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04-26-2009, 04:22 PM | #1 |
The 3 Musketeers Donating Member | Broken Legs I've been reading the posts in this area and I see how caring everyone is, so I thought I would tell you about my baby Max. Max turned 1 yr on the 31st of March. On the 28th of December Maxie thought he was a big boy (he only weighs 3 pounds) and jumped off the couch and broke his right leg. We went to the vet the next day and she set his leg and put it in a cast. On the 30th, I put him on my bed so I could take a shower. I got done and found him sitting on the floor with his left leg broken. Off to the vet we went and had his leg put in a cast. Three weeks later, the vet wanted to do a cast change and discovered that Max had gangerine on his right foot. Throughout the past 4 months, Max had weekly bandage changes and his legs never healed. What do you do, deal with the gangerine that already cost him 2 toes and pads or the broken legs. We tried to do both and failed at getting both breaks healed. So now the scabs from the gangerine have finally fallen off but he still has the broken legs. I went to another Vet who specializes in small dogs and he told me that he would have to put pins in the sides of his leg bones and then put an appliance to tighten up the breaks. I'm guessing that he'll be in casts/bandages for most of the summer. The only thing that's holding me back the cost $2500 and the fear that this won't work and I'm causing him additional pain for nothing. |
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04-26-2009, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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| Ahhh the poor little guy -- what a lot of stuff for someone so small to go through. I hope all goes well for him and his legs heal so that he can live a long a healthy life. |
04-26-2009, 04:46 PM | #3 |
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| I'm glad you switched vets and took him to one that specializes in small dogs. He's got to be in pain now Was the new vet confident this would work for him? Poor baby |
04-26-2009, 04:50 PM | #4 |
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| My friend has a pomeranian who fell and broke a front leg. They put a plate and screws in about a year ago and he is perfectly fine now. It cost her about 1500 for the one leg, but it was worth it. The vet let her pay it off in installments. Her dog was only 8 months old when he fell.
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04-26-2009, 05:14 PM | #5 | |
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I don't know what to say to you exactly since every case is different. I can tell you that, depending on the break, the bone could not heal and may be un-repairable over time. Without some repair, Max is likely to have problems down the road. My only advice to you would be to find the absolute best doctor you can and get him treated promptly. I melted 2 credit cards in an attempt to save Chase's leg. Though it wasn't successful, I don't regret the expense one bit. I just got Chase home today and he's doing well, all things considered. Speaking as someone going through this right now, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope you can get the care Max needs before the situation gets worse. I'll keep you both in my prayers...Jim
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04-26-2009, 11:08 PM | #6 |
The 3 Musketeers Donating Member | Poor Chase. My new vet won't even think about doing surgery on Max until mid May. He didn't want to do anything until the gangerine was all cleared up and the scabs had fallen off. I wish I had credit cards to use but I'm on Social Security Disability and money is really tight due to the bills I have already paid for Max's previous vet. He is mobile, he just hops along on his back feet and when he wants me to carry him, he lets me know. I don't think that he is in pain at this time, but I do keep a close eye on what the little guy is doing. I also have three other dogs, 2 yorkies and an english cocker spaniel. I am constantly amazed at how the other dogs keep and eye on Maxie. The cocker even lets Max take naps on top of her. It's really cute. |
04-27-2009, 04:56 AM | #7 |
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| Omg, I saw the pics of your baby in those cast and his face looks so happy even thou he is in pain. Make sure and keep those cast dry and Im so glad Jim(WOGGIE MAN) could give you some advise since he is going thru such a similar tragic time with Chase. God Bless Both of you.... |
04-27-2009, 10:32 AM | #8 |
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| When I was 20 I accidentally slammed a door on my Basset puppy foot. His foot also developed Gangrene from getting wet. You have to make sure the bandage or cast stays dry at all times. This vet is correct in that you must clean up the Gangrene first then you can heal the bones. Its a long process, I use to put plastic bags over his leg when he had to go outside. avoid any dampness..What a sweet little face. |
04-27-2009, 10:40 AM | #9 |
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| I'm so sorry to hear about your baby Max. Have you taken him to see an Orthopedic Specialist? I think an Ortho specialist would be your best bet to ensure that they are performing the surgery correctly to optimize the chance of complete recovery. I hope everything works out.
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04-27-2009, 10:43 AM | #10 |
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| aww poor baby.. hope he gets better soon |
04-27-2009, 10:47 AM | #11 | |
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04-27-2009, 10:49 AM | #12 |
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| http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vet-bills.html ^^ that thread has some useful links for help with vet bills .. perhaps they can help you with surgery your baby needs |
04-27-2009, 10:50 AM | #13 |
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| oh my gosh.. how aweful for you..I hope you can keep him looked after until a vet can do something with him.. sending prayers your way.. also glad jim could give you some insight as to what he has been through..Losing one leg is horrible but his baby is still alive.. but with yours having two bad legs he needs to have them or at least one.. so do what you can.. and get this looked after for him.. I am sure there is a vet out there that will let you go on a payment plan.. do not stop until you do.. puppy hugs being sent... anne |
04-27-2009, 10:57 AM | #14 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Look at that sweet face with two casts on, no less. I hope Max can heal nicely and get on with his life. He's lucky to have such a wonderful caring Mom. Best wishes to you and Max, |
04-27-2009, 12:23 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Aww I am so sorry about Max's legs. He is a cutie. I hope the gangrene clears up and he can get his leg fixed. Woogiesmom I feel so bad for Chase and you. They are resilient!
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