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Sunday 19 June 2011

Casper Back Home

Casper after first knee operation 16th June 2011
I am now back at home and doing well after the surgery on my left knee. I had a groove cut into the bone for my kneecap to sit properly and I had to have it pinned also. I am just able to walk about for toileting and eating but mostly I am resting on my mattress or in my crate. I cannot go for a walk for 4 weeks and then only short walks up to 6 weeks. I then have to go back to Bristol for more x-rays and assessment. My own vet thinks that the orthopaedic surgeon will want to then operate on my right knee to avoid it causing any problems with my corrected knee. After about 3 months the plan is then to do my hip replacements, one at a time.
I am doing ok now but the procedure was very painful after I had woken up. I had strong  painkillers (last dose last night) and am still on antibiotics and Metacam. I have about 20 staples in my knee and Mum says I cried and whined a lot the first few days but I am much better now, no crying or whining.
Altogether my treatment is costing in total around £12,000 by the time it is all finished. As my problem is genetical, Mum and Dad have been in touch with the breeder where I was born to see if they are willing to help with the cost as you don't expect to adopt a dog (as Mum says) for £600 and then have to spend £12,000 for him to be able to walk properly do you. I will let you know how we get on with that.
Good breeder or Bad breeder, that waits to be seen I suppose! Hopefully they will do the decent and moral thing and help with the cost. Please leave your opinion in my comments.
Well, I'm off for a nap now!
Catch ya all laters!
Lotsa Licks

7 comments:

  1. Casper, I'm so glad you're home and resting!!! I hope you have a most speedy recovery!

    Wags and snuggles,
    Zona

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  2. We are sending you tons of healing thoughts, Casper Bear. Take it easy and enjoy your nap.

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  3. My paws are crossed for a quick and full recovery for you! I also hope your breeder helps with the medical bills.

    All the best,

    Pip

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  4. So glad that you're home, Casper.

    We will keep you in our prayers. Get well soon!

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  5. I am so very glad that the surgery went so well Casper!

    You get better real soon now.

    I agree that the Breeders should be lible and be very ashamed!

    woos, Tessa

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  6. gosh! i'm so behind with the comments!
    sending you hugs and kisses- HEEL fast and well :)

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  7. Glad to hear that you are home and that things are going pretty well. We are glad that you're feeling ok even off the pain meds! Hope the rest of the recovery goes quickly.

    Nicole and Macho

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