Well, after several months of monitoring Duke's platelets, it seems like he just has a low red blood cell count. He clots well with gum cut tests.
We felt like we couldn't have him continue favoring his other leg and do nothing. He's been happy all summer but we've been very careful about his activities. We've been to the vet a number of times in the interim.
He's having the surgery today in Okotoks with a skilled surgeon that we're comfortable with. Have the house prepped, ramps built, and a room set up to keep him pretty confined and comfortable for the next number of weeks.
We'll be committed to following the recovery and therapy. Thankfully my wife mostly works from home so we're going to hunker down for the next 12 weeks for my buddy and do the best we can for him.
He's going to spend the night because of the possible bleeding concerns. He'll be turning 8 this fall, so glad he's a little more docile than his younger years.
Took him for his last swim for a while on Sunday and a nice gentle long walk yesterday. He's not going to be a happy camper for a while!
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