15-02-2004, 10:57 AM
Quote:Originally posted by Toktokkie
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.
Can't really get my head around this one Toktokkie and in advance I apologise if I am getting the wrong end of the stick.
Are you saying that you took her home after the opinions two Vet's and that you tried to fix it yourself, without anaesthetic? That is what I am reading. I hope I am wrong.
Toktokkie, IMO it is one thing loving your dog and crying over a procedure, but it is a totally different thing to delay the procedure and leave the dog in obvious pain (as you described) for a second longer than necessary. This wouldn't happen to a child, so why to an animal?
I am sorry, if I offend anyone.
I hope Lexi recovers fully and lives a very happy and active life.
T.
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