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Originally Posted by Mybabe4me  I need to reply to this one... I think you and I talked about this Vicki..
(It may depend on the dog.. I am not sure.. I do know this.. I know that if a human breaks their neck they are in a neck brace! Why are all these dogs not being braced or casted I dont know......)
I know of at least one pup that was casted and ended up with pressure sores and died from the sores.. This is why the vets choose to not cast these pups the majority of the time.. Babybear was not casted or neck braced.,. I made him a neck brace because I did not feel comfortable with out one.. I consouled a Vet first.. And I took some matterial and quilters batting and made Babybear three or four of them.. So when one was dirty I could throw it in the wash..And so on.. Before Bleu Boy I had only seen Sedrick that had the cast and we had a pup on another group that had a neck brace but was always tripping on it.. Mom was scared of further injury so she asked for it to be removed.. If the pups are kept calm and quiet(some need sadation(SP)) some can be kept quiet because they are very mellow after surgery..Sorry I just needed to chime in on that..
I really wish that the vets could give Lucy something better for the pain.. But it is a very painful surgery as most are.. YOu that have seen your pups after LP surgery know this and are upset when you know the meds are not working right.. I think they need to re-adjust her pain meds.. I wonder if they used a I believe it is a Fentinal patch.. Someone please correct me if I am wrong..This might manage Lucy's pain better..
Janice..I hope you made it home safe and sound.. And to the love of your other babies.. Hope no new ones arrived without you.. And we are continueing to pray that Lucys continues to do well.. You are the best mom for going through everything you have gone through with Lucy.. Lucy please get better really soon.. And we hope that the pain stops soon.. Real soon.. |
Thank you for explaining that!
Still praying for Lucy & the best possible medical care. May she soon be able to come home.
Belated birthday wishes for a blessed year Janice. You are in my thoughts & prayers