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Old 08-04-2013, 07:15 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 View Post

Since she is a nurse, she knows what is wrong with the leg, she knows about growth plates, etc, she knows what needs to be done to treat any specific break....good thing everyone didnt grab their purse and send hundreds of dollars to cover treating a severe break that was going to result "in having pups leg amputated or needed to be surrendered so medical care could be provided"......all pup needed was a splint! As a nurse, I am sure she knows what the outcome will be with a splint on that "break", and pup will be good as new!
That is IF all the pup needed was a splint. That is a rarity in fractures in these pups. I have seen far too many end up with major issues because the owner did not have the money and some vet opted to help the owner and casted it to save money. It can work, but chances are very low.

And that is coming from another nurse. My nursing degree taught me ZIP about leg fractures in yorkies. What I know I have learned from experience and dealing with many fractured legs in yorkies not to mention a bunch of other conditions.
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