Comments on: Life With a Broken Puppy

By: jeanc47

jeanc47 — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:53:26 +0000

It’s wonderful this p/c world we live in or I would have never known your story. Thank you so much for sharing this experience because this is just what I was looking for. My puppy too has 2 broken bones, she is 14 weeks, getting her cast wet with urine and trying to run around. Yesterday the vet removed the 3rd set of bandages/cast and said she can no longer wrap it…it’s too raw…she needs to be crated with her splint off. And of course my reaction was the same as yours for my puppy is a Jack Russell and extremely curious and rambunctious. I am in bed watching and old movie, Markee’s crate on my bed with her sleeping peacefully…for now! I’ve got my laptop out and set my search engine for ‘how to care for a puppy with a broken leg’ and voila! some help out there! I am about a week and a half into this, her accident was Dec.22,2011….she ran into the street and was hit by a truck in front of our house. After reading your account and suggestions I think we will make it. Thank you so much, Jeannie

By: katie

katie — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:55:56 +0000

I have an 8 week old puppy with 3 broken toes my vet said surgery is optinal he set them in pmace with out doing surgery and is now in a cast do u suggest surgery and do u know the risks if I do not choose it

By: Roxy Spano

Roxy Spano — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:20:21 +0000

My six month old cockapoo puppy was hit by a car today. She has a dislocated pelvis and a broken back leg. In the morning, the vet is going to call me to tell me whether her bladder is functional. If it is not, he suggests that we euthanize her. I am so overcome with emotion that I can barely function. She is as dear as a human infant to me. I am sending this message to cyberspace because I don’t know how else to cope with my distress tonight. If anyone reads this, please pray for my puppy. Her name is Darla.
Thanks,
Roxy

By: Brian Reiter

Brian Reiter — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:05:48 +0000

Hi Mary,

I’m very sorry to hear this. In our case, I have a home office so I was able to spend a lot of time holding Tawzalt in my lap. I’m sure you will be able to figure out your own tricks. It will be exhausting and difficult, especially toward the end of the convalescence. For us, I can say it was definitely worth it.

Tawzalt has grown into a beautiful, happy and naughty adult dog. She is fully active and my children adore her. Sometimes we call her the 6 million dollar dog because her vet bills have racked up but in the end, for us, it was worth it.

I would caution you that if bandages become soaked, you really need to get them changed because in just a few hours in a wet bandage the skin develops sores. Then you have an extra problem to deal with.

Good luck to you.

-Brian

By: Mary Makaus

Mary Makaus — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:29:01 +0000

I have just learned that my puppy with a broken hip needs to be crated for 2 months. I just cannot imagine keeping him crated for such a long time. It seems as if you were successful. Can you give me any advice for keeping a puppy occupied in a crate for so long? How did your pup adjust?

By: Naomi Brady

Naomi Brady — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:50:13 +0000

Thank you for sharing this story. My family adopted a puppy 2 weeks ago. This is our first dog, so we are novices. 5 days after getting our precious Archie, I was negligent and my son dropped the puppy, resulting in a broken arm. Both of the bones had snapped right above the elbow. Its been very stressful, and I worry so much about him. Reading this reminds me that it will all be over in time and he’ll be fine. Thanks again!

By: Cindy Shields

Cindy Shields — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:31:59 +0000

Hello Brian, A thorough and enlightening narrative which I will keep if I ever have a similar tragedy. I have a now 4 yr.old ozziewok from David Moore. Have had sighthounds many many years and immensly enjoyed your photos and stories. Thank you for sharing.

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