We used the bitenot collar. It is a lot better for moving around and knocking into things. It is much smaller. Sort of like a neck brace. Good luck! ...
For those who didn't see my previous posts, Jasmine was supposed to have surgery on 4-20-06. At that time she had a urinary tract infection and it was...
Fred, Bogie is 10 mos. just through 2nd TPO and is a active and jumping 86 lbs. GSD. Regular Vet recommended a "Head Collar". I went straight out and ...
Dear Fred- This is Debbie with Annie. Annie just had hers on Thursday so we can all go through this together! It helps. She has been doing OK but still has...
Hi Cindy and Fred- Yes, the gentle leader is wonderful. I had one on hand already and it is great to control Annie with. I bought mine at Petco. A lot of...
Bogie did not go #2 for about 48 hrs after each TPO. I think it was because they keep them on the morphine drip and liquid nutrients there is no solid waste....
When should I start to worry that Annie hasn't gone #2? She had her TPO on Thursday. She didn't eat for them hardly at all but started to pig out on Saturday...
I remember that True didn't have a bowel movement for around 5 days after both surgeries. I wouldn't worry too much yet. Better than going the other way and...
Debbie, You may want to consider mixing in some Metamucil with Annie's food or something more yummy like yogurt. My vet/surgeon recommended 1/4 teaspoon per 15...
Well, wouldn't you know it...just 15 minutes after feeding her dinner with the Metamucil in it...I took her out to potty and she went pee and poop. The poop...
All is well,hips are in place. Says leash for two more weeks and excercise/walk three times a day for about 20 mins. We are very happy! Told the surgeon...
Glad to hear that Cindy. I wish we were "on the backside". Jasmine's surgery was yesterday (Tuesday). She comes home Thursday or Friday. Good luck to you and...
Dear Debbie That was a very kind message. Thank you! All the best to you and Annie as well. I guess we will be going through this together. You have a slight...
Great to hear the good news! It keeps us "newbies" hopeful. Thanks for posting. Bogie...way to go buddie! Debbie & Annie [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi Everyone, I just joined your group today. I have a Catahoula Leopard named Maximus. He is approx. 7 months old. I took him to the vet last week because...
Hi Lisa- I am by NO means the expert on this but Annie is now on day 6 of her first TPO. She goes in for her second in June. Our specialist said absolutely...
You poor things. I know how hard it is. Last year at this time I was dreading my girl going through 2 TPO's, the first one being the friday before Memorial ...
Hi Debbie & Annie, I am so appreciate your suggestions and explanation of what you and Annie are going through. It's extremely helpful. I am planning on ...
I too joined the group today. I have an 8 month old English Setter who has melted my heart and who needs to have the tpo done on both hips. She is a very happy...
Hi Jenn and Sandi dog- Glad you joined us. Sorry to hear you have to go through what we are doing! But...I know we will all be so happy when they are healed...
Lisa, Max is such a cutie! I know you don't want to hear this, but (from what I understand) it is very important that Max not go up and down any stairs...
Just wondering how often this happens. My pup Leo is about 2 months out from his second TPO. He seemed to have recovered almost fully, except for a sort of...
My vet said stairs are ok as long as they never fall, which means you'd definitely need to use a sling. Also probably you'd want to do the hips one at a time,...
Katie, Wow. Thanks for posting the link below. This is the same surgery center that I am currently talking to about doing the tpo surgeries on my dog, Sandi. I...
The surgeon told me I'd have to use a sling to take him up and down the stairs but he would be able to use his leg the day after surgery. I am going to try...
Jasmine had her surgery Tuesday 5-2-06. She had a left TPO AND repair of an OCD lesion in her left shoulder, so I thought she would be really pitiful when I...
Terrific news Fred. I'm so glad she is feeling so well. The sedative,ACE, has worked wonders for my sanity and to calm Annie down. I haven't had to use it...
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