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06.25.08, 11:10 AM General Topics
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My dog is having surgery today (cruciate ligament) and I am a ball of nerves. Having exhausted my emotional eating habits, what should I do to distract myself? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 11:10 AM Flag

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It will be fine. My dog has had the same surgery, twice (once on each hind leg). She's back to 95% of where she was pre-surgery. The next few weeks will be tough, my dog hates crate-rest, but the pain will be gone sooner than you think. GL. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:20 AM Flag

Thanks! How long between surgeries for your dog? Is it likely the other leg will go too? Also, my dog is 5 and has never been crated (80 lb dog) but we live in a small condo - think that is fine? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:27 AM Flag

The first one was 4 years ago, the second one was 11 mos. later. According to our vet, about 90% of dogs that blow one knee will blow the other one within a year. Ours is about 70 lbs and was crate-trained before her surgery. The vet will go through it in detail, but your dog will be on restricted activity for about 6 - 8 weeks post-op - pee/poop walks only. Ours was only 18 mos. old when she had the first one and the restrictions were hard on her - she was shredding a stuffed toy a day out of boredom. Who's doing the surgery? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:34 AM Flag

Angell Memorial - in Boston. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:36 AM Flag

Everything will be fine. Good luck. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:38 AM Flag

Thanks! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:40 AM Flag