2 Broken legs?

[Coach]

We're going to use chicken wire to cover the gaps in the balcony, this is definitely not going to happen again. We love and adore our little yorkie and are just blown away that he would try and jump from a 2nd floor balcony.

We stayed up all night with him and my wife is with him all day today.

Thanks again to everyone with the words of wisdom.

[miabellaamoure]

Originally Posted by Coach

Amazingly nopthing is broken, his legs were all twisted weird because of his concusion and he was still out of it. W-Rays came out clear, he got a morphine shot and just needs some rest. If he's not better in the morning it might be some head trama but hopefully not.

Apparently because he's so small (1yr old) he was able to handle the fall (25ft) and not break anything.

Thanks so much for all your advice and prayers. We consider ourselves very very lucky.

If this were me, I'd probably seek out a Vet who specializes in Neurology just to rule out any brain injury. From the description of your lil' ones legs above, it sounds like a possible brain injury. I'm sure someone on here or your own Vet should be able to point you in the right direction to a good Neuro-Vet for a 2nd opinion.

Hugs

[Coach]

The x-rays didn't show any spinal injury and when we massage his legs they do loosen up and bend more. We think it's just major trama and will take some time to heal and loosen up.

He's trying to walk on his legs but they're not functioning very well yet, but they are moving and not completely useless.

We're looking forward to seeing another Dr tomorrow for a 2nd opinion.

[KJLive]

WOW! What a blessing it will be if he truly has no lasting issues with the fall. I was almost afraid to read this thread as I wasn't expecting good news. Keep us posted and lots of thougths and prayers are headed your way!
PS: I know it's not my business but I'm not sure how I feel about chicken wire. Would maybe one of the other suggestions (meshing perhaps?) be a better option? Please look at all your options before settling on chicken wire. You might find something better you like.

[miabellaamoure]

Originally Posted by Coach

The x-rays didn't show any spinal injury and when we massage his legs they do loosen up and bend more. We think it's just major trama and will take some time to heal and loosen up.

He's trying to walk on his legs but they're not functioning very well yet, but they are moving and not completely useless.

We're looking forward to seeing another Dr tomorrow for a 2nd opinion.

I know we're not talking about humans...but, what you've described would be a good indicator of a brain injury (beyond a concussion) so, it's good that you're planning to take your lil' one in for a 2nd opinion!

In fact, if it's at all possible to get your baby in today...I'd definitely push for that since, there's no time to waste if this is a brain injury.

[zekie's mom]

Maybe some older dogs would not jump, but a puppy would not know better. I have a 7 pound year old male who I would not trust as he is a jumper and does not seem to be afraid of anything. We really have to watch him like a hawk.

[erickajm]

Wow! You should have named him miracle! How amazing that he didn't break something especially when landing on rocks! THanks again for coming back on here and updating us. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers that the little one's legs start functioning fully again!

[lillymae]

You can give him an Epsom Salt soak. Use about 1/4 cup salts to a sink full of warm water for about 5 minutes. It works wonderful for injuries such as his.

[Coach]

Wow so we woke up this morning and he actually walked over to my wife, it wasn't a pretty walk but he was on all 4's and he did it!

We took him outside and he hobbled around, now our grandparents are here and they have one of his baby sons (only 2 mths old) he got so excited he peeded all over the place but even started to try and run! He's moving so much better, the rear leg drags along the ground but he's able to bend it sometimes and I feel extremely confident he'll make a full recovery.

I will put up a little you tube video of him shortly.

Thanks again everyone for being so supportive, we're new at this and are so thankful for this site and the wonderful advice.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Coach

Wow so we woke up this morning and he actually walked over to my wife, it wasn't a pretty walk but he was on all 4's and he did it!

We took him outside and he hobbled around, now our grandparents are here and they have one of his baby sons (only 2 mths old) he got so excited he peeded all over the place but even started to try and run! He's moving so much better, the rear leg drags along the ground but he's able to bend it sometimes and I feel extremely confident he'll make a full recovery.

I will put up a little you tube video of him shortly.

Thanks again everyone for being so supportive, we're new at this and are so thankful for this site and the wonderful advice.

Thank you so much for keeping us posted.

Did the vet prescribe any pain/inflammation meds such as Medicam

[erickajm]

Glad to hear things are progressing. Looking forward to the video!

[Cinq1964]

So glad he is doing better! Will keep him in my prayers!

[Coach]

Here are a couple of shots of the balcony so you can get an idea of how lucky we are he's still alive ...

And here's our little miracle after only 2 days!

[Coach]

the balcony ...

Coach after only 2 days!

[Mardelin]

Oh my......it is a wonder that lil guy is still alive. Something most have got his attention to want to squeeze through that small opening and jump.

Suggestion, once he's been cleared by your vet/orthopedic/nuerologica, etc. You may want to take him to a Canine Chiropractor.