Chico Update......

Yesterday Chico had her vet appointment, she got some lumps removed on her back and also they did her teeth and pulled a few out..... they then checked out her back leg, and feel she does not have patella issues (knees), BUT instead they have said they think she has a tear in her 'Cranial Cruciate Ligament'

They have referred her to a vet in Hamilton, as the ones here apparently dont cover the surgery if it is the more difficult one, there are three stages and until she has the x-rays and possible MRI, they wont be able to tell which surgery she will need. We will also discuss if surgery is the best option or if she has too much arthritis now, how much pain will she be in after recovery, - like long term pain etc....

Yesterday at the vet, for the teeth, removal of lumps and checking the leg etc, was $500 and the surgery is anything from $1500 - $4000 + MRI's etc + hydrotherapy....... good thing we didn't go to Aussie this year lol. 

Here she is after the vet, looking a bit worse for wear.

This morning she has woken feeling a bit chirpier :).

Man it was cold this morning 1 degree and a high of 12 degree's, tomorrow morning is 0 degree's bbbbrrrrrrrrrrrr, and another high of 12. These cold mornings are not doing my wrist any good, though when the sun comes out it feels so nice :). We would normally be at the Gold Coast this time of the year :(. 

Five weeks on Tuesday till my surgery, man what a rough half of the year we will have, with both mine and Chico's upcoming surgery. 

Anyway thats it for now, catch you all soon.

Stay safe and keep smilin :)