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daisy mae06 · 12-11-2006, 01:08 PM

OMG

I am so sorry the lil guy broke his leg. I hope the new vet can help. Bless his lil sweet heart I feel for him I have broke a few bones in my life and it Hurts!

thank you for keeping us updated.

missbetsy56 · 12-11-2006, 01:16 PM

I feel so bad for the puppy but i think i feel worse for you guys it seems to be hitting the adults harder than it is the puppy. You guys hang in there he will be alright.

tkimberlie · 12-11-2006, 05:08 PM

I know how traumatic it is to have a little one hurt like that. Hang in there! Like little kids who are sometimes prone to accidents, they bounce back. Good luck!

WRScorpio · 12-11-2006, 05:10 PM

i have three sets of steps, landing pads because he won't go down the steps... and i try to pick my duke up and down from stuff because no matter what, he seems to have a mind of his own. i guess there is only so much we can do to protect them. sorry about the pup's break, hopefully he will have a full recovery soon. duke had to have surgery for his left hip when he was a pup and has always limped when jogging, but that's just his thing. glad he was licking you again.

daisy mae06 · 12-12-2006, 03:16 PM

just wondering how the lil pup is today?

myriamha · 12-12-2006, 03:27 PM

He should be fine, Royce fell twice from my arms i was sitting on my desk chair and thank god he was ok and once i was standing and he jumped from my arms i called emergency asap and they told me since he is eating and drinking and playing and alert dont bring him just keep an eye on him for 24 hrs needles to say the following day took him to the vet to make sure that everything is ok ....if he is not crying you just have to massage the paw and things will be back to normal but good thing u took him to the vet .

psilonaut · 12-12-2006, 05:29 PM

Just to let everybody know Fletcher (we finally decided on a name) had a pin put in his leg today, he's out of recovery and back home. He's pretty stressed, he had diarrhea last night and wouldn't stop whimpering.

He seems to have calmed down a bit now, but is still whimpering, he's eaten, gone to the washroom (if you will) and walked about as much as he's really able to at this point.... Maybe tomorrow will be a better day

Thanks again for all your kind thoughts.

rachelsyorkie · 12-12-2006, 05:33 PM

Good thing you took him to the vet. Hope he gets well soon, keep us posted.

daisy mae06 · 12-12-2006, 05:34 PM

So glad Fletcher is doing okay. So I guess the second vet said the same as the first then? BTW LOVE the name

Amber_lv · 12-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Aww i'm so sorry you have to go through this these babies are fearless my Peeka jumps from my bed which is about 3 1/2 feet and he thinks he's a cat he jumps my 3 foot baby gate with ease. i'm glad you got him all fixed up all you can do is comfort him now and make sure you keep up on his pain meds good luck and keep us posted

kaymo · 12-13-2006, 12:54 AM

Poor little Fletcher!

I agree with Villette and WRScorpio, get some steps for him. Yorkies have no fear and will jump no matter how high. We have steps for our bed and big pillows (that my boys lay on) that act as a ramp for the sofa.

We really have to be careful of the little ones jumping on and off furniture. I know a woman whose maltese jumped off of a sofa and broke her neck. This maltese had been jumping for years and just one time landed awkwardly and broke her neck. The dog had to be put down because she was paralyzed. It was a horrible tragedy.

Get well wishes for Fletcher (love the name!) and welcome to YT.

Bnot · 12-13-2006, 06:56 AM

Yep time for pet stairs. So glad Fletcher will be ok. I know when something happens to our babies, it can sure scare the mess out of us.

When Venus started jumping off the sofa, at about 4 months or so, scared me to death. She'd do a drop and roll. Thank God I have carpet and really good padding underneath.

I knew with her, as little as she was, I needed pet stairs for the bed. She loves them too! She's never jumped off the bed.

But with Adonis I had to teach him how to use them by putting food on each step then the top of my bed. He will use them going up, but still (after 2 months) will jump off the bed. He's 5 years old.

So glad Fletcher will be ok. If you need to keep him still, crate him. Thats how I kept Venus still last night after her spay.

MyJackandBella · 12-13-2006, 08:14 AM

Sorry to hear that. My little Bella jumped off of the couch the day after we got her also. She fractured all of her little toes on that foot! The vet said it is very common for these little dogs to fracture or break their legs. I hope the little guys heals nicely.

RascalLucy · 12-13-2006, 09:02 AM

I have often wondered if carpet makes the difference. More room for error in bad landings. I have wondered if I had tile or wood floors around my couches what might happen to Lucy when she jumps on the floor from the couches.

Caesars Mom · 12-13-2006, 10:05 AM

Our little girl, Lacy, jumped off the bed onto a carpeted floor three weeks ago and also broke the ulna and radius. She has 4 pins! Emergency vet charged us $326 for x-rays and splint. Our vet charged $1010 for surgery. He checks her every week and changes the bandage. She came in from "doing her business" last week and was obviously in extreme pain. She stayed at the vets fro 2 nights and he could find nothing wrong. She is home again and seems to be doing quite well. Vet encourages us to try to keep her as quiet as possible. Says she will have pins for at least 8 weeks and if x-rays are okay they will then take 2 of them out and see how she does for another week or two. Hope your little one recovers with no problems.

12-11-2006, 01:08 PM	#16
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,502	OMG I am so sorry the lil guy broke his leg. I hope the new vet can help. Bless his lil sweet heart I feel for him I have broke a few bones in my life and it Hurts! thank you for keeping us updated. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

12-11-2006, 05:08 PM	#18
tkimberlie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 33	I know how traumatic it is to have a little one hurt like that. Hang in there! Like little kids who are sometimes prone to accidents, they bounce back. Good luck! __________________ Here's Kasey!

12-11-2006, 05:10 PM	#19
WRScorpio Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 96	i have three sets of steps, landing pads because he won't go down the steps... and i try to pick my duke up and down from stuff because no matter what, he seems to have a mind of his own. i guess there is only so much we can do to protect them. sorry about the pup's break, hopefully he will have a full recovery soon. duke had to have surgery for his left hip when he was a pup and has always limped when jogging, but that's just his thing. glad he was licking you again. __________________ whitney diann duke

12-12-2006, 03:16 PM	#20
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,502	just wondering how the lil pup is today? __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

12-12-2006, 03:27 PM	#21
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 843	He should be fine, Royce fell twice from my arms i was sitting on my desk chair and thank god he was ok and once i was standing and he jumped from my arms i called emergency asap and they told me since he is eating and drinking and playing and alert dont bring him just keep an eye on him for 24 hrs needles to say the following day took him to the vet to make sure that everything is ok ....if he is not crying you just have to massage the paw and things will be back to normal but good thing u took him to the vet . __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929

12-11-2006, 01:16 PM	#17
missbetsy56 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Freedom, Pa Posts: 365	I feel so bad for the puppy but i think i feel worse for you guys it seems to be hitting the adults harder than it is the puppy. You guys hang in there he will be alright.

12-12-2006, 05:29 PM	#22
psilonaut YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LaSalle Posts: 6	Just to let everybody know Fletcher (we finally decided on a name) had a pin put in his leg today, he's out of recovery and back home. He's pretty stressed, he had diarrhea last night and wouldn't stop whimpering. He seems to have calmed down a bit now, but is still whimpering, he's eaten, gone to the washroom (if you will) and walked about as much as he's really able to at this point.... Maybe tomorrow will be a better day Thanks again for all your kind thoughts.

12-12-2006, 05:33 PM	#23
rachelsyorkie Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,155	Good thing you took him to the vet. Hope he gets well soon, keep us posted. __________________ Member of THE Not So Crazy "CRAZYCLUB"

12-12-2006, 05:34 PM	#24
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,502	So glad Fletcher is doing okay. So I guess the second vet said the same as the first then? BTW LOVE the name __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org checkmeout>>http://www.myspace.com/tokayla

12-12-2006, 05:53 PM	#25
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,152 Blog Entries: 3	Aww i'm so sorry you have to go through this these babies are fearless my Peeka jumps from my bed which is about 3 1/2 feet and he thinks he's a cat he jumps my 3 foot baby gate with ease. i'm glad you got him all fixed up all you can do is comfort him now and make sure you keep up on his pain meds good luck and keep us posted __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

12-13-2006, 12:54 AM	#26
kaymo Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 345	Poor little Fletcher! I agree with Villette and WRScorpio, get some steps for him. Yorkies have no fear and will jump no matter how high. We have steps for our bed and big pillows (that my boys lay on) that act as a ramp for the sofa. We really have to be careful of the little ones jumping on and off furniture. I know a woman whose maltese jumped off of a sofa and broke her neck. This maltese had been jumping for years and just one time landed awkwardly and broke her neck. The dog had to be put down because she was paralyzed. It was a horrible tragedy. Get well wishes for Fletcher (love the name!) and welcome to YT. __________________ Krissy, mommy to the kids...

12-13-2006, 06:56 AM	#27
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,347	Yep time for pet stairs. So glad Fletcher will be ok. I know when something happens to our babies, it can sure scare the mess out of us. When Venus started jumping off the sofa, at about 4 months or so, scared me to death. She'd do a drop and roll. Thank God I have carpet and really good padding underneath. I knew with her, as little as she was, I needed pet stairs for the bed. She loves them too! She's never jumped off the bed. But with Adonis I had to teach him how to use them by putting food on each step then the top of my bed. He will use them going up, but still (after 2 months) will jump off the bed. He's 5 years old. So glad Fletcher will be ok. If you need to keep him still, crate him. Thats how I kept Venus still last night after her spay.

12-13-2006, 08:14 AM	#28
MyJackandBella Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ennis Texas Posts: 76	Sorry to hear that. My little Bella jumped off of the couch the day after we got her also. She fractured all of her little toes on that foot! The vet said it is very common for these little dogs to fracture or break their legs. I hope the little guys heals nicely. __________________ Bekah: Mom to Zach, Reagan, Kamryn, Andie, and now Jack and Bella and Jocie!!!!!

12-13-2006, 09:02 AM	#29
RascalLucy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Tustin Posts: 161	I have often wondered if carpet makes the difference. More room for error in bad landings. I have wondered if I had tile or wood floors around my couches what might happen to Lucy when she jumps on the floor from the couches.

12-13-2006, 10:05 AM	#30
Caesars Mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 24	Our little girl, Lacy, jumped off the bed onto a carpeted floor three weeks ago and also broke the ulna and radius. She has 4 pins! Emergency vet charged us $326 for x-rays and splint. Our vet charged $1010 for surgery. He checks her every week and changes the bandage. She came in from "doing her business" last week and was obviously in extreme pain. She stayed at the vets fro 2 nights and he could find nothing wrong. She is home again and seems to be doing quite well. Vet encourages us to try to keep her as quiet as possible. Says she will have pins for at least 8 weeks and if x-rays are okay they will then take 2 of them out and see how she does for another week or two. Hope your little one recovers with no problems.