Frankie is doing very well! He's working on getting healthy, though. The vet x-rayed his hips about a month ago and found severe dysplasia in both hips. He had an FHO on the right hip the following day. The surgery didn't keep him down very long. He quickly learned to get by on 3 legs and has since started bearing weight on the right leg. He still favors it every once in a while and he's lost a lot of muscle tone, but it's coming back now that he can use both legs. I'm going to give him a few more weeks and have the vet take a look to see if he's ready to have the left hip fixed.
Frankie is looking beautiful. The fur has grown back on his head and body and it's only a little thin now on the left side of his neck. The fur will probably never grow in around his left ear (the one that was nearly torn off), but it gives him character. Take a look at this page on the Just Pawsitive Photography site. John and Jennifer Adams volunteered to take photos of our foster dogs. The photos were taken 1 1/2 months ago and the white skin on Frankie's left side is no longer visible, so he doesn't look like a partially completed puzzle!
Frankie's a great dog. He loves to take walks, fetch, wrestle other dogs, and snuggle when he's worn out. Oh boy, it does take a lot to wear him out! He's been helping me get into shape with all the walks - he's better than a gym membership. He's a quick learner and very eager to please. He loves food and toys, but I think his favorite thing is to hear "good job".
I'll try to be better about keeping you updated on his progress. He's in the home stretch now and it won't be long before he's ready for his new home!
Pam
Thank you All Dog for all the care you have given Bo/Frankie. You have really gone all out to make sure that he is ready for his forever home.
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy New Year and can't wait to hear the news of his adoption.