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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 11:32:28 GMT 1
My 15 year old greyhound broke her leg yesterday its a spiral fracture in two places ulna and radius. They are trying to operate now but are not sure there will be enough bone so will ring if there is a problem at which point its amputate or cal it a day i dont think its fair at her age on 3 legs but what do you think??? Help please Healing included its so unfair
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 11:38:26 GMT 1
Sorry i know its not horse related well its kind of cause horse stepped on her it was awful accident but i feel so guilty. i was feeding spud in stable with door open and then went to feed horses and Spud was suddenly behind post and Dets didnt see her and stood on her shoulder i have no idea how she didnt even stand on her leg but it must have brought her down ofdly and broken it. I was furious with vet cause he wouldbnt come out and i had to wait for a lift in to vets with no painkillewrs for her. ibandaged/splint leg up and got her there for the vet to tug the thing off far tyo sharply and restarting the heavy bleeding and stretching the damaged leg i could have killed her but Spud was good as giold while i held her up. I was in pieces yesterday morning but am bit more under contriol but still bit mental so excuse my stress. I feel so awfully guilty i shoulds have spotted what was happening. I will poiunt out when i returned to the yard i walked up to Dets and she actually looked at me and raised her leg the one that she damaged. Was that a coincidence i honestly think she knows.
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Post by tl on Dec 13, 2011 11:39:16 GMT 1
A very sad choice, but in all honesty, were she mine and at that age, I would let her peacefully go.
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Post by jill on Dec 13, 2011 11:40:39 GMT 1
Front or back leg? They do cope amazingly well even at that age - amputation was plan B for Rosie at 16, but they cope slightly better with a hind leg. You don't have to decide straight away, if it comes to that (fingers crossed pinning works) you can always see how she does cope. Good luck with her
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Post by tl on Dec 13, 2011 11:41:48 GMT 1
Troop, I know you are feeling awful, but please, don't beat yourself up. Accidents do happen. You didn't do it on purpose. Hugs and more hugs.
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Post by amber on Dec 13, 2011 11:42:11 GMT 1
Oh Troop,.. bless her...,what a very sad situation to be in,.. (big hug and healing thoughts coming your way)...(:
You'll know in your heart Troop what you'll do,.. and you've said yourself that at 15 years of age, it's alot to ask of the little lady to live on 3 legs...
I honestly think i'd be 'calling it a day' if it came down to it,... but heh, ..you never do know, they just may be able to fix her up yet...
Thinking of you hun...
Amber xxx
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 11:44:43 GMT 1
Front leg. Im worried she would be to weak to cope on three legs. She is bit wibbly as is. I was just going to call it quits but i felt she wanted to fight so im giving her a chance.
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Post by handm on Dec 13, 2011 11:47:13 GMT 1
I'm so sorry to hear this. Don't blame yourself, accidents happen. I can imagine the inner turmoil you are having. On first reading my gut reaction was the same as tl's, but only you know your dog and how she might cope if it came to losing a leg. x
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Post by varkie on Dec 13, 2011 11:51:07 GMT 1
For me it would depend on her overall health. If she is in very good health, and her age isn't really affecting her, then I'd probably give her a chance.
If she has other health issues, and she is starting to really show her age, I'd probably call it a day.
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Post by ladyndibs on Dec 13, 2011 11:58:07 GMT 1
I'm sorry to hear about your poor girl and the distress at the vets, accidents happen sometimes, don't beat yourself up over it. If she were mine I think three legs at 15 would be too big an ask and I would let her slip away.
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Post by ruthp on Dec 13, 2011 12:06:43 GMT 1
Oh Troop, what an awful situation for you and your lovely dog. I too have a much loved greyhound, and I think I would probably have to agree with other comments and say if the leg can't be saved then it might be time to let her go. Greyhounds do cope amazingly well on 3 legs as they are such light dogs relative to their size, but you mention that she is already wobbly, and 15 is an exceptional age.
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Post by KimT on Dec 13, 2011 12:08:09 GMT 1
I am so sorry hun. What a heart breaking decision to make. I would agree with Varkie. It totally depends on her general health. I used to see a dog with 3 legs when I drove to our old yard. I have no idea how old it is but its had 3 legs for about 5-6 years. Dogs do very well. If you think she could cope and will fight then you know what to do. Good luck
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 12:50:59 GMT 1
Well i still have not heard anything arghhh driving me mad just waiting. She is pretty healthy a bit underweight but very cheerful in herself always bouncing in the morning and just quietly following me around until she gets to tired then puts herself off to bed.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 12:57:14 GMT 1
Just wanted to add... don't blame yourself. I don't know how our dogs are alive around the horses... it's not your doing. Things happen. Sending positive thoughts. Three legs can work, but don't feel badly for going the other way. Your dog, your decision. XXX
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Post by kafee on Dec 13, 2011 13:22:10 GMT 1
Hi Troop, very sorry to hear about your dog. All I can do is just echo what everybody else has said. You know her better than anyone, and I'm sure you'll make the right decision for the dog, however hard it is for you. (Ps. It's about time we had some more pics of the lovely Tim .
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