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Anyone with experience with broken foot not leg? I was wondering if anyone out there has had a yorkie break a foot. I had a lot of people reply to the question about broken legs. Now that we know Fiona broke her foot I wanted to see if anyone has any stories about braking a foot instead. The medical people all seem to treat it differently. There were so many horrible stories involving broken leg bones I wanted to see if some of the same things were happening with foot or toe bones. We have it splinted now because she is so small. I am doing all the research I can to make sure I care for her properly. Any Suggestions? Thanks Ashlee |
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She broke 3 out of her 4 toes in the front. (She still has her dew claws). Not sure what the bones are called. Tried to look it up but couldn't find the exact name for the bones except toes. They are the last bones at the end of her foot. Right before they join to her other bone. Sorry I don't know more, I have never been very good with the medical terms. Thanks Ashlee |
I got a little 3 month old Dachshund from our local shelter that had come in with 3 broken toes. The lady who brought her in said she "found" her, but could be she owned the dog and someone stepped on her foot at her house because she said if the owner doesn't claim her, she wants her back. We thought that she was just looking for some free medical treatment. Anyway, the puppy was put in a splint for 8 weeks. It's VERY crucial that the bones are lined up perfectly before splinting. Her's was and I found her an excellent home. |
Probably the metacarpal bones. IF the bones are aligned properly then a splint should do the trick. If the bones aren't aligned then surgery is required. I've seen these types of fractures go either way, but with proper treatment they can be fixed and no one would know the difference in a few months. I remember posting on your other thread about the fracture. Just remember to keep her confined, don't let her use it like crazy, and keep it from getting wet, especially since the fracture is in her toes. If the bandage gets wet or she is too active, a sore can form right over the toe area and you don't want that to happen since that's where the fracture is (you don't want that to happen no matter where the fracture is but its more important in this case). The hardest part is one you because your the one that has control over her doings. she needs to either be in a crate or in your areas. Only potty time walks and no running, jumping, playing, stairs, or furniture. Good Luck!! |
Thanks everyone. It is nice to hear that there is a chance we won't have to amputate something! I really trust my vet. He is really good. It is sometimes hard to get in to see him because everyone wants to see him. I made sure he know to pay really close attention when lining the bones up. Just to add a little more emphasis on it when he took her back to set it. We have been doing really well about keeping her still as much as possible. I create her at night but not much during the day. But as long as I am sitting here at the computer or sewing she is on my lap or right beside me. She doesn't really use it when she walks much anyway. I will do my best with her. Thanks Ashlee |
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