Love them dogs

[buffalobo]

So we had surgery done yesterday.

Only good things to say so far about Colorado Canine Orthopedics. We went down for CT scan and consult with surgeon last week. Afterwards the surgeon called us at home for discussion of results so we would not have to make the trip to Springs just for discussion. Very through, scanned right leg as well, found similar issue to left but not immediate problem and can be addressed after full recovery of left leg.

The clinic itself is great. Very efficient checking in and out, nice, comfortable, private consult/waiting rooms, lots of space, well layed out. They have put alot of thought into keeping everyone comfortable and at ease. Made a great difference in our experience, Reba doesn't like going to the vet and is not shy about letting everyone know it. She showed some reluctance in our two trips to the clinic but was completely compliant and cooperative with the techs and docs. The staff does a great job handling the dogs and the dogs respond to it.

When we picked Reba up after surgery they had a go bag ready with everything we might need to care for her after getting home. A personalized(They put Reba name and pic on front) discharge instructions folder, layed out in outline/time line format. Again it is very through with explanations of surgery, do/don'ts, tips/hacks, includes all meds for first two weeks, fancy boot for outside(we used an IV bag with top cut open and gauze threaded through for boot on heeler), ice packs if needed, contact numbers for info, techs, surgeon, everybody. Surgeon called us at home about 8PM to check on how she was doing and if we had any questions or concerns.

IMO, the service and care matches any I, myself would expect receive at a quality hospital.

Bottom line, we feel we are getting great service and value for the large bill we paid and if the level of service and care continues throughout Rebas recovery we will have the other elbow done at CCO if it becomes necessary.

[Gman]

Thanks for the thorough description of your experience. Hoping everything goes well with your princess.

[Bailey Guns]

That's great. Hope your girl heals up quickly!

[<MADDOG>]

My wife WAS a dachshund lover only...

[Gman]

Took our pup to the vet dentist on Tues. He's got some discoloration of his molars. Not sure if anything will need to be done to address it, but they want X-rays to keep an eye on it.

He's 6.5 months and a solid 72lbs.

[Duman]

Good looking pup!

[Gman]

Nice pups! Love the markings on the GSD.

I don't know what it is about the GSDs I've had in my life, but they're so damn smart. I'm amazed daily at the vocabulary that our pup is learning to understand. Out of a wad of toys we're able to tell him which one we want and he grabs it and brings it to us. He's also really good at picking up on our regular behaviors and how to anticipate where he needs to be and respond.

Just need to get him past the 'puppy brain' moments when meeting other people and dogs. More socialization is the plan to help with that.

[buffalobo]

So Reba got the bandage removed last Thursday but dad made her wear the Elizabethan collar until yesterday morning. Wanted to protect wound site and let leg/skin acclimate and hair grow back a little more. Other than cleaning/grooming she has left wound site alone and I can barely see where incision was.

Good report from surgeon and vet, another couple weeks of lite duty then can slowly bring back activities over following couple weeks.

[Frac]

Good lookin? pup. Happy to read of her recovery.


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[Gman]

That's great news! Hope Reba continues to progress quickly.