James, I am so sorry! That is awful about her leg. Poor girl and poor you two!

Welp, got some good news tonight. I took Mahkayla to my doctor here in the City (we wound up taking her to another doctor last week in an emergency because we were away). Our doctor is a top notch dvm. She looked at the x-rays and feels that the vet we took her to was jumping the gun a bit. This is a definite relief.

We will touch base with the doctor after she gets off of the anti-inflamatory medications to see if she needs further work. The biggest problem that we have been having is that since she has been on the meds, she has been like a 'new dog.' She feels cooped up and wants to get out to p-l-a-a-a-a-a-y. LOL. She saw one of her buddies tonight and went ape. I felt guilty taking her home...but even after a brief interaction, she was limping a bit.

James

It's so tough when they want to romp and you have to keep them quiet. But great news about the xray!!! How is she doing now James?

She seems to be doing better - a bit limpy when she plays, but honestly, better than she was a week ago. We have been fighting a losing battle with her and her friends. The problem with walking around Manhattan is that there are at least 100,000 folks walking their dogs at any given minute down any block.

The doctor will see her again in two weeks after she has been off of her anti-inflamatories for two weeks. Then we decide if she needs more aggressive action.

James

She is a lucky girl to have you to care for her. Tough job to see them not at their best. But she has a fighting chance with you guys. Please keep us posted.