The anniversary of Chili's surgery was 8 weeks ago yesterday. Its actually gone by pretty quick! He went into the vet today for final radiographs to make sure the pins are in place. Luckily, the hardware is in perfect position, and there is no swelling. He handled the anesthesia like a pro. Essentially, he is cleared for normal activity!!! He can run around in the yard again, go for longer walks, and go up the stairs. We need to keep his jumping to a minimum, and there will be no jumping off the bed ever again!!
Dr. Rodriguez did say that dogs with 1 leg done many times need the other, but at this time he doesn't need surgery on his other leg. We need to keep an eye on him and look for any discomfort with his other leg. On the surgery leg, we're supposed to look for him limping for any prolonged period of time, as well as any redness or swelling.
I think he's feeling much better, he keeps trying to run and play with Bridgett, keeping him in the crate was getting harder and harder! I'm sure he'll be confused and won't know what to do with his new found freedom. I'll post another update in a few weeks with information on how he's handling normal activity after being crated for 2 months!
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This blog chronicles the adventures of the amazing chihuahua, Chili, and his luxating patellas. This blog thoroughly documents his knee problem, and the steps leading up to and following the surgery. This will be the information center for his progress (as well as an education center on everything involved in patellar luxation repair), and also a place where his friends and family can wish him well!
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