It is hard to believe that it has been nine months since Ellie underwent her TPLO surgery. Nine months ago she could not walk on her rear left leg and now she is completely recovered and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, motor around trails, go for runs, and she even went to Puppy Camp this past weekend at Inavale Farms in Philomath, Oregon while her parents stayed at a ski lodge that does not allow dogs. Normally we always stay at places that allow dogs so that Ellie joins in our adventures at all times. She usually gets her own queen size bed and she seems to enjoy the “queenly” treatment.
While she was at Inavale Farms she was able to play with other dogs her age in a controlled environment so we really did not worry about her injuring the bionic leg. Inavale is very aware of her surgery recovery and it was evident that they kept that in mind during her stay. When I picked her up yesterday she came out of the building like she had a hot poker stuck on her. Running, mule kicking, barking, prancing all over the place. I took it as a good sign.
During Ellie’s wellness exam last week she remained at her goal weight (actually slightly lower) and we are going to start converting her to the WD Science Diet. She has been on the RD blend for 9 months and Dr. Ahmsberry at Westhills says she can now have the slightly higher caloric WD since her exercise level has once again increased. Ellie is easily able to do a nine mile hike with no ill effects present. She continues to get two Phycox supplements each day and I am a firm believer in the benefits that Phycox provides. A bonus is that Ellie loves the taste of them.
Ellie at the top of McCulloch Peak after five miles of uphill hiking on good trails. This is nine months after TPLO surgery on her rear left leg!
Ellie and her very happy owner on the top of McCulloch Peak. Hiking together once again, nine months after TPLO surgery.
