ACL & LCL tear

I just met someone at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital that is treating my Maggie for her liver, kidney and pancreas problems. A couple brought their dog in with the same injury and they took her home a couple of days after the surgery and she was walking. This was the second time that this happened. I am located in Raleigh, NC but I can see if they know of a good orthopedic surgeon in your area if you would like. Just let me know.
 
Knowing your location, I would think a call to the UPENN Vet school would help you get to the right surgeon.
In our area, we can travel to Tufts Vet Hospital for specialized treatments.
These schools can be a great resource.
 
Maggie to get eval

Maggie has an appointment with a vet in the Lancaster area for an evaluation. I will know if this vet can do the surgery or if I have to take her somewhere else to have it done. Please cross your fingers and say a little prayer for Maggie that her injury is not as bad as I think and she can have her surgery close to home.


Maggie's Mom
 
Good News

Maggie's eval went well. She is going to have surgery next Tuesday. I found a vet close to home that will do the surgery at about half of the cost of what I was afraid it was going to be if we had to go out of the area.

Thank you for all of the input and support. I will let you know how it goes.
 
Maggie's surgery

Maggie had her surgery yesterday and all went well. She didn't have a tear in her LCL so that was good news. After a night away from home she is coming home today. After about 8 weeks of recovery and she should be good as new.

Thanks again for all the response and support.


Maggie May's Mom
 
Thanks for the update and I am very glad to hear that she is doing well.

Good luck keeping her quiet when she gets home :lol:
 
Maggie at home

She has been pretty good staying quiet and not trying to run around too much since she injured herself. My other sheltie tries to get zoomies going but I stop them. I can't wait until I can let them just zoom around the yard to their hearts content. Maggie has a problem with going out on the leash to go potty. She is not on a leash in the yard so this is all new to her. She hasn't had to do this since she was a puppy. Plus she just loves getting a plastic bag on her bandage. Good times. But oh her beautiful coat. She has a half shaved back end.:lol It is going to be interesting when that starts to grow back in.


Maggie's Mom
 
Maggiemay

So good to hear she is dealing well, or should i say you are doing well with the everyday recovery! Lol We love these little guys so much, and they are so sweet its hard to see them hurting. Speedy and healthy recovery coming your way.
 
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