Gcd..........hows The Pooch ?

[lew]

I didn't want to hijack your other thread Glen but was wondering how the little guy is making out since he got home after the accident ??

[Greencoachdog]

She is getting a litle bit better every day Lew, the gashes on her left hind quarter are almost healed up.

 

But she still has to wear the steel contraption that holds her jaw together for another 3 weeks.

 

... and unfortunately her left front leg will never "heal", it is little more than a "wet noodle" and has to be worn in a sling (we tuck it inside of the sweater), but she is becoming more proficeint at "motoring" on 3 legs and can keep her balance better and can even "run" at a pretty good clip for short bursts that will get longer as her stamina improves... and she says Thank You very much for asking about her, and she loves all critter lover people!

Edited December 16, 2006 by Greencoachdog

[steve_paul]

Good looking puppy GCD, glad she is doing better.

[lew]

Thanks Glen, it's good to hear she's gonna make it OK and I'm sure she'll adapt with no real problems, dogs are pretty versatile.

 

Hope Santa has a few extra goodies in his bag for her next week, but I guess there's no doubt about that eh ??

[Greencoachdog]

Hope Santa has a few extra goodies in his bag for her next week, but I guess there's no doubt about that eh ??

 

I think the wife has picked her out a new winter wardrobe of sweaters fron Vicdoggia's Secret and Fredricks of Doggywood!

[pameladallaire]

Great news! My kitten isn't impressed with her bald tummy and staples from her spay operation. We have a lot of animal lovers on this board and we treat them like kids. (Or better! )

 

Instead of a sweater, that makes dogs hot, maybe a strap could be devised for holding the leg up??

Just a thought.

 

Pam

[Guest mistyriver1]

Great looking pup GCD, glad to hear she is on the mend.

[ChrisK]

Good news Glen...I'm glad to see she's healing well....Shure does look like her apetite is back to normal.

Arnie sends his best wishes as well.....

[ccmtcanada]

Looks like the little guy is recovering quite nicely. I remember when I was a kid....our neighbour had a dog with 3 legs...and man could that dog run!!! He was missing a front leg too. He too was hit by a car, but lived a very active and healthy life. My neighbour said that he was "lucky" that it was a front and not a back leg....all power and support come from the back, and they are quick to learn the front is for balance.