….enjoying the day while I work on the back garden
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Ruby Update
Our Newf Ruby went back to the clinic today for a checkup 2 weeks after the surgery on her right knee. The incision is fine and she seems to be healing well. Both hind legs are stable, but she’s favouring the right side. Next step… Read More
Hard to believe we just had an ice storm
George couldn’t resist a quick dip this afternoon.
Recovery photos
Thanks to the fantastic folks at West Toronto Veterinary Surgery for sending along recovery photos of our Ruby.
Ruby Update
Our younger Newf Ruby had her second TPLO surgery this morning, this time to repair her right knee, and she is recovering fine. I should be able to bring her home tomorrow afternoon. TPLO = tibial-plateau-leveling-osteotomy. It’s a procedure in which they cut a portion… Read More
Ruby goes for surgery #2 next week
It’s time for our young Newf Ruby to get her second knee surgery to fix the torn ligament on her right hind leg. Her left leg continues to get strong after that knee was repaired. She’s scheduled to get it done next Tuesday, March 10,… Read More
Ruby Update
For those who don’t know what this is about, our Newf Ruby had surgery to correct a torn cruciate ligament on her hind left leg about 3 weeks ago. She’s continuing to get stronger and we’re gradually lengthening her walks. The ligament on her hind… Read More
Check-up
Ruby went to see the surgeon today for a check-up. She’s healing well. Next step is to start short walks to build endurance and strength in her left hind leg. Once her left is strong enough that she puts all her weight on it… Read More
Ruby Update
It’s been 5 days since her surgery and Ruby continues to recover well. Her incision looks good, and she’s starting to put some weight on her hind left – that’s the knee which has been surgically fixed up. Her appetite is getting better too. She’s… Read More
Partners in crime reunited
Ruby is resting quietly today. I’ve taken the Elizabethan collar off as long as I’m here to supervise and make sure she doesn’t lick or scratch her incision. I put it back on anytime I have to leave her or can’t watch her. She’s taking… Read More
27th Street 