 front leg amputation
I have a 5 year old, 5.5 lb yorkie, harley who was severly bitten by a much larger dog at a humane society dog walk event. They tried to save the leg and put the bones back together but the damage to the vascular system, muscle tendons and nerves was just to severe and after a week his leg had to be amputated to limit the infection risk to him and make sure he would be ok. He had 24-7 care from a specialty clinic and I am know they did all they could to save the leg first and then to save him.
Yesterday was his first day home and he will be crated for 2 weeks to make sure the incision heels properly. if anyone knows what to do to help him adjust or has any success stories I would be grateful for the information.
thanks,
harley's mom |