Tatum needs surgery..

[GinosMommy]

Oh Brooke, BIG HUGS!

Poor lil Tater....i know how expensive it is, Bianca's leg surgery cost me $1500. I was allowed to make payments...can you do that?

I know she will be okay, I was amazed on how fast bianca recovered from her LCP surgery!

[diggy4]

Tatum.....I am so sorry lil baby. I am crying for you and it just breaks my heart the thought of any of this happening. I am so attached to you even tho i have never got to hold you or kiss you but trust me I wear your momma's threads out when they have pics of you or your brother Steddy in them. Now you be a strong lil girl give your momma lots of kisses and tell her you will be just fine! You are a strong one and a fighter (i know this cuz i see ur videos where you run your brother right off!) We love you lil tater tot and you will be in my thoughts EVERY SINGLE DAY, i promise. We all love you very much! Tell momma to come into chat if she needs to talk...great bunch of listeners in there! Love Paula, Bella, & Diggy!

[bebeyorkie]

Oh no I am so sorry! I will be praying for Tatum. Don't worry everything will be ok. Hugs and kisses going your way

[Tiger's Mom]

Oh Brooke I am so sorry to hear about Tatum's diagnosis . . . I know you are crying your heart out but try to be strong for her as she needs you now more than ever . . . .just think that you are very lucky to know once the surgery is done she will be good as new . . . I will keep you both in my prayers . . . and please give her a gentle but warm hugs from me

[sherrijmkassie]

I am so sorry to hear the news on Tatum. I am new here but have to say tatum and stedman have quickly became two of my favourite little personalities

I will be praying for you and your precious Tatum. She is a spunky little furbutt and will no doubt amaze you are how quickly she recovers.


Hugs

[KathyinCali]

Oh no Sending love and prayers to little Tatum...

[MICKEYK]

sending hugs and prayers to you both wishing for a speedy recovery

[Tiggerwit]

Oh i'm sorry but I know you will take very good care of her and we are here for you. Big hugs and warm fuzzy thoughts coming your way. Hang in there.

[paulapoo]

Brooke, Sorry to hear about little tatum's diagnosis. You both will be in my prayers. She's a strong little girl, and we're all here for you.

[ellie81]

oh no! I'm so sorry Brooke, poor little Tatum. I know this is gonna be hard on you and her, but at least you know it's fixable... Praying for her...

[Breny]

Oh Brooke I'm so sorry Try to think positive ok?
Did they say why she was shaking? Was she in pain from her knees? That poor little thing.

If you need to talk I'm here. I've went thru this with Rogan (he's neutered and 15 lbs) I won't go into big detail but he had the surgery TWICE - on both knees. I won't lie, it was hard to get thru and a long recovery, as you have to keep them contained, but now he is fine, never limps and is doing great. he is 4.

Let me know if I can help!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

I cannot believe it. I am just bawling my eyes out as I type this. We just got back form the vet with Tatum. She has a Luxating Patella in both back legs and needs surgery. She is a grade 3-4. Her Patella was all the way popped out on her back left leg. She has been limping on it and she hops like a bunny when she walks. I told this vet this, he checked her out and right away he knew I just cannot believe it. My baby girl needs surgery. I am just shaking and scared to death. Surgery on each leg is going to be $1200.00

We found out that she also has allergies and is now on 2 different meds. Hydroxyzine and Clavamox. She must be bathed with Oatmeal shampoo and she also has to have Fish Oil put on her food every day, and is on Glyco Flex 2 Glucosamine for her Luxating Patella and will have to take them for the rest of her life. They gave her a shot of something, god I don't even know what my mind is just spinning right now. They did a skin scraping and taping around her nose/mouth where she has been losing hair and she doesn't have any mites or anything, but she does have an infection. (alopecia and pruitis) whatever that is

I don't even know what else to type anymore. I am just shaking and crying and have a splitting headache from all the crying and my head is just spinning..

[yougetthesmiles]

OMG Brook, this just can't be happening, not to sweet baby Tatum!
Please think positive hun, you know I will be praying for her and for you. You have SO MANY friends here and we ALL will be praying. Stay calm, you need to be strong for Tatum right now. BIG BIG hugs to you!!!!!

[Dior'sMom]

O my goodness. I am speechless. She will continue to be in our prayers.

[Gracie2006]

I'm so sorry to hear about your little one. Gracie is recovering from surgery now. Please let me know if you have questions or if I can help in any way. It is frightening, and I wish your little one the best. Has surgery been scheduled?

[nvnvgirl]

Dear Brooke~ I am trying my hardest not to cry, but tears are welling up. I know exactly how you feel and my heart and prayers go out to you and little Tatum. I am thankful that it's something that can be fixed and it's something that also thankfully, there are so many other people here who have had to go thru the same thing, so they can help you thru it. I wish I were there to sit with you thru surgery, but you have a wonderful hubby and I'm sure he's just as devastated over this. I'm sure little Tate will do great (remember, she's the bossy girl!)...and now.....aren't we all glad that she's such a good lil' eater? She's in good condition, so that's another thing to be thankful for. Get all your crying out and let the people here help you; I know it's not as good as having the little Tator Tot all well, but that way you can be strong for her. I know once the surgery is over and you know she's ok, you'll feel so much better. If you need me for anything we're here; you've been such a sweetheart to us! Seana and Max