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jrsygal37 · 09-01-2008, 10:09 AM

I would get a second oppinion but also you need to keep him from moving around if you want it to heal. He has to be kept basically crated for how long I don't know but I remember a little one that had to be crated for months to heal. How old is he? Elaine

leipshen · 09-01-2008, 10:38 AM

I think it would help you if you were to change your mind set a bit. You are looking for marked improvement way too soon. You, unfortunately have a long road to recovery ahead. If he wagged his tail already, after such a severe injury, then this is a monumental step ahead. He needs lots of quite time, as little movement as possible, lots of love and sympathy and LOTS of patience. He will get better a little at a time. You may not notice any more improvements for awhile as his vertibrae heals, and the swelling subsides. It is WAY too soon to give up on him. Be sure to come here to YT for your reassurance and support. You will get tired, you will get frusturated, but hang in there with him and his healing will be your reward.

God Bless You for caring so much
Patti

Keely_momma · 09-01-2008, 10:54 AM

I have no advice to offer. I just want you to know that you and the dog are in my thought and prayers!

jennylee333 · 09-01-2008, 11:25 AM

I have not given up on him. I just hate seeing him like this....Maybe if you knew a little more about him.

We moved into this house a year ago in April. Bubba showed up in May...some one had to have dumped him....I have no idea why cause he is the most loving dog. AND he loves my kids....He is house trained....Fixed....minds....and did I mention HE LOVE MY KIDS. He follows them all over town (we live in a town of 200) When the kids are gone he sits on the porch and waits. If they are in town he sits outside whatever house they are in and WAITS. He is very protective of them-not mean just watches over them. He is such an active dog and he also follows us all over town. If we go down the street to see my son he follows. He can run fast-we have closked him running 40 miles an hour!!!! But he does not chase cars. Just follows us. I believe that some one hit him on purpose. Just out of meanness!!!!

It just hurts my feelings that he can't go with the kids. And he HATES not being able to go. When the kids leave for school he cries for them all day til they get back. One day I had to go to town and no one was home. He broke out of the crate and got out the door, drug himself 5 blocks down the street looking for us. When I got home I thought "oh no he went off somewhere to die!" I drove all over town. To all the kids friends houses to see if he was at any of their houses....My last stop was my sons! He was laying under the shade tree with their dogs!

SophieRose · 09-01-2008, 03:36 PM

When did you pup incur the injury? He has a strong will to recover and did x-ray show his injury? He sounds just wonderful. Warmly, Deborah

jennylee333 · 09-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Well, Ladies, Bubba tried (didn't suceed) to stand today. He isn't trying to move his legs. But he is flinching slightly when (gently) poked with a needle. So maybe just maybe he IS gonna recover.

I am not trying to get too excited....but...I have been massageing his legs and setting them under him properly when it is bathroom time.

Time will tell.

bchgirl · 09-02-2008, 02:18 PM

I'll keep Bubba in my prayers.

I had a cat that got hit by a car one time....the vet swore he wouldn't make it, but Alex had other ideas.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 09-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jennylee333

I have not given up on him. I just hate seeing him like this....Maybe if you knew a little more about him.

We moved into this house a year ago in April. Bubba showed up in May...some one had to have dumped him....I have no idea why cause he is the most loving dog. AND he loves my kids....He is house trained....Fixed....minds....and did I mention HE LOVE MY KIDS. He follows them all over town (we live in a town of 200) When the kids are gone he sits on the porch and waits. If they are in town he sits outside whatever house they are in and WAITS. He is very protective of them-not mean just watches over them. He is such an active dog and he also follows us all over town. If we go down the street to see my son he follows. He can run fast-we have closked him running 40 miles an hour!!!! But he does not chase cars. Just follows us. I believe that some one hit him on purpose. Just out of meanness!!!!

It just hurts my feelings that he can't go with the kids. And he HATES not being able to go. When the kids leave for school he cries for them all day til they get back. One day I had to go to town and no one was home. He broke out of the crate and got out the door, drug himself 5 blocks down the street looking for us. When I got home I thought "oh no he went off somewhere to die!" I drove all over town. To all the kids friends houses to see if he was at any of their houses....My last stop was my sons! He was laying under the shade tree with their dogs!

Awww, he sounds like such an angel. Bless his little heart. I hope you'll see improvement each and everyday!

He's in my thoughts and prayers.

LilDiddyBear · 09-02-2008, 04:14 PM

I hope Bubba gets better! Diddy sends many get well hugs to him!

jennylee333 · 09-02-2008, 04:22 PM

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers

He is a sweet angel. I hope everyday gets better for him.

YorkieShadow · 09-02-2008, 06:24 PM

I hope and pray your boy gets better, sounds likes its going to take awhile. I would also have him checked out by another vet just to se ewhat they say.

You should not let him run about town lose. bigger dogs can attack him. plus he could be killed. you wree so lucky that car didnt kill him.
He sounds like such a sweetie.

jennylee333 · 09-02-2008, 06:30 PM

He is not a Yorkie. He looks like a 30-40 lb Chihuahua. Sorry I have no oter way to descibe him.

jennylee333 · 09-02-2008, 06:32 PM

He is not a Yorkie. He looks like a 30-40 lb Chihuahua. Sorry I have no oter way to descibe him.

I also think that I know now who hit him....

.... I think it was on purpose.

jfalz73 · 09-02-2008, 06:34 PM

Prayers and good wishes for a complete recovery for Bubba! God Bless you for hanging in there with him!

YorkieShadow · 09-02-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jennylee333

He is not a Yorkie. He looks like a 30-40 lb Chihuahua. Sorry I have no oter way to descibe him.

I also think that I know now who hit him....

.... I think it was on purpose.

Yorkie , Chihuahua it dosent matter you should still not let him run lose.

If someone did hit him on purpose I hope you call the police and report it,

09-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#20
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	When did you pup incur the injury? He has a strong will to recover and did x-ray show his injury? He sounds just wonderful. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

09-02-2008, 02:14 PM	#21
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	Bubba Well, Ladies, Bubba tried (didn't suceed) to stand today. He isn't trying to move his legs. But he is flinching slightly when (gently) poked with a needle. So maybe just maybe he IS gonna recover. I am not trying to get too excited....but...I have been massageing his legs and setting them under him properly when it is bathroom time. Time will tell. Last edited by jennylee333; 09-02-2008 at 02:17 PM.

09-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#22
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I'll keep Bubba in my prayers. I had a cat that got hit by a car one time....the vet swore he wouldn't make it, but Alex had other ideas. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-02-2008, 04:14 PM	#24
LilDiddyBear Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,772	I hope Bubba gets better! Diddy sends many get well hugs to him! __________________ Amy Mom to Diddy Bear, Posh, and Pika

09-02-2008, 06:32 PM	#28
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	He is not a Yorkie. He looks like a 30-40 lb Chihuahua. Sorry I have no oter way to descibe him. I also think that I know now who hit him........ I think it was on purpose.

09-01-2008, 10:09 AM	#16
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	I would get a second oppinion but also you need to keep him from moving around if you want it to heal. He has to be kept basically crated for how long I don't know but I remember a little one that had to be crated for months to heal. How old is he? Elaine

09-01-2008, 10:38 AM	#17
leipshen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 77	I think it would help you if you were to change your mind set a bit. You are looking for marked improvement way too soon. You, unfortunately have a long road to recovery ahead. If he wagged his tail already, after such a severe injury, then this is a monumental step ahead. He needs lots of quite time, as little movement as possible, lots of love and sympathy and LOTS of patience. He will get better a little at a time. You may not notice any more improvements for awhile as his vertibrae heals, and the swelling subsides. It is WAY too soon to give up on him. Be sure to come here to YT for your reassurance and support. You will get tired, you will get frusturated, but hang in there with him and his healing will be your reward. God Bless You for caring so much Patti

09-01-2008, 10:54 AM	#18
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	I have no advice to offer. I just want you to know that you and the dog are in my thought and prayers!

09-01-2008, 11:25 AM	#19
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	I have not given up on him. I just hate seeing him like this....Maybe if you knew a little more about him. We moved into this house a year ago in April. Bubba showed up in May...some one had to have dumped him....I have no idea why cause he is the most loving dog. AND he loves my kids....He is house trained....Fixed....minds....and did I mention HE LOVE MY KIDS. He follows them all over town (we live in a town of 200) When the kids are gone he sits on the porch and waits. If they are in town he sits outside whatever house they are in and WAITS. He is very protective of them-not mean just watches over them. He is such an active dog and he also follows us all over town. If we go down the street to see my son he follows. He can run fast-we have closked him running 40 miles an hour!!!! But he does not chase cars. Just follows us. I believe that some one hit him on purpose. Just out of meanness!!!! It just hurts my feelings that he can't go with the kids. And he HATES not being able to go. When the kids leave for school he cries for them all day til they get back. One day I had to go to town and no one was home. He broke out of the crate and got out the door, drug himself 5 blocks down the street looking for us. When I got home I thought "oh no he went off somewhere to die!" I drove all over town. To all the kids friends houses to see if he was at any of their houses....My last stop was my sons! He was laying under the shade tree with their dogs!

09-02-2008, 04:22 PM	#25
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers He is a sweet angel. I hope everyday gets better for him.

09-02-2008, 06:24 PM	#26
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I hope and pray your boy gets better, sounds likes its going to take awhile. I would also have him checked out by another vet just to se ewhat they say. You should not let him run about town lose. bigger dogs can attack him. plus he could be killed. you wree so lucky that car didnt kill him. He sounds like such a sweetie.

09-02-2008, 06:30 PM	#27
jennylee333 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 274	He is not a Yorkie. He looks like a 30-40 lb Chihuahua. Sorry I have no oter way to descibe him.

09-02-2008, 06:34 PM	#29
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	Prayers and good wishes for a complete recovery for Bubba! God Bless you for hanging in there with him! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin