New pain point

The brace seemed to be working so well I didn't really check it carefully until Saturday morning. Leo can now bend forward at the knee which is chaffing on the inside of the brace and causing major irritation. It's very raw. I was able to see Janice at PawsAbility immediately (well... within an hour, since it's about 45km away). She carved it down more and put in softer padding.

At home Saturday, he was OK. We put him in the kennel Saturday night thought. We also let his rawness 'air out' while laying quietly at home Sunday and Sunday night (except for a bit to go outside for a short walk in the evening before bed). In fact, he is able to lift his leg up now while walking which is what he was doing before the surgery, tucking it up under himself -- but he's not supposed to! He should be using the leg in the brace!

It is a bit disheartening since Monday, we both had to leave for the day so in the kennel he went again. I just couldn't confine his irritated, raw shin bone in the brace all day without supervision. Poor little guy would be so hot and bothered from chewing at the Velcro and his own foot all day...

I have an appointment scheduled to see Dr. Porter Tuesday at 11:10 am for a follow-up and get "next steps" so we'll see what he says about it.