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Novak is smaller than a german shepard, he's only 48 pounds, about 24".
My physio is Dr. Wybranowski
Website: http://www.anim.....iotherapy/
Tri-pug Maggie had part of her femur and the muscle wrapped around, she had a much better base than Elly does. Sitting and some of the things we do would be easier for Elly if they had left some of her leg.
I just went back and watched all the vids again. Another really cool thing is how much he seems to like the work (except the wheelbarrow maybe).
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Why didnt they leave a part of the bone for Elly? I remember asking here what was best, I had 2 different opinion from diffirent vets...but Im glad I choose to leave a part of the femur, he clearly use it and it help him a lot...
Yes, Novak likes everything LOL except the wheelbarrow LOL But that dog is from a working line and it show, compare to my other Tervuren Vega. He can do anything I will ask and happy to do it too. Novak is very close to me, he's following me everywhere, a bit dependant, but it pays when I want something from him. He's not afraid either. I love the temperament of that dog and that line. My next dog will definately come from the same breeder and line. They are so easy to train and very focus.
Elly was hit by a car and amputated before I adopted her so I had no input. I have seen one xray on the rescue group's FB page and the fracture looks like it was pretty bad.
You were very smart to opt for the surgery that left part of the bone and the muscle. When Mag had her surgery in 2006 it seemed like the preferred option was to leave part of the bone if possible. I hear now that some surgeons think taking the entire bone is the best thing. Having experience with both options now I really think leaving part of the bone covered with the muscle is by far the best (assuming that there is an option).
Elly is also very attached to me and pretty much follows me around, however she is pretty afraid of everything! One of the reasons I have taken so many classes with her is to build her confidence. She has made huge improvements since I adopted her over a year ago but it has been slow. She is not at all like the outgoing, try anything pugs I've had in the past. In her favor though she is not at all obstinate and stubborn like those outgoing pugs!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
I had vet that thought that leaving a part was not a good idea, that the dog would hurt the stump, etc... but I don't have any bad experience with that, the opposite, so im very happy with my choice.
So, I would like to thank the foundation for my reimbursement for my first session of physio, its a very nice gift and with all the expenses since the surgery, it is very appreciated! THANK YOU! xxx
By the way, its going great and Novak is still enjoying all the exercises!
voodoo said
I would like to thank the foundation for my reimbursement for my first session of physio...
You are very welcome. Thank you for being such a good guardian to Novak, and for sharing his story. Stay tuned for his story in the Tripawds Foundation blog next week.
For anypawdy playing along at home, we talking about the Maggie Moo Fund
for Tripawd Rehab... 
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