Poor Mousse

Brain cancer is...

...feeling bad for Mousse.

A couple weeks ago, Mousse started limping.  X-rays revealed that Mousse has a condition common in large, male dogs of his age:  Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD).  It is related to the formation of his elbow joints.  Things went awry at some point in his youth, and as a result, surgery was necessary to remove bits of bone floating about in the joint spaces.  We learned from Tiana that these bone fragments are called "joint mice." 

Mousse had his surgery while we were in Tampa, and he's home today.  His casts will stay on for five days.  The main goal is to keep him immobile for the next three weeks.  Poor, poor Mousse! Fortunately his spirits are good. 

Shortly after we touched down in Los Angeles...

...Alex, Tiana, Moira, and Tim took off for vacation in the United Arab Emirates.

Bon Voyage, Travelers!

Happy Saturday, Team D.  We wish your elbows all the best.