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ARCHIE · 12-02-2009, 10:56 AM

I am so sorry Daisy broke her leg. Poor baby.
Sending good wishes that her surgery goes great and she
has a speedy recovery.

jadabug · 12-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Sending prayers that Daisy has a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.These little guys are so fragile and it only takes one split second for something traumatic to happen. Get well soon

jp4m2 · 12-02-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by samfox

Thanks for the reply. Do you know how must risk there is involved in the surgery she is going to have on friday?

They took their dog to a vet. hospital....They had the pre blood work done to make sure everything was fine and then she went in for the surgery. The doctor was quite experienced with the procedure, and the owners felt assured he was competent to proceed. The owners where still soooo scared for her......The biggest worry was for the anesthesia, but it was all over in about an hour........

Every time our babies have to have any kind of procedure done it is so frightening for the owners and its certainly understandable.....Just be prepared to worry, that's what moms do best.....

..... May Daisy have a speedy recovery......

samfox · 12-02-2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks for everyones replys, ill keep you all posted how she goes.

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-02-2009, 12:23 PM

I am so sorry that you and Daisy have to go thru this. Sending good thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

samfox · 12-02-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

I am so sorry that you and Daisy have to go thru this. Sending good thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

Thankyou, was worst than expected but fingers crossed.

MyTrixie143 · 12-02-2009, 01:47 PM

I am so sorry to hear your baby brokie her leg.

My Brownie broke his back leg a few months ago. He had to have a pin put in for awhile and then they removed it once the bones were healed. The surgery went well although his leg looked pretty nasty afterward. He had pain meds for a week and I am so glad they did this because I know he was hurting. Today is his last day of being confined and we couldn't be happier!!

The good news is that a plate is better for her to have in a way. She can actually move around more than if she had a pin put in. The plate is screwed in so there isn't much chance of it moving. It will be uncomfortable for her and she probably won't want to use the leg for a little while but her recovery time will be much faster.

The only thing I can't remember is whether the plate is permanent or able to be removed. We talked about it with the vet and I do remember him saying something about how cold and hot weather would affect it. You might want to ask your vet about it being permanent or not, I'm pretty sure it is permanent though. Since it is screwed in there you would think they it is permanent as they would have to go in and unscrew it to remove it which would be another painful surgery.

Good luck with the surgery tomorrow!! Brownie sends hugs your way!!

samfox · 12-02-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I am so sorry to hear your baby brokie her leg.

My Brownie broke his back leg a few months ago. He had to have a pin put in for awhile and then they removed it once the bones were healed. The surgery went well although his leg looked pretty nasty afterward. He had pain meds for a week and I am so glad they did this because I know he was hurting. Today is his last day of being confined and we couldn't be happier!!

The good news is that a plate is better for her to have in a way. She can actually move around more than if she had a pin put in. The plate is screwed in so there isn't much chance of it moving. It will be uncomfortable for her and she probably won't want to use the leg for a little while but her recovery time will be much faster.

The only thing I can't remember is whether the plate is permanent or able to be removed. We talked about it with the vet and I do remember him saying something about how cold and hot weather would affect it. You might want to ask your vet about it being permanent or not, I'm pretty sure it is permanent though. Since it is screwed in there you would think they it is permanent as they would have to go in and unscrew it to remove it which would be another painful surgery.

Good luck with the surgery tomorrow!! Brownie sends hugs your way!!

I think it could be permanent, we'll find out tomorrow when we go and see her. Shes not having the surgery until friday so she'll have to go through all tomorrow with it

Patti · 12-02-2009, 02:05 PM

I will keep her in my prayers!!!

spiritwings1202 · 12-02-2009, 02:31 PM

so sorry your baby got hurt! I know how upsetting it is when they get hurt. Daisy dislocated her knee last summer and we both were a wreck. They put her out and reset it and she was in a sling for a couple weeks and no stairs for a month. That was hard carrying a 20 lb dog up and down stairs and I have a bad knee two torn ligaments. We survived though and she is doing fine!

ladyjane · 12-02-2009, 08:10 PM

I have a foster who had surgery for a fractured leg. It was an old fracture (six months) and so it was a bit more complicated. He ended up needing a bone graft and then an IM pin in the bone and a plate and 8 screws.
He has been on crate rest for almost two months now. The past couple of weeks I have been able to let him walk more and he is doing very well!
If his leg had been properly done the first time, he would have been well in less time.

I am so sure Daisy will do really well! You will not even be able to tell that there is a plate in that leg. And, they really are amazing in the way they recover.

Keep us posted! I will say a prayer for her.

peanut · 12-02-2009, 08:24 PM

My Tarra was 14 weeks old and shattered her elbow and had to have surgery, only bad thing for us was she had to be in a kennel for 9 weeks, which we did and she is almost 2 and great no limp or anything.

Tinksmum · 12-02-2009, 11:35 PM

My Bluebelle broke her elbow when she was a small pup, just fell down a little step in the garden. She has a pin and a screw in her leg and was out of hospital in 3 days and walking, but confined to crate. After 2 weeks we had an xray done and the bones was completely healed in one direction (to the point you could no longer see the break) and the other was healed but not completely.
Others are not so lucky, but the outcome on small dogs with good rest tends to be very good.
At some point the metalwork may need to come out, but not so far.
Best of luck.

Darlene68 · 12-03-2009, 12:33 AM

Sending prayers and postive vibes that Daisy has a successful surgery
and a speedy recovery!

samfox · 12-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Just been to see Daisy and she is doing ok. She is on painkillers which is helped her with the pain and she is quite drowsey. They gave us the option of either amputating the leg if we couldnt afford the surgery or go ahead with the surgery tomorrow. We obviously chose to continue with the surgery tomorrow, regardless of the price!

Ill write back here tomorrow after I find out how the surgery went.

12-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#17
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12-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#20
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12-02-2009, 01:47 PM	#22
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I am so sorry to hear your baby brokie her leg. My Brownie broke his back leg a few months ago. He had to have a pin put in for awhile and then they removed it once the bones were healed. The surgery went well although his leg looked pretty nasty afterward. He had pain meds for a week and I am so glad they did this because I know he was hurting. Today is his last day of being confined and we couldn't be happier!! The good news is that a plate is better for her to have in a way. She can actually move around more than if she had a pin put in. The plate is screwed in so there isn't much chance of it moving. It will be uncomfortable for her and she probably won't want to use the leg for a little while but her recovery time will be much faster. The only thing I can't remember is whether the plate is permanent or able to be removed. We talked about it with the vet and I do remember him saying something about how cold and hot weather would affect it. You might want to ask your vet about it being permanent or not, I'm pretty sure it is permanent though. Since it is screwed in there you would think they it is permanent as they would have to go in and unscrew it to remove it which would be another painful surgery. Good luck with the surgery tomorrow!! Brownie sends hugs your way!! __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

12-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#24
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep her in my prayers!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-02-2009, 02:31 PM	#25
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	so sorry your baby got hurt! I know how upsetting it is when they get hurt. Daisy dislocated her knee last summer and we both were a wreck. They put her out and reset it and she was in a sling for a couple weeks and no stairs for a month. That was hard carrying a 20 lb dog up and down stairs and I have a bad knee two torn ligaments. We survived though and she is doing fine! __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

12-02-2009, 10:56 AM	#16
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I am so sorry Daisy broke her leg. Poor baby. Sending good wishes that her surgery goes great and she has a speedy recovery.

12-02-2009, 11:48 AM	#19
samfox Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lancaster Posts: 18	Thanks for everyones replys, ill keep you all posted how she goes.

12-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#26
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I have a foster who had surgery for a fractured leg. It was an old fracture (six months) and so it was a bit more complicated. He ended up needing a bone graft and then an IM pin in the bone and a plate and 8 screws. He has been on crate rest for almost two months now. The past couple of weeks I have been able to let him walk more and he is doing very well! If his leg had been properly done the first time, he would have been well in less time. I am so sure Daisy will do really well! You will not even be able to tell that there is a plate in that leg. And, they really are amazing in the way they recover. Keep us posted! I will say a prayer for her. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-02-2009, 08:24 PM	#27
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	My Tarra was 14 weeks old and shattered her elbow and had to have surgery, only bad thing for us was she had to be in a kennel for 9 weeks, which we did and she is almost 2 and great no limp or anything. __________________ KIM

12-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#28
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	My Bluebelle broke her elbow when she was a small pup, just fell down a little step in the garden. She has a pin and a screw in her leg and was out of hospital in 3 days and walking, but confined to crate. After 2 weeks we had an xray done and the bones was completely healed in one direction (to the point you could no longer see the break) and the other was healed but not completely. Others are not so lucky, but the outcome on small dogs with good rest tends to be very good. At some point the metalwork may need to come out, but not so far. Best of luck.

12-03-2009, 12:33 AM	#29
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Sending prayers and postive vibes that Daisy has a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

12-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#30
samfox Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lancaster Posts: 18	Just been to see Daisy and she is doing ok. She is on painkillers which is helped her with the pain and she is quite drowsey. They gave us the option of either amputating the leg if we couldnt afford the surgery or go ahead with the surgery tomorrow. We obviously chose to continue with the surgery tomorrow, regardless of the price! Ill write back here tomorrow after I find out how the surgery went.