On the Mend

It's been a week since Jenny's surgery, so I thought I'd give you a quick update.

Jenny is doing amazingly well, actually.  Especially considering  this nasty incision!

Yeah.  She has a pretty funky haircut at the moment.  It's kind of a cross between a poodle and a punk rocker . . . but only on her left side.

She's getting around very well, and already putting weight on her leg (which, according to the vet is exceptional and a very good sign).  She is allowed free roam of the house, although she can't do stairs without a leash  . . . and she can't crawl up in her favorite chair or the special corner of "her" couch for the time being.  She can only be outside when nature calls (and I don't mean the squirrels!), and only on a leash.  (No running or jumping.)

Jenny will get her stitches out in a week, and then we can begin doggy-physical-therapy, which sounds like a lot of walks . . . with intention!  I can't wait; I have missed our walks for a very long time.

For now, Jenny just wants to get back to her treat!  She's basking in our love and attention.

 

Comments

[Marilyn]

So good to hear that Jenny is handling everything so well.
Speedy recovery, Jenny!

[margene]

That's quite a battle scar! Treats make everything better and scritches behind the ears are icing on the cake. I'll bet she's taking full advantage of all the love she can get. **pat, pat** good grrl

[Bridget]

Yay, Jenny! You can tell by her focus on the treat that her surgery was just an inconvenient event. :-)

So glad she is doing well! Please give her a kiss from me.

[Carole]

I am so happy to hear that she is doing so well.

[Patty]

Good girl Jenny! Man I'd love to add walks with you two to my PT routine! ;-)

[Lori On Little Traverse Bay]

Glad to hear she's on the mend!

[kim]

Awww, what a trooper! She looks like she's SO over that;)

[Mary]

what a sweetie! continued prayers for her quick recovery. enjoy your walks!

[kmkat]

Yay, Jenny! And yay, Kym, for taking such good care of her. I am awaiting a call to schedule my hip replacement. Maybe Jenny can give me some tips on healing after hip surger ;-)

[Chloe]

Looks like you are managing quite well, although I think there must still be a lot of vigilance on your part. Jenny is such a trooper, though. Get well, Jenny! Good girl.

[Cookie]

There's my girl! :D

I'm so glad she's doing well. Impressed she's not wearing the cone of shame. I hope she's a good PT patient and gets with the new program quickly. We need her strong and fit again.

Have you considered putting some pillows in a wagon and pulling her with you as you walk? ;^)

[Brenda]

Glad she is doing so well! She needs a hand knit thigh high leg warmer to keep that flank toasty.