Chocolate Update for Friday, Feb 22
posted Monday, Feb 25, 2008
After
his first full week of rehabilitation, the team at WSU’s College of
Veterinary Medicine says Chocolate is doing better than was expected. “He
is doing very well, we couldn’t be happier with his progress,” said WSU
veterinary surgeon Dr. Michelle Powers.
Chocolate’s daily routine includes spending about 5 minutes using WSU’s
new underwater treadmill, a tool that allows a dog to exercise without
putting full weight on injured legs. The best news is that Chocolate now
uses both of his front legs in a normal fashion showing no sign of pain
putting his paws down in proper alignment. “It’s just great,” said Dr.
powers, “He continues to improve everyday.”
Chocolate has now become a favorite among the clinical staff. Part of his
routine includes spending time on a blanket in their office. This allows the
team to remove his Elizabethan collar that’s needed to keep him from biting
at his stitches. In fact, he is expected to have his surgical sutures
removed next week. As for his long-term prognosis, “If all goes well, and
he continues to show strong progress in his rehabilitation, he could be
released in five or six weeks,” said Dr. Powers.
Last Edited: May 06, 2008 3:32 PM
