Katie Had Her Cast Removed!!

[KYS]

Yaaa! for the surgery and you guys dong your recovery job. Nothing can be better than PERFECT!

What a bummer that she still has down time.

[lizbud]

I'm so glad Katie's had her case taken off. Hope the time
goes by quickly as she works to regain strength in her leg.

Take it easy Katie & you'll be as good as new in no time.

[chocolatepuppy]

Glad to hear the good news! Hopefully Katie will be running around soon!

[shais_mom]

aaww poor Katie!! I wonder if she is favoring it b/c her toes hurt?
If she will swim that would be great for her.
Kisses to Katie!

[4 Dog Mother]

Yeah, Katie, It won't be long now until you are out romping and playing with Tori! Until then enjoy all the sympathy you can milk from this.

[kingrattus]

I know Katies Situation is different them RB Max's was, but a friend gave me a great idea to help with the sore, stiff leg.

Max was stabbed many many years ago, just above the left hid paw. He had the dewclaw removed & to balance things out my dad said to remove the other one too. Max couldn't walk for days. I had to carry him around. I had to lay him down after I walked a few blocks& would do my best to get him to sit & then hold him they way he needs to poop. & then a neighbour told me dogs love to pee on his bush, so he got me to carry Max 2 blocks away to pee on his bush several times aday. Max refused to potty in his own yard for some reason & word got out that I could carry Max to their bush to use I wouldn't be scolded.

ok so a few weeks went by & his tendents started to get a bit stonger (one of his tendents was cut 3/4 way through). A neighbour who use to be a vet told me to lay him on his good side & rub his bad leg. So I spent hours a day rubbing his leg, gently stretching his leg & he got better in no time & that leg never became a problem

Try to see if she'll let u rub it. I know it'll make her feel better, Max would mone a bit because I had no idea where the stab wound was, I wasn't there for it. But he seemed to enjoy the rub enough to stay still & fall asleep.

[wolf_Q]

You've done such a great job caring for Katie! I bet it's so hard to keep her from using her leg too much. I hope she'll be feeling 100% soon!

[cloverfdx]

That is great news Robin and only one more month to go. You and your family have done a great job with Katie, you should be very proud of yourselves.

[K9soul]

Bless her sweet heart, I know it has been a long ordeal for her. She'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, I know you worry about her. I think it's a good sign that she's protective of it too, hopefully she'll also have the instincts not to push herself too much. I can only imagine how elated everyone will be when she can run and jump again freely

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I'm a few days late, but I wanted you to know that I've been thinking of your sweet Katie. Her leg looks really good, and the picture of her head resting on it is precious. I wish you continued good luck with her rehab--it sounds like you have a good plan in place. Continue to get well, Katie!

[RobiLee]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Katie is doing very well. As a matter of fact she is driving me crazy this evening wanting to go, go, gooooooo! Her little sister, Tori does not help matters!

For the fist couple of days Katie hardly ever used the "bad" leg. I of course did what Phred suggested not to do and babied her...lol. I couldn't help it. She was pitiful, hobbling around on three legs acting like she didn't know what to do. She wouldn't put it down at all. Well this eveing she is in major hyper mode and when we went for our walk she was really wanting to go. Using her leg pretty well and putting almost all of her weight on it and really had the whole strut routine going!...lol I loved it! This is the first that I have seen that whole attitude since the incident. She sure is such a gorgeous girl We'll keep up with the recovery process and I'm sure all is going to be fine.

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions, thoughts and prayers. We really appreciate it.

Robin and Katie

[captain]

At last, at last!!!! the cast is OFF.

Hugs to you Robin, and good luck getting her to "stay calm"

[GoldenRetrieverLover_01]

Oh I am so happy for you both! I'm glad that she got her cast of and that she is getting better know. She ought to know that her mommy loves her very much *( meaning you are a great owner). I hope she gets better as soon as she can and will be the happy, full of energy dog that she once was! I'll keep her in mind. Congrats Katie!