Case Studies
Dear Drs. Canapp,
Karla (our gentle female rotweiller, our black marshmallow who has been called an embarrassment to her breed because of her temperament) had two TPLOs with you, the left on January 18, 2007 and the right on June 20, 2006. We wanted to let you know that the outcome of the surgeries has exceeded all our expectations. She is now just over six years old and is acting more like a puppy than when she was younger. She is very frisky in movement, loves to run and play and gets so excited for her 3-4 mile runs 4-5 tims a week (she is very strong and leaps over downed trees with some speed). She's just a happy, healthy girl. Before the operations, we thought she may also be having hip problems and some stiffness, but that's all disappeared since her surgeries . Thank you again.
Karen Swiderski and Jim Prust
Dr. Canapp,
I've been thinking a great deal about how, at this time last year, Ebony was in constant pain and steadily but slowly getting worse. And then, in December last year, she suddenly plummeted and I truly thought she was a goner. When I brought her to you, I had serious doubts if she would even make it through the surgery.
Her recovery was slow, probably due to the length of her illness and her age, but she did, in fact recover. She will never be the bounding puppy she used to be, but she sure is happy and enjoying life. She has become something of a celebrity in our neighborhood and even complete strangers will stop to talk to her and ask questions. Believe me; she is eating that attention up, too!
Thank you and your staff for having the courage to try something different in amputating her leg where you did, instead of at the shoulder. And thanks for your corroboration with Derrick Campana. The two of you worked what appears to be a miracle.
Who knew an old dog could learn to walk on a prosthetic leg and be happy too!
Lorraine Sakaris and Ebony
Watch Ebony use her prosthesis
Dr. Canapp,
I have been planning to write you and Morgan once Willow reach the 6 month post-op point. Well, that came and went a couple weeks ago. Finally I am getting around to emailing you.
Willow runs around the house and our small yard playing like a pup. She is back to walking 30 minutes or so with us and uses the stairs unassisted. (Not as frequently as before yet. She is fine on the stairs...we are just trying to break her of sleeping on OUR bed and the guest bed!!!) The only thing we have not done yet is ball chasing in a large area or frisbee...don't know if we will ever do frisbee again, but if we do it will be low to the ground. At my parent's home last weekend (out in the country in WV) she was having a great time running around like a wild dog.
With all that said, it is probably obvious that she is doing GREAT!!! We do notice her stretching pretty good now and then and maybe seems a bit stiff once in awhile, but if it was anyone else besides us or a vet was watching her, they would not notice anything was ever wrong. We are SO pleased with the success of the surgery and the therapy! THANK YOU for all you did for Willow and for us!
Amy Lappe
Dear Dr. Canapp,
I really appreciate your caring for our rescue, Molly, and for the patience you had with her foster family. The rescue discount was awesome! Please extend my sincere thanks to your staff. Lisa and Melissa were wonderful.
Regard,
Jeanne Lishia
Dear Drs. Canapp,
[We] just wanted to say how appreciative I am to you for taking time you reallly didn't have to see me and my boy, Ferrell. Getting him on the road to recovery is hugely important to me and I now have a comfort level that we are on that path. That kind of service is what separates you from the ordinary folks. Ferrell seems a bit brighter today and maybe a tad more steady on his feet... I'm counting the hours until his MRI. Anyway, thanks again.
Pam, Kia and Ferrell
Dear Dr Canapp and Staff,
Thank you for giving Bailey a new life. Bailey is enjoying her new found leg, and is getting stronger every day. Her left hind leg is stronger and almost normal now. She is standing tall and jumping to all places like a normal naughty puppy. We are so grateful for the successful operations and care that she has received from VOSM. Bailey can finally have a full life. Thanks again to everyone!
Bailey and The Liu’s
Dear Dr. Canapp,
A sincere note of THANKS for everything you have done and are doing for Quincy and Mom and I. Quincy has been in your expert and loving care for a year now. This year has brought about countless blessings for Quincy and us too.
Our little boy is now the happiest, healthiest and most carefree that he has been in several years. Your advice, care and skills have saved his life and given him a sweet little life to enjoy again.
We notice how much you do for us ~ huge savings in treatments. Huge! We notice and are amazed and so thankful for your kind and generous heart. You have made it possible for us to see you and give Quincy what he needs through your financial generosity. We are in awe of you and your husband ~ your talent and commitment.
With great appreciation,
Quincy, Della & Chrissy
Dear Dr. Canapp,
I just found out that you have a new practice from a friend of mine who's dog just had TPLO surgery. I was thrilled when I found your website. Being an active retriever field trialer, it's good to know someone in veterinary sports medicine - especially someone who I trust. Do you remember Solo? She was my 5 week old black lab pup that got a terrible bite in the face. Below is a link to my website. When you get a chance, please visit and click on "Our Dogs", then click on Twin Pine's Let's Go Solo for pictures of her and a brief story of what happen to her. Maybe we can come visit you sometime.
Thanks for saving our little pup, who has grown into a very wild, but wonderful girl.
Vikki
www.twinpine.net
Dr. Canapp,
Yesterday I brought in our golden, Nugget, to see you.
I greatly appreciate your approach to Nugget and his aging body. P.T. makes a world of sense.
You should know that over Nugget's life we have taken him to at least 10 of the "top" guys in the DC area and none of them have done the measurement, range of motion, checking of muscles at you did.
I believe that we will wait to persue p.t. and acupuncture until you open your shop.
When will you begin taking appointments?
Finally, I have another dog, Chessie, who I will be bringing to you.
Again, thank you so much. I just feel so much better about Nugget's future.
Barbara Beelar
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