carronstar Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) I took Aquitaine out for her morning walk. She wandered the park and headed for the dog run. Two of her pup friends were leaving so we visited for a while and then went in to the small run. I unhooked her leash, walked about 10 feet ahead and turned around. At that point I noticed a gaping hole in her back left leg between the bend (bone) and her foot. She hadn't made a sound. Neither dog went near there. The only thing I can think is that she somehow scraped the fence. I got her out of there and home. On my way through the lobby I asked my doorman to call a friend upstairs to help me. She came down and held her while I cleaned the wound with water. Then I cleaned the wound with saline. It was bleeding but not at all badly. I threw her couch/bed cushion onto the floor and called my vet while my friend sat with her. While I was leaving him a message she took a photo and we sent that to him. He called back in about 5 minutes. He said he wanted the wound looked at and told me where to take her. We got her to the first vet who looked at her and said they would have to do a full out surgery to do sutures. I was begging for a local and a light sedative. (I lost Morgaine suddenly 3 years ago this month and the thought of surgery completely terrified me.) The vet nicely asked me to wait a few minutes, went and called my vet and another hospital. The other hospital said they could do it with the local if she was calm enough and the wound would bear it. We walked her quickly through the rain for 12 blocks and met with the new vets. She was looked at by 2 doctors, both of whom were amazed at how calm she was. They took her off to do the blood tests and get her ready. They brought her back in an hour all finished. They had me wait there with her for another 45 minutes to keep her awake while the sedative wore off. They wanted to check her heart before releasing us. They released us after the 45 minutes. My friend who went with me (and paid for this since I'm broke) tried to get a cab but getting a cab in a snowfall on a Manhattan Saturday night with a large dog is nearly impossible. It took close to an hour and two avenues. None of the pet taxi services had cars, nor the regular car services, my friends with cars were carless for the moment. Finally, we started seeing cabs and Carolyn ran outside and one wonderful driver said yes. So, we are home. She is resting. She is not thrilled that I keep waking her up every so often but that is what they told me to do. I'm sleeping on the floor on my seriously fat yoga pad (think bedroll) with her tonight. My vet will come over on Wednesday to change/remove the bandage and then 10 days later he will remove the sutures. I sure hope the insurance people are feeling generous! I am so thankful to have good friends who will stay with me at times like this. Today was supposed to be a lazy day hanging out with Aquitaine and finishing the decorating of my Christmas tree. Maybe tomorrow... Please say a prayer that my girl heals well and without any complications. ------------- Aquitaine slept well through the night. Me a little less so on the yoga mat but at least I could feel/hear her breathing and be sure she was okay. She ate her bacon and breakfast this morning and a few cookies. I tried a brief walk to the park across the street but she was more interested in visiting than in doing her business. She does not like the plastic bag over her bandage or her tall snowboot. So far, no poop. I know that will change but I'm sure she would feel better if she pooped! The evet sent us home with Tramadol and instructions to take 1 every 8 hours. When I spoke to my vet he said I only needed to give her one if she showed any stress or pain. So far there has been no panting, no circling, no indication of any pain. She is sleeping a lot which seems fair. If anyone has any suggestions about the Tramadol, please feel free to weigh in. Poor girl missed her NYC greyhound Meet-Up party in Central Park this morning. She does love to see her friends. Thank you all so much for your good thoughts for my girl. ________________________________________________ I am doing my very best not to panic. Today Aquitaine's front leg/ankle swelled up. I have let her vet know this and he says it has to be seen. They told me at the hospital to watch the cathether leg but didn't tell me why. Can someone, anyone, please let me know the "why" of this. I really am doing my best not panic but I am jumping out of my skin. I will work remotely tomorrow so that I can be home with her. I've canceled my plans for tomorrow night. For at least 72 hours she will not be alone at all. I am trying desperately to tell myself that the front leg is swollen because it is taking extra weight to compensate for the bag leg being sore but the vet's email saying "that needs to be seen" has me very frightened. Any prayers and good thoughts for my darling girl are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Edited December 11, 2009 by carronstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Yikes! What a brave girl! I hope she heals quickly and well. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 so sorry to hear about this adventure with aquitaine. i hope that she is on the mend soon and that your sunday is uneventful. thinking about both of you. tricia Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vezzerina Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Poor baby! I hope Aquitaine has a very speedy recovery so that she can get back to her pup friends soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Egad! Glad she is home with you and doing well. 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...
Guest eaglflyt Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'm praying for a quick recovery and for both of you to be able to have a good night of rest tonight. Is she on antibiotics now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Rough day. Sending prayers for quick healing and extra kisses for your baby girl. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4114 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Sorry to hear about Aquitaine's injury and she heals fast. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Sorry she got hurt; but glad you were able to find a vet who could do the sutures without full on anesthesia. Must have been quite some adventure trying to get a cab home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Wow, what an ordeal! Sounds like everything is okay now. Good luck and lots of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Feel better little girl! 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...
beledi Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 So sorry to hear about Aquitaines accident and surgery. What a horrible experience this all seems to have been. Heal well little one. Hugs to the both of you. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dawn Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 for you both!!! Wishing her a speedy recovery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I hope you're both doing better today. So does Treasure! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Wow! For a moment I thought your story was going to be one of those medical/vet nightmares, so I was relieved when the first Vet actually used some common sense! I'm sure you're exhausted, and I am praying that Aquitaine recovers with no lingering problems! Sending healing prayers. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Feel better soon, Aquitaine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Wow, the tear was bad enough, but getting her to and from the vet for treatment, that's a whole other nightmare. I'm glad she's doing well and you are both safe and sound at home. Any updates? Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I hope your girl is feeling well today. I'm sure all the NYC hounds missed seeing her too, especially William! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Don't be afraid to use the tramadol. It is not narcotic. It sounds like she is doing well and should be fine. You need to rest too. It is always a nightmare to get a cab in NYC; with or without a dog. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Oh my gosh what an ordeal for you and your sweet girl. Many prayers going out to her. Yes you do have some wonderful friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 update post #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Please don't panic. I KNOW it's easier said than done. But the reason the vet wants to see her is that things have changed so now they want to see where things are at for reference. STOP THINKING the worst! When is your appointment? Keeping you and your girl in my prayers. R Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Many many prayers for your girl. I wish I knew what to say to be more comforting 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...
carronstar Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 The appointment should be at some point tomorrow. Andy just answered my email right before 9 pm. He is a homecare vet with two small kids so I truly don't expect him to sit around monitoring his email waiting to hear from me. I just wish I knew WHY they said to monitor the catheter leg. I am petrified to walk her at this point. If only my good girl would pee in the house but she won't. If I get her outside on my own and she goes down I can't get her back inside. This would be a really good time to have a boyfriend. Of course, she just lapped up a bowl of yogurt and some cookies with no clue that I am hyperventilating. I am so glad my parents paid for theater school. I'm doing my very best performance as a sane, not leaping about the room with panic human being that I have ever done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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