k9fun Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Parker (our newest) broke his leg yesterday, either the calcaneus or talus bone. He will be having surgery in about an hour to hopefully repair it. He had a previous racing break 2 years ago that left him pretty much lame in that leg and we knew when we adopted him in July that it would probably require orthopedic surgery later. Well later came today. He was running in the park yesterday morning at 6:30 and something went snap and he went yipe and the leg started to swell immediately. So off to the e-vet we went and then to the specialist in Phoenix 2 hours away. The orthopedic specialist and the vet have been excellent. We won't know for sure until later today how extensive the damage is and what the prognosis is. We just want him home and pain free. This place is sure quiet with him not here, it is amazing what a difference one dog can make in a pack of seven, all the rest of them seem to be morose here today. My sweet Purple Parker, I miss you and can't wait for you to come home. Edited December 20, 2008 by k9fun Quote The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. Living a GREYT life at the Hound Hacienda - Clarkdale, Arizona Always missing our angel hounds; Parker, Lacey, Bella, Figgy, Macho, Aspen, Kingman and Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Prayers for your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Sending prayers for HANDSOME Parker. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Parker. He sure is a handsome boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Lots of prayers for your handsome boy Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sending prayers. Update when you can! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9fun Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thank you everyone for your prayers and good wishes. We heard from the surgeon about an hour ago. The GREYT news is that Parker came through the surgery very well and he is going to keep the leg (prognosis was that he might lose it depending on what they found) He said it was a very tricky and challenging surgery but that he feels that Parker will come through this with an excellent prognosis. They did sent some of the bone off for biopsy and analysis to rule out the big C and a couple other things, so the wait goes on. He did say that we would probably get to bring him home tomorrow :yay so I can't wait for that call. He also said that Parker was a very good patient and quite a nice dog :wub: I am so relieved, I cried after we hung up. I miss him so much. Thanks again! Quote The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. Living a GREYT life at the Hound Hacienda - Clarkdale, Arizona Always missing our angel hounds; Parker, Lacey, Bella, Figgy, Macho, Aspen, Kingman and Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 That is Greyt News!!!! We will be praying for a speedy recovery and all results come back fine. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Is he coming home today? Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sending lots of quick healing prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 So happy you had such a good result. Houndie homecoming! Sending lots of prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 yayyy! glad for the good news! hope he continues to do well and is himself in no time at all. Will keep the prayers coming for his recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9fun Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Keeping my fingers and toes crossed today. The vet called this morning and said he threw up quite a bit this morning and they want to continue monitoring him today and maybe he won't be able to come home today :weep They did give him some anti nausea meds, so I hope my baby feels better soon. They did say that the surgical area looks really good and they are very happy with the results. I will be much happier to get him home and back into his routine, couch and regular diet which will probably really help Your prayers and white light really seem to be helping, thank you! Quote The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. Living a GREYT life at the Hound Hacienda - Clarkdale, Arizona Always missing our angel hounds; Parker, Lacey, Bella, Figgy, Macho, Aspen, Kingman and Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 You go Parker!! Show them what you're made of. Continued prayers for good results Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Get better Parker! Your mama wants you home with her...Don't you want to be waited on spoiled?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 ...Sending prayers to your beautiful boy. Hoping for a successful surgery and a quick healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Good thoughts for no more barfing!! Parker, I barf after surgery too - its nothing to be ashamed of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 glad he came through the surgery well! I hope he gets to come home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 He is handsome. I'm so glad to hear things went well. Scritches to Parker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9fun Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 :confetti Hurray!! we just got the call we can go pick up Parker. She kept saying "I can't guarantee that he won't throw up again" Well yeah maybe so, but so what? Bottom line he has been barf free since 10:00 am. I am so excited we are leaving in just a few minutes and I will see my boy in just a couple of hours and he will be home tonight!! I will update everyone when we get back. Oh and she wanted to give Rimadyl, but I requested Metacam instead -- she agreed with no argument Quote The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. Living a GREYT life at the Hound Hacienda - Clarkdale, Arizona Always missing our angel hounds; Parker, Lacey, Bella, Figgy, Macho, Aspen, Kingman and Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yay! Hurry up and bring that baby boy home! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Glad for you he's coming home - I feel for you cos I HATE it when our gang are apart.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yay! I'm so glad Parker is coming home! We'll be hoping and praying that all tests are negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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