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<DIV>I just wanted to let everyone know how well Sarah Jane is doing after her
back surgery on June 22</DIV>
<DIV>We were afraid Cujo dog was going to be tough to handle when it came time
to remove the staples. The surgeon and her resident came out into the parking
lot with us to see if she could walk first. She stood and walked for them. They
were thrilled Dave held Sarah Jane's cone and the surgeon easily snipped the
staples. After that we took off the cone and our sweet dog was back. She gave
the doctors hugs and slid down for belly rubs. This was the same girl who had
red (use caution) signs on her crate at the vet hospital.</DIV>
<DIV>What a relief . </DIV>
<DIV>We started water therapy and she did really well . She can stand and walk a
bit like a drunken sailor. The vet/therapist has designed his own harness with
the chest and rear support. It works great .A must have to help any pet with
back surgery or needing rear support. She is so far progressed that the
hard part will be keeping her resting for 3 to 4 more weeks. Her bassitude is
already showing. When she gets outside she does flat basset. Trying to take her
out on my lunch hour is going to be tough. But I'm thrilled that she is going to
be able to walk and be herself again.</DIV>
<DIV>If anyone is interested in what the harness looks like the therapist /vet
Dr St Clair has a web site <A
href="http://www.topdoghealth.com">www.topdoghealth.com</A>. He is located in
Meriden CT. We are really glad our surgeon recommended him.</DIV>
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<DIV>Drool to all in need. I hope things turn out as well for you as they have
for our Sarah Jane,</DIV>
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