So sad! L
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Quinn Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 10:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Update on George, 1 month post-op Well, we are 1 month out. All of a sudden on Friday, George started tippytoeing on both back legs. Up till then, he was using both legs consistently and making great progress. I put him back on crate rest, but by yesterday he was holding up his left leg completely and by last night he didn't want to use either, doing his 2 front legged circus dog walk to go potty :( We went in to the ER and they took some fluid from around his knees, drew blood and did more xrays. They sent him home with more pain killers and anti-inflammatories along with an appt with his surgeon, today. The poor little guy doesn't feel good at all, he has just stayed in bed and whimpers when I take him outside to go potty. I feel like the bad guy when he still gives me kisses when I tuck him back in. Anyway, we went for our appt today and the surgeon said that George is rejecting the pins, leading to swelling and inflammation and making his legs too painful for him to want to use. Since he is only 1 month out from the surgery, his bones have not healed enough to remove the pins. The pins haven't migrated, so the best option is to deal with the symptoms and try to leave the pins in place for at least 2 more weeks. One day at a time. So, new challenges to face. Sweet George needs a break! Ironically, I am looking forward to having to try to keep him calm again, at least then he felt good enough to play and be a puppy :) Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and reiki! Quinn, George and Rylie
