Soooo sorry that he is having these complications. We feel so fortunate that our Nina healed so quickly. I hope that George feels better soon. Not to rattle your cage but could it be time to get a second opinion? Sue MI
On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 1:25 AM, Quinn <[email protected]> wrote: > ** > > > 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 > > >
