FINALLY, the videos you all have been waiting for! :shy:
As many of you know, I recently adopted a CDT who lost his front leg to a dog. He was surrendered to my local CTTC Club his leg was worked on by Dr. Tom Greek in Yorba Linda.
He is healing well and is loving life!
Here is a quick video of him walking around on 3 legs and a nub.
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I wanted to get him up off the ground to prevent damage to his plastron from rubbing while he walks.
Our first attempt was using a swivel caster wheel. Right away he perked up with this new mobility and happily cruised around grazing. The wheel was too tall and attached to his plastron at a slight angle. This prevented the wheel from moving as it should have. But hey, it was a start!
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Our next test was attaching a metal ball bearing caster wheel. The ball can roll around in any direction regardless of the slight angle. The shorter height also helps. We like this wheel the best so far (and so does he).
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I currently attach the wheel with a heavy duty double stick tape so I can remove it at night and during his soaks. He has been soaked daily since I brought him home. His skin has almost finished peeling and he looks much better now than he does in the videos. 3 days ago he finally started producing normal stool, so I'll stop the daily forced soaks very soon.
Another TFO user has offered me aid in selecting adhesive options for the wheel once we are ready.
I hope you guys can see the spirit this guys has. He amazes me. I feel lucky and blessed to care for him!
If any of you have inventive ideas for his wheel leg please, do share!
And thanks for watching
As many of you know, I recently adopted a CDT who lost his front leg to a dog. He was surrendered to my local CTTC Club his leg was worked on by Dr. Tom Greek in Yorba Linda.
He is healing well and is loving life!
Here is a quick video of him walking around on 3 legs and a nub.
View My Video
I wanted to get him up off the ground to prevent damage to his plastron from rubbing while he walks.
Our first attempt was using a swivel caster wheel. Right away he perked up with this new mobility and happily cruised around grazing. The wheel was too tall and attached to his plastron at a slight angle. This prevented the wheel from moving as it should have. But hey, it was a start!
View My Video
Our next test was attaching a metal ball bearing caster wheel. The ball can roll around in any direction regardless of the slight angle. The shorter height also helps. We like this wheel the best so far (and so does he).
View My Video
I currently attach the wheel with a heavy duty double stick tape so I can remove it at night and during his soaks. He has been soaked daily since I brought him home. His skin has almost finished peeling and he looks much better now than he does in the videos. 3 days ago he finally started producing normal stool, so I'll stop the daily forced soaks very soon.
Another TFO user has offered me aid in selecting adhesive options for the wheel once we are ready.
I hope you guys can see the spirit this guys has. He amazes me. I feel lucky and blessed to care for him!
If any of you have inventive ideas for his wheel leg please, do share!
And thanks for watching