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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Good News

I finally heard back from the orthopedic surgeon today and for right now, he is not recommending surgery be done on Maggie's foot. He feels that splinting the toe should be enough to have it heal correctly. The surgeons at the Western Veterinary Clinic in Calgary are some of the best vets in North America, so if he recommends a splint over surgery, I am good with that. I am sure glad that I asked the vet here to send her x-rays to the specialist. Maggie has an appointment on Saturday to get the splint put on. After that, it will need to be changed every week or so for 6 weeks. I am sure she will not be happy to have to wear a splint and be on limited activity for 6 more weeks. It will be worth it though, if at the end of the 6 weeks she is healed and back to normal.

4 comments:

DianaDecember 19, 2008 at 5:45 AM
That so great! Im happy for you guys.Im sure Maggie wont think it great. Diana
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manymuddypawsDecember 19, 2008 at 6:56 AM
that is awesome Kim! I am so happy for you and for maggie!

can you get the splint here- or Calgary?
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SarahDecember 19, 2008 at 7:46 AM
HUGS for you both - and bosley just for good measure!!!!
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onecollieDecember 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM
oh, yippee do!!!!!
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An Extraordinary Dog For Extraordinary People

"The Bernese Mountain Dog is different from most other dogs in many respects. Take his size, for example. Everything about a fully grown Bernese is big and strong, massive and mighty; his body, his paws, his teeth , his tongue, his tail,his emotions, his responses, his will, his good, and when they exist, not-so-good habits. Anyone who wants to adopt a Berner needs to think large. A Berner cannot be carried to the vet's in a basket; a struggling Berner cannot be pulled along on a leash; a fully-grown Bernese cannot be forced into a down position by the use of a hand-or even two. A Berner cannot be bathed in a sink, scooped up with an arm, or lifted across a puddle. A Berner slurps water with a bigger tongue from a bigger bowl (and thus slobbers more water on his folks); his coat takes longer to brush; he must go for longer walks. A Berner's paw leaves bigger , deeper, muddier tracks in the house, in flowerbeds, in the car, and on clothes; he shakes off more water upon entering the house after a hike in the rain; his tail wags with greater strength at a higher lever; he barks less frequently, but louder. A Berner bounces more merrily, mourns more deeply, sulks more sadly, resists more strongly, clings more closely, and loves more intensely. A Berner Sennenhund requires more than the little finger. He needs the whole hand, no both hands; no, still not enough. A Berner needs the total person."

---excerpt from"The Bernese Mountain Dog A Dog of Destiny" by Bernd Guenter.