To cut a very long story short....

As many of you know, my boy Shay has had a pretty rough year following knee surgery last November.  He has severe arthritis which we thougt was brought on by injury as he is only 3 and a half.  He has regular check ups at the vets and I took him for his most recent check on Saturday past.  As I git him out of the car, he went toatally lame on his 'good' back leg so I asked the vet to take a look.  Vet wasn't happy and insisted that he come in for x-rays on Monday morning...one slight hiccup being that OH nad I were due on a flight to Turkey at 7.10am on Monday but that's another story.

Upshot of the x-rays is that the 'good' leg is now not good at all and immediate surgery was recommended which we agreed to.  Shay had his op yesterday and is 'doing the best' in the words of the vet this morning although it'll be several days before we have him home.

Please can I ask for some of those legendary positive CD vibes for my darling boy??  He's such a star and really doesn't deserve to be going through all this again.

Thanks.

J xx

Oh poor boy :(

Lets hope it has sorted the problem out and he is home safe and sound very soon where he can be looked after by his Mummy. Daddy and little sister ;)

Sending lots of kisses and licks from the girls

Lucy
xx

My thoughts are with you at this trying time. I hope things improve for the poor fella.

{{{{hugs and kisses}}}}

Poor boy - hope he is feeling better soon. Lots of positive vibes from here and hugs to you and Shay

Marion, Bramble & Treacle

So sorry to hear this, sorry to sound ignorant but what has been the problem with his knees/legs?
I understand how you are feeling as my last dog had patella problems and had a few ops from the age of 2 and when you have a young energetic dog it is very difficult for them and for you  to go through this :(

Sending lots of positive thoughts your way xx

Lots of positive thoughts being sent your way from here too :)

Ohhh Julie....just what he or you don't need!!!! I pray he's ok hun, he's such a soldier 'aint he?? Takes everything in his stride(well, when he's 'striding' anyways!)

Hope he's over it soon hun, lots of positive vibes coming your way! Love Dawn x:rolleyes:

Of course, lots of positive ((((((((((((((((((((VIBES))))))))))))))))))) coming Shay's way.

LOOOOADS of positive vibes wringing Shays way. Hope he is feeling better soon.

Positive thoughts and {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} sent your way

Poor lad. Lots of ((((((((((((hugs and kisses)))))))))))) heading his way.

COME ON SHAY, GET UP AND ABOUT SOON

So sorry to hear this, sorry to sound ignorant but what has been the problem with his knees/legs?

Severe arthritis in the knees, basically. Left knee was diagnosed last November.  At that time there was no sign of any problem with the right leg and the x-rays were clear but now has developed to quite an advanced stage. 

Thanks for your good wishes everyone...I'll keep you posted on his progress.

so sorry, he is so young, I'm sending lots of positive vibes your way xx

Oh poor Shay :(  I'm sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery - and no more worry for his Mum!

Wishing Shay a speedy recovery

Sending hugs your way X X X X

Sniffs and Licks from the girls Shay..and from me (but not the sniffs and licks more the cuddle variety !!) , hope your soon on the way to a good recovery. The girls said make the most of your recovery time and have your human run around for you..don't forget you'll need lots of extra treats and cuddles from her!!

You lot are truly lovely   Shay and I appreciate our good wishes.

The latest is that he is up and about on all fours today and *might* be able to come home tomorrow...fingers crossed!

Ahh bless got everything crossed for him!

Oh so good to hear he is getting better
So what is the prognosis for him have the vets been able to tell you this ?

Lucy
xx

He didn't come home yesterday after all although Vet is happy with his progress.  Only reason he was reluctant to send him home is because Vet knows only too well what Lola is like (I think it may have been one of the nurses that first christened her 'Hurricane' Lola ) so thought that a couple more days of peaceful cage rest would be to Shay's advantage.  All being well. he will be home tomorrow :)

No real idea what the prognosis is yet as our vet is notoriously cautious about offering prognosis; especially at such an early stage in the recovery process.  We'll know more in the next few weeks hopefully.

Jules!
Sorry Ive only just caught this.. so sorry to hear Shays been in the wars :(
But relieved all seems to be going well so far, and he's had great care @ vets :)
I'll keep everyhting crossed this end for the long term for Shay, and when things get on an even keel you can go cheer yourself up becuase Bill Bailey has a new tour!!! (whoop!! but remember Im *just* lending him to you..he's mine!!!!)
:D ((Hugs))

(p.s thanks for the card..it meant alot, and definately helped at a difficult time x)

Quick update..

We finally brought Shay home yesterday evening :)  He had to stay an extra day due to a build up of fluid on the knee which needed to be drained.  Apparently normal following this type of surgery and nothing to worry about. 

The knee looks much worse than when he had the other one done....much bigger incision (loads of staples ), very swollen :(  However, he is pretty mobile and can get out and about for short walks.  He has been enjoying lying out in the back garden in the fresh air which must be heaven to him after a week cooped up in a cage at the vets (we have a couple of outdoor beds so he doesn't lie on the cold concrete).  He usually sleeps on the bed in the spare room but as stairs are off limits; we have put a double mattress in the living room for him and he seems more than happy with this arrangement :)

He's back at the vet in the morning for a check and to have more fluid drained off but, fingers crossed, he is on the road to recovery :)

p.s. HG...any more info on that Bill Bailey tour??

Oh poor Shay. Glad he's home. I hope he recovers quickly. Some CD special recipe sausage frittata stuffed in a kong sounds like just what he needs to help wile away the hours.

Bill Bailey tour, I have my tickets already :-D

Glad to hear Shay is home, wishing him a full and speedy recovery xx

Bill Bailey 'TinselWorm' :D
(ok.. so slight flaw in my cunning plan..No Belfast dates!! ... oh dear.... does that mean a Night at the Lowry and cocktails at Harvey Nicks 5th floor.. Manchester!) :D

There is a god.. ;)

Looks like a night out in Dublin for me then :)  Ta, HG