I had planned on getting some photos and updates on little puppies up today.
Turned out we spent Christmas morning at the emergency vet to learn Karma has a torn cranial cruciate ligament in her left stifle (rear knee). This is very similar to an ACL injury in humans. She probably planted that foot in the ground and then twisted (or was twisted by a playmate) in a different direction.
Consult with orthopedic surgeon on Monday....
sigh....
She hurts and will have to be less active than her 9-month-old puppy self would like for a while but is going to be fine. It'll just be a while before she's in the ring again.
Just so you know the little puppies are still happy, fat and healthy.
The one bigger puppy named Karma is less healthy and happy but currently so stoned she doesn't care what she did in a former life to deserve this.
Pictures will have to wait a little longer. Time now for some Christmas cheer. There's got to be a bottle of it around here somewhere.
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That's a bummer. I hope for successful surgery and a full recovery.
Sigh...An ACL tear is a painful injury. I am so sorry Karma - hope you weather the treatment and recovery as smoothly as possible!
Hugs from all of us! Enjoy the Cheer!
Kathy
Oh Ms. Karma..... hopes and thoughts sent tour direction for a successful surgery and recovery. Sister Karis send her love.
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Nono had a cruciate tear. He was crate rested (on and off) for about 6-8 months. He'd be fine, then hurt it or be lame randomly...
Funny thing is when we finally decided to see a specialist he was mostly better and they said keep it up. My understanding is a partial tear or strain (of course) can get better.
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