Hello everyone and a big greeting from Ellie the Miraculous/Stupendous/Greatest Freakin’ Dog on the Planet! It has been just shy of two years since the mutt had her TPLO Surgery and officially became bionic. Absolutely amazing how well she has done. She will be ten years old in 5 months and although she may be a touch gray in the muzzle, and butt, and tail, and, well, just about everywhere else she is still full of boundless energy.
Ellie is right back to going on hikes and even runs with us although we limit the length of a run to about 4 miles and the length of a hike to 6 or 7 miles. We are still cautious with her on slippery surfaces but she also seems to self-regulate on these types of surfaces. She gets a tad stiff after a good hike but seems to work out the kinks in no time at all. Hell, not much different than the rest of us as we get older. Ellie makes 1-3 sojourns each week with me to my office and tends to chew up a couple of water bottles and then hop up on her couch. At that point she pretty much just sacks out 
She continues to be a poster child for TPLO recovery and what is possible if you follow the Slocum Rehab guidelines and keep your dog in good health. With their cooperation and your hard work and diligence your best buddy can keep right on truckin’ along with you. If you are facing a CCL or other tendon injury and considering whether or not you should go the TPLO route, just do your research, read through Ellie’s Blog, and feel free to contact me with any questions.
All the best from myself and Ellie and happy trails to you and your dog.
Russ Milstein
Corvallis, Oregon
Ellie hard at work in the office
