Rasputin Update

Hi all,

Just a quick update on Rasputin. His surgery went well yesterday, the surgeons replaced the dislocated leg and bolted a heavy nylon suture through the leg bone securing the joint to the scapula. Basically an internal fixation. They also removed an area of floating bone that had come away from the scapula itself. I have X-Rays of before and after that are quite graphic in nature, so I won't post them on here.

His affected leg is in a sling, retained in the cush position. This will remain isolated for about 3 weeks.

This morning the vet reports that he is up on 3 feet and moving around freely, eating and drinking. He is reported to have a bright eye, something that had been lacking due possibly to discomfort.

We hope to have him (and his buddy) home again sometime next week. Looking good so far,