bcnewe2 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 We got up this morning to find that Lily the LGD has been hit by a car. I think it was an empty trialer that I herad last night. My DS said he heard a scream late in the night and I heard the bump of an empty trailer. No one stopped so we'll never know. Looks like she has a broken ankel/foot. She's at the vet now. She's not a car chaser, sometimes she'll trot along side a vechicle like she's saying hi. It would make since that it was dark and she didn't see the trailer behind the car. Poor baby. she is so sweet, all she did was cry a bit when we picked her up and put her in the car. She was behind the house in her hidey hole so I know she can move. She also helped us get her in the vet. We made a sling and she pretty much walked with the help of the sling. I'll let you know how she is later today. Sitting on pins and needles waiting for the vet to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh man, poor Lily! What a great dog, being so cooperative. I am sending you my strongest SoCal mojo and hoping she's repaired and on the mend soonest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, here's wishing for the best for her (and you). Poor girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, poor baby! Best wishes that she's soon splinted up, home and recouperating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, poor thing. At least she wasn't hurt worse. I hope the break is not too bad and she'll have a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Poor girl but if a broken foot is the only injury from being hit by a car, she's really lucky. Sending mojo and good vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, no. Good thoughts and prayers for Lily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sending healing thoughts from Canada! Poor Lily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Ouch, so sorry. Sending FL mojo for a speedy recovery for Lily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sending healing thoughts and mojo to Lily, poor thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Poor Lilly. Hope she recovers and the damage isn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenN Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sending lots of mojo Lily's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hoping for a speedy recovery Lily! Poor girl, so sad. Lots of Mojo on it's way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 So it's not good news. It's Lil's hip, cracked all the way through on the right side. Doc recomends a Femoral head ostectomy for best and quickest recovery. Otherwise we're looking at a plate, long term healing and lots of rehab which would be very hard to do on such a big dog plus early onset arthritis. So we've decided to do that surgery. They are going to do it tomorrow! I think we'll be spending Christmas at home this year or at least Christmas eve. They think they can have her ready to come home by noon tomorrow. They don't even want me to put her in a crate, no restrictions at all except what she does herself and they want me to have her up and walking as much as I can imediately. Â I'm still a bit freaked out. Keep the mojo coming for my bil ol' girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 So it's not good news. It's Lil's hip, cracked all the way through on the right side. Doc recomends a Femoral head ostectomy for best and quickest recovery. Otherwise we're looking at a plate, long term healing and lots of rehab which would be very hard to do on such a big dog plus early onset arthritis. So we've decided to do that surgery. They are going to do it tomorrow! I think we'll be spending Christmas at home this year or at least Christmas eve. They think they can have her ready to come home by noon tomorrow. They don't even want me to put her in a crate, no restrictions at all except what she does herself and they want me to have her up and walking as much as I can imediately. Â I'm still a bit freaked out. Keep the mojo coming for my bil ol' girl. Gosh. Kind of not so good news thing but it sure could have been worse. My Ellie was hit by a UPS truck before I got her. She had a broken hip and pelvis. The vet did that same surgery. And then he called me and I took her home with me. The previous owners wanted to have her put to sleep. Â She is 12 now and she gets around pretty well. And no arthritis that I can tell so far. I was so afraid that I would hurt her that I did not move her new joint enough and she ended up with a some shorter muscles on that side so she has always had a slight limp. So don't make that mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Best wishes for uncomplicated surgery and recovery. That's a lot to take in, isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh my, very best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a quick and not-too-painful recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Well, as an old vet I used to work with likes to say, "God makes 'em with 3 legs & a spare." So hopefully Lily will handle surgery well & will soon be chasing the coyotes away. As others have said, having her up & moving is what helps the false joint to form (scar tissue). So do not be afraid let her move around. And you wont have to worry about arthritis in the hip because there will not a be a joint anymore. Â Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Mojo and prayers sent from here for Lily, I hope the surgery goes well and she recovers quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Lily. Hugs to all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Adding my best wishes and hope she does well when she comes home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Oh no, I hope she feels better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Mojo on its way...crossing my fingers for Lily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martySQ Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Oh dear, Poor Lily, so many poor pooches lately getting the bum end of things... get well soon Lily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Oh my goodness. Lots of mojo from Chris and I. We've had two fosters that have had FHO surgery. Both are doing great now. Lilly will be on the mend in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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