I am so glad to hear that... How did she get hurt? Sheila _____
From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marsha Taylor Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 11:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Dora update Just wanted to update everyone on Dora's situation. First, I very much appreciate all the thoughts and prayers sent our way. They do work! Of all possible scenarios, looks like we got the best possible one. Her shoulder is fine...she was just holding it funny due to pain. The leg break is a clean break. Vet said that they could splint it and it would heal. He said that the recovery/healing time would be faster with surgery, but that the results in the end would be the same. It takes approximately 8 to 10 weeks for a full recovery from surgery and will take about 4 to 6 months for a full recovery from splint. While that is a big difference in recovery time, he said that in the end, her leg would be the same either way and she should have full use of it after recovery. I do wish I could afford the option that allows her to recover faster, but I am just so thankful that the cheaper option is a viable one and will have the same results. Of course, the vet bill is still gonna be way high, but not nearly what it would be with surgery, so I count my blessings. I will try to sell some stuff ect to pay for it. I have already raided the kid's piggy banks! She is staying at the vet tonight and I will pick her up tomorrow. I will let everyone know how it goes. Again, thanks for all the advice, prayers, thoughts, ect......please continue them. Marsha
