quick wee but thats it. He seems to be more uncomfortable today and is crying a little when I am picking him up to take him outside. Am thinking it might just be the post-op pain/stiffness but if it continues I will the vets to just check
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Re: HD - op choices
« Reply #43 on: June 25, 2011, 01:53:01 PM »
Quote from: *Jay* on June 24, 2011, 04:45:54 PM
Poor Jacob - that sounds like it's going to be a tough few weeks for the both of you  :'(

Will his leg always be susceptible to fracturing or is it just in the next 4 weeks?

Sorry, I didn't spot this. From what the vet said, it is just the next 4 weeks. The bone will grow around the implant and become stronger again. Its currently weak so hence the chance of the break
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Re: HD - op done, Jacob's rehabilitation thread
« Reply #44 on: June 25, 2011, 03:35:07 PM »
Bless his little heart  :luv:
Will be thinking of you both over the coming days/weeks & hope Jacob's recovery goes well  :luv: :luv:
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