Hi all. Zarita is going into the hospital tomorrow for evaluation for surgery on her patella. Hurt herself last Monday, getting up from from sitting! She has had a bad knee grade 2 for a year. Now it is a grade 4. The worse. She is evidently in pain--hiding, shaking when you speak to her, not social, not really eating much. Not drinking much either. The vet has hours that as a bus monitor I can't get to. Soooooo I am leaving her there for the evaluation tomorrow evening. He will call me with the news of whether or not she needs surgery. I'm sure she will. Now I gotta figure out how to take care of her when she gets back here Friday. She is quite the drama queen. Please keep her (and me!) in your thoughts. Sue Davis

Oh no I am sorry to hear that I hope all goes well if surgery is needed.

Good luck to Zarita. And Sue don't worry she is in very good hands. I know it's so hard leaving them, but when she comes home she will be all better.

Love Regina

I'm so sorry you and Zarita are facing this. I have been through it with Tabitha:
Tabitha's LP Surgery Story in Pictures (Luxating Patella/Knee Surgery)
Please keep us posted on the evaluation. Hugs to Zarita and you.

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Good luck I'm sending good vibes!

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I watched your pups pictures. This vet uses a 'soft cast' on the leg until the stitches come out. Really is big and bulky. I will be so glad when surgery is over and she comes home. sue

We're off to the ortho man in 15 minutes. I will hear from him tonight about the surgery tomorrow. Sue

Good luck. Soon she will be home healing and getting lots of love.