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10-05-2012, 06:12 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Texas
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| Accident at Vet's office Our little girl yorkie, Bailey, is almost one. She needed LP surgery (back right). We consulted with our reg. vet then took her to an orthopedic surgeon for consult. So we waited a few weeks so we could block off time to be here with her as much as possible the 1st week. We dropped her off one week ago, paid $2000 and left her for a one night stay. Later that day they called and said surgery went great. A few hours later they called and said they thought the IV cord had wrapped around her paw (left front). The paw was very swollen and they were on top of the situation. The next day they called, said it looked a little better they would like to monitor the situation over the weekend. We hated to leave her but thought it was best, they're doctors. We were going to visit but thought that it might be too hard on her to see us and then to leave. So we picked her up Monday, after a weekend of talking with dr.'s 2-3 x's a day. She had bright pink bandage on the hurt paw. They said to return in two days to change bandage. She could get around pretty good considering she had two bad legs and a cone on. We got a play pen type thing from pet store to keep her in when we weren't watching her. So we return 2 days later and said we did not want to leave until we see her paw under bandage. Well basically it's come to this. She may very possibly have to lose her paw. It is in pretty bad shape. Very dark and cold. They kept bandage off, we are continuing hydro therapy at home with massage. We asked them point blank-are you going to amputate. They said they hope it's a conversation we won't have to have. We went to our regulat vet yesterday b/c we trust him more. He thinks she may not lose whole paw, just part. There is still some blood flow. Needless to say we are very distraught. My husband feels like it's his fault for wanting to fix her limp. Have you EVER heard such a story?? Please keep Bailey and us in you prayers. One week ago she was a feisty little girl and now she can barely get around. We are just hurting so much for her. |
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10-06-2012, 04:01 AM | #2 |
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| Oh my dear, I am so sorry for you and your husband. First of all tell your husband that the reason why he wanted to fix her limp is because his daddy instinct knows that limping means pain and he didn't want her to suffer...he did the right thing. At this point, I would seriously consider taking her to a vet school or a specialist...while I am glad you have confidence in your vet etc., I think an independent opinion outside of these folks would be a wise idea at this point. Things can always go wrong or happen, based on what your describing I'm not going to venture to guess what happened to your baby, I would hope a specialist can shed some more light on whats really going on. Also, I know this is not the time to think of this but if that surgeon or someone is his practice made an error, I would think they should offer to help defer some costs. Keep all your bills and receipts. I'm sorry this happened to your baby but just remember she is happy to be home with you right now and she knows her mom and dad love her and are just trying to take care of her...please seek the advice of another vet/specialist..please.
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10-06-2012, 04:52 AM | #4 |
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| Oh my goodness this is so very sad. I am so sorry you are going thru this. Saying prayers that Bailey will be OK.
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10-06-2012, 04:56 AM | #5 |
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| I am so sorry you are going through this with your little one. I pray that her paw can be saved.
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10-06-2012, 05:39 AM | #6 |
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| Oh my goodness that poor baby. . I would be very upset with that vet. I think I would take her to a specialist and ask the vet who injuries her to help with the bill. Praying she recovers without having to loose any of her paw.
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10-06-2012, 06:10 AM | #7 |
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| I definitely agree with checking with a Vet School, as mentioned above. I had a furbaby with a hole in her heart and my local vet referred me to the vet school in Auburn, AL. There was such a wealth of knowledge there - I was so impressed with them! Sending get well thoughts and hugs to your sweet Bailey! Hugs to Mom and Dad, too!
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10-06-2012, 07:08 AM | #8 |
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| I am so sorry to hear this. I hope that they do not have to amputate that paw...sending positive and healing thoughts your way for you and your baby. |
10-06-2012, 11:47 AM | #9 |
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10-06-2012, 03:10 PM | #11 |
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| That's awful. I'm sorry.
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10-06-2012, 06:12 PM | #12 |
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| Sounds like the thing or something was wrapped very tightly around her paw until it cut off circulation to it for a significant period of time. It sounds like she went improperly observed for at least an overnight period or longer to have her paw end up like that!!! Part of observing a dog is to view all limbs for just this type of thing in a sedated dog with tubes, blankets, etc. lying around it. This sounds like malpractice to me.
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10-06-2012, 06:17 PM | #13 |
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| I am so sorry this happened to your baby girl and I hope she will not have to lose her paw.
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