Matt&Charlotte Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Our new little 12 week old puppy was running around in the yard playing with us this afternoon, but tripped and came up screaming. Raced her to the vets, and just found out she has a fractured elbow, and that the orthopedic vet would call me in the morning. I cant sleep because I dont know how bad this is/ if its a surgery fix etc etc. I know im going to be up pacing around all night worrying, if anyone is a late night lurker, and can provide some insight it would be fantastic. Just booked flights for our holiday to france, so no doubt this is going to hurt the hip pocket at the worst possible time. Not that it matters, because regardless of the cost we are doing what ever needs doing, but anyone got a ball park figure for me if its surgery? Money comes and goes however, I just want my little girl to be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankari Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I am so sorry to hear what's happened to your little girl. I cant offer advice or cost etc, but i do know she'll need to be crate rested when she comes home whether it is surgery or not. Also as hard as it is, stay positive! Let us know what the Orthopedic vet says in the morning. Keeping you all in my thoughts :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Sorry to hear that Keep us updated please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hope all is well. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Don't beat yourself up, accidents happen. The bad news is that an elbow break on a young puppy is always risky due to the possibility of compromising the growth plates. The good news on the other hand is that done properly by a competent surgeon, a nasty elbow break CAN be repaired to the point where unless you know it happened, you wouldn't believe it. The REALLY bad news is that depending upon who performs the surgery, you could be up for anything from hundreds to a couple of thousands. My now deceased Staffordshire Bull Terrier Reginald (SBIS Ch Gamester Street Machine) shattered his elbow at the age of 17 weeks. It was plated, pinned and screwed and he was confined to his crate with on-lead only toileting for 6 weeks followed by slow, gradual increases in exercise. The decision was made to leave the hardware in situ due to the location and the possibility of a refracture and at the time of the evaluation, it wasn't impeding movement or future growth and THANKFULLY his growth plates weren't compromised. He recovered so well that at the age of 10 months, he entered the show ring for the first time at a Specialty show in Sydney and won Best In Show from the Puppy class. It is my firm belief that the competency of the surgeon and the effectiveness of the rehabilitation that will tell the final story on the pup's ultimate recovery. Best of luck to you and your puppy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pure_breed Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 What breed is your little girl, I know some breeds are more prone to leg breaks, but as said before a good surgeon is worth his/her weight in gold :p :D heres to a speedy recovery!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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