Lounging in the spa

Darby is quite the little helper, although she apparently needed a break while Mom continued to work:)

Snuggle time at home!!

Some free time...

Gettin more loves from auntie Corey and clearly proud of her tennis ball:) Also lounging with Lilly, our office dog. Happy happy!

Hamming it up in the sun!

Darby didn't waste any time soaking up some loves, hugs and snuggles with Paradise Pet Lodge staff members Corey & Jackie. She's loves her girlies!

Time Flies...

It's been almost a week since Darby's 2nd TPLO surgery. She is recovering really well and feeling good...too good for her own good!!:) She had some minor swelling and bruising, a little more than last time, but all normal stuff. A few sessions of icing really helped, as well as being confined to a crate. If I could give only one piece of advice to anyone with a dog recovering from TPLO surgery, it would be to use a CRATE!! It is crucial to limit activity as much as possible during the first few weeks after surgery. I think it really speeds up recovery time and allows the knee ample rest/healing time. It is really hard, emotionally, for an owner to confine their beloved dog to a crate, but it really is the best option in the long run. Stay strong! I must also AGAIN, give a much needed THANK YOU to all the amazing staff at Paradise Pet Lodge, who have helped me beyond what words can say. They have been so caring and attentive to Miss Darbs and I don't think she would be recovering as well without them. THANK YOU!!

Time heals all wounds...

She's back folks!

Darby, the day after surgery, on the ride to Paradise Pet Lodge:)

Successful Surgery!

Dr. Misseghers gave me a joyful call this morning at 11am to tell me Darby came through surgery beautifully. She again, fully ruptured her ACL and tore her medial meniscus. She is currently under the care of Puget Sound Animal Hospital, who are extremely wonderful with Darby and all love her! I can't wait to see my little gimpy nugget tomorrow afternoon and take her back to Paradise Pet Lodge for some V.I.P. recovery.

Pool time!!!

Darby did great for her swim session yesterday! She made momma very proud:) She had lots of fun with the ball and I made sure to give her endless praise and encouragement. The approach for Darby was to make it as fun as possible and to boost her confidence by setting her up to succeed. I found out very quickly with her, that the calm/slow/cradle in the water approach was not the right fit for her. Some need slow and steady, while others require a confident therapist to show them how much fun swimming can be! I'm so glad Darby was able to burn off some energy and lift up her spirits because tomorrow is surgery #2. Please send us your best wishes for a speedy recovery!!:)