Frankendog is Recovering

Atilla is recovering at a great pace and though you can tell he has some sore muscles, one would never know he has a pace maker. He wanted us to share a couple photos so everyone could see how he is half the dog he used to be.




Before his surgery his heart rate was in the 20-30 beats per minute and now with his new pace maker it is in the 80's and it is motion sensitive so it will speed up when he moves around. Amazing to see how easy it is for him to breath now, no more gasping to get enough oxygen to fuel his body. We're very lucky to have him still with us and now so healthy looking.

For those that are not familiar with pace makers, they are just like human pace makers. They implant an electrical device (in Atilla's right shoulder area under the skin) that sends electrical signals to the heart telling it when to beat. The pace maker has a lead which goes from the pace maker down through the carotid artery to the heart where the lead is embedded. The pace makers batteries will last about 5 years and he will need to visit the vet a couple times a year to have the device checked. Pretty simple as todays' surgeries go..........