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Dog owners....one of my babies has a torn ACL...anyone experience this? F****k!
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[quote:Opeth:MV8xMzIzMjc1XzIxNzE1ODcxX0JGN0MzRDU1] [quote:LA-LA-LA] she is about 6-7 I am not an expert though, we just couldn't afford surgery, and had to try other ways to heal. We had a street cat we were feeding, he got hit by a car, and his back leg was hanging (lingament was torn)...Vet said to put him down or several thousand dollar surgery. We couldn't afford surgery, but didn't want to kill the guy...So we just kept feeding him....Several months later, he was only slightly limping, he was just fine. [/quote] Yeah, the money is an issue ... but really only a sacrificial one. My husband and I havent taken a trip together in 7 years. Finally planned a really nice cruise...which I will cancel to do this. Pretty much sucks but I feel as much love (if not MORE) for my dogs as any person or family in my life. I know that things can heal. I have the ability to work with such things. I do alot with natural remedies, etc. I just want to feel confident I'm doing the right thing. I know it's a long recovery and I am just not sure it's necessary to put her through all that. :sigh: [/quote]
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Anyone that knows me around here knows I'm a hardcore dog mommy.
To make a long story short. Gypsy, my border collie mix...was having snow shenanigans yesterday and came down bad on one of her back legs. She let out one little yelp and proceeded to remain 3 legged gimpy for the night. I gave her some buffered aspirin and cold compresses, yadda yadda.
Fast forward to today. She was still not walking on the affected leg so I took her to the vet. FUCKING TORN ACL. They are recommending surgery. Clearly I am going to get a second opinion with another family vet but shiiiiit.
It's not about the money, I would sell everything I own to care for my furry babies. I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced this and if it's really the BEST option.
The vet she saw today is SUCH A DOUCHER that I'm not even sure if it's a partial or full tear. If it turns out to be partial, I was thinking I'd rest her and do some home therapy for a few weeks.
Anyone have experience in this arena? I know there are alot of animal lovers on the forum.
Thx guys... I'm seriously a wreck over this. Lost one of babies 2 years ago and I'm always a mess when something goes wrong ...
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