Little Puppy in a Ditch

He climbed out and was almost killed on the highway after someone threw him away in a ditch. I came upon him and took him to the Shelter but he was too young to leave there. So I took him home and fed him with a bottle and tried to reassure him everything would be okay. To give you an idea of his size, the red ball is about the size of a grapefruit or a softball. He was so tiny and so vulnerable and so precious. What else could I do but rescue the Little Puppy in a Ditch?

Today, thanks to the rescue and the wonders of modern vet medicine, Little Buddy is a happy healthy dog. I'm not sure which of us is the luckiest.

Six Months Post Op

Today was the six month check-up with Dr. Ost and the news is good! Little Buddy has passed with flying colors. When asked if she thought his progress was where it should be at this point, she said "Oh yes, and more."

He went outside and demonstrated his wiggle walk and went up and down the stairs. He submitted to the exam without much protest except for the temp taking which he does resist mightily. His floppy ears needed flushing. But all his shots are current until next May, and he won't need another review until next March when he turns two and that will be one year post op.

Dr. Ost recommends continuing the daily walks with hilly and uneven terrain to stretch and flex his hind legs. This week we have started Tandem Training with Princess so I can walk them both at the same time. Princess still has to dial it down a notch, but Buddy is able to keep up and having bodies on each side keeps him going straight down the path.

We also have succeeded in keeping his weight at 70 lbs by cutting back from two scoops twice a day to one in the morning and one in the evening.

We are pleased to report that Buddy is pain free and a happy contented pet who loves his family and Princess and Lenny and brings us all joy every day. A million thanks to Dr. Ost who gave us this great gift.