Guest Adrianne Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Last night we decided to sleep in our bed; first time in almost four weeks. We made Wilbur a soft bed beside ours. This morning as I was sleeping I heard him whimpering softly beside me. I looked down and saw him move his broken leg TWICE. The carpet in our bedroom is very smooth, and he moved his leg as if he were trying to get traction on the carpet to readjust himself. It wasn't a big movement, but it is the first conscious movement in that leg I have seen in almost four weeks, and I am ecstatic! He is going back to the vet today for treatment on the place that opened up along his suture line. It's only a third the size of a dime, but we have tried everything for a week to get it to close up, and it just won't respond. I talked to Dr. Sigman last night, and he wants to see it and treat it. Thank you for all the prayers and good thoughts for Wilbur. I think we're going to get through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 This is good news! I hope his progress continues until he has full use of his leg and that his open area heals quickly! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fastdogs Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Last night we decided to sleep in our bed; first time in almost four weeks. We made Wilbur a soft bed beside ours. This morning as I was sleeping I heard him whimpering softly beside me. I looked down and saw him move his broken leg TWICE. The carpet in our bedroom is very smooth, and he moved his leg as if he were trying to get traction on the carpet to readjust himself. It wasn't a big movement, but it is the first conscious movement in that leg I have seen in almost four weeks, and I am ecstatic! He is going back to the vet today for treatment on the place that opened up along his suture line. It's only a third the size of a dime, but we have tried everything for a week to get it to close up, and it just won't respond. I talked to Dr. Sigman last night, and he wants to see it and treat it. Thank you for all the prayers and good thoughts for Wilbur. I think we're going to get through this. Try a paste made from Milk of Magnesia. You can thicken it a little with corn starch. Cover it up after you apply it, otherwise it may fall off or get licked. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Go Wilbur! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I dont know the back story, but it sounds like he is comming along well. I foster mainly broken leg dogs. They are fostered at a home medical unit, then after the cast comes off, I get them. I have yet to see one that broke its leg and doesnt have use of it after the surgery. Many of our broken leg dogs require pins and rods. I have a broken leg boy that didnt require any hardware, they just splinted for a few months to allow natural healing, I have to keep him from running around the yard, he just wants to play with my others. Keep your chin up, I am sure he will be fine. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Greyt news, Wilbur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 WAY TO GO WILBUR!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 You go Wilbur!!! :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Cool! I bet that took a huge weight off your shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) We are back from the vet. Dr. Sigman is disappointed that Wilbur isn't further along in using his leg, but he does see improvement since the last visit. He isn't knuckling as much, and he does seem to have more control over his leg. It doesn't just flop around anymore. Dr. Sigman pinched one of Wilbur's toes, and we got the GSOD, which is a great sign. It's just going to be a slow process. As for the wound on his incision line, Dr. Sigman says it needs to be open and draining. Apparently, when Wilbur's leg broke, one end of the bone was very sharp and cut into the muscle of his leg, creating a type of "pocket". That pocket is filling with fluid as it heals and has to drain somehow; if it doesn't drain, the leg will swell again. So, we just bandage to keep the mess down and wait, possibly even as long as until the rod comes out. We have some Hetacin to squirt into the wound twice a day. All in all, not a bad visit with the vet at all. ETA: Our visit today cost $4.11. I love my vet. Edited January 6, 2010 by Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Sounds like good news all around. Keep up the good work! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thank heavens for movement Wilbur. Good going! Must be quite a relief to see that movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Sounds like progress is being made! Fingers crossed all continues to go 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dr. Sigman pinched one of Wilbur's toes, and we got the GSOD Bet you never thought you'd be relieved to hear the Scream of Death. $4.11? (thud) Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sounds like progress! Sending prayers that things continue to move in the right direction for Wilbur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wilbur....Progress is in the Right Direction....... Thinking and Sending Good Thoughts and Vibes and Wishes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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