Originally Posted by ReesesPieces (Post 4187120)

Hi all. Quick update.

Reese has now seen another vet who told us he has extremely soft bones. (Same story) He would be very confident his bones would not hold the equipment that would be needed and he did not feel it was his best option. There was a vetinary nurse there thaa had taken the same treatment plan on her puppy a few years ago and it had all worked out great.

The vet looked at the break and checked the healing and has said he is doing incredibly well so it looks like he may be all okay. We will have to be so careful of him his whole life because of his soft bones but he is THE most well behaved little boy ever. He loves to play but is so calm about it and is just so lovely. He is fine not running about and much prefers hugs and snuggles. He is also totally fine about being alone if we have to run errands etc. He sleeps all night and goes on his pads perfectly. We were also trying to learn sit while sitting on the soft bedding yesterday and even though it was only for about 3 minutes he was getting it so well. He will be such a clever boy!

He is back to this vet on Wednesday to check it and will be going twice a week to have it looked at to make sure all is okay but he is totally confident all will heal great, he just won't be able to jump or run much ever.

Thank you all so much for your help and advice. I actually live in the UK and so don't have the board certified thing exactly but went to our sort of equivalent. You all helped me soo much! I will continue to update!

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4187204)

I am curious as to what testing was done to diagnose "soft bones".

Originally Posted by ReesesPieces (Post 4187477)

I'm not sure. He was put under anaesthetic and had X-rays and they also aligned the bones then xrayed again. I've been trying to research it tonight but can't find much info on it. I'm giving him goats milk now and calcium tablets to work on his bones. I don't know if its something he will grow out of or if he will just have brittle bones... I'm so lost in all this!

Originally Posted by ReesesPieces (Post 4282421)

Hey all. Been a while I know but just wanted to update.

Everything is going great for us. Reese is walking perfectly fine. At first he limped after running or jumping but now it's great. He doesn't seem to have any pain in it. I still flinch every time he runs and my heart is in my throat when he jumps up or down from sofas etc but he is doing so good and is such a gorgeous happy boy.

Thanks for everyone's help!

Originally Posted by gati1263 (Post 4286367)

Well, I work for hand orthopedic surgeons (from Harvard and Johns Hopkins), and the majority of post-op patients are fractures of the wrist. It happens all the time in kids they are always falling out of trees and off of fences and if it is worth anything, they very rarely need physical therapy and rarely if ever need any hardware.
If she/he were a human child we would keep the wrist cast dry and do no surgery. One of the doctors, who has written a number of articles in the Journals of Hand Surgery, used to say with kids if you put two bones together they will heal. The usually heal with excellent ROM and normal play allows them to regain strength.
I am assuming pups are probably the same way. Forgive yourself, it could of happened to anyone.

Originally Posted by gati1263 (Post 4286367)

Well, I work for hand orthopedic surgeons (from Harvard and Johns Hopkins), and the majority of post-op patients are fractures of the wrist. It happens all the time in kids they are always falling out of trees and off of fences and if it is worth anything, they very rarely need physical therapy and rarely if ever need any hardware.
If she/he were a human child we would keep the wrist cast dry and do no surgery. One of the doctors, who has written a number of articles in the Journals of Hand Surgery, used to say with kids if you put two bones together they will heal. The usually heal with excellent ROM and normal play allows them to regain strength.
I am assuming pups are probably the same way. Forgive yourself, it could of happened to anyone.

Originally Posted by ReesesPieces (Post 4286894)

Thank you so much for your reply.
It is really comforting.

Just so eternally grateful he is healthy and happy!

Originally Posted by gati1263 (Post 4287121)

I looked at the link and it is the vascularity that is the issue. I don't profess to be a vet. I just know accidents happen and I felt for the owner, I still say it could have happened to anyone.
My baby has Legg Calve Perthes and interestingly it does occur in humans as well. She is to have surgery on 8/9. It is a learning experience, I just wish it didn't have to happen to my dog. I just hope with the vets advice we can work through it and live our lives together as planned.
I already have the doggy physical therapy information and am getting familiar with the procedure.