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Post by jill on Dec 13, 2011 13:28:02 GMT 1
Rosie was trodden on too, in the field - I don't think she could see or hear the horses as well as she used to. Something for other owners of elderly dogs to bear in mind, but unless it is pointed out to you you don't think about it until after the worst happens. You can't anticipate every accident which might happen.
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Post by lawyerbunny on Dec 13, 2011 14:48:53 GMT 1
Agree with all the above - accidents are accidents, don't beat yourself up.
Hope you have some news from the vets shortly. You'll know the right thing to do.
xx and ((((hugs))))
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 15:00:57 GMT 1
The op went well but there is a concern about rotation of the bone around the plate. I have to ring later to discuss things with the guy that did the work. Obviously with her being older the bone will heal slower does anybody know much about anything to help with that?? Atleast she is through the operation i know its a long haul now and have to hope that the leg is stable enough to take the punishment ..... healing thoughts please and thank you all for the support xxx
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Post by dalesfan on Dec 13, 2011 15:10:50 GMT 1
((((troop))))) thinking of you and your dog,hope she's soon feeling much better xx
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 13, 2011 15:13:18 GMT 1
Troop - thinking of you . Accidents happen as others have said.
Re bone healing - homeopathy - Comfrey.
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 15:24:23 GMT 1
Amanda how shall i use it? As a herb to be put on wound or fed in food or water?? Thank you x
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 13, 2011 15:34:33 GMT 1
you can get it as a tablet or a spray to put directly in the mouth or in food.
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Post by ruthp on Dec 13, 2011 17:32:44 GMT 1
So glad she's come through the OP OK. Sounds like she's a proper fighter. Sending special love and healing from my legly challenged girl (she had the top of her femur removed the first week we had her as her hip was dislocated and fused).
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Post by jill on Dec 13, 2011 18:22:16 GMT 1
You may have had the same ortho vet as Rosie - Mike somebody based in Shrewsbury. They were concerned at how long Rosie would take to heal, we binned the normal 6 weeks and she was x rayed at 8. Still not totally healed so she is due again at 12 weeks (next week). She has regained her bounce so I am hoping that will be it and they can remove the external fixators. I have to say they didn't bother her in the slightest.
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Post by troop on Dec 13, 2011 18:27:40 GMT 1
Just spoke to main vet and am somewhat angry a them. The break was indeed a 10 fragment fracture as well as spiralled so its bloody serious. I told them if it was straight forward to operate but if it was complicated to not put her through it but now they are keeping her in until friday for her firat dressing change. He doesnt know if the leg can be saved as there is so much damage to the nerves/blood supply etc im screaming inside my poor poor old girly and then i have no idea if i can do her justice stopping her from breaking again i havent dealt with such a serious injury before and she is so old. The vet said he was glad they have given her the best chance but to be cautious until we know more. Plus she will always have the pinning/plates now due to her age.
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 13, 2011 18:39:18 GMT 1
pm'd you and major ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))
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Post by apacherose on Dec 13, 2011 20:03:21 GMT 1
Also recommend comfrey, known as knitbone.
You should join dogpages and ask about this injury on there, lots of people with experience of bone fractures in dogs and also in amputation.
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Post by troop on Dec 14, 2011 12:28:07 GMT 1
This morning Spud is apparently doing well is comfortable and eating .... relief...... she may be able to come home tomorrow infact so that is good news i just need to figure out where and how to deal with her recovery. Obviously she needs no steps and do you think she should have a raised bed? Sofa or floor?? I dont want her doing more damage ...... couldnt join dogpages it woulkdnt let me for some reason
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Post by apacherose on Dec 14, 2011 15:31:28 GMT 1
Did you use a hotmail email cause it doesn't work on there.
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Post by jill on Dec 19, 2011 14:50:04 GMT 1
How is she doing troop? Rosie has just had an x ray and review at around 12 weeks and has the all clear. Older dogs do mend.
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