CCL diagnosis and recent TTA surgery
First about me: I'm the proud owner of a 3 1/2 year old OES named Brandi. She is of the very loving yet gianormous SPAZ variety and recently tore a ligament in her right knee (I'm surprised it took her this long, actually!). She had TTA surgery 5 days ago and I'm already going insane trying to manage her recovery. Our biggest issue is she absolutely does not want to be left alone for any length of time at all. As in I can't leave the room unless she's sound asleep! We currently have her in my toddler's old play corral because she can't manage to lay down in her crate just yet. If I do leave the room when she's awake, she barks and tries to jump over the corral. I've got it set up in our only carpeted room on our main level so she can be near family as much as possible, but I do have to go to the kitchen to feed my child and I will have to leave the house at some point in time!!! Any creative ides on how to manage a feisty, demanding, furry patient?!! Anyone else experience a TTA or similar surgery and have any useful day-to-day recovery management suggestions? Thanks in advance!!! - Lori |
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Hello and welcome  oh our sheepies dont like it when they need to recover from surgery and keep quite  i,ve been lucky with mine as they go in to there crates ,we also have baby gates so they can see us , it may be the anisectic (sp) coming out of the body sytom (sp) ask the vet if they need to give somthink to keep her quite for a few days, just a thought ,hope all is well soon   |
| Welcome to the forum! And sorry about your baby;'s surgery.. I agree..call the vet and let them know she is a bit more active than they want her to be  They can prescribe something to keep her quiet a few days...You're saying she doesn't like to be alone...Is she usually alone? Or did you put her in a place to be quiet away from the usual family and you? If so, perhaps, you can move her crate to the same area you are in...Keeping them quiet is the hardest part of the surgery. But it is imporant they remain quiet and not jump and play until they heal...Call your Vet. He can probably gie you something to help keep her quiet while she heals... |
I hope that she gets well soon!  |
| Thanks for the responses and well wishes. To answer your questions... she's already medicated. That route isn't working. She's also in a baby play yard in the family room, where we spend most of our time during the day. She's just so used to following us, and specifically following my toddler, everywhere that she's going nuts being separated from us/him even if only by a few feet and a plastic gate. I literally have to sneak out of the room when she's sleeping to get anything done without fear of her getting worked up and trying to jump out of the corral. Moving her with us from room to room isn't an option now either since she needs to be in a carpeted area. We don't want her slipping on tiles or hard wood floor! We do also carry her upstairs at bedtime, so she sleeps in her normal spot. I have a new, larger crate on the way, so hopefully that will help some (she's used to being crated during my son's nap times and when we leave the house). I think mostly what I'm looking for is ideas on how to keep her comfortable, confined and most of all, entertained so she's not so co-dependent during the day. I've tried bully sticks, which work for a little while. Kongs are no good because she wants to toss them up in the air and jump around (did I mention spaz variety OES?!!). What's worked for you? Thanks! |
| Hello and welcome! I love her name, I had a Brandi in the 70's, same spelling. So sorry to hear of Brandi's surgery and difficult adjustment to recovery. You have probably done this, but I freeze the bully sticks, hooves and kongs. I think they last longer, maybe. And do let your vet know about her continued rambunctious behavior. Her medication might need adjusted or changed. All pets are different. I'm sure others will have some great suggestions for you. This is the best online community, you will find all the support and help you need. Looking forward to Brandi's progress reports. |
auntybren wrote: Hello and welcome! I love her name, I had a Brandi in the 70's, same spelling. Thanks. I love the name too, and it suits her well. It's actually our shortened version of part of her registered name, Branwen. So, to update: Brandi got her stitches out last week and promptly shredded her cone of shame when I wasn't looking. She of course, immediately started acting more like herself. We also got her a bigger crate, so I can leave the house now! Yeah! Finally, she started PT yesterday, which has her a bit sore today, but I think getting her out for shorter walks now will go a long way toward making her more content with the situation and much less stir crazy. |
| Glad to hear Brandi's recovery is progressing! I'm sure it really will help now that she can walk more and move around.  |
| (did I mention spaz variety OES?!!). there is another kind?!?!   |
| Glad she is on the mend! |
annielu wrote: We currently have her in my toddler's old play corral because she can't manage to lay down in her crate just yet. Do you have an old stroller too? Strap her in and she can roll from room to room with you!  It's the best I can think of as a Sheepie isn't going to be happy in a room without people. Would your toddler loan the keys to his wagon?  Oh, and welcome. |
| Welcome to you and Brani, these pups are so much fun when you are trying to keep them quiet and happy. Wish there was some way they could understand it's for their own good. |
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