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And when you say muscle, the bone do not go to the tip of it, its higher and then there a big pack of muscle at the end?
He is sooooo gorgeous! I love watching him.
Be sure to put traction down on those floors OK? That will help him so much when he adjusts to three legs.
Yes, Wyatt's stump is just muscle (that's loose and floppy now since there's no activity to bulk it up). The bone does not go to the tip.
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Thanks!
Yes I will buy carpet to put on that slippery floor, we are renovating and that laminate floor is very slippery, but the old wood floor are ok and in the basement(living room) the floor is not finished yet so seem ok.
On my to do list, carpet, fit paws, boots, higher feeding bowl, the harness is suppose to arrive soon.
On next wednesday, I will do another blood test(complete one was done last month) just to make sure he's ok to go in surgery and place the fentanyl patch for the D day on thursday! Finally, I will be assisting the surgery. Im really ok with it now, I feel anxious to get it finally done, can't wait! I will try to take pictures and maybe videos, so if any of you are interested on seeing those, tell me. I will also take pictures of the knee itself once I open it. I know, I know, its weird, but for me, its normal, Im a scientific soul, I need to see, touch, proof. I love medecine, so...
You are definitely taking all the right steps! And with your scientific mind, Novak is one very lucky doggie. Of course we are interested in following along, so don't be shy!
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A Tripawds Favorite! Thanks for sharing again.
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I receive my harness this morning and I try it on, it fits, its a medium, Novak girth is 29", but the harness part is small, I thought it would be bigger, but it does the job. Novak has so much hair, it took me few minutes to adjust it.
He's such a great model!
I'm surprised he's a medium, he looks so much bigger. Have you tried adjusting the chest straps in the front? The three-point triangle where they meet has buckles that allow you to slide straps to lengthen or tighten, and you may be able to scoot the harness back a bit by doing so.
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Yes the front strap seem loose so I tighten them, you think the harness is too in the front? Novak is 50 pounds, 29" girth.
I think that the harness looks like it could slide back just a bit. The three neck straps were the ones you adjusted?
Some dogs have long bodies, so even with adjusting that might be the way it sits on him. He's definitely got the right size.
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After seeing the picture I think too Max's sat a little further back on him
I adjusted a bit in the front so it could sit further, but can't go further, it will be too close to his penis. So it was the middle front strap that was a bit too tight I think.
I dont have any specific insight into the fitting. I just wsntrd to acknowledge Novak for bei bg such a handsome model!!
It actually looks like he knows he's a good looking model stylin' his harness...and so proud of it!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I think all Novacks hair at his neck makes it look like it's sitting higher than it really is. Looks perfect and I think you'll love the harness. We found it helped us a lot. Mighty fine looking model Novack makes! Will be holding you in our hearts and sending pawsitive healing thoughts for you both on surgery day.
Hugs,
Linda, Riley & Spirits Mighty Max & Ollie
Lookin good Novak!
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