My Yorkie walking on 3 legs!!! HELP!!

[ladyjane]

OP: I don't know this for a fact, but I do believe that Dr. Beale would work with you if money is an issue. At the very least he could speak with you and give you some options. He really is an awesome vet and person!

[AlishaYorkie]

I will talk to my Vet on Monday and see what's the best option ......I'm really upset I hope I can find a vet that will take monthly payments.....I will check out the Doctor in Houston that was mentioned thanks

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Did they do anything for her at all at the ER vet? Does your vet have an answering service? Poor baby.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by AlishaYorkie

I will talk to my Vet on Monday and see what's the best option ......I'm really upset I hope I can find a vet that will take monthly payments.....I will check out the Doctor in Houston that was mentioned thanks

There are other vets who do orthopedic surgery in Houston...I don't use them but I know other rescuers who do. They are cheaper...so IF you want some referrals, I will be happy to help you. Just send me a PM.
The key is to look at both things...the cost and the treatment. If they do the wrong treatment to save money, it can be a mess. If they can do the same treatment for less, then it can work.

[ladyjane]

OP: If you can afford to make monthly payments, then take a look at the Care Credit site that I posted. Often there is no interest if paid in a certain time frame..or at least the interest is low.
You might find a vet who will take payments, but that is rare.
You can find out immediately if you are approved. Care Credit is great to have with pups! You never know when something like this can happen.

[Britster]

Oh man. I am so sorry. Was hoping it was just something small.

I hope you don't have to amputate, but do what you have to do to give your baby the best care you can afford.

I'll be thinking of you guys.

[Ellie May]

Totally agree that it is far from ideal...

...but I'd rather see that happen than a pup euthanized or turned over to rescue.

OP, if you fund soeone to fix the leg for less than 2500 and it fails, you could still amputate later. Obviously go with a top surgeon if possible, but if not don't beat yourself up over it. You are doing more than most animal owners would even consider.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be ugly here. Just voicing my opinion on what I would do if this was my pup. I would not amputate if it was fixable. I would make payment arrangements, apply for Credit Care, or sell things I own to pay for it. I have had to put my fair share of vet bills on a credit card. It's part of owning a pet. Not to start an argument but I would turn over to a rescue before I amputated. I know that a rescue would treat her and provide the medical care she needs. I know not everyone will agree. Just my opinion.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be ugly here. Just voicing my opinion on what I would do if this was my pup. I would not amputate if it was fixable. I would make payment arrangements, apply for Credit Care, or sell things I own to pay for it. I have had to put my fair share of vet bills on a credit card. It's part of owning a pet. Not to start an argument but I would turn over to a rescue before I amputated. I know that a rescue would treat her and provide the medical care she needs. I know not everyone will agree. Just my opinion.

This girl is just a baby.....10 months old I believe

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by AlishaYorkie

Today when I came home my Yorkie was limping. She keeps one of her hind legs in the air. I picked her up and moved her leg around I squeezed it and tugged on it a little bit and checked her tail nails and she didn't yelp or anything so I know its not broken. I does look a lil swollen but far as I can tell she is not in pain because I can put pressure on it and it doesn't affect her. I don't know if she jumped off the bed or couch and hurt it or what...What can I do? I don't want to take her to the vet because I really can't afford a VET visit right now. She is 9 months old

My questions with this......What kind of a break are you dealing with??? If it was a complete break, her leg would have been flopping at the site of the break...it would have been absolutely clear that the leg was broken....you would have surely noticed that??...it would be like when race horses break a leg, go down, and then try to run on that broken leg! It is brutally obvious the bone is broken! Where on the bone is it broken....does it involve a joint.....is it a foot or toe......is it hairline, or even a well approximated break where it is a long bone that fits nicely back together???? Take your pup to your vet tomorrow....hopefully, your baby is on some kind of pain med....ER vets are about double what your personal vet costs. Unless it is a really complicated, extensive, involved break, your licensed vet will be able to set that bone. He should be willing to work with you on some kind of a monthly payment plan.....if he does work with you in this instance, it is CRUCIAL you make the payments FAITHFULLY, as he allows you to....you will be setting up for any FUTURE emergencies with your pup...if you show yourself to be trustworthy, he will work with you...if you blow it on this, you are in an unfortunate circumstance for any future issue you may encounter!

[Yorkiemom1]

Let me add, I can not imagine why they would offer amputation unless it is a really involved, complicated break...IF IT WAS ME, I would give my baby up to someone that I KNEW could afford to give her the care she needed, rather than have limbs amputated as a "cost effective alternative" rather than a medical necessity....that option just curdles my blood. This is absolutely beyond my scope of reality......

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

My questions with this......What kind of a break are you dealing with??? If it was a complete break, her leg would have been flopping at the site of the break...it would have been absolutely clear that the leg was broken....you would have surely noticed that??...it would be like when race horses break a leg, go down, and then try to run on that broken leg! It is brutally obvious the bone is broken! Where on the bone is it broken....does it involve a joint.....is it a foot or toe......is it hairline, or even a well approximated break where it is a long bone that fits nicely back together???? Take your pup to your vet tomorrow....hopefully, your baby is on some kind of pain med....ER vets are about double what your personal vet costs. Unless it is a really complicated, extensive, involved break, your licensed vet will be able to set that bone. He should be willing to work with you on some kind of a monthly payment plan.....if he does work with you in this instance, it is CRUCIAL you make the payments FAITHFULLY, as he allows you to....you will be setting up for any FUTURE emergencies with your pup...if you show yourself to be trustworthy, he will work with you...if you blow it on this, you are in an unfortunate circumstance for any future issue you may encounter!

I agree about the treatments....it is why I suggested Dr. Beale look at it even IF she cannot afford surgery. He can tell her exactly what would be best in terms of treatment. At least she will then know for sure what she is dealing with' and be able to compare other vets prices. Now, maybe her regular vet will know...I don't know....but I know for a fact Dr. Beale will.

I will take this one step further here....OP I will pay for you to take her to Dr. Beale for an evalation. I have that much faith in him.....and at least then you will know what's up.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Let me add, I can not imagine why they would offer amputation unless it is a really involved, complicated break...IF IT WAS ME, I would give my baby up to someone that I KNEW could afford to give her the care she needed, rather than have limbs amputated as a "cost effective alternative" rather than a medical necessity....that option just curdles my blood. This is absolutely beyond my scope of reality......

I agree completely. That option kills me ... nothing I could ever do with any of my pups.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be ugly here. Just voicing my opinion on what I would do if this was my pup. I would not amputate if it was fixable. I would make payment arrangements, apply for Credit Care, or sell things I own to pay for it. I have had to put my fair share of vet bills on a credit card. It's part of owning a pet. Not to start an argument but I would turn over to a rescue before I amputated. I know that a rescue would treat her and provide the medical care she needs. I know not everyone will agree. Just my opinion.

Totally agree.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I agree about the treatments....it is why I suggested Dr. Beale look at it even IF she cannot afford surgery. He can tell her exactly what would be best in terms of treatment. At least she will then know for sure what she is dealing with' and be able to compare other vets prices. Now, maybe her regular vet will know...I don't know....but I know for a fact Dr. Beale will.

I will take this one step further here....OP I will pay for you to take her to Dr. Beale for an evalation. I have that much faith in him.....and at least then you will know what's up.



I agree completely. That option kills me ... nothing I could ever do with any of my pups.

Linda, I hope when OP comes back to update and reads this she will take you up on your kind offer. I know time is of the essence, but do we know any kind of time frame of when this surgery needs to be performed for the best chance of successful repair?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Linda, I hope when OP comes back to update and reads this she will take you up on your kind offer. I know time is of the essence, but do we know any kind of time frame of when this surgery needs to be performed for the best chance of successful repair?

She has time. I have seen pups repaired days later. Of course, I don't know what kind of fracture this is; but it should be ok. The thing is, the poor thing is probably in pain so I would want her seen and fixed asap if she were mine.
Dr. Beale is wonderful....he will understand if she cannot afford it...and he can suggest ideas I am sure. And, at least she will know exactly what fix is needed! That is SO important. There are vets out there who will short cut and the end result is not good. There are some who can do the same procedures for less...but at least if she goes to Dr. Beale, then she would be comparing apples to apples.

I have had two pups come to me after people wasted their money with vets who did the wrong treatment and they still were repairable. It took more money and more extensive treatments (bone grafting), but it was fixed. Of course, the longer it does on the more of a chance that it might not work. We had one of those a couple of years ago...very sad.