(Archie's whole leg had to be shaved) 
(Archie curled up on our chair, letting his body rest and heal)
Two weeks ago Archie and Wiley were playing outside when I heard some "screaming" (It honestly sounded like a child screaming). I ran out there and Archie was standing there crying out in pain and pulling his back leg up. I carried him into the house and layed him down in hopes that he had just pulled a muscle... The next day he was still not putting any weight on it, so I called the vet and took him in for x-rays. They determined it was a possible ACL tear in his knee. The vet referred me to an ortho/surgical vet here in town. We had to wait almost a week to see him, when he agreed that Archie had torn his ACL and possibly his meniscus as well! We scheduled his surgery for this past Monday. I was able to pick him up yesterday and bring him home. He has a good prognosis but his healing time is 8 weeks of no running, jumping etc... (that will be a huge challenge). Dr Kirsch and his team over at Coastal Veterinary Surgery did an amazing job. I would highly recommend him for any of your ortho veterinary needs!nikki
4 comments:
Poor baby....he looks miserable! At least he doesn't have to wear one of those collars! Do you want to have a design team meeting next Tuesday? Candi is ok with it, I can ask Kim and Jocie if the date works for you...Karen
Poor puppy! I hope he feels better soon!
poor archie. I can only imagine how he is feeling. I guess extra love and treats are in store for him!
I think that he will recover very quickly. He is a health doggie and as a good Mommy! I missed our weekly walk around the neighborhood; let me know if you want to go again soon.
Smiles, Paula
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