Jerilyn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm so glad to hear that surgery went well and Sweep is going home! Sending good thoughts for an uneventful recovery. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 Home sweet home. And no cast! She walked to her water bowl unassisted and drank a ton and is now snoozing. I'll sleep on the couch next to her this weekend and I am taking Monday off to be with her (I work from home anyway, but this means I won't have any distractions). Baby steps. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 No cast is amazing. Sweep, you look mahvelous! Get well riteawayquik! 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...
palmettobug Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I don't think my cat had a cast, either, it was bandaged up and they were changed every week or so. Years ago, my sister had a complex tib-fib fracture, I think they said the cast wouldn't do anything more that the hardware was doing. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 She looks fantastic! Welcome home Sweep, cast free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Glad she’s home with you. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Pink vetrap Soo glad she’s home! Everyone will sleep much better tonight. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 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...
kudzu Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hoping you all have a calm, comfortable evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Good morning, Sweeparina! That's quite the Brazilian Quote Pink vetrap Yes, coordinated with her collar. That's the kind of attention to detail we want to see in our vets. Glad she's back, safe. 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...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, EllenEveBaz said: That's quite the Brazilian Thank you for that, Ellen! All's going as well as it can. Getting in and out for potty breaks is no fun for anyone, but we're managing. She finally ate a little scrambled egg (hand-fed, naturally) last night and then again this morning with some oatmeal and chicken, so we're able to get her meds into her. She was only prescribed an antibiotic and Gabapentin, which sort of surprised me, but we're allowed to give her Previcox too. I've been using the Assisi Loop on her along with my handy bag of frozen peas a few times a day. Befores and afters (I stand corrected: nine screws in a fourteen-hole plate) Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 And a x-ray bomb by a nice straight tail! Glad she is beginning to eat. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 That’s a spectacular break, what a brave girl! Glad she’s home and doing well 😅 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Wow Sweep, that is quite the break! How did you do that? so glad she is home and starting to eat a little. Hoping for a quick and drama free recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I'm glad she's home and eating something. That's right where Wiki's hardware is too and it doesn't slow her down at all. They can be metal leg twins! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 21 hours ago, ramonaghan said: We pick her up in 15 minutes! They said she's doing well but not eating today so maybe her stomach is bothering her from yesterday. I am sure being home will help! Thank you. It's so helpful to hear someone else's experience, and that's amazing that Shine had no limp! I might be PMing you for advice if that's okay. Of course. If I can help. My one suggestion, if her cast is large is to purchase a MediPaw boot. It costs about $50, but worth it. I put it on every time I leash walked her. It keeps the cast dry and protected. The people at the company are very knowledgeable and will sell you the correct product. Our vet sold us the wrong boot and it leaked. I called the company to ask about it and they replaced it at no charge, even though it wasn't their error. 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...
Houndtime Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Shine did have a very big cast. I think her break was further down the ankle and she had screws and wires too. Sweep looks great! So I answered above before I read the newer postings. I guess you won't need a boot or bandage cover. Edited March 13, 2021 by Houndtime 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...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, Jerilyn said: I'm glad she's home and eating something. That's right where Wiki's hardware is too and it doesn't slow her down at all. They can be metal leg twins! I love this. Sweep and Lila were "hole projekt and snoot shovel" twins, so she and Wiki can share this bond. Was Wiki's a racing injury? Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Remolacha said: Wow Sweep, that is quite the break! How did you do that? so glad she is home and starting to eat a little. Hoping for a quick and drama free recovery My husband was out with her and they were prepping to go for a walk. She got super excited and did a couple of laps in our small yard. Full speed, sudden sharp turn. We're still crossing everything that it was just a freak accident. Edited March 13, 2021 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Houndtime said: Shine did have a very big cast. I think her break was further down the ankle and she had screws and wires too. Sweep looks great! So I answered above before I read the newer postings. I guess you won't need a boot or bandage cover. Thanks. I was so surprised she's completely uncovered. But it does make evaluating her bruising and stitches very easy. She already looks a little better today. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Double post Edited March 13, 2021 by ramonaghan Oops Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 20 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: I love this. Sweep and Lila were "hole projekt and snoot shovel" twins, so she and Wiki can share this bond. Was Wiki's a racing injury? Our girls seem to have lots of connections. Although this one isn't as fun as hole-peeing-snoot-shovelers. I don't think Wiki's was a racing injury, she came in 4th in her last race and there are no notes about a fall or anything, but I don't know when or how it happened. Knowing how Sweep's similar injury happened is helpful. She does run like a nut and makes really tight turns so it seems plausible that's what happened to her too. Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Sweep's leg looks great. Nice repair too. I've forgotten how many plates, screws, and wires Cora had. She didn't have a cast either and she too walked right away. She stayed at the clinic for a while because they like to do the initial rehab, so I don't have experience with the very early days. for a nice smooth recovery. 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...
LBass Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 MoMo's break was a front leg, but looked similar to Sweep's in that the bone was displaced as in your x-ray. Plates and screws for Mo. She did have a cast and about 6 weeks of leash walking and "keep her quite" orders. She lived 8 years with her plate and screws and did beautifully. I could actually see the outline of the plate in her slender front leg. None of her hardware ever gave her a bit of trouble so I'll hope the same happy outcome for Sweep. 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...
ramonaghan Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 14 hours ago, GreyPoopon said: Sweep's leg looks great. Nice repair too. I've forgotten how many plates, screws, and wires Cora had. She didn't have a cast either and she too walked right away. She stayed at the clinic for a while because they like to do the initial rehab, so I don't have experience with the very early days. for a nice smooth recovery. 3 hours ago, LBass said: MoMo's break was a front leg, but looked similar to Sweep's in that the bone was displaced as in your x-ray. Plates and screws for Mo. She did have a cast and about 6 weeks of leash walking and "keep her quite" orders. She lived 8 years with her plate and screws and did beautifully. I could actually see the outline of the plate in her slender front leg. None of her hardware ever gave her a bit of trouble so I'll hope the same happy outcome for Sweep. Thank you! Interesting how much variation there is in terms of cast/no cast, bandage or none, type and number of pain meds, time at clinic post-op, etc. I wonder if I'll be able to see Sweep's plate too. I am glad to know the hardware didn't cause MoMo any trouble. I have been wondering about that since it's in a skinny greyhound leg. Looks like they are leaving the fibula to mend itself. Miss Sweep decided this morning she was over being assisted with a towel sling and got herself up and across the house to the back door to go out. We actually had to go after her with the leash. A little better every day, just as they said. She is still quite bruised, so I might try some Arnica gel today but otherwise we're feeling great about her progress. Thank you all for the encouragement and for sharing your experiences. I am sure I'll have questions over the next few days and weeks! Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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