Sandy in CT
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So sorry for all you both are going through.
At the emergency vet - again
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ghggp
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Piper's mom
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Poor Tully...I'm so very sorry your going through this Caro! The only thing that I can think of is if you could find someone (a welder for example) who could take wheels from something else and build a small frame that could then be attached to Tully with a harness. Other than that I can't imagine. Are they going to put the splint back on?
Ann
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I'm so sorry to hear about Tully's downturn. I hope the vet can give you an answer on the best treatment for the poor little girl. Sending her gentle pats.
Chris
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Caro, have you considered starting a Go Fund Me page so we can help fund a wheelchair?
Elei
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I am so sorry to hear about Tully. Holding off on the surgery for now seems like a good plan. I sure hope the vet & surgeon can help you find the best option for Tully. Sending hugs for poor Tully & you
Jessie had to have ACL surgery twice and it was awful. The 2nd surgery got infected and she went off her food and was in tremendous pain. She did recover ok fortunately.
Jessie had to have ACL surgery twice and it was awful. The 2nd surgery got infected and she went off her food and was in tremendous pain. She did recover ok fortunately.
Caro
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Back from the surgeon. Tully is booked for 18 Jan for check up and possible surgery if she can maintain her health. She needs to be off the steroids, for 3 weeks before they will operate, and for several weeks after. That is to reduce the risk of infection. Really hoping her IBD doesn't flare up from not being on steroids - last thing she needs is a runny butt when she has so much trouble toileting.
They've put on a full leg cast, specialist said she won't be able to use a wheelchair with that on anyway. But I might look into making a PVC one , there are some instructions online.
When we got home from specialist I thought there must have been a massacre - or at least some major wrestling between Della and Kismet - because there was black fur everywhere. And then I went into the lounge, and well the dog bed did not survive! That comes from neglecting an adolescent for 4 days!
They've put on a full leg cast, specialist said she won't be able to use a wheelchair with that on anyway. But I might look into making a PVC one , there are some instructions online.
When we got home from specialist I thought there must have been a massacre - or at least some major wrestling between Della and Kismet - because there was black fur everywhere. And then I went into the lounge, and well the dog bed did not survive! That comes from neglecting an adolescent for 4 days!
Sharon7
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Oh, dear little Tully with her cast! I hope it will help decrease the discomfort, and that she can brace enough with that to go potty. I hope she can handle the weaning of the steroids and get through the surgery. You've had such challenges and I really pray this will help buy Tully some decent time with you still. 
ghggp
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Is Tully on painkillers?
Do you think this new brace will help her mobility?
Sure wish she would tolerate her harness for you to help her potty! Give her a hug and kiss from us!
PS...too bad about the dog bed! Been there done that my boys say!
Do you think this new brace will help her mobility?
Sure wish she would tolerate her harness for you to help her potty! Give her a hug and kiss from us!
PS...too bad about the dog bed! Been there done that my boys say!
Caro
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I've got some Tramadol and now the surgeon gave us Gabapentin to try. But I do need to check the latter with her IMS.
Went to put the cover on the other dog bed and someone (read Kismet) has peed on it! So that's 2 dog beds destroyed. Grrr.