My brave soldier Flicka after his ACL operation - All shall be well

aww Flicka your looking good!

Thankyou WW !

We are doing ok. Had a rough day yesterday... but back on track today.

Definitely wishing for speedy recovery Pam. Xxxxxxxx

Thankyou Jan !

I am so glad that Flicka,s doing so well Pam,do give him a big hug from me,eddie,xxxx

Thankyou Eddie !

Hugsssssssssssssssss

J'espère que tu va aller bien à présent
fait lui un hug (voir note)
nice day Pam

Merci Roland !

I have given Flicka your HUGSSSSSSSS

Ohhhhh poor Flicka ! Hope she will recover very soon !!! A big hug to her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thankyou Narie-claire !

He is doing really well !

Nice to see The love you give him Pam.

Thankyou John .... he is my family !

Sounds promising so far. Wish Flicka a speedy and complete recovery! Keep us informed of his recovery. Excellent shot!

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Thankyou Wiliam !

Ho le pauvre !

Merci Didier !

Pam.. you're a sweet angel...the way you love and care for Flicka! I wish Flickr a quick recovery and be strong and healthy again soon.
Hugs to you and one for Flicka too:)

Thankyou Sasi !

He is my family.... all will be well

There he is. Glad he's doing well and wish him a complete recovery.

Thankyou Ron !

He is doing well

Nice picture Pam., I hope Flicka is back to his best soon.

Thankyou Steve !

not the photo opportunity you would wish for Pam, best wishes to both of you!

Thankyou John !

He is doing well now

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hope he is fine now
Happy happy weekend!

Thankyou Annemarie 1

So glad he is doing well! Keep us posted on his progress. BTW, it may take awhile for the hair to grow back, seemed like forever with Otis.

Thankyou Martha !

I know ! Thankfully is me that bothers about it... not him !!!

Bon rétablissement à ta belle Flicka .

Merci Hélène !

Poor Flicka...What happened to him, Pam ?
Can he move a little ... for the essential things?
Hope that he will be alright very, very soon.
Hugs for you both.

Thankyou Christiane !

He chased a squirrel on 16th Feb,,,, and his Anterior Cruciate Ligament snapped. The operation was in 21st March to repair that.. This pic was that day of the op.

Yes.. the wrap is off.. the stitches are out.. he is now slowly slowly building up the muscle again. He is doing really well. This now today is day 10. He is taking weight on his jeg and has been since day 1.. but it is a long and slow rehab. We are doing really well

Hugsssssssssssssssssssssss

Thank you, Pam. I am glad to know that he is doing well.
Why a so long time between the accident and the operation ? How was he during all this time? Guess that he could walk ... but not well ...?
Have a nice week end, my dear friend.

Christiane....

The first 3 days I wanted to be sure he had not just stained the leg. He was limping... and I gave him pain killers and alot of rest. I knew it was NOT broken . Things eased a bit but I then took him to the Vet.... and the Vet recommended a course of different anti-inflamatory meds and more rest while we saw if things continued to get better.

After 2 courses of those meds.. although he was then walking alot better...the Vet took Flicka in and manipulated the joint under anaethesia . The swelling had gone down and it was then obvious the tendon was gone... not something you could tell well before then.

The best course was then the operation. I have been with my Vet for 10 years... and he is a WONDERFUL vet and I think we did the right things. . In that 3 weeks we kept Flicka comfortable and alot of rest... walks only to do what was needed and on a leash. There was every chance for healing...... but it wasnt to be .

This will be about 12 week rehab... and I have a solid good plan for that. He is 10 and in great health.... we will go slow and steady.

In the 45 years I have had dogs.... I have seen this happen to other dogs... but never MY dogs ! I have been lucky.

Thank you very much for your patience with me, Pam (:o))
I am glad to know everything about what happened to Flicka. That can be an education (teaching?) for me and I will remember it.
Have a nice Sunday overthere, my friend.
GOOD LUCK and hugs to you both.

Vraiment trè belle et bonne guérison pour elle !

Merci Danielle !

You are getting there ( pat on the back ) & he looks well & comfy ..... Give a big Hug & Kiss f to Flicka xxx

Thankyou Marj !

10 1/2 weeks to go !

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Thankyou Ron !

So sorry to hear that flicka needed surgery, I am glad recovery is progressing well. You are a great mom and companion to your furry family members. Big hugs to you, it's got to be so stressful.

Hey, thanks for making my day with your comment on my Maple Bat picture, I'm so happy to make you smile right now!

Thankyou Janet !

Good luck ! Be patient !

Thankyou Marie !

Flicka is in good hands!

Thankyou Dick !

Dick M is, as you would say - 'spot on ' .... give my Nephew a gentle hug !
Oh, tell him the entire World is seeing his photo on EXPLORE ...

Thankyou SAB !!!

He is super impressed !

It's great to hear he is doing well and to see him too.

Thankyou Jean !

Je lui souhaite un très bon rétablissement

Merci Josiane !

Congratulations on Explore, Pam. Doubt he cares, though. He's only interested in going exploring again.

Thankyou Ron !

LOL... right now he is learning to walk s-l-o-w-l-y

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Thankyou again Ron !

Aww, poor baby! What a wonderful mommy you have, Flicka!

Pam, I am so happy that Flicka is recovering well. Like with humans, these types of things take a long time to recover from, even with surgery. I'm glad the vet was able to do something to remedy the problem. Flicka will be back on his feet and back to normal soon, yay! ;-)

Thankyou Val.....

I have had alot of bone ops in my life and more to come... so I know what My Boy feels like. I know we can make him good again !

Catching up rather late, Pam, but delighted to see that Flicka is recuperating well.

Thankyou George !

Its a long slow haul but we will get there.

My best wishes!! Lovely!!

Thankyou Helena !

Flicka à le regard triste ! Je souhaite qu'elle se remette très vite !

Merci Misou !

Nous avons vu le Vétérinaire aujourd'hui et il est très heureux et maintenant nous devons réhabiliter pendant les 10 semaines suivantes(prochaines).

DOES SHE RECOVER ?

Merci Marie !

Nous avons vu le Vétérinaire hier et il est très heureux avec Flicka! Il réussit(va bien) mais c'est une longue réadaptation lente!

Glad to hear Flicka is recuperating well.

When I worked at a vets - in a completely different life! - my Bull Terrier Bomber broke/snapped her cruciate ligament. We think she grew too fast too quickly she was big (hence the name) I was able to assist with the operation and then worked on her physio for her recovery.

Thankyou Lorraine !

He is doing really well. !!

We are into Week 3... he has full range of motion and now I am slowly increasing the walks. I read and read and read. Massaged him from the first day and gently PROM and icing and moist warm heat. Its paid off.. he used the leg with care from day 2.. and now we are rebuilding the muscle.

All at a slow pace... and no jumping and strictly leashed walks. He and I are sleeping on foam fold down beds on the floor.. this workroom is a "safe room" for him. I am prepared to do whatever it takes.

Awww, the brave patient!

Thankyou Diane !

He is doing well now !

Merci Chalâme !

He's such a dote, Pam...you know I'm a fan of Heelers. I wish you and Flicka the very best of luck with it all.

Thankyou Phill !!

We are getting there....... s...l......o......w.....l..........y

Well done Flicka and you for helping him through rehab. All the best Pam

Thankyou Gillian !

La pauvre un terrible calvaire et bravo pour ton implication. Martine.

Merci Martine !