FiveRoooooers Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 All good thoughts for your boy, and strength for you When I needed him, Dr. Couto was traveling and still got back to me within less than a day. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Oh my goodness!!!!!! So sorry this happened to your boy. As the others said, I would get a second opinion from Dr. Couto (I'm leery about the "nutritional imbalance" bit), but it's entirely possible the break was just the result of the accident. Think of all the healthy greys that break bones on the track due to high speed collisions. Sending positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending prayers and good thoughts across the ocean. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 He could have thin bones because he has thin bones, but having Dr. Cuoto take a look is money well spent. Sending good thoughts for you and Jake. Please keep us posted. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedlenoseJake Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Dr. Couto is such a wonderful person. I sent him the low res screenshot of the fracture, which is all I have, and got an out of office. However, he responded right away that he couldn't tell much from the photo except that it wasn't in an area usually associated with osteo and he'd be happy to do a consultation with better images. Quote Photographer in Phoenix, AZ www.northmountainphoto.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending all my strength and prayers for Jake and you!! Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Dr. Couto is such a wonderful person. I sent him the low res screenshot of the fracture, which is all I have, and got an out of office. However, he responded right away that he couldn't tell much from the photo except that it wasn't in an area usually associated with osteo and he'd be happy to do a consultation with better images. Excellent. He really is wonderful. Good luck!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending all good thoughts. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Oh, poor Jake. I hope his recovery goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending lots of good, healing thoughts. If he does loose his leg, he should do fine as a tripod. I'm also happy that Dr. C has already contacted you. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending all good thoughts. Just thinking, but the recovery time between an amp and a surgically repaired fracture is going to be way less. After two weeks, my boy was up and nearly his old self again following an amputation. But a fracture repair will involve months of casting, cast changes, bandaging and bandage changes, and then rehab. Most dogs do really well as tripods, and hardly take any time at all to adjust. It could be much cheaper, as well. But whatever you decide to do will be the right thing for you and your family. {{{HUGS}}} Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBlaze Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 All good thoughts to you and to Jake. Keeping everything crossed that he makes a good recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending warm, healing thoughts. My MoMo broke a front leg just above the wrist when she was 3. I didn't see the incident but the timing points to an issue going down the stairs--all 3 hounds were jockeying to get into the back yard. Anyhow, it was a bad break. I could actually see her foot flopping and dangling. She has a plate and 6 screws and is going great guns now at 9. No osteo. Her recovery was smooth and took about 6 weeks. There was leash walking and crating and trips back to the surgeon but no real problems. Whatever seems the best option for your Jake, I hope he'll heal swiftly and do just as well as Mo has. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hoping for good news! ❤❤ Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I am glad you are consulting with Dr Couto, he is a wonderful person. It could be "just" a break, and I hope it is, but you want to be sure. I don't want to scare you, but I was told Sallie's was "just" a broken leg, but Dr C (and my own vet) saw the osteo right away What ever happens, do NOT blame yourself! You have taken as good care of Jake as anyone possibly could, sometimes accidents happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hugs. 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...
carronstar Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Many hugs and prayers for Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MphMom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 We are sorry to hear about your beautiful Jake. You are in our thoughts. Quote MacKenzie McPherson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest masa Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear about Jake, sending you and wonderful Jake lots of love and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 oh NO!!! sending Jake and you huge hugs :( Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Sending lots of prayers for Jake and for you. Sounds like if he hit his leg that hard, there is no reason why it wouldn't break. Hoping they can patch that leg back together. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Just looking for an update... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Saw the picture on Facebook. That is a nasty break! As someone already mentioned, recovery from an amp could be easier than recovery from such a bad break. Most dogs do fine on three legs. I have a twelve year old foster who digs holes and runs around the yard on three legs! I hope you have a vet that you trust. Hope you could get better images to Dr C. Don't blame yourself, and take care of yourself. Your dog will need you in either option. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thinking about you and Jake 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...
4My2Greys Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Sending white light and healing thoughts to Jake and hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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