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06-11-2013, 03:17 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Marshfield, WI
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| My Poor Limping Baby Needs Surgery So for the last two weeks or so Rhylie (dob 10/24/12)had a mild limp upon waking from naps and after jumping from a high bed or off top of a couch with his right leg. No matter how many aiding products ( ramps/steps)we get this jumping fool to convince him he is not a cat he still jumps constantly from high surfaces. This morning we had a guest walk in and Rhylie did his usual jump at the knees greeting; only, when he went to land he squeeled and was shrieking lifting his left leg and rolled onto his back continuing to squeel and staring at me running across room to pick him up. He stopped sqeeling when he nuzzled into my neck. I immediately grabbed my shoes and purse and rushed to clinic. We got their in about 10 minutes and he was wiggling wanting to get down. I was fearful to let him walk but Dr wanted to see also. He walked the room while limping now on the left leg which he had not done prior to this mornings event. Upon manipulation the elbows were his only source of discomfort. A Lymes test was done as Dr was confused why it would be both legs. Lyme negative. 102 Temp. X ray taken of multiple angles of both front legs.He has a space 1/8 inch between the "hinge and the straight down bone" on his left leg and just a hairline space on his right. Dr. states this needs orthopedic surgery and has referred us to Fox Valley Animal referral Center. They have a great reputation however you have no idea or even an estimate or guesstimate prior to dropping off your animal what your total cost will be. I am so sad and conflicted. I love my baby like he is my child and he is the best dog we have ever had. We have only had him with us for 6 months and this seems so unfair. We cannot afford over $1500 but I will make it work up to $3,000. People are warning me they have heard things like this can cost over $9,000. The only answer the surgery center will give me about cost info is that they offer the care credit card. No one has given a name to what is wrong. The diagnosis we left with was that different sized spaces, one bone longer than the other. And they gave him 7 days pain pills which I have not seen an ounce of effect from. Rhimaral. Has anyone else had anything like this happen?? Any thoughts? |
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06-11-2013, 07:11 PM | #2 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Marshfield, WI
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| This is so odd when I am googling away on this and when searching this site there are 10-20 of these posts and all the dogs are about the same exact age doing this. There cannot possibly be this many 7-8 month olds completely healthy needing surgery for this. Please help this is driving me crazy. Is there another possibility or another way to deal with this? Why is this common? |
06-11-2013, 07:15 PM | #3 |
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| There is no way I would drop a pup off for surgery without being given an estimate prior. That makes zero sense to me. This place has board certified vets which is definitely what you want....but you need to meet with them prior to find out a diagnosis and recommended treatment plan. Don't listen to other people...make an appointment and find out exactly what needs to be done and what the cost is. Good luck!
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06-11-2013, 07:23 PM | #4 |
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| I think I may have found a diagnosis that sounds like what the Dr. said and what the Xrays showed possibly any vets techs out there to help if what I said the DR.'s words were and this sound the same: Elbow Dysplasia- Un-united anconeal process: A section of bone on the ulna, called the anconeal process, doesn’t unite properly with the rest of the ulna during bone growth. |
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06-12-2013, 07:23 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Yes I have heard of it. As LadyJane said, you do need a second opinion from a board certified osteo surgeon. Elbow Dysplasia unlike Hip Dysplasia, can be a combination of three things of which un-united anconeal process is one. Also it csn have two or more conditions present at the same time. Surgery success rates varies. So get as well as you can a best informed and complete diagnosis, along with success rates et al, and then make your decision I hope your lad is doing well today.
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06-12-2013, 10:34 AM | #7 |
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| my jess broke her ulna and radius and the surgeon didn't think the ulna would ever heal but said she would be fine with just the main bone. It did heal but he said the ulna wasn't a necessity to regular acitivity once her main bone healed..just a thought. |
06-12-2013, 10:53 AM | #8 |
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| I am so sorry that you are going through this. I would demand an estimate bf even considering the surgery and don't be afraid to get a couple opinions as well. I even ask for an estimate every time Daisy is admitted to the hospital, I am not a big fan of shell shock!!
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06-12-2013, 02:05 PM | #9 |
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| Tell them you want a consult first and an estimate. So sorry Rhylie and you are going through this.
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