Ember hurt her foot.

[Justicemom]

Just an update on Ember.

Its been 2 wks since the surgery. I took the staples out Weds night and the incision was great. The bursa over the point of the hock was a bit swollen. I didn't know it that was from the staples rubbing the area, the surgery or if she had been too active.

The little bugger,Tues night, bolted out the back door when I let Justice out. She totally made a dive for it and banged the soft cast on the door. Then that night as I was going to bed, I went to pick her up to carry her up the stairs(10 of them ) and she bolted and ran up the stairs.

So between the swelling and that naughty behavior I decided Weds that the cast is going to stay on one more week. Doc wanted me to only leash walk her for 2 more weeks with no other activity(yeah right) and then start rehab and back into activity.

I changed the cast last night to see how the swelling was doing and it is almost gone. So I think it was definitely from the staples rubbing. I've seen that before. If I thought I could keep her quiet enough I'd take the cast off but I guess I'm just too scared. Sigh. I've have to do it sooner or later but one more week of healing wound't hurt before I let her flex that hock.

 

[dawns2shelties]

Ember! You are a naughty girl. Try not to stress your Mommy too much and try and relax for a couple more weeks. Just enjoy relaxing and you'll be back to playing in no time. Chandler and Gypsy

I'm so glad she's healing well but I know how tough it is to keep them from running around. It must be even tougher at your house since there are a few more dogs to entice her. Great idea keeping her cast on a little longer atleast that will provide some protection and maybe limit her movement some. What color are we sporting this week?

 

[BOO'S-DAD]

Dr.
I must have missed that Ember had been hurt, but I am so glad that she is getting better. Keep her quiet? How do you keep a kid quiet? Just put them in a headlock and hold them near you...... All will be well, Mom!!!!!

 

[Emmasmom]

Dr. Shelli - glad Ember is getting better and that the swelling was nothing serious. But I am laughing - do you really think you can keep a Sheltie still and prevent them from running? If you find out how, please share with the rest of us so we know too.

 

[seashel]

Glad Ember's recovery is going well. Everyone I know with shelties who have had ops have found the 'keeping still/quiet part nigh impossible - I know I did with Yogi.

 

[take4roll10]

Ha! Keep a sheltie calm. Yea right! I'm sorry she has to wear her cast for a little longer, but you must be happy that the swelling went down. Sounds like Ember is on the road to recovery. Before you know it, she'll be running an agility course again

 

[Justicemom]

What color are we sporting this week?

Black, how boring is that. I'm going to find some bright orange and make a halloween motif.

But I am laughing - do you really think you can keep a Sheltie still and prevent them from running? If you find out how, please share with the rest of us so we know too.

Thus why I'm scared to leave the cast off. It's the only thing slowing her down.

 

[Justicemom]

Ha! Keep a sheltie calm. Yea right! I'm sorry she has to wear her cast for a little longer, but you must be happy that the swelling went down. Sounds like Ember is on the road to recovery. Before you know it, she'll be running an agility course again

She is so mad that she can't run. She sees Justice practicing and she goes crazy. Maybe she will be motivated to run like the wind when she is healed.

I am super happy about the swelling. I was not too sure what to think Weds.

 

[OntarioSheltie]

So glad to hear that Ember is healing well and making good progress. Keep up the good work and best of luck keeping her quiet.

 

[Lovely]

It is nice to hear that Ember is healing and progressing nicely. As a vet, you know all about people complaining they just can't keep the pups (or kitties) quiet. The cone of shame is sometimes necessary. When Duncan came back from his neuter (plus hernia and one back dewclaw removal), the cone made him stay in one spot and stand there, head hanging. It was so sad, but the second I took it off, he was trying to jump, play with Pierre, or chew on his parts. We handled that with a combo of cone and a few firm "No"s (which was nice because he would stop and be a good boy for about 20 minutes and then he would forget).