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    Purple tooth

    Because having the TPLO to start the year just wasn't enough (!!!), Molly has a purple right upper fang. We went to the vet who told us pretty much what we already knew, that they tooth needed to be...
  2. Did you ever get an answer on this from the vet?...

    Did you ever get an answer on this from the vet? Curious. Our pup had TPLO and she's 3 months post and I'm thinking about long-term. We were told some dogs in the long run reject the plate but...
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    First, I'm so sorry you've gone through this and...

    First, I'm so sorry you've gone through this and I know how hard it can be. We did conservative management with Molly (our six year old lab, back right knee was lame for about 8 months) and a...
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    Yes definitely!! I think it took us 8 weeks to...

    Yes definitely!! I think it took us 8 weeks to finally feel like the chaos was more manageable because my god was there a lot of do and keep track of especially in the beginning! (Plus she got two...
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    Thanks you guys for all the support!!

    Thanks you guys for all the support!!
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    TPLO recovery update!

    Hey all -

    Molly's now at 15 weeks recovery and she is doing great! We are doing rehab (water treadmill, laser, and therapy ball exercises) and at the last session they re-measured her legs. Upon...
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    No, what's the TPLO guide? Your pup is perfect!...

    No, what's the TPLO guide? Your pup is perfect! What a cute picture. We've just been listening to our (super awesome) rehab expert and fumbling through recovery as best we can lol
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    So amazing! Congrats on your little one as well!...

    So amazing! Congrats on your little one as well! It is one of the best feelings in the world when she doesn't want to go home quickly after a walk, she keeps motoring! I haven't seen this in sooooo...
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    8 weeks post TPLO!

    At 8 weeks post TPLO, Molly is a SPEED DEMON! She is actually pulling on the walk so we don't go back in the direction of home, because she wants to keep walking. I haven't seen her this excited in...
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    Thanks everyone! Scans came back and show that...

    Thanks everyone! Scans came back and show that the bones are fusing together nicely and she did great with physio. Not sure if it's common, but she was whining pretty consistently last night which...
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    Update on Molly's TPLO surgery - 6 weeks

    Hi everyone,

    Thanks for all the great support when Molly was going into TPLO surgery. She is now 6.5 weeks post (!!!) surgery and in today for scans and physiotherapy. This'll be the first time we...
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    Hi everyone! So sorry for delay. It has been...

    Hi everyone! So sorry for delay. It has been hectic since the surgery! I feel like we are constantly on Molly-watch to make sure she's being delicate :)

    We are 13 days post surgery, and she's...
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    Thank you :) I will do your stuffed kong trick...

    Thank you :) I will do your stuffed kong trick too! and yes, after midnight. I can already see her "sad" face coming when she realizes she won't get breakfast. EEP! lol Out of curioristy, what rehab...
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    Hi everyone! So we had the consult and the vet...

    Hi everyone! So we had the consult and the vet did her exam/xrays and said that it definitely required surgery. The vet was so so so great, she even sat with us for an hour and a half talking about...
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    This is really great to hear that you had a good...

    This is really great to hear that you had a good experience with TVEH. They were strongly recommended by our vet too.
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    Thanks for the links! How's he doing now?

    Thanks for the links! How's he doing now?
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    Surgery Department - Toronto Veterinary Emergency...

    Surgery Department - Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital | 24 Hour Pet Medical Center

    We were referred here because we were told they were the best in our area for this type of injury

    I see...
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    Thanks Jen. CM would definitely have been tougher...

    Thanks Jen. CM would definitely have been tougher on her if she was active/rambunctious by nature. She's a sweet girl, but a bit of a lazy lab :) CM has been quite easy on her given what she was like...
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    Thanks! Hoping for a straight answer too!! ...

    Thanks! Hoping for a straight answer too!!

    Can I ask why you went with TTA instead of TPLO? TTA is one that I'm currently doing some research on, so just super curious as I continue doing some...
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    Will do! Will have much more information...

    Will do! Will have much more information following Wednesday's surgical consult.
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    Thank you all! I REALLY appreciate this. I cannot...

    Thank you all! I REALLY appreciate this. I cannot even begin to express how much. I was feeling very alone (and stressed!) in having to potentially make some big decisions in the near future and...
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    Hi Penny! Thanks for all the information. Really...

    Hi Penny! Thanks for all the information. Really appreciate it. Here's some of the background to your Qs in red. The advice you have given on the different types of surgery is INCREDIBLE - thank you!...
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    My first post ... and seeking input!

    Hi all -

    This is my first post in this forum - would love to hear your experiences around this if any!

    My pup, Molly, is 5.5 years old and has a cruciate injury (cranial cruciate ligament...
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