My Paddling Partner is Recovering

[Black_Fly]

It’s going to be a looong recovery for Bogan after TPLO (ACL) surgery on his left rear knee. I put a ramp off the porch, a pen in the house so the other dogs won’t interfere with his convalescence. He’s pretty drugged up, but will soon begin therapy. I had to create a spreadsheet for tracking his medications. Eventually, I’d like to get him some water therapy, as I’ve heard that’s best.

No more leaving him loose when I’m fishing from shore. He gets too worked up, cutting back and forth until I cast. Gonna be tied up unless we fish from the canoe. Sorry Boges.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Poor Bogan. And worse - the cat taunts from freedom.

 

[MJones]

Ah, the cone of shame, poor fella. And yes, the cat is taunting him.

 

[lowangle al]

What a bummer, I hope he has a full recovery.

 

[Alan Gage]

Nice work taking care of your buddy. Hoping for quick healing and a full recovery.

Alan

 

[lowangle al]

I hope he had health insurance.

 

[gumpus]

It's probably best if you do all the paddling while he recovers

 

[Odyssey]

Poor guy. Hope he heals and rests up. An eventual house and yard bound recovery isn't as hellish as we might surmise. He deserves a reprieve from faithful doggedness. An all inclusive vacation. Tripping without him will give the both of you new perspective on companionship.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, etc. But looking at your poor feeling companion, there's no need for overthinking this.

 

[ppine]

Dogs make my life better every day. We have three.
Taking care of them comes with the territory. Keeping them quiet when they are recovering is one of the biggest challenges. Recently we had a dog with diabetes and had to inject him twice a day. We are glad to do it because critters are important. Best wishes for a full recovery.