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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I'm guessing the vet thinks 3 days is long enough for a dog to suffer before he begins to get into significant stress from ongoing acute pain and if no significant improvement takes place by then, the quickest way to prevent more suffering is to surgically fix the problem and start recovery. But that's just a guess.
Vets are used to call-backs from anxious parents needing more information anytime there is a significant injury and potential surgery ahead so why don't you just call him and find out the significance of the 3 days and then surgery if no improvement and why not wait longer, etc. ? |
I'm going to give it the 3 days then take him back in. Talk to the vet and see what they suggest. So far he's no better, he's holding the leg up all the time and fallen over just walking a few steps. We've put rugs all over the wooden floors to make it easier for him, for when he has to be put down. Mostly we are keeping him to his bed which he has on my desk or on my lap.
We'll see how it goes, but even if he improves we'll have him checked out on the 3 day. I'd rather take him in several times over the next weeks, than chance his health. If he gets worse we'll take him in sooner.
Pippi was due to be spayed this week, but we are going to hold off, she's acting very jealous of me carrying him so much, but he has to be carried up stairs and more around the house. We worry it'll be difficult to cope if they both need extra care at the same time. So Kev watched Caleb, while I took her for a short walk and gave her one on one time. Kev said Caleb sat up and watched the door the whole time I was gone and was a little stressed.