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Originally Posted by GreysenElla  Hello Yorkie Lovers,
Today my almost 3 pound boy fell off the bed wrong and sure enough we took him to the vet and he broke his distal radius and ulna in his front left leg. We cannot get him into see the surgeon until Monday. Basically, I was curious to see if this has happened to anyone else and what they did for it. I am worried about the surgery because how little he is. Like even getting his fixed was worrisome because of his weight. Right now, until monday, my poor baby is just doped up on pain meds with a splint in it and he cannot move. I feel so bad as it is my fault why he fell awkwards.  Also, if he does have to get surgery, what are payment options? I am a college student, so funds are not that great. We are hoping to just keep in him the splint possibly and let it heal that way. Has anyone ever done that? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lauren, Greysen, and Ella |
oh no... I'm so sorry. These little guys have such tiny bones and it sounds like a pretty bad break(s) - the vet can't see him until Monday ? Jen had a good suggestion about Care Credit and I'd def look into that right away -
also see if you can find a referral from your vet to try to see someone without waiting....I had a bad break in my wrist and always have trouble with it due to me waiting ...I should have had surgery but back then I was young and a know it all ... it's always hurt only because I wanted the quick fix
I have no experience with breaks - but have read about many yorkies that absolutely had to have surgery..... I'd be so worried all weekend that he's in pain. Phone calls can't hurt right ?
My girls both sleep with me but are older....back when they were puppies I was so nervous having them in bed and had pillows all over the floor ....but even with pillows, a bad landing can still happen.
Hope his medication is working to the fullest - just be careful on the doses and follow those instructions carefully
good luck !! He looks so pitiful in his little bed. I hope you have a great vet/surgeon and he gets the help he needs ! He really is a tiny little guy..