Hips displasia/arthritis - may be a time for the op....

krlyr

Perhaps it would be an idea to soak her dry food for now if she's struggling to drink with the plastic collar on anyway - that way she gets moisture from her food.

gettingready

That is what I hope to do with the chicken stock.... And when I take her out of the cage for a walk, I take the plastic collar off and she has a drink then. But I really hope the bowls I ordered arrive (hanging ones, the ones you screw to the side of the cage from inside) and just got a "delivery failure" note in the post that a packed was here for me yesterday but they could not get in (intercom entry system).

Jesussssssss, they could have rung ANY number here and ANY of my neighbours would have taken it in for me

Now not gonna get it till at least Wednesday

gettingready

Ufff she has eaten and quite a lot, her normal food mixed with tiney bit of cooked chicken and chicken stock so....time for a nap now, I am shattered...

gettingready

Got Zara out of the cage, she ate the rest of what was in her bowl, drunk quite a bit, we went out and massive success - both pee and poo no problem wohoooooo

Came back, she had more to drink.. gave her the tablets and off she went back into the cage....

We will be fine..

rising_from_the_ashes

Great news GR - how long does she have to have cage rest for? (just being nosey!)

gettingready

6 weeks from the op... 7th or 9th July...

How is Masie doing?

rising_from_the_ashes

Ohhhhh that's quite a long time

Maisie by all sounds is having the time of her life:undecided ...... (which is great but sounds as if she's not missing me at all!:(.

Wound is healing really well & she's now starting to be a bit of a pain & want to pelt around everywhere;) (restricted to lead walks).

Going to see her tomorrow ...... worried she won't even remember me!:eek:

gettingready

Oh I was jelaus when staff at FP were telling me how Zaa was giving them kisses ..

Of course your girl will remember you... give her a belly rub from me XX

Zaea is sleeping now so I better catch a nap too

easy

I've just read the whole thread, so pleased you have Zara home and you are managing.

I watched the 'Bionic Vet' series in awe and wonder. The man is a genius, and totally driven - I'm really impressed he came out himself to check your transport home was suitable. To be honest, I wish he had done MY hip replacement I think .

Anyway, good luck to you and Zara, have a good Jubilee weekend, you really have something to celebrate !!

Caroline_a

Fantastic GR, so glad all is working out for you!