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Originally Posted by Lola's Mama  So I was so excited that my puppy ended up being a little larger boned than I originally wanted because I figured she wouldnt have as many issues with bones breaking or not being able to jump....WRONG! She has been such an active puppy since day one..always on the bed, couch, etc with no problems. But last Tuesday she jumped off the bed and landed wrong, breaking her elbow...poor thing, that was the worst noise and crying I have ever heard! Had to take her to the ER vet..who gave her a splint and referred me to an orthopedic surgeon. He explained that she broke her humerus, and poor little thing even bent it out, not in. She would need to have a screw and pin put in place. He also told me her back legs were a 2 and a 3 with the patella problem. So Thursday she had the surgery and I brought her home Friday. Was curious if anyone else has dealt with a breakage like this and the recovery, because she still wont walk on it, Im sure it hurts, but I hope she starts to use it again soon. Also after 6 weeks when I go back for xrays she may have to have the screw removed because he had to place it so close to the joint. So if you have any suggestions or advice with this situation would greatly appreciate it! Hate seeing my baby in pain. Also with the patellas, and now her surgery, was reading about the Cosequin supplements, so would that be a really good thing to start giving her? I would really like to not have to have her go through surgery again later on in life with her back legs! |
My little girl fell and broke her elbow last Monday, Wednesday she has x rays and surgery on Friday she had surgery & we brought her home on Saturday.
I looked at the x rays and I found out she did not have the break anywhere near the (GROWTH PLATES) Thank our good Lord.
She had one staple and will have that removed December 18th. She did not have a cast put on, she is healing wonderfully. I wish you all the best with her healing.
PS: I also have to keep her in an X PEN at all times. She is not allowed to be free at all and she must be crated at bedtime. I pick her up to go potty & carry her back in to her X PEN, it is tuff as she so wants to run around the house & play & I cannot do that until after her two week visit to the Vets. My Vet says the screw will be in her Elbow forever.
She does stand on her surgery leg, so that is looking good.