Sweet Peyton hurt his leg (all my fault, I am so ashamed!)

[ladyjane]

Before you decide on this course of treatment that this vet has suggested, please read the following.

Growth plate fractures

Tibia Growth Plate Fractures

[Bitsy]

I am having it wrapped for today. I am going to call the Purdue University vet hospital tomorrow. I'm sure I can take him in to see them, if I do need a referral my vet will give me one. If I had known it was fractured, I would have taken him there today. I was hoping it would just be bruised and that they x rays would show that. Sadly, that is not the case.

Purdue has a great vet hospital. That is where I took the first Peyton.

They have the best there all in one place. Although it was an awful diagnosis with the first Peyton, I was grateful to be there.

I feel just awful. The pain he is having, and will have and the expense this is causing. My husband is awesome and loves our pets too, he never makes me feel bad about the expense. But, it still makes me feel bad.

Ugh...just bad all around. I really feel horrible.

[Bitsy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Before you decide on this course of treatment that this vet has suggested, please read the following.

Growth plate fractures

Tibia Growth Plate Fractures

Thank you for the links. I am going to read them right now. I'm still getting him wrapped today. Or maybe I should just go ahead and take him to Purdue right now? It is about 1 1/2 hours away, so not that far.

[Perrella]

Sorry to hear this news. Peyton is so lucky to have a loving mommy like you to care for him and do what is best. Sending prayers for Peyton's successful outcome and speedy recovery.

[ladyjane]

Make sure to get the xrays so that they don't have to be repeated!

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is so stressful to have a sick or injured pup.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Thank you for the links. I am going to read them right now. I'm still getting him wrapped today. Or maybe I should just go ahead and take him to Purdue right now? It is about 1 1/2 hours away, so not that far.

I would call the EC and ask what they charge for this .. and call Purdue and ask them how you should proceed.

[Bitsy]

Just read the articles and talked to husband. I am going to take him to Purdue right away. I am waiting to talk to the vet and will ask for x rays. I hope they can give them to me.

I will maybe have to leave him there. I hope not. That will nearly kill me. So sad.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Just read the articles and talked to husband. I am going to take him to Purdue right away. I am waiting to talk to the vet and will ask for x rays. I hope they can give them to me.

I will maybe have to leave him there. I hope not. That will nearly kill me. So sad.

Oh, I am so sorry you feel the way that you do. You are doing the best you can and you should stop beating yourself up!!

Of course they will give you the xrays!

[yorkieusa]

I'm so sorry. I was hoping it was just a bruise as well. Linda has the best advice and you will make the right decision for little Peyton. Please know that I'm thinking of you both.

[Bitsy]

Okay, just talked to vet. She is in full support of me going to Purdue. She actually went there herself. She is writing up the referral and getting the files and x rays on a disk. She said she thinks it is either Mon or Tues that they do the ortho surgeries. So, I'm getting the referral and will call Purdue in the morning. She is giving me some medicine to keep him comfy for tonight. I'll just have to make sure he takes it easy. I will prob have to leave him overnight when he has the surgery though.

Ladyjane, thanks for the support and advice. It helps when making these kind of decisions.

I truly love Peyton so much. I want to do what is best for him. I'm just so sorry he is even in this situation. I will make sure he gets the very best care. He is worth it and so much more.

[yorkietalkjilly]

I'm so sorry for the diagnosis but it sounds like the good vets at the school will give excellent care. I am so sorry this happened to you and your baby. My prayers go out to you and your little one and I hope that the surgery or conservative treatment goes beautifully.

[enchilila]

I will keep you and Peyton in my prayers. You are doing the very best for your little one by taking him to a specialist. He will be in good hands and will be like new before long. You are a good mama!

[ladyjane]

Indeed, you are a good mama!

I will keep you and Peyton in my thoughts and prayers. I know they will take good care of this at Purdue!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Bitsy

Okay, just talked to vet. She is in full support of me going to Purdue. She actually went there herself. She is writing up the referral and getting the files and x rays on a disk. She said she thinks it is either Mon or Tues that they do the ortho surgeries. So, I'm getting the referral and will call Purdue in the morning. She is giving me some medicine to keep him comfy for tonight. I'll just have to make sure he takes it easy. I will prob have to leave him overnight when he has the surgery though.

Ladyjane, thanks for the support and advice. It helps when making these kind of decisions.

I truly love Peyton so much. I want to do what is best for him. I'm just so sorry he is even in this situation. I will make sure he gets the very best care. He is worth it and so much more.

Sounds like and your vet are on top of it!

Isn't it fabulous to have a vet school close? I'm only about an hour from NC State.

I'll keep little Peyton in my thoughts.

[Maximo]

I am so sorry Bitsy about Peyton's leg. You are a very good mommy for getting him in for xrays today. Glad you have an excellent ortho specialist nearby. Keeping your little guy in my thoughts and prayers.