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Sweet dreams
Lucy was sleeping peacefully a few hours after returning home from the vet hospital.
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Tri-pawed
After scheduling Lucy’s amputation surgery for tomorrow (Monday) morning, I’ve been doing some reading and research about three-legged dogs. Although several people made jokes about changing her name to “Hop-a-long” or “Tripod,” I’ve discovered that a lot of people with … Continue reading
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We Tried
After two and half years of fighting Lucy’s leg injury with bandages, a toe amputation and an arthrodesis surgery, we’ve come to the point where a decision had to be made: continue spending time and money to “save” the leg … Continue reading
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Lucy update: 01 March 2011
Lucy’s surgery to remove the titanium plate from her leg was yesterday and it went well. She was very groggy from the anesthesia when I brought her home last night but today she is more alert and acting like herself … Continue reading
Lucy update: 29 September 2010
Splint is out, soft bandages for a couple of weeks. Lucy is thrilled. Originally uploaded by bad9brad Lucy has been doing very well and this week the veterinarian removed the splint from her leg. She now only wears a full-leg … Continue reading
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Lucy update: 7 September 2010
Apparently the coolest spot in the house Originally uploaded by bad9brad We just returned from yet another visit to the veterinary specialist hospital where Lucy had not only a bandage change but also a follow-up appointment with the surgeon. He … Continue reading
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Arthrodesis of the right carpus, and other amazing tails
Her favorite chair Originally uploaded by bad9brad Lucy had surgery last Monday to help correct her “leg posture” so she would not continue to roll and slap the foot down which creates an ulcer on the bottom of the foot. … Continue reading
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