Big Check-up for Ace

Ace got his first set of x-rays today since his surgery about 4 weeks ago. The doctor said he is very pleased with what the x-rays showed, and he said Ace's leg was healing better than expected at this point. The doctor recommended that Ace wear his soft bandage for one more week and then have it removed for good. I know Ace will be very excited to get his bandage off this Satruday. Ace has been doing great at home. He walks well on both legs and has been doing a little jumping and running (which is suppose to be pretty restricted still). Ace has really come out of his shell since he has been feeling better. He is still fairly shy with new people but LOVES to play now with the other dogs, chew bones, play with toys, and of course snuggle under the covers in bed at night. It's great to see him feeling so much better and doing so well. Please continue to think about him and spread the word that he is still waiting for his forever home.

Suture Removal

Ace had his sutures removed this weekend and a bandage change. The doctor said his wound has healed perfect with no infection. If all goes well, he will be able to have his bandage removed in 2 weeks!!

 

Ace is getting around great. He is feeling so good that he is doing things that he is not suppose to be doing yet!! I have to keep a close eye on him in the house. The poor guy's leg probably hasn't felt this good in months; he is wanted to play a lot with the other dogs. It is so sweet to watch him act more and more like the young dog he is each day.

Thank you again to all of Ace's supporters. This was not possible without the help of such generous people. Ace is still looking for a forever home!

Beginning of the Week Update

Ace made it through the weekend great! On Saturday he started putting the leg he had operated on down for the first time! This is good progress for him. He also had a vet visit to get his first bandage change on Saturday. The doctor said that his incision was healing well and looked really good. It was not swollen or infected, which is great!

I have been able to cut back his pain medicine to twice a day instead of 3 times a day, so that is also good news for Ace. He seems to be walking a little more each day on his surgically repaired front leg. Please keep him in your hearts during this trying time. Ace is so eagerly awaiting to play like a normal, one year old dog! His next recheck is this coming Saturday.

If you look closely, he was passed out on the couch with his tongue sticking out... it was so sweet!