Posted by Roxanne Hawn | Posted in Dog Life, Dog Musings, Dog Photo, Dog Whine | Posted on 30-07-2010
Tags: Ginko, knee surgery
Once again, we come to the end of the week, with all of us just tired to the bone. Especially, sweetie-boy Ginko … who has been recovering from his knee surgery Monday. We’ll let the photos tell the tale.
Goopy-eyed and groggy, Ginko rests Monday night after being released to come home sooner than we expected.
Ginko tries a variety of head positions. He seemed to have a sore throat and neck, likely from the intubation required for anesthesia.
Oh, wait! Is that ice cream in that bowl daddy has? Ice cream makes me feel so much better.
There are no photos from Tuesday because Ginko spent the entire day velcro’d to me. It’s hard to do anything with 60 pounds of dog stuck to you. Poor boy. Despite the 2 different pain meds, he was just miserable on Tuesday.
With no agility training, let’s just say we tripped over each other a LOT.
Things improved after Wednesday. He looked sad and frustrated, but at least he rested on the sofa and didn't cry all day.
I have a really good photo of the incision, but I thought it might be too graphic for sensitive readers. So, just take my word for it, he has about a 4-inch scar and a whole bunch of staples that will come out in a couple of weeks.
Still no news on the cultures, so we’re just continuing with the normal antibiotics … until we hear otherwise.
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It is so rough to see a loved dog in those first days after surgery. Each time, I become convinced that the dog is much worse than he/she should be. Each time, my vet assures me that it’s normal.
I’m glad that he’s improving. My paws are crossed on the cultures.
Oh, poor Ginko! I hope he continues to heal. Love that ice cream photo. Just like a kid, perk up when ice cream is involved.
Keep getting better Ginko.
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