Ozzy's big day is almost here!

[Swissy Mom]

What I would have given to see a dopey, donut-collared, t-shirted Ozzy! Glad he's feeling better this morning.

[mezmerelda]

Oh, don't worry. You still will. I was not in the mood to take a pic at 3am, and I was running a bit late this morning. But I'll get one tonight, I think.

[Lora]

How's he doing today?

[kasmith]

I, too, have an awesome visual of Ozzy in the donut collar with a t-shirt on. I must see pictures!

When Abby had her surgery I put a pair of my boxers on her. Oh good lord was she mad at me. But it was totally worth it.

[mezmerelda]

Ozzy is doing well. No more pain killer for him, I think. We haven't needed to use the donut again, so I think we'll have to stage something.

[ToBScholarly]

Glad to hear all is well!

[rudyandjjs_mom]

Glad to hear he is doing well. Hope you are getting some sleep...

[Cole's Mom]

Glad everything went well for Ozzy. I used the donut collar for Cole too and I think he actually liked having it on. It was like an inflatable neck pillow

[Swissy Mom]

I'm glad that he's doing well AND that you're willing to further sacrifice his dignity for the sake of our entertainment.

[Lora]

So glad he's doing well! Such a trooper! And I demand photos

[Baroooo]

Was the 'pexy done open or arthroscopically? Now that we know he's fine, I can be nosey

[mezmerelda]

It was open. Our vet doesn't have the super special equipment to do it the other way, and he'd prefer not to anyway. I considered waiting until spring and having the pexy done somewhere else that does do the athro, but we decided to get it all done at once.

I also think Ozzy likes the donut collar. He was confused at first, but it gave him a nice place to rest his head.

[bren]

Glad everything went well for Ozzy! This explains the drugged up picture I saw on FB. Man, I am behind this week.

[mezmerelda]

Ozzy's stitches come out today. Woohoo! I think he's busted a couple along the 'pexy incision. I'm curious how they will get them out. Maybe Dan will take video.

[dogsDearly]

mez!
I just saw this thread. (Yes yes. I'm clueless...)
I'm glad it went well and he's out of the woods.
Question: what does it mean if the pexy is "open"... do you mean they opened him up? It seems like the obvious answer but i figured i'd ask anyways.

[mezmerelda]

Yes - as opposed to doing it arthroscopically. He would still have an incision that way, but it would be much smaller.

They removed the stitches, but he does have a few staples in because the area needed a little help. He is cleared for walks, which is good, and he has an ointment since he's got a bit of a rash.