Dr. Carl Porter suggests allowing as much air around the foot so that the toes can dry and also keep the brace clean(er). Leo is in the dirt so much... he allows for bacteria to get in the brace and it starts to irritate him.
That said, he may just end up in the kennel for the next week. Dr. Porter says to leave the original brace on him an additional 7 days before modifying it. I called Janice (after he had time to call her) to make an appointment. Next Thursday, July 28th, I take Leo in for 10am to get the brace adjusted. She is going to cut the top part off and change how the harness and back strap provide suspension.
This is such a long recovery process. Lorne said it would be easy. I didn't have any delusions either but reality has set in. Leo does not like being confined in that contraption he has for a 4th leg. However, Dr. Carl did say that the tendon looks good, it's in tact and is healing well! That's the main thing... the other issues are just the duties I have as a canine nurse-maid! ::sigh::
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