Gracie has a broken leg! Our hearts are broken...
 

Hey everyone,
We had the MOST horrible experience last night. My husband and I were both on the computer in our office, and Gracie was laying in his lap when all of a sudden (we dont' know why), she made a flying leap out of his lap onto the floor. She started crying and screaming (the blood curdling kind), and I almost lost it. We immediately took her to the emergency pet clinic, hoping that it was just out of joint or sprained, but the x-rays showed a fracture in her left hind leg. They said she may need surgery, but that it might heal on it's own. They put a splint on her and gave us pain meds and sent us home. This morning, we took her to our regular vet, and he said that he thought since she is so young (4 months) that it would probably heal on its own within a few weeks. He'll put on a new splint on Friday and do another x-ray the following Friday.

We knew that Yorkies were delicate, and we're always very careful to keep her from jumping, but it just happened so quick. I am just asking for your prayers and encouragement because it is so hard to see her in this pain, and to have her not be able to play or run for several weeks. It just seems like a horrible nightmare.

This forum has been so helpful to us, and I just want to say how much I appreciate all the support we've received so far. I really need it now more than ever. I am sooo sad...

Oh man!! Poor little girl! I know that must be so disturbing for you to see her go through this pain. The outlook sounds good if it may heal on its own! I wish her a speedy recovery!!!

Oh I'm so sorry ... I was so afraid of that when mine was that tiny .. I'll keep a good thought for her ...and for you.

OH NO !! I hope she's going to be ok and heals quickly !!!

That happens more than we know and I'm just glad to hear the break was treatable and she got to come home without emergency surgery....Bless her heart - that must have hurt :( and I'm so sorry that happened.....

You must have freaked ...I know I would have...but going straight to the vet was the best thing you could do......Also....THIS could happen to ANY of us...remember that ok ? This wasn't your fault so try not to beat yourself up over it....HUGS TO YOU.....I know you can still hear her cries in your head.....

While she heals - you could consider a stroller for her to keep her off her leg ?

SENDING GRACIE LOTS and LOTS of Get well wishes.....

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So sorry to hear..I have has several break their legs, all did well..Clemmie's took 5 months, ER vet wanted to amputate it..my regualr vet said we would wait it out...a long 5 months, but better then no leg at all. Clemmie never acted like she has a cast on...I hope your girls does as well, but heals faster.

Oh I'm so sorry! Puppies adjust pretty quick so hopefully she will be feeling better soon. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry about Gracie's accident. Sending :getwellso hugs to your :littleang

I hope your baby heals soon! We're nearby in Carrollton so we will send you good vibes and prayers!! :getwellso

Oh so sorry to hear! We are sending hugs and kisses and get well wishes!

Thank you!
 

Ladies,
Thank you all so much for the kind words, hugs, and prayers. They really do mean a lot to me. We never imagined that anything like this would ever happen, so it has been somewhat of a shock to us. I've had dogs all my life and never had anything like this happen. We just lost our Cairn Terrier last September, and that really tore me up. I guess this just kind of brought all that back for me.. Once again, I have to thank you for being so kind-hearted and supportive.

P.S. Villette, thanks for the stroller idea. We just may have to check into that.

Sorry to hear about your furbaby!
Big hugs sent to her ((((())))) for a speedy recovery!

I hope your baby feels better. Sorry to hear about her accident.

I think the stroller idea is great. Hope your little one gets well quickly.

Oh my gosh.......Poor little Gracie. I hope she has a speedy recovery. I know she has a wonderful Mommy to take care of her. Hugs and belly rubs ...... :aimeeyork

Oh, Phyllis...how terrible! :( Please give Gracie hugs from us.