Short Bus Sky

[Zuki]

Poor Sky has bi-lateral Elbow Dysplasia and needs surgery on both front legs. To make things worse, the weakness in the front has caused a partial ACL in his right rear... so we'll be fixing that as well. In the meantime he tends to lose his balance a lot and we kindly tease him that he is a danger to himself....

.. hence his new attire... (which he wore only long enough for this photo!)

It's a good thing our dogs are SO patient with us.

[ 04-12-2004, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: Zuki ]

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

OMG!! That is TOOOOOO funny (the helmet, not the joint problems!) Hope all goes well with his surgeries. Please keep us informed on when he's having them and how he's doing.

 

[Zuki]

Thanks! Sky's first surgery to repair the Fragmentation of the coronoid process (FCP) is tomorrow morning. His ACL will be a month after that... they want to then move on to the other two legs but I want to wait and see how he fares before doing that. He's just 11 months old and that much confinement is just too long.

 

[Liz]

That picture is too funny - and you're right - it really IS a good thing they're so patient with us, isn't it? On the flip side, what awful news! I'm so sorry to hear about all these problems, and you guys are in my thoughts and prayers today......

 

[Prdmary]

Gosh, sorry to hear about all of the problems...hope the surgeries are a success.

Love the picture!

 

[Leslie]

I'm glad I hadn't just taken a sip of coffee, I would have spit it all over the screen. Sorry about the joint problems but from the look of that face....patience seems to be a quality. I hope it all goes well.

 

[IrishMist428]

While that is an adorable picture, I am so sorry about what you both are facing. Did you happen to get a second opinion. Good luck keep us posted. We will be praying for Sky.

 

[2Paws]

He is such a sweetie! I love the expression on his face and can just cry thinking he has to go through surgery. Good postivie thoughts are coming your way.

Please keep us update.

 

[Zuki]

Thanks for the kind wishes.

Patty - I got a second and a third opinion as well. I was really hoping someone was wrong. They actually want to do all 4 legs but we are going to do two now, continue working with his holistic vet to support the left side, and look into accupunture and Chiro work... he's really a sweet and good natured boy too.

 

[naturemama]

That pic is too cute. Sorry to hear about your maladies. We are facing bilateral cruciate rupture right now. What is up with all of these health issues? Man

Lisa

 

[jabear]

That is the cutest picture I have ever seen. I just had to laugh out loud when I saw his helmet!
Sorry to hear about the help problems though, hope it all turns out okay. Best wishes!

 

[dogger]

Poor Sky, that just breaks my heart!!!!!

 

[Pam G]

Awww..what a cutie! That picture is priceless!! I'm sorry to hear that Sky has to have the surgery..poor baby. Hope all goes well.
BTW..I love your avatar!!!!

[ 04-12-2004, 07:42 PM: Message edited by: Pam G ]

 

[Giddyuppy]

I gotta say that picture kinda "softened the blow", but..."OH, I feel SOOOO sorry for him!" What a beautiful face he has!

Prayers for him from me! Give him a big 'ol{{{{{HUG}}}}} and

for me!

 

[IrishMist428]

OH gosh darn Diane, I'm sorry they all agreed!! I guess like you I was hoping they would be wrong. I will be thinking of you guys and hope the alternative methods helps also. Hugs to you and Sky.

 

[bo'smom]

Great picture! How did Skys surgery go? Hope all's well.

 

[sarnewfie]

ROTFL!!!
well jason put a karate helmet on emmett and a shirt, and he looks sooooo funny, just like your dude! hee hee
i hope he does well with his surgery!
good luck to him!
he deserves the best!

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

Poor Sky! I am sorry he has to go thru surgery! I hope he recovers quickly! He is so cute in his "Lightning" helmet, too!!

 

[Melissa]

What a trooper he is, in every way.

 

[mudji]

Come on... Sky is just getting ready to root at the next Bruins game.......

Hope all is well with the big guy...

hannah
and crew..

ps weezie still does not like the crate. Lew had many "presents" at lunch when he came home, and needless to say, I just finished the load of laundry.. we'll see what happens tomorrow... hugs to sky..