CHARLIE IS HOME! 28 FEBRUARY 2014
Katie writes: I picked up Charlie at 5 p.m. today. He had his first laser treatment today and will go back for another on Monday. I've been instructed to ice him three times per day this weekend, and of course I have all his painkillers. He now is on an antibiotic, too. Overall he is doing great and Dr C. is really pleased!
That hospital was noisy . . . can I get some sleep now? I asked about how long he thought rehab would be with me before he could be adopted; he estimated five to six weeks. As for residual issues, he said those lower fractures were great and the surgery went great so he doesn't really think there will be problems down the road, but I would still assume as he gets older he would likely have more arthritis, etc. His surgery was complicated and he stayed two nights as opposed to one. But overall I am very pleased with how he is doing and I will keep you all updated as we go along with our rehab. Costs incurred so far: Preliminary set of x-rays: $416 Second set of x-rays, with sedation: $463 Hip surgery & neutering, including follow-up laser treatmemts: $1,963.11 Having a lovely Cairn Terrier that can walk again: PRICELESS

CHARLIE'S PROGRESS HERE