Hillsboro, Oregon
2007
Nula O'Connor
Photo of Nula 2005
Our friend Nula's left front leg was amputated
after a running accident that dislocated her shoulder joint.
(We think she stepped in a golfer hole
while running in her 4 acre backyard).
The joint would not mend, nor hold a pin or plate
and amputation was deemed necessary
for relief of pain and discomfort and to
prevent further injury to the joint and leg.
Making the diagnosis - note healthy joint on the right
side in x-ray
The following photos
were taken
one week after the surgery
Nula in her new collar from DogWalkers.com
in Kentucky
perfect balance
Nula loves her mom, Kate
Nula in her new coat from Luise and Kaci of Washington
State
Nula in her new three legged jammies from
Mehl and Anna of Washington State
Nula still flies up the stairs
rests on the landing and then...
zips up more stairs !
After the incision heals and Nula's brindle
coat grows back, the incision will hardly be noticed.
Nula is healing well. She tires easily now
but will get her strength back soon.
The vet is pleased with how litte bruising there is.
Nula saw Dr. Shaw at Back On Track
Vet Rehab
( www.backontrackvetrehab.com
)
three weeks after her surgery to keep her three limbs flexible
and to show MOM how to stretch Nula's neck and right front leg.
Nula also has to learn to "sit pretty"
to give her right front leg a rest.
Nula getting deep tissue work.
Kisses for Dr. Shaw and
Nula feels so much better !
Nula has received tons of good
wishes
from whippet folks around the world.
Nula coat and three leg jammies and the beautiful collar.
She knows with that many friends thinking of her,
she will be a strong happy girl once again.
WE LUV u NULA !
Nula's brother Paddy O'Connor
(former WRAP rescue-Jester)