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Yorkie with broken pelvis Hello I am new to this forum. I am adopting a yorkie from a local shelter that I work at. He was found with a broken pelvis. The vet said he needs crate rest for up to 6 weeks. I am worried about carrying him and he needs a bath but I am afraid I will hurt him. He does not act like he is in pain, but sometimes walks with his rearend up in the air. Has anyone here had a yorkie with a broken pelvis? Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
I can't offer any advice but just want to tell you how much I admire what you are doing. How fortunate for this little Yorkie that you are there for him! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and long lasting friendship between the two of you! |
What a wonderful thing for the little guy that you came along! I wish you all the luck in the world with your new baby! |
Awww, poor baby:cry: I'm sorry that he's hurt, but glad that he's found someone to love him. I don't have any experience with a severely injured Yorkie, but I imagine that you could just use baby wipes on him if you are afraid to bathe him. He'll guide you on what's comfortable for him as far as holding him or picking him up. If you can, talk to the vet about this stuff so they can show you how to handle him. Do you know what happened to the poor darling? I wish you all the best and hope you'll keep us updated. This place is so awesome, I just found it a few days ago and am hooked, lol! Welcome~!:D |
The vet said he could have been hit by a car or fell off a deck or something. Someone found him in the woods near their house, it had been really cold that night too. He was really scared and full of ticks and dehydrated. He tested negative for Lyme disease, but will need retested in 6 months to be sure. He came around fast, he doesn't like to be alone and loves treats. He is still at the shelter, until he is neutered next week, then I can bring him home. I am still trying to find a perfect name for him. |
Poor poor thing:cry: To be left like that, in that condition:eek:! That' s just horrible, and I can't believe someone could be so cruel to such a defenseless being:mad: Good luck with his name:) I'm sure HE'LL let you know what it should be. I suggest Rocky, since he got so beat up and is still hanging in there. |
Oh you are a wonderful person for adopting him :) I didn't have a yorkie with one but I did have a shelty. She got out of the underground fence and was hit by a car (driver did not stop):mad: Any way the vet said the same. I had just had a baby but I slept on the floor with My shelty every night so she could be close to me. my bed room had hard wood floors and she could not move well. She would cry if I left her.I had to carry her One hand in the front at the chest and one hand between the back legs. If you tried to carry with the hand infront of the hind legs it hurt her. I would carry her out to go potty she walked but with pain. then pick her up and carry her back up the steps to the house. Good luck and God bless you for your wonderful act of kindness.:littleang Oh and Welcome toYt :) |
bless your heart for taking this poor baby in. It's hard to believe that no one is looking for him. Best of Luck. Lucky would be a good name. |
What a sweetheart you are to take this poor injured baby! I will keep you both in my prayers |
Lucky for sure I agree Lucky is perfect, but if you want something unique...you could see if the french or spanish word for lucky fits him??...just an idea. You should change your name to Angel!!! just an idea. LOL |
Poor baby he is lucky you are adopting him. Bless you |
names for your boy I pulled up translation dictionary and found this in italian; Compound Forms/Forme composte: be lucky essere fortunato happy-go-lucky uno che prende il mondo come viene lucky break colpo di fortuna lucky dip pesca a sorpresa lucky dog nm fortunato (persona fortunata) **** there are other lang too lucky person persona fortunata lucky shot tiro fortunato lucky strike colpo fortunato But someone else mentioned Rocky and that is GRRRrrreat too! Something tuff is appropriate for sure. . |
Well little Harley(his new name) was neutered today. They tried to put his hip back in place but it would not go. They said the injury was too old and his hip and pelvis would eventually heal. So he is coming home tomorrow to meet his new brothers and sisters. |
aww. This is great. A lot of TLC is all he will need from you and he should be fine. You are so special to have adopted him. This is great. Val and Babybear |
Awww, I love that name! Harley is a tough name too:D He'll need a motorcycle jacket:laugh: I'm glad he came through his neutering well, but sorry they couldn't fix his hip. I'm sure that with lots of TLC from you, he'll be getting around fine in no time!:thumbup: Please keep us updated and post pics if you can. I can't get enough of Yorkies:aimeeyork |
I went to Petsmart and saw a bunch of cute clothes. I saw a harley jacket and thought that was perfect. My husband thinks it's silly to put a coat on a dog. But he shivers when he goes outside. Harley is afraid of my men too. I think a man must have kicked him, and that is how he got injured. I will get some good pictures and try to post them. I am not sure how to post pictures though. |
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I think the jacket sounds perfect!!! And yes, these little ones do get chilled easily, so it's not silly, it's a necessity:thumbup: I can't wait to see a pic of Harley!!!!!!!!:D |
I am so glad all went well with Harleys operation. If you need help posting pictures just ask I and many here can help you out.:) I love the name :thumbup: |
Aww, so great of you to give that baby a good home. Give it a lot of time with the men. But does sound to me, if she's afraid of men, she was probably abused by a man. Anyone who could hurt a dog like that ought to be shot! Bless you for giving this baby a good home! |
1 Attachment(s) I finally got a digital camera and got the pictures downloaded. I hope the picture attached okay. I have never posted a picture before. It is Harley with a few of his brothers. He is doing great. He is still afraid of everyone but me and hates to be brushed or have his ears cleaned. He is healing well and no longer walks on his front feet. He has made friends with my other rescue dog Kasey, who only has one eye and one of the cats. Thanks everyone and have a great Christmas. |
What a sweetheart! How on earth did you get three animals to sit still for a picture??????????? LOL omega |
Welcome and God bless you for rescueing that little sweetheart! They are all adorable. Hope you enjoy it here at YT! ;) |
What an angel you are and Merry Christmas to you and your gang - they're just precious and that's a great picture !! A special wish to Harley that he fully recovers and forgets his past one day and learns to trust...poor baby - I can't stand thinking what he went thru:( |
What a good lookin bunch!;) |
Little Harley's journey with you is such a wonderful holiday story! He's incredibly lucky to have found a happy home. And don't worry...as the others have said, in time he'll become more comfortable with members of the two-legged male persuasion! :rolleyes: I can't believe you got all three of your furbabies to sit picture perfect...that's talent! C.J. |
Great picture. What a sweet group you have:) |
Awwwwww, everyone looks terrific! I'm so glad that you were able to help that little guy:love: Happy Holidays to you all!!!!!!!!! |
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