Ollie: Woofs, Everyone! Ollie here! So here I am to tell you about my visit to the vet on Monday. I had been to see Dr. C twice since my surgery, and she said all was going well, but this was the big "Two month post-surgery" check-up at VetRef, where I was operated. VetRef is one the most highly-rated veterinary referral hospitals in France, specialising in dogs and cats, as well as other small animals. I was operated by the #1 Big Guy, Dr. Haudiquet, and my appointment yesterday was with him.
When we got to VetRef and were in the waiting room, I was so happy to have my pal, Mr. G, with me (Ms. N was there too!):
I was first examined by a young vet who was really nice to me. Her name was Dr. Alexandra Jifcovici. As #1 talked with her, she was hugely excited to learn that Dr.J had spent a whole year interning with the world-famous Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick, the "Supervet", at Fitzpatrick Referrals in the UK. Dr. J said she really enjoyed her experience there!
She pushed and pulled my leg every which way and got #1 to walk me along the corridor before taking X-Rays. Want to see them?
As you can see, I now have some serious metal work in my leg. The plate may eventually be removed, but for now, it stays there.
Afterwards, Dr. Haudiquet, who founded the clinic, came to examine me. He was very pleased with my progress, and he told #1 that she could start by letting me run in the garden for 5-10 minutes a couple of times a day, after I have warmed up properly with a good walk,
So, yesterday...
It was so wonderful! Dr. H and Dr. J both asked #1 for the reference to my blog post, so if they see this, I want to say a huge THANK YOU/MERCI to them, and all the staff at VetRef when I was hospitalised, for looking after me so well!
My next check up will be in 4-5 months. Thanks for your support, friends!
that are super news dear Ollie!!! we are so happy that you can be da happy springer spaniel soon and you can spring like da spring...
ReplyDeleteYay for such a good report Ollie and yay for such good Vet Doctors! Sounds like you will be back to normal very soon :)
ReplyDeletePurrs, Julie
That is very good news Ollie! You had very good vets looking after you. Enjoy getting your freedom back!
ReplyDeleteso happy you are now allowed off leash, and you are now a bionic dog. my son has a 17 inch metal bone in his leg that looks a lot like yours
ReplyDeleteHow cool you get to spring into action again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day FOR ALL!
H&K&W,
Willow
Such good news and wonderful that you have such capable doctors taking care of you. Nice also that you had your support staff along!!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news, Ollie! We're so glad to hear you can finally be off leash for a little while. Just make sure not to overdo it. You are so lucky to have such a good vet hospital near you.
ReplyDeleteWe have mucho respect for Dr. Noel, and anyone who trained and learned under him must be a terrific veterinarian!
ReplyDeleteOllie, no doubt you won't be able to go through an airport screening without setting off the alarm.
Thanks for the great update, Ollie! So glad all is well and you can begin running again!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are allowed to run about now, even if only for a short time.
ReplyDeleteOh Ollie, that's such wonderful news and it is terrific that you have access to the best Vet care!
ReplyDeleteAwesome report, Ollie!!! Patience always wins!!!
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Good for you and your great vets Ollie ! We bet that short run sounds really good !
ReplyDeleteFreedom at last! Be careful though, not to overdo it!!
ReplyDeleteYou have some fantastic vet peeps!!
I'm so glad you can run now, Ollie (at least a little)! What awesome veterinary care you have.
ReplyDeleteLulu: "Hooray! We start with a little bit of running, and eventually get to a lot of running!"
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