Veterinary

Argh–a rare vet vent

Posted by on November 6, 2011 at 10:30 pm

I am up to my ears in sick and/or wacked out dogs.  Seriously, Ticket is the least of my worries at this point.  She has a diagnosis, an appropriate treatment (surgery), and is on the mend.  OH SO CLOSE to freedom from crate rest.  No, my problems are two of my others, Trip and Mardi. […]

6 weeks!

Posted by on November 4, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Another rehab session closer to FREEDOM for Ticket.  More underwater treadmill this week, continued walks, cavaletti, etc.  I also added a balance disc–having put her rear feet on it and standing,and also doing the same with her front feet.  Really just continuing to ask more from her. I can see that’s she very close to […]

Ticket 5 weeks post TPLO

Posted by on October 25, 2011 at 11:23 am

Ticket is doing GREAT 5 weeks after TPLO.  Rehab appointment this morning showed no swelling of her knee despite increased activity the previous week, and her muscle mass on both sides is essentially equal.  YAY, so happy about that.! Today, she did 15 minutes on an incline on the underwater treadmill, and while still not […]