Beautiful Aifo!

Thanks guys!

I was checking out the Airman no.1 last night too....



Luckily they messed up the date window and 6, would be very tempted otherwise.

Wow, they sure did. What a mess something that small can be.

I agree Aifo , a very nice looking watch otherwise.

Aqua Terra Golf with new Toshi

ddav wrote:Aqua Terra Golf with new Toshi

That is Sweet !!
Nice one Nick

ddav wrote:Aqua Terra Golf with new Toshi

Looks great!

And, because I'm nosy as well as being a Toshi fan, which leather is it?

Ddav - New toshi looks great - especially the green stitching.

For me today:

Aja hospital day.

My thoughts are with you and Aja today buddy
Love the Explorer

Explorer again today

MiniMpi wrote:My thoughts are with you and Aja today buddy
Love the Explorer

Thanks. The procedure is called TPLO - Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. Essentially on the affected leg the surgeon cuts the lower leg bone below the knee and reaffixes it with screws lower down. This slightly changes the angle of the joint placing more stress on other strong (untorn) ligaments.

The write-up on this states

TPLO is the most commonly recommended method of repairing a ruptured cruciate ligament in dogs. It relies on cutting and rotating the tibia in such a way that the dog’s own weight bearing stabilizes his joint. After the tibia is cut and moved, a metal plate is screwed to the tibia to keep it in its new position.

This is a very complex procedure, and should only be undertaken by veterinarians who have had special training in how to do it correctly. It is expensive, costing several thousand dollars. There are several reasons for this:

It should only be performed by an orthopedic specialist.
•Multiple x-rays are necessary to make sure the cut in the bone is done in the right place.
•The metal screws and plate are expensive.

This procedure is suitable for dogs of all sizes. It is particularly appropriate for larger dogs over 50lbs, and for athletic dogs such as those involved in agility competition. It’s not the best choice for dogs whose bones haven’t finished growing, because the physical changes to the tibia can lead to their own set of problems as the bones continue to grow.

As with other methods of cruciate repair, exercise must be restricted for 8 weeks after surgery, and most dogs return to full function after 3-4 months.

She will be in overnight.







(sorry for hijacking the thread)

Thanks for that, very helpful to know exactly what Aja is having done

MiniMpi wrote:Thanks for that, very helpful to know exactly what Aja is having done

Thank gawd I took out pet insurance when she was a pup. Figure its cost me about $2000 in the not-quite-eight years I've had her (she has another 7-8 to go!) and the operation could buy a PO. And in six weeks, she gets to have the other leg done as both sides tore. That's another PO. Highly recommend Trupanion. Decent rates, full coverage, unlimited amount.