Last Thursday was Shmi's 6 week evaluation by the Vet. Dr. Kirch's team at the Cat Hospital of Durham took new radiographs of Shmi's leg (see images). Dr. Clary, Shmi's orthopedic surgeon, assessed the current condition of her right leg. The conclusion-- implant is stable but union is not yet complete so 4 to 5 more weeks of crate confinement. Shmi was a little upset by this news (she had her hopes set on cell-block freedom!). Alas--it seems she will be confined for the full 10 weeks post-op suggestion. Dr. Clary did say she could move into new digs--a larger crate. We are moving her in tonight. Shmi seems very excited as she will have 12 additional inches separating her from the litter box! Dr. Clary said that the condition of Shmi's muscle mass indicates that she has good limb usage at this time. Between you and me--that's an understatement! Check out her new video!
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