Hello again,
The surgeon consult went well, Max allowed Dr B (surgeon) and Dr. L (Physical Therapy) to manhandle him and he never reacted in a negative way and of course they all fell in love with him too, I am so proud of my boy.
The surgeon consult went well, Max allowed Dr B (surgeon) and Dr. L (Physical Therapy) to manhandle him and he never reacted in a negative way and of course they all fell in love with him too, I am so proud of my boy.
Dr B and Dr L seems to think, based on x-rays and physical exam, that Max has a partial tear of his ACL, Max is back on Previcox Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) and a twice daily supplement called Move Free Advanced PlusMSM. For the next 4-6 weeks he is restricted from basically everything. No running, stairs, jumping, rough play, etc...ugh! Two boxers, under the age of three who love to play like there is no tomorrow...wish us luck!
He will be starting physical therapy and hydro therapy with Dr L in January. I hope he likes water because Maggie does not! Then back to the surgeon in a month for another exam and maybe more x-rays. They also said that he has been injured for a while and it was ignored, so he does have some muscle atrophy and damage to his joints in his left leg, hopefully we can keep it from getting worse and avoid surgery, only time will tell.
Thank you again for all of your support, we feel the love.
Janelle,
Maggie Mae and Max
Maggie Mae and Max
Well duh...of course they fells in love withs Max.
ReplyDeleteI hopes all his drugs helps him. He is way too young to be havin' leggie issues. I just be so glad dat he don't has to haves da surgicals.
We'll be hopin' and prayin' you don't pulls your hair out trying to keeps him from doing naughty, strenous activities.
Puddles
Poor Max....I hope the therapy helps... alwx and I will keep him in our thoughts
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with Max first!! BOL you better get better Max!
ReplyDeleteLovies, Miss Mindy
Well done Max .
ReplyDeleteGood job Max! We hope all the medicine works and no surgery is needed - paws crossed!!
ReplyDeletePugs & Kisses,
Yoda, Brutus & Ellie
Yay Max..we are so thrilled to hear things are on track with your leg. Remember to listen to Mom and Maggie Mae they are very good nurses!!
ReplyDeleteHugs from your BFFF,
Madi
You knows, my sis Sydney had a brokened hip when we got her out of the shelter and her one leg we called her chickun leg coz it woz all shriveled up and she could not use it at all so she hobbled on 3 legs. Wotefur peeples had her afor nefur had it fixed fur YEARS! She had an operashun then fiscal therapies where they tried to drown her in the big fish tank but she survived and it fixed her leg and she uses it fine now so fiscal therapies does good things. I say the hardest part fur you be not hasing zoomies with each udder. Mebbe stick to playing bitey face coz then you don't need to use your legs. I love playing bitey face.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I am so sorry read about Max:(
ReplyDeleteI hope that his leg is feeling better soon, I know he is in the best of care!
I am so sorry to hear about the troubles with Max's leg. Sigh Haylie was diagnosed with Hip Displasia at 2 so I totally understand how you feel trying to keep a rowdy pup confined :) Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteIf Max is anything like Uji he will rest his leggy when it hurts and when it feels good he will play. They do seem to know their limits. I have to say Uji does love a good massage which helps his muscles as he had some atrophy but it is getting better by the day. We have paws and fingers and eyes crossed for your darling boy and are sending him healing vibes by the lorry load.
ReplyDeleteHe is in the best possible hands with you as his Mom and the best possible paws with Maggie as his sister. He could not have found a better family.
With Love
Momma Tea
xxx xxx
Paws crossed for a speedy and pain free recovery Max!
ReplyDeleteRooooo!
Douglas
Calhoun has knee issues but they magically disappear when he wants something from the counter.
ReplyDeleteLickies,
Lucy
Hey Max!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so sorry your leg still has the ouchies. No surgery is a great thing and you'll love the water exercise. Going swimmie is a ton of fun, you'll see. Please take good care of yourself while you heal up. I'm sending you my strongest healing vibes to help out!
Grr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
Mom's never had to keep me quiet, but she had to keep my sissy Cinderella quiet when she was going through heartworm treatment. It was hard on all of us! I know you'll get through it, though, and Max will be better than ever!
ReplyDeleteHey Max, we're all starting to feel pretty good, and you can, too. Just do everything your Mm tells you and soon you'll be feeling better and getting around more. Have a great Christmas. Just lie still and let everyone wait on you.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, Tsar and the Porties
We'll keep our paws crossed for Max. Thanks for the updates!
ReplyDeleteOh Max!! Well take your medecines and do what your mom says; and remember, your sister's a NURSE!!
ReplyDeleteSending healing vibes,
-Bart and Ruby
Fur SURE we all have our Paws Crossed fur ALL of you. I KNOW that NURSE MAGGIE MAE will take SUPER good care of you Max. You are in EXCELLENT PAWS.
ReplyDeletePaws crossed for you Max!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dachshund Nola
Mom says she doesn't know how she could do that here except for maybe Phantom. Good luck, but it sure beats surgery if it will work. Lots of good chew toys and mind games should help. Paws crossed for Max.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
You are in our thoughts and prayers Max. AND with Nurse Maggie in charge all will be fine in no time!
ReplyDeleteMax, we hope your therphy works for your leggie. Our bloodhound when she was with us blew her knew out ACL tear. She had surgery and came through like a champ. They took 200lb tess fishing line and doubled it over like 4 times to make her legment new. She spent a week in a cast and limited exercise (leash walks) for 6 weeks. She never had any problems after that and ran and jumped like no tomorrow. She was just barley 2 when it happened and she lived to be 12 years old. Just get lots of rest and do your therpy and hopefully you will avoid the knife. Sniffs, The HoundDogs
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep our paws crossed that Max gets better! And momma just realized she forgot to respond to your email, so she's going to do that right now!
ReplyDelete-Corbin
We hope all the therapy works, so he doesn't have to have surgery.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the 'quiet' department. Roxy lasted for only 3 missed walks instead of the recommended 2 weeks.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
We are praying very muchly and are sending good vibes!!
ReplyDeleteLicks,
Otis
We know lots of doggies that love their hydro-therapy, Max. We hope you do well with all of your treatments and can avoid surgery.
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Hi Everybuddy, we are glad you don't need surgery, just lots of rest. Good luck with that Max Man but you take heed of your mum and rest. See ya sweetie pies. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeletewhoever doesn't love that face is nutty!...sending all good vibes your way
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Well, I sure am glad that Max may be able to avoid surgery. But, I understand your trepidation about keeping Max and Maggie quiet and not playing!
ReplyDeleteOur dog, R, had a long period of enforced rest when he was a year old. We had to get sedative drugs from the vet to keep him quiet!!!!! He is a live wire! I hope that it's easier with Max.
We're thinking of you.
No running, no stairs, sounds like my life these days. Find yourself a comfy cozy bed and relax! That's what I do and it's really not so bad.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of healing prayers, Max. Hope physical therapy goes well.
Your pal, Pip
Sorry Max! I hope therapy helps you feel better. :)
ReplyDeleteWoofs & hugs, <3
~Bailey (Yep, I'm a girl!)
Poor Max! I'm just glad that you're in a furever home that cares enough about you and is able to make sure you recieve the treatment you need.
ReplyDeleteI wish your mom lots of luck in trying to keep you calm. While Chico is very laid back and calm, Shiver can very hyper at times and I can only imagine two active dogs.
Well best of luck mate! Deccy x
ReplyDeleteStaying less active is very hard! Trust me, we will works on it together. Mine is the cruciate ligament and I am seeing some improvements. Long legged doggies gets these problems and it doesn't mean we are unhealthy - it just means we are awesome, you knows like professional athletes that hurt themselves in the same way ;)
ReplyDeletewoof - Tucker
Max, you will be better soon. At least you have Maggie Mae to play with. I'm so bored at home!
ReplyDeleteBrix.
Max well done on your vet visit! Rest up and make sure you take your meds. We know You are in safe paws with Maggie looking after you! Pawscrossed surgery isn't needed.
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The Thugletsx
MAX! That is almost totally the exact same thing that is going on with me. I hope you can find a nice water therapy place like I did. The treadmill is a lot less scary than actually getting into a pool.
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
P.S. Totally loved the silent hallelujah chorus.