Dante


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bathed and relaxing in his emergency foster home Dante is learning about toys...


Dante showing his dislocated knee	getting ready for a bath

POST OPERATIVE UPDATES:

Tuesday, March 28: Dante tolerated his surgery yesterday very well. However, the surgery to correct his knee dislocation was not completely successful. Dr. Bruketta found too much damage to be able to correct it. He is contacting an orthopedic surgeon to see if there is anything else that can be done for Dante's knee. If this is all that we can do for his knee, at least he will no longer be in pain when he touches his paw to the ground.

In the meantime, Dante is recuperating nicely with his emergency foster family. He remains a very appreciative and sweet boy.


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Dante, resting with his foster family after his knee surgery. There was too much damage to completely correct the injury to his knee.	A close up of the healing wound from his surgery. Dante will have limited use of his knee, but without the pain he had before his surgery.

Friday, March 31: Dante continues to rest and recuperate. He is not using his operative leg. He does not seem to be in any pain.

We spoke to the orthopedic surgeon in Memphis. He will see Dante on another three weeks, after he has healed from the surgery he had Monday. We will know more at that time as to what is in store for Dante.

On Monday, April 3, Dante will be picked up by his Memphis foster Mom, Pam. She will monitor his progress and take him to see the Memphis orthopedic surgeon surgeon later in the month. Pam has been a long-time friend of rescue and West Kentucky Rescue.

Friday, April 21, 2006: Dante has had his orthopedic evaluation. He did and does not have an luxating patella. He has a rare fracture of a part of his femur, actually in the knee joint. We have been assured that although he only touches his paw to the floor or ground now and then, he is not apparently in severe pain. He is "sore." Repair of this type of fracture is difficult at best and does not have a high rate of success. It is also very expensive, starting at about $2,500.00. He will have to return to the specialist in about two months, after he has had time for more complete healing from the first surgery. At that time, we will try to decide if he should simply have his knee fused. If his knee is fused, he will have a permanent limp, but should be pain free with very little limitation to getting around. Fusion of his knee is a less costly resolution for his injury and may be the best solution for him anyway.

We are still in need of donations to cover just his expenses incurred so far. The orthopedic evaluation, including new x-rays and the reduced exam fee came to $206.00 Donation details are below.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006: Dante was seen by Dr. Tobias in Memphis again today. His leg has apparently healed as much as it can at this point. He had a fractural malunion of the medial femoral condyle. This means that he had a fracture of a portion of the femur (thigh bone) in his knee that did not heal correctly. His original surgery was not effective in stabilizing this. He also has an acl tear in his left knee and a loose knee cap (luxating patella). It has been decided that surgery at this time to correct the problems with his knee would probably not improve his condition. He does not appear to be in any pain or discomfort. After much consideration and soul searching, we have decided that we will not subject Dante to further surgery.

All of this means that Dante has a gimp knee. He does wonderfully getting around, does not appear to be limited in his ability to get around, jump up on the couch or bed for loving. Dante is a loving boy that gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home. He is house trained with a doggie door.

Dante is now ready for adoption!
If you are interested in adopting Dante, please, fill out an adoption application.
Click here for the adoption application.

Donations toward Dante's care may be made with a credit card directly to
Mayfield Veterinary Clinic and will be applied wherever his expenses are incurred.

Donations may be made by check directly to Mayfield Veterinary Clinic
or to West Kentucky Rescue.


Mayfield Veterinary Clinic 501 West James Street Mayfield, KY 42066 phone: 270-247-2915	The clinic can take donations by credit or debit card over the phone. Please, call during their normal clinic hours, 7:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and from 7:30 am until noon on Saturday, Central Time. Donation checks may be mailed to the clinic. Please note on the check for Dante, West Kentucky Rescue.

West Kentucky Rescue PO Box 73 Almo, KY 42020	Donation checks may be mailed to West Kentucky Rescue and will be applied to the balance due.

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