Maxi is in the Hospital......
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comoxian
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Sorry to hear of the setback, Joe.
I'm not liking your choices much. Only two viable options, really. I can't see you giving up Maxi, that just wouldn't be right. So obviously, euthanasia is out as well. So that leaves us with a vet bill, and/or amputation.
Just say the word, and I'll send down a contribution to the friendly doctor.
We're all here for ya, Maxi. Tell that hard-headed master of yours to let us do what we can. You're just too darn cute.
I'm not liking your choices much. Only two viable options, really. I can't see you giving up Maxi, that just wouldn't be right. So obviously, euthanasia is out as well. So that leaves us with a vet bill, and/or amputation.
Just say the word, and I'll send down a contribution to the friendly doctor.
We're all here for ya, Maxi. Tell that hard-headed master of yours to let us do what we can. You're just too darn cute.
Sorry Joe...this suck. As an outside observer...I'd go with the amputation. Dogs are amazing creatures and she will adapt quickly. Look how fast she's adapting to her cast!
Good luck.
Aloha Sent!
Mike
Good luck.
Aloha Sent!
Mike
ramcharger
Dismember
Well, I just got off the phone with the vet. She hasn't been able to get in touch with the surgeon yet but did get a fax with more info on Maxi's injury. She will call me again once she talks to the surgeon personally.
She said that if he (the surgeon) is considering arthrodeisis (sp?) which is a fusing of the joint, she (Maxi) may well be in pain for the rest of her life. She (the vet) has an aunt who was in a motorcycle accident 20 years ago and had the same surgery to her ankle (equivalent to Maxi's hock) and is in tremendous pain to this day.
She also says that she is certainly supportive of amputation and that dogs do quite well with 3 legs and that dogs actually support the majority of their weight on their front legs (which I didn't know).
So, to make a short story shorter, I'm still waiting to hear from my vet after she contacts the surgeon so I can have all the facts and make a educated, intelligent and humane decision..
She said that if he (the surgeon) is considering arthrodeisis (sp?) which is a fusing of the joint, she (Maxi) may well be in pain for the rest of her life. She (the vet) has an aunt who was in a motorcycle accident 20 years ago and had the same surgery to her ankle (equivalent to Maxi's hock) and is in tremendous pain to this day.
She also says that she is certainly supportive of amputation and that dogs do quite well with 3 legs and that dogs actually support the majority of their weight on their front legs (which I didn't know).
So, to make a short story shorter, I'm still waiting to hear from my vet after she contacts the surgeon so I can have all the facts and make a educated, intelligent and humane decision..
340 Dart
I don't know ****.
Well, she can feel assured that there is no one better qualified on earth to make that decision for her, than you buddy...... Dog's best friend. 8)
ramcharger
Dismember
I'm thinking you are correct dusted. She's got a lot of attitude and hate to think that she was shuffled around among mulitple owners.
Thanks for your support Cheryl. I really do appreciate it.
Man, that was one hell of a story. :read2: Jeez, that poor little guy with his pecker caught in the cast. :sad5: I would've ran like hell too, broken leg or not. Thank you for that.
Thank you Rob, you are a good man.
Thanks Mike and you bet they got a scratch.
I think running on the fllor is OK but no jumping and landing. :angry7:She won't let anybody grab her leg but me.
She looks really sweet but she's got a temper....:toothy10:Thanks comoxian, Maxi says "Woof, he's as hard headed as I am, WOL (woofing out loud)"
Thanks Mike. I'm thinking that this may be the route I take but I'll know more when the doc gets back to me.
Thanks 340, I'm just coming to terms with this whole deal and I feel a lot better about whatever might be the outcome.
ramcharger
Dismember
Great news everyone! My vet talked to the surgeon and he said there's a good chance that her leg may heal on it's own. I'm going to continue to have the splint replaced every 2 weeks and we'll see how it goes. :cheers::cheers::cheers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZsppOw2Mxk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZsppOw2Mxk
homecloned
Can't re Member
That is great news Joe. Don't give up the faith. The lord works in mysterious ways.
goldfish65
Well-Known Member
x2 keeping the prayers for Maxi coming!
This is some great new to hear this morning Joe :cheers:
Our prayers must have been herd and answered
This will be a miracle in my eye's, for I have yet to see a vet do a good repair on a dogs leg in my life. You must have a blest vet and very capable and skilled man there :happy10:
It's news like this that makes my mornings so much easier to deal with bud
I am sooooo happy right know :love7:
Our prayers must have been herd and answered
This will be a miracle in my eye's, for I have yet to see a vet do a good repair on a dogs leg in my life. You must have a blest vet and very capable and skilled man there :happy10:
It's news like this that makes my mornings so much easier to deal with bud
I am sooooo happy right know :love7:
Wooooooooo, let's hope he's right!!! I needed some good news today Joe, and I'm delighted it's coming from you about Maxi. She's kinda turning into a FABO mascot.
Keep us posted my friend.
Keep us posted my friend.
DRENO
Well-Known Member
That's great news Joe.I had a feeling......
Animals are amazing things aren't they. My cat got hit by a car years back and they said right away that they had to amputate his leg.My wife didn't know what to do and i told her he would be ok without it.They held off and 2 days later he started making a recovery that puzzled them.Well he recovered completely! And tormented me for many more years,lol.:iconbigg:
Give her some time and watch the power of self healing.
Animals are amazing things aren't they. My cat got hit by a car years back and they said right away that they had to amputate his leg.My wife didn't know what to do and i told her he would be ok without it.They held off and 2 days later he started making a recovery that puzzled them.Well he recovered completely! And tormented me for many more years,lol.:iconbigg:
Give her some time and watch the power of self healing.
comoxian
Well-Known Member
Great to hear that it's coming along well, Joe.
She's a fighter, she won't let a little injury keep her down for long.
You keep up the good work looking after her now, and we'll await further good news.
Gee, for some reason, I'm feeling a little better myself now. :cheers:
She's a fighter, she won't let a little injury keep her down for long.
You keep up the good work looking after her now, and we'll await further good news.
Gee, for some reason, I'm feeling a little better myself now. :cheers:
That is by far the best news I've heard all week :-D :cool:. Thanks for making my Friday!!
Keep up the great job you're doing on Maxi's rehab.......:cheers:
Keep up the great job you're doing on Maxi's rehab.......:cheers:
Johnny Dart
Well-Known Member
Dang Joe,just found this post. Poor Maxi !!!
What a tough break !!!!
Sounds like shes doing better. Cant even imagine the pain she has
been through.
What a tough break !!!!
Sounds like shes doing better. Cant even imagine the pain she has
been through.
GTXperience
Orig Stealth Mod
Joe, I just found this post as well. I am really sorry to hear what happened. She's one tough pup and I hope everything from here on out goes well. I saw the xray and it makes me cringe just thinking about it. Good thoughts for a speedy recovery are going out to Maxi.
Rob
Well-Known Member
Wow, that's an excellent turn of events!! :cheers: It sure is nice to hear some good news :-D
340 Dart
I don't know ****.
Good news indeed! :cheers:
ramcharger
Dismember
Yes sir he does! I've never not believed, I just hoped He had the time is all.
:cheers::cheers:
Me too! I just hope he's right....
Will do Leanna, I was waiting for a turn of events.
I hope so Dave, I really do. She's running around like a meth infused pirate right now, taptaptaptaptap....taptaptap...tapatapatap, lol.
Thanks comoxian! Where's some pics of your guys!
Thanks 6pk, doing my best!
It's amazing that even with her leg flopping she preffered to go to the park rather than in the truck. She's nuts. :-D
Thanks GTX.
Btw, I found the pic of me and my sisters duck. His name was Gus. I won't post 'cause I was like 3 and dressed in a sailor suit, lol. It sure is Rob. It just seems to be tragedy after tragedy for a bunch of people here. :angry7: I'm hoping this news breaks the vicious circle.
Thanks 340! :cheers:
Here's some big dog music for ya all, Not Fragile by BTO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-7bQ1SI3wk
ramcharger, There's some pics you might enjoy in memikes TGIF thread :toothy10:
Keep the good news coming on Maxi :cheers:
Keep the good news coming on Maxi :cheers:
OK, Joe. After that description we gotta see that pic. How big of a collection do we need to take up to get that pic posted????
LOL!
Glad to hear the great news about Maxi. Thoughts and prayers still being sent out.
I'm in for my 2 cents ...... :toothy10:
The little voice in my head (the benevolent one... not the one that whispers evil things) says that she'll be no worse for wear within a few months. I've seen small children as well as dogs do amazing things. The common factor: they have no concept of what they shouldn't be able to do. The Aikido concept of "unbendable arm" is, in a sense, an adult human analog of this very thing.
I wonder if she'd be cool with me signing her cast. ;)
I wonder if she'd be cool with me signing her cast. ;)
ramcharger
Dismember
Thanks OC, and no amount of money will make me post that picture with me in a sailor suit fawning over a large white duck named Gus. Good Lord man, I't must have been a hand me down form the 50's.
:-D
A: I agree with your philospy {sp?} in both your post and your signature.
B: Yes she would, if I was there. You are most likely the only one she would let do that (other than me).
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