Lydia Fell Down The Steps

[queenwinniesmom]

Even though she's the oldest at 13, Lydia is normally the best and fastest at going up and down our outside steps. There are 23 of them, and I hate that the dogs (and I) have to go up and down them multiple times a day. Lydia hasn't had any problems, though she, like the others, has slipped a few times.

 

This morning Doug let them out, and Lydia was starting up when Polly came up beside her and threw her off balance. I'm not sure how many steps she went down. I was still in bed, and that's probably a good thing, because I know I would have freaked out if I'd seen it. The poor baby has scrapes on 3 of her legs, some of which look pretty big. She is also limping on her left front leg, which is the one she was limping on back in November (no limping since then). She did come back up the steps, and ran up the inside steps to the bedroom, and onto the bed with me. Doug bandaged her up. She came back down the inside steps, but has been on the couch ever since. Our vet didn't open till 9:30, and our doctor was in surgery all morning. We have an appointment at 3:30.

 

I feel so bad for her, and I'm worried too. She cried when I tried to manipulate that leg. I'm scared to try and make her go downstairs again, without Doug at home. I think I'll wait till we have to leave for the vets. I don't care if she pees in the house. In November, I chose not to X-ray, but I'm thinking we should do that today. The vet had given us carprofen, in case Lydia had more pain. I haven't had to give her any. This morning I gave her 1/2 pill with breakfast, like prescribed. I don't know if it's helped the pain. It doesn't seem like it.

 

I can't help but feel scared. It's the same leg. We need an X-ray. I'm afraid of what it might show. Please, please, please, let it just be from the fall. It's hard enough to see her all scraped up, and in pain, and afraid of the steps. Please keep my precious girl in your thoughts.

Edited January 24, 2014 by queenwinniesmom

[scullysmum]

Poor baby, here's hoping it's just scrapes and nothing else. Gentle hugs from me.

[MP_the4pack]

[Batmom]

{{{{{{{{{{Lydia and her people}}}}}}}}}}

 

Hoping for just scrapes and bruises.

[schultzlc]

Sending good thoughts and big hugs your way.

[Charlies_Dad]

Good thoughts for Lydia. I hope she is okay.

[Guest IrskasMom]

I know exactly how you feel . Poor Lydia :kiss2

 

 

 

It happen to Morty about a Week ago ( on the Deck Steps) and he is limping ever since. We went to the Emergency Vet and a follow up at my Vet. No broken Bones but who knows ,if its the Beginning

[ramonaghan]

Sending good thoughts to Lydia and you.

[3DogNite]

I hope sweet Lydia feels better soon!!

[Houndtime]

Poor Lydia. Just tell Mom, its nothing.

[rascalsmom]

Thinking of Lydia, and you, too Nancy. Praying that she's just bruised from her fall.

[Hollis]

itsjustthefall. itsjustthefall. itsjustthefall.

[Guest RMarie]

Sending good thoughts!!!

[Rickiesmom]

Just seeing this and you are with the vet right now. Everything crossed here that it is just a soft tissue injury.

[RaineysMom]

poor girl! sending many prayers

[FiveRoooooers]

It was just the fall and Lydia is simply bruised.

[GreyPoopon]

 

I too hope it was just the fall. Here's to rapid healing, both physical and emotional.

[robinw]

Nancy, I just saw this. You, Lydia and the rest of your family are in my thoughts. Hope it's nothing.

[NeylasMom]

Poor girl. Hoping she just aggravated an old muscle injury when she fell. To be safe, make sure you get HD xrays and have someone experienced look for hairline fractures.

[tbhounds]

Oh no-praying it's just a bad boo boo-we are all thinking of you.

[Guest IrskasMom]

Thinking about Lydia and was checking for an Update . A bit to early . Keeping my Fingers crossed

[4My2Greys]

I'm just seeing this and I'm so scared right now thinking it might not be the fall.

Please let her be alright.

 

Edited to add:

Nadir sends gentle nuzzles to his sweet lady.

Edited January 22, 2014 by 4My2Greys

[vjgrey]

Tons of positive thoughts for you and your beautiful girl. Hope you're back soon with good news.

[45MPHK9]

Thinking good thoughts for your sweet Lydia.

[macoduck]

Hoping for an update...........