Countdown Begins

I went and picked up Patton's X-rays, copy of blood work done last week and a copy of his records from the Vets today. The hospital called to confirm our appointment for Wednesday at 10:30am. The countdown has begun. While at the Vets, I was told that our Vet would be attending Patton through his surgery on Thursday. At least he will see a face he knows, which is comforting. The hospital is about an hour away, so being there is a bit difficult for us between school and work. Phone calls to check on him will have to do.

Some have asked what is being done for Patton now for his hip. Before leaving on vacation the vets' had prescribed Rimadyl for pain management for him. To keep his joints healthy, they also prescribed Cosequin DS. We also decided that because he has almost tripled in size since August, and the current joint problem, we need to keep his weight manageable. It was decided to take him off the high caloric puppy food and move him on to adult dog food, but specific to joint therapy. So he was moved to Eukenuba Adult Plus with Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate. Hopefully, all this and the surgery work for him. Fingers crossed.

So...2 days and counting.