Ripley's Interventions & Surgeries 2013-2026
| ISSUE | YEAR | INTERVENTION / SURGERY | |
| Ortho | Bi-Lateral Hock (Ankle) Laxity | 2025 | Hock brace / taping, NMES |
| Soft Tissue | Interdigital Cysts (R) | 2025 | Laser Ablation |
| Ortho | Interdigital Cysts (L) | 2023 | Laser Fusion Podoplasty |
| Ortho | CCL Tear (R) | 2023 | TPLO (R) |
| Ortho | Bi-Lateral Elbow Osteoarthritis | 2023 | Stem Cell / PRP Injections |
| Soft Tissue | Interdigital Cysts (R) | 2022 | Interdigital cyst incision & drainage |
| Ortho | Forelimb Lameness (R) | 2021 | Bi lateral Elbow arthcropsy |
| Gastro | Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis | 2021 | |
| Neuro | Horners Syndrome | 2020 | Canine acupuncture |
| Gastro | Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (Post TPLO surgery) | 2019 | |
| Ortho | Left CCL Rupture | 2019 | TPLO (L) |
| Ortho | Elbow Osteoarthritis | 2019 | Bi lateral elbow joint debridement |
| Gastro | Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (post dental surgery) | 2018 | |
| Dental | Premolar crack (Tripping from R elbow issues) | 2018 | Dental Surgery |
| Ortho | Soft tissue tension thoracic lumbar spine | 2018 | Cartrophen Injections |
| Ortho | Elbow Lameness (R) | 2017 | Cartrophen Injections |
| Dental | Fractured Tooth (Tripping from R elbow issues) | 2017 | Dental Surgery |
| Ortho | Progressive OA of right elbow joint | 2016 | Stem Cell / PRP Injections |
| Dental | Broken Tooth (Tripping from R elbow issues) | 2016 | Dental Surgery |
| Ortho | Forelimb lamess (R) | 2016 | Referral for Stem Cell / PRP Injections |
| Dental | Broke tops off both canines (Tripping from R elbow issues) | 2015 | Dental Surgery |
| Ortho | Right forelimb lameness | 2014 | |
| Ortho | Elbow Dysplasia (R) | 2014 | Proximal Abducting Ulna Osteotomy (PAUL) Surgery |
| Ortho | Forelimb lameness (R) | 2014 | Onsior Injection |
| Gastro | Giardia | 2013 | Antibiotics |
Post surgery:
On more than one occasion post-surgery we have been recommended to give Ripley Tixylix by the vet to soothe throat irritation from the Endotracheal Tube used during surgery. It has worked for Ripley but obviously check with your vet before you give it to your dog !
Tixylix (specifically the children's "Tickly Cough" glycerol-based formula) is sometimes used by dog owners as an over-the-counter remedy for kennel cough or minor, dry, tickly throat irritations. While some anecdotal advice suggests it is safe for most dogs, it is not a veterinary-licensed product, and it is crucial to use only the version containing glycerol.
Important Safety Information:
- Check Ingredients: Do not use formulations containing Xylitol (an artificial sweetener highly toxic to dogs), acetaminophen, or high levels of alcohol.
- Potential Side Effects: The glycerin in the syrup can cause diarrhea in some dogs.
- Consult a Veterinarian: It is always best to consult a vet before giving human medication, particularly if your dog is old, has other health issues, or is coughing severely.
Keeping busy post surgery:
- Puppet play
- Hand guessing
- 3 cups
- scent training (in small space)
- Magic tricks - hiding treat or toy then making it appear somewhere else (behind ears)
- Kong
- Lick mat
- Snuffle Toys
- Massage
- Grooming