13-02-2004, 04:33 PM
My puppy was so happy last night running and jumping around. I picked her up and put her on the bed but she wanted to get down and play some more. Before I could put her on the ground she jumped right out of my hands and landed funny on her hind leg. She's really a tough little thing so when she gave a little cry I knew she'd hurt herself. She wouldn't walk on that leg after that. When she did put weight on it I noticed that she would fall over as if the leg just gave out on her.
I took her to her vet and she needs surgery. I was upset at this news and have taken her to another vet for a second opinion and he says the same thing. The tendon, to which the patella is attached, and runs the length of the leg, has totally come off and is sitting on the inside of her leg.
I got home and have stretched the leg out and put the tendon back where it should be and am keeping it there with a splint and bandage hoping it will stay but I know it probably won't.
I'm really afraid. She's so tiny. I guess my fear is that something happens to her while she's under anaesthetic.
There is an orthopaedic vet in town and I'm seriously considering taking her there. Trouble is, he can't see me till next week.
Please say a prayer for Lexi.
I took her to her vet and she needs surgery. I was upset at this news and have taken her to another vet for a second opinion and he says the same thing. The tendon, to which the patella is attached, and runs the length of the leg, has totally come off and is sitting on the inside of her leg.
I got home and have stretched the leg out and put the tendon back where it should be and am keeping it there with a splint and bandage hoping it will stay but I know it probably won't.
I'm really afraid. She's so tiny. I guess my fear is that something happens to her while she's under anaesthetic.
There is an orthopaedic vet in town and I'm seriously considering taking her there. Trouble is, he can't see me till next week.
Please say a prayer for Lexi.