Look at these hips - Page 73

Chrissy, glad you got a date,,it's on my birthday so of course good karma:)

The hydro cost is actually not bad, is it a treadmill hydro?  I am lucky in that I have one of the top PT therapists in the country very close to me, helps we are good friends as well, and that's even a little low for her costs..I do agree, the 150 pre thing, bogus:(  Mine does do an eval but that's included in the first session...Here's her website, she has also developed a line of supplements and has trained LOTS of Pt'er's around the country plus opened a 'school' I believe in KY. www.wizofpaws.com 

Got your info, will be calling them with a donation before the 26th.  Keep us updated and HUGS to Kai :)
Diane

WD's idea of an equine pool is a good one.  I have one here, but I'm too far away!
By the pictures you posted, he seems to love water, so maybe you could exercise him in a lake yourself?  WD's other suggestion are perfect too!

I have some American money here, that I will send by snail mail, not much, but I hope it helps. 

All the best from Canada. :)

Here's my suggestion: go to Tractor Supply or equivalent, buy a one hundred gallon stock tank (about 100$ ) fill it up. Put a harness on Kyser, attach a strong bungee. Let him swim with the resistance of harness and bungee so he can't reach the end of tank. Very cost effective and achieves same effect of pool. Can use for post-op rehab as well. Take your time introducing him to it and don't over work him, just short sessions at a time. This will take more than one person to help keep him from turning around or going for sides. Get a stock tank heater to warm the water, but remove it while you're using the "pool". The total cost for all of this will be a fraction of going commercial. Plus it's your's forever for Kyser.

All the talk about warrenty is moot. She didn't get the dog in good faith. The warrenty assumes a normal dog. If i'm wrong and the warrenty states that horrible hips and a screwed up mouth is the norm then I apologize in advance.

Bumping for Kaiser and Chrissy

"Since Kaiser's elbows have cleared, his surgery date is set for 1/26/12. Until then we are working on building up his muscles in his hindend so he will have an easier time post-op. He's doing very well right now given the circumstances. Hydrotherapy is a little over $550 for 10 sessions, but apparently they need to give him a $150 exam before he can start, which I feel is bogus, but whatever. I'm looking at 2 sessions a week so he's good for before & after surgery therapy. If anyone has any other ideas on how to build muscle in his hindend please let me know. His surgery estimate is anywhere between $725-925 per hip and most likely will end up somewhere in the middle. The vet is going to give me some sample Previcox if I feel he needs it to control pain. I did pay off his Wells Fargo Health Advantage account which I used for his dental so I will be using that account to pay for his FHOs. If anyone still wishes to donate here is the clinic information:

Briarcrest Veterinary Care Center
7313 E. Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, Az 85715
520-298-4123
M-F 8am-6pm MST
Sat 8am-1pm MST

Just let the receptionist know you would like to put a credit on Christine Kim's account (Client ID 1914) via credit/debit card over the phone. If you prefer
paypal or some other method please PM me instead. Most importantly though, please wish Kaiser luck on his surgery! :)"

Chrissy """"""""""


Bumped as the surgery is coming up.

Jim

Thanks, Jim.

can somoene post kaisers pictures again for others to see

buy above ground pool...under $300.00 and will be able to use it during post op...
here are some images of my post FHO pup..
P.S. buy life jacket for a dog.....it will save your life...LOL..