Kandi, new YHR pup is having emergency ortho surgery....

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

Just saw this on Facebook this morning. Prayers for the little girl and so glad she is getting the best possible treatment at Gulf Coast Specialists. How fortunate that you have something like this in your area.

Also, will make a donation for her care as soon as I can get back on a secure connection.

Thanks Lisa...you must be at some exotic location!! *jealous*

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Thanks Lisa...you must be at some exotic location!! *jealous*

No need for that... we are enjoying the beach, but came for a dear friend's memorial service and can't stay.

Anyway, hope Kandi is doing well this morning. Her xrays were so sad. Is she out of the hospital yet?

[Verbena]

Oh Linda I just saw this. That sweet girl . . .seeing those pictures and then the X-ray made me cry. I hope the surgery went well and she will recover to run and play with the other pups.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

No need for that... we are enjoying the beach, but came for a dear friend's memorial service and can't stay.

Anyway, hope Kandi is doing well this morning. Her xrays were so sad. Is she out of the hospital yet?

Oh, so sorry, Lisa.

I just heard from them...Kandi is being discharged today!

[Cherie6446]

Who is going to take this baby girl? You? I just can't believe that a "shelter" would let this baby suffer while in their care. Don't they have a vet on staff or at least on call? Praying that Kandi's life will now improve and she will find a loving home.

[Marhcarter]

I saw this on fb this morning, but seeing these xrays made my stomach flip. I cannot imagine that pelvis could be considered "stable" in any way, shape, or form. It is split in two and completely displaced! That poor baby is broken all over!!! How she was walking is totally beyond me!!! OMG...I want to cry for this poor baby. I think this surgery has just got to be the first in a series of repairs. She is still going to have many problems with shortening of that left leg due to the position of the pelvis. (Or pieces of pelvis...) I'm glad this surgery went well, and it is obvious this little girl is a fighter and deserves a wonderful furever home!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Checking on Kandi and praying she's coming along okay, not suffering too badly, bless her little heart.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

I saw this on fb this morning, but seeing these xrays made my stomach flip. I cannot imagine that pelvis could be considered "stable" in any way, shape, or form. It is split in two and completely displaced! That poor baby is broken all over!!! How she was walking is totally beyond me!!! OMG...I want to cry for this poor baby. I think this surgery has just got to be the first in a series of repairs. She is still going to have many problems with shortening of that left leg due to the position of the pelvis. (Or pieces of pelvis...) I'm glad this surgery went well, and it is obvious this little girl is a fighter and deserves a wonderful furever home!

Actually her pelvis is intact and yes it is a bit out of kilter but it has healed and you can do more damage trying to rebreak it. I too was horrified when I saw it, but the surgeon reassured me today that it is ok. Certainly not ideal but we simply got her a bit late in the game. Someone severely neglected this poor baby. The surgeon I used is amazing and believe me if it needed to have something done...or it could be safely done, he would do it. I had given him the ok yesterday to do whatever he deemed necessary. Her leg is shorter than the other due to bone loss from the fracture site. That had broken in a way that some bone was lost. He said they can lose up to 20% of the bone and she did not lose that much so she should be fine. His main concern was to get that repaired and try to do it in away that MPL will not be an issue. It was an issue due to the type of fracture she had. I have no doubt that she will heal and be just fine....he is truly amazing. He is known all over the world and does things that other surgeons do not do. He once rebuilt a knee on one of my fosters that two other vets had said could not be repaired. I am SO fortunate to have access to such great care! Well, my pups and foster pups are.

[ladyjane]

Kandi is doing well. She ate really well which surprised me. She has taken up residence in the stroller I used for Cookie. So far she has taken to it just like Cookie did....going to take some pics in a few and will post.
She is on Metacam and Tramadol for her pain. She does seem comfortable. What a little trooper she is.

[mimimomo]

I've said this b4, but...they're amazing creatures! How can she have multiple fractures & re-break them & still be so sweet?! Wow so amazing, hope Kandi continues to do well!

[ladyjane]

Here she is in "Cookie's stroller" ... Just wish I could have groomed her before her surgery. Now she will have to wait until the sutures are out.



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[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Cherie6446

Who is going to take this baby girl? You? I just can't believe that a "shelter" would let this baby suffer while in their care. Don't they have a vet on staff or at least on call? Praying that Kandi's life will now improve and she will find a loving home.

This one does have vets. They did flag her for rescue but no one was responding. The rescues are all full ... we were...I just could not let her die and stretched a bit in taking her in. I am a bit surprised that they did not know all of her injuries until yesterday...but in defense of them, they are better than many. The sad thing is that they are all overwhelmed with sick and injured pups .. and there is not enough funding to fix them all. The problem is just totally unbelievable ...I think that anyone who surrenders/dumps a dog in a shelter should have to do community service there to see what the real deal is. Heck, maybe all dog owners should have to...then maybe they would see the light? I don't know the answer really...but people who advise against spay/neuters should definitely have to work in a shelter.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Well, it made me cry to see that sweet little thing and her beautiful eyes and know what she's been through and still has to go through. Bless her poor little heart. I can barely type this. LJ, I'll never know HOW you hold it together and do what you do. I bow to you.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Well, it made me cry to see that sweet little thing and her beautiful eyes and know what she's been through and still has to go through. Bless her poor little heart. I can barely type this. LJ, I'll never know HOW you hold it together and do what you do. I bow to you.

You just plod along, take care of them, and wish you could kick someone's bare a$$.

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Actually her pelvis is intact and yes it is a bit out of kilter but it has healed and you can do more damage trying to rebreak it. I too was horrified when I saw it, but the surgeon reassured me today that it is ok. Certainly not ideal but we simply got her a bit late in the game. Someone severely neglected this poor baby. The surgeon I used is amazing and believe me if it needed to have something done...or it could be safely done, he would do it. I had given him the ok yesterday to do whatever he deemed necessary. Her leg is shorter than the other due to bone loss from the fracture site. That had broken in a way that some bone was lost. He said they can lose up to 20% of the bone and she did not lose that much so she should be fine. His main concern was to get that repaired and try to do it in away that MPL will not be an issue. It was an issue due to the type of fracture she had. I have no doubt that she will heal and be just fine....he is truly amazing. He is known all over the world and does things that other surgeons do not do. He once rebuilt a knee on one of my fosters that two other vets had said could not be repaired. I am SO fortunate to have access to such great care! Well, my pups and foster pups are.

Thanks so much for this info. Makes me feel better. Humans are not as resilient, and an xray like that on a human would mean terrible things. We could learn something from our canine friends. Of course, daily I am amazed that people come to the ER with 10 out of 10 pain for some bs crap that I wouldn't even see a doctor for, and here is this pup, broken all to hell, who just kept on keeping on...amazing!!!