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My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got
him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg |
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On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! |
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George Kerby wrote:
On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. |
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On 1/15/09 11:53 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: George Kerby wrote: On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. You know, the more I look at that picture, I am beginning to think it isn't that unusual if it is a cervical (neck) disc, where they do go in ventrally. At first I thought it was a thoracic entry, but the loose skin deceived me. Even though there is no picture as in the original post and this isn't a binary group, I thought you might like this: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ The K9 above is Brutus, a military K9 at McChord. He's huge - part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture. Brutus is running toward me because he knows I have some Milk Bone treats, so he's slobbering away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn't stop, but he did. Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour in Iraq . His handler and four other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant 'go away but come back and find me'. The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they all escaped. He's the first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows you're ok, he's a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. Enjoys the company of cats. K-9 Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Remember that they can't do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life! A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS......... 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want of me. 3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. 4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you. 5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. 6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. 7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you. 8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak. 9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old. 10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:53:39 -0500, Cynicor wrote: George Kerby wrote: On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. I'm no doctor (or vet) but if you know how the spine is arranged, the discs are on the "inside" of the spine, that is, facing toward the front. The spinal cord is behind that and then the boney protrusions protecting the cord. So maybe it's easier to get to the discs from the front (moving everything out of the way) then going from the back, having to go around the spine and risk damaging the spinal cord. Steve |
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On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:27:15 GMT, TheRealSteve wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:53:39 -0500, Cynicor wrote: George Kerby wrote: On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. I'm no doctor (or vet) but if you know how the spine is arranged, the discs are on the "inside" of the spine, that is, facing toward the front. The spinal cord is behind that and then the boney protrusions protecting the cord. So maybe it's easier to get to the discs from the front (moving everything out of the way) then going from the back, having to go around the spine and risk damaging the spinal cord. Steve My laminectomy, 5th lumbar, was performed from the back, in the 1970s, has been great ever since. |
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:08:02 -0800, Irwell wrote: On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:27:15 GMT, TheRealSteve wrote: On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:53:39 -0500, Cynicor wrote: George Kerby wrote: On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. I'm no doctor (or vet) but if you know how the spine is arranged, the discs are on the "inside" of the spine, that is, facing toward the front. The spinal cord is behind that and then the boney protrusions protecting the cord. So maybe it's easier to get to the discs from the front (moving everything out of the way) then going from the back, having to go around the spine and risk damaging the spinal cord. Steve My laminectomy, 5th lumbar, was performed from the back, in the 1970s, has been great ever since. Ouch. But down there, there's more in the way. Same with thoracic, you wouldn't want to crack open a chest just to get to the back. But looks like that was in the cervical area. There, you just have what's in the neck. Easier to get around that. Steve |
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On 1/15/09 10:08 PM, in article , "Irwell" wrote: On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:27:15 GMT, TheRealSteve wrote: On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:53:39 -0500, Cynicor wrote: George Kerby wrote: On 1/15/09 7:28 AM, in article , "Cynicor" wrote: My poor dog got a ruptured disk and couldn't move without pain. We got him operated on, and he's feeling almost completely better now. Shortly after the surgery I took a portrait of him that's, well, sort of stark. He's got a temporary chest zipper. (This isn't a Rita troll, and he's actually fairly happy in the photo.) http://trupin.smugmug.com/photos/448673981_3yz2Z-X2.jpg They cracked the chest to fix a ruptured spinal disc?!? Now THAT is a new procedure! I don't understand it either. We're getting his staples taken out tomorrow and I'll ask more. I'm no doctor (or vet) but if you know how the spine is arranged, the discs are on the "inside" of the spine, that is, facing toward the front. The spinal cord is behind that and then the boney protrusions protecting the cord. So maybe it's easier to get to the discs from the front (moving everything out of the way) then going from the back, having to go around the spine and risk damaging the spinal cord. Steve My laminectomy, 5th lumbar, was performed from the back, in the 1970s, has been great ever since. When I was a younger man, I was a vet tech. Dachshunds are notorious for back problems and I would assist in surgery and with thoracic and mostly lumbar, we always went in dorsally (back). There was always a long recovery period because of the various muscles involved, but, at that time, it was the accepted procedure. |
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