1. Pre Surgery - This x-ray shows how her toes separated from her foot. (Ewww!)
2. Pre-Plate in Foot. This shows the plate they are going to insert in her foot.
3. Plate in foot...arthrodesis.
4. Plate in foot.
5. Polly's at home after 6 nights at the vet. Cast on her leg for 8-12 weeks. On leash or in kennel only. Short walks to potty. Lots of meds and under heavy sedation for at least 2 weeks.
6. Her front shoulder is shaved because that is where the drew the bone marrow to paste between her toe joint and her foot. The middle of her front leg is shaved because of the IV she had. The bag over her leg is to try and keep it dry and clean when she goes outside to potty. The splint/cast will have to stay on (being removed bi-weekly to clean bandages) for 8-12 weeks.
7. They had to shave her back for the epidural she had during surgery. It looks so pathetic now!
2 comments:
Poor puppy! I'm sure she's grateful that you are her owners, and not someone who wouldn't have given her (and the vet!) all this love.
You're a better woman than I am--I have to admit. We love our dog--but...
I'm sure that Polly will love you all the more for your sacrifices!
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