Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[RobiLee]

I'm so happy to hear that the surgery went well and that Kirk is home. I bet that is such a relief for you. I'm sending along some positive vibes for Kirk and hoping that he has a speedy recovery and all is well.

[Kater]

The good news: Kirkie is healing quite quickly and is not indicating that he is in pain.

The bad news: We have him on the highest recommended dosage of Ace (tranquilizer) and he is still pretty spazzy! I have to continually reel the little guy in and am using a sling, not because he needs it, but because it gives me more control and allows me to slow him down.

Post Op Regimen = Crated at all times with only short walks to the yard to potty. It is really quite strict.

His appetite is great and he is not getting an upset stomach despite strong antibiotics and other medications. I am feeding him tripe with every meal and he loooves that stuff, so it is keeping him interested in food. He is back to pottying outside, which is great. At the clinic, post op, he was both peeing on pooping on himself. On his first day home, he peed outside readily on command, but was still pooping in his crate. Now he is better at letting us know when he has to go out and probably less painful, so he hasn't had any more accidents in the crate. The 'poop position' is likely painful considering his pelvis was cut in three places, and so it is normal for them to have reluctance about going.

Funny story....The surgeon, Dr. Y, got to see Kirk one week before his surgery. At that time he somehow got the impression that Kirk was a bigger dog....somewhere on the order of 50 lbs?? *confused* Kirk is 28.4 lbs. right now, granted he does manage to look like a bigger dog in way...I guess...maybe his longish coat? I don't know what it is….

Anyway, here in my widdle-boy-who-looks-like-a-big-dog…..hehe




Thank goodness for chewies…


What would we do without chewies?!


I also have some pics that include his shaved leg and two of the incisions. I will put them as links for those that may feel squeamish about such things. They are not close-ups.
*graphic pictures*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...cs9-10-064.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...cs9-10-063.jpg

Dogs are brave. They really are. There is no way a person would be in such good spirits or walking so soon after such an operation. It is really quite amazing.

Thanks for reading!

Kate

[shais_mom]

aaawwww
Kirkie!
you got your britches cut!
I'm glad you are listening to mommy!

Keegan regressed when I had her spayed with the potty training - took her a couple days to get back on track.
kisses to the recuping boy!

[bckrazy]

aww Kirk! Those pics of you with your beautiful fluffy fur shaved off break my heart ;[!

Kate, he doesn't look miserable at all and the incision looks really good. I'm so happy he did well! His puppy bones will heal so well. I can't imagine how difficult this must be (keeping a BC puppy quiet! ughhha!) but you sound like you're very prepared and you definitely love him so much that you'd do anything for him. I hope he gets well soon, and please keep updating us with pics of your hunky little boyee! His expressions remind me of Gonzo, I love his face =)

[wolf_Q]

Awww Kirk looks so adorable. I'm glad that he is healing up well and on the road to recovery!

[luvofallhorses]

I am sorry that I am so late in replying to this thread! I am glad everything went well! He's so cute! give him a gentle hug for me, please.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Awwww!!! I'm so glad you're doing so well cute boy!! Kisses to you Mr. Kirkie!! Kudos to you for keeping this little guy so quiet. He is such a doll! It amazes me how much he reminds me of one of my son's Tri-Black Aussies