Three-legged Ziggy back on his paws thanks to UQ vet experts

Ziggy with his customised cart.
Ziggy with his customised cart.
A Dropbox file of images and video is available here. UQ News TV video (3.17min) here. The future seems bright for Ziggy the three-legged wonder dog, after specialist surgery at The University of Queensland's Veterinary Medical Centre at Gatton. Thanks to the care and dedication of his owners, UQ veterinary staff and students, Ziggy is a poster dog for success in the face of adversity. Now a two-year-old border collie with a very sweet disposition, Ziggy was found abandoned in 2014 while still a small puppy. His front right leg was broken and healing incorrectly, requiring amputation. UQ PhD students Rebecca Colvin and Glenn Althor fell in love with the brave little dog and adopted him when he was three-months-old, from the RSPCA at Wacol.
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