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Barnyard Buddies:  Rose, ACL Surgery Update  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 12:43:31 PM
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Our big girl, Rose (and Violet's favorite dog and nanny), started limping terribly a few days ago, and by Friday, wouldn't put weight on her back right leg. Today she went for x-rays, and it was what I expected...a torn ACL. I recall Alee's dog having the same issue. It just happens I guess, with all the squirrel chasing and being the boss of the world that Rose takes on. Surgery scheduled for Thursday at about $1,000 and some change. She's only 7, and I can't imagine our world without her.
Think good thoughts for the girl as she goes through this!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - FebruaryViolet on Jun 27 2011 10:53:04 AM |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 12:49:35 PM
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Sending prayer and love her way. I love my dog so much too!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 12:54:03 PM
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Thanks, Connie...I was more worried that we were going to have to make a tougher decision--I was just hoping it wasn't cancer or something like that. We really didn't have much that we were going to do with our tax return except maybe go on a trip (which seemed extravagant with gas prices) so there it is. I'm just thrilled that we didn't have to make a more serious decision in regard to her health.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 12:59:37 PM
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Jonni
She is absolutely gorgeous.
Too bad Dr Kremchek doesn't do dogs! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 1:07:22 PM
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Thanks, Lisa. She's a very good girl and we love her--Violet especially. She pats her and says, "Rose a vewey big boy!" But she also lays down with her in the kitchen on her bed. Thank goodness for flea control!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 1:20:56 PM
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Oh I am so sorry but at least it is something that can be fixed. I understand Violet's attachment - she is a girl for my heart - animal lover all the way. I will keep your sweet Rose in my prayers and know that she will come thru without distress and is already on the path to healing. Love and Light with tons of Hugs. Tell Violet that I am keeping on eye out for her sweet Rose.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 1:27:56 PM
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I am so relieved, Grace, and I never thought I'd say that about spending $1k. But she's beyond worth it--when Violet was very small, about 3 weeks old, if I was doing dishes and didn't hear her cry right away, Rose would go bounding into the nursery, then back into the kitchen, then back to the nursery, sticking her big ole' nose in between the crib rails to touch Violet and make sure she was comforted. Then Rose would give me a "look" when I came in as if to say, "you took your sweet time, didn't ya!" Violet has inherited my boundless love for animals, the same one you and I share. I hope she never ever looses sight of it. Violet is still, however, on the fence about snakes.
I will make sure Rose knows how many wonderful thoughts and all the healing light she's surrounded with. Tonight, she's coming home to a good dinner!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 1:39:11 PM
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Jonni- yep poor sky dog has the same thing but our vet said hers was only a rear last year with the possibility of a non surgical resolution. Unfortunately she is not doing too well if she does anything more than walk. We are scheduling surgery too. Poor doggies!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 1:42:27 PM
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So you didn't do the surgery right off the bat, then, Alee? I think this was the same issue that Rose had in the early Autumn, but she must have only strained it and by last week, the damage was done.
I'm sorry to know that poor Skye dog isn't doing better--it's terrible to watch them struggle. The only thing that has been good for Rose during all this is that I've helped her lose weight on my restrictive diet I've had her on! It's helped immensely!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 2:37:24 PM
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Oh I would love to show Violet the wonderful world of snakes... I had a huge bull snake when I was in elementry school because they needed someone to take care of it during the summer break and I took such good care of it that it grew too large in the summer for the school to take it back - Yep, I grow them good!!!
Maybe that is why I have such old animals - some call me a witch - no what they call me something close to that but I think it might start with another letter... Hugs and laughter keeps us going strong.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 4:48:46 PM
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Jonni, prayers out to you and Rose. My DD's English Bulldog, Tank, is having the same surgery tommorrow. She had the other leg done six months ago and now tore the other one. She came through it well. I hope Rose does too!
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 5:09:21 PM
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I'm so sorry, Jonni. But relieved it isn't something worse. I'll be thinking of her on Thursday and sending her all my positive thoughts and prayers. Let me know if there's anything we can do. And keep us posted.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 6:24:23 PM
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Jonni- no at the time the x rays didn't support it, but if Sky runs around at the barn- even if we didn't go for a ride, she is lame for a month or more. She just barely is recovering from last time. It breaks my heart.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 8:32:40 PM
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Jonni, I will be praying and thinking of her. I hope the surgery is quick and she has a speedy recovery and is back to chasing all those bad squirrels soon.
Kris
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 06:14:15 AM
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Thanks to all of you for your good thoughts for Rose. She was in good spirits last night, happy to be home--I think they gave her a double dose of pain meds because she was pretty care free.
Oh, Grace! That's hilarious! He was too big to take back to school!!!??? I'm sure your mother was thrilled....I never had a real opinion on them either way, but my father, bless him, had a total phobia. Apparently, growing up on a farm in rural Louisiana picking blackberries each summer sort of "fixed" him on snakes. He would literally pass out, even if one was on tv. As a little one, I thought it was sort of funny, now I realize he was truly terrified!
Violet has a blue and white striped ribbon belt that she refers to as a "snake" and throws it in the floor and yells, "Mahmee, Mahmee--lut! It a snakie!!" and then when I arrive, she jumps behind my legs...Silly kiddo 
@Diane--that's my concern, is that she'll also tear the other side. They said there is a 50/50 chance. I wonder why that is?
@Janice, I'll keep you and David posted. Apparently there is little to know therapy after the surgery, just trying to keep a 92 lb. dog still for 2 weeks or so until her stitches come out. That's the good news, though, is that she's continuing to lose weight and I'm happy about that. That can only make recovery easier on her. Such a large framed dog, it really would be so much worse if she were the 115 she was a few years back.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 09:31:16 AM
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She's beautiful. I have a pom and he is my fur baby for sure. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please give that sweet dog a hug and kiss from me. Keep us posted on how she is doing.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 10:03:12 AM
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Thank you, Marcy, I certainly will. She's been a very good girl to our family, so I'm hoping that this surgery will make her feel better!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 11:05:11 PM
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Hugs and happy healing thoughts for Rose, Jonni =) and hugs for you. I know how much we love our pets. I've been through this surgery with two different dogs and they did just fine.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 07:07:27 AM
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so glad to hear things went well. happy days at your house. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 07:12:41 AM
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The vet called yesterday and said that her bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes, but they think that's due to the Rimadyl she's been taking since Friday for pain. It's not super over the limit, but it's higher than what they would normally like to see. They do want to go ahead with the surgery, though, because everything else appears normal and in line with a healthy dog.
So, no food/water after midnight tonight, which shouldn't be an issue, they pick her up at 8:45 tomorrow am, and then she stays the night at the hospital and back home on Friday.
Thanks for all the good wishes--and Annika, I'm glad to know your dogs did well after the surgery. Very good to know!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 07:13:47 AM
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We have two German Shedders...er I mean Shepherds as well, and they are such treasures. I'll tell them about Rose and have them send some good doggy energy her way.
Knowing risks with joint issues for GSD's, I've been giving mine Glyco-Flex for years. It keeps them limber and comfortable, and something like that might even help Rose with potential for future strains!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 11:13:22 AM
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Ha, that's about right, German Shedders. She (and our other 3 dogs) just blew their coats a few weeks ago and I'm STILL cleaning!
I'll get some of the Gynoflex. She does take a vitamin supplement, as do the other dogs and they also take fish oil capsules. Thanks for the tip!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 12:56:53 PM
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Tell Rose good luck tomorrow! My cairn had both his knees done last year. Blew his right ACL 3 days after the surgery on the left! That was a rough summer/fall on us but he's doing well now. He still has some issues with his left knee but I think it was because it never had a chance to heal properly since it had to take the load after his right one went bad. Give Rose lots of pettings tonight!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 06:00:18 AM
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Thinking of Roses today, Jonni. Holding all good thoughts for her and your family.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 06:48:53 AM
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Thanks for the good thoughts--keep em through Monday, her surgery has been rescheduled. The doc had an emergency out of town. So, we'll have the weekend to get ready and make the house a bit more easily travelled for her.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Barnyard Buddies: Rose, ACL Surgery Update |
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Rose, ACL Surgery Update
