Prayers and good thoughts requested for Marta's surgery *Week 5 Update #48!!*

[Dorothy39]

I'm so glad to hear that Martas' surgury is over and she's back home where she belongs!!!!! She's being looked after so well and will be back to her former self in no time.

I'm sending her belly rubs and tender kissies too

Get Well Sweetheart.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm a little behind but I'm glad her surgery went well and she's getting back to her normal self. I know you're glad to have her back home and getting well.

[Freedom]

Oh such happy news! Sweet Marta, you will be up and about in NO time!

AND a special pen with windows! You aren't spoiled, are you dear? He hee.

Hope she is easy to pill? I put pills in a dab of peanut butter, they never even know they had medicine!

[sandragonfly]

I was waiting for the update.. she's home! looks like everything is on the mend yay! she should be back running in no time actually.

I had to laugh where vallis ran after her! aw. ((hugs!))

[K9karen]

How's Marta doing? Sorry I'm delayed replying to your thread. Just as another reasurance..my RB Cody had both knees done and recovered perfectly. We had him gated in our huge family room where there's a door to the yard, Our family was actually brought closer together because we all decided to eat in the family room, I slept on a couch, we all watched TV together (rare)..generally kept him company because he was used to being with someone 24/7. Another good ending was that he lost 30 pounds. I gave him less food and treats and he didn't seem to miss my overfeeding him.

The big galoot started taking small walks and before I knew it, he was back to his old rambuctous self. He was an awesome, sweet, understanding patient. What color is Marta's cast? I'll bet she looks cute. Lots of hugs to both of you!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Thanks again, everyone! She seems MUCH better today- she seems like she's in less pain and feeling more perky. I'm sooooo happy about that!

Hope she is easy to pill? I put pills in a dab of peanut butter, they never even know they had medicine!

Yes, I just wrap them in cheese and she doesn't know the difference!

What color is Marta's cast?

She doesn't have one- just her poor shaved little leg! I'm always glad to hear about dogs who made it through just fine. It sounds like you did a great job making sure Cody didn't get bored- I'm trying to make sure Marta is ok, too, but it's hard since she has to be completely confined for 2 weeks!

Here's a picture of her in her little pen:



And through the window (you can see her shaved leg- the incision is on the inside of the leg though):


I've been trying to pet her for at least an hour everyday, and I've been giving her a few peanut butter kongs, but I know she's still bored. At least she is right out with us, and she's getting better. Once we get to start the walks, I know she will be super happy.

[K9karen]

Wow! Lots of medical progress within a few years! The Codmeister had 2 cast changes and I had to put a plastic bag over his cast when he went outside. So I wasn't bored either!

And only 2 weeks? Sure beats a month or more! Poor Marta.. it's hard to explain to her why she's caged up, huh? Add extra hugs and kisses for me, OK?