Partial crucial ligament tear

[Caro]

You jinxed me. A couple of days after you posted this Tully started guarding her right back leg and now she won't run or climb stairs, although she walks ok and jumps on the couch. So immediately I thought - uh-oh, cruciate. So today she spent at the specialist getting xrays, manipulation and bloods. And now the specialist is in emergency surgery and I'm going nuts waiting to find out what's wrong. I really hope she calls tonight or I won't sleep.

 

[OntarioSheltie]

The information on FCE is very useful and interesting that it is not painful - it's certainly more plausible that Juliet had FCE than IVDD! I read through the whole thread on Sadie and learnt much from it! Thank you for sharing.

Juliet's her usual self now, Melissa. Like nothing happened! Her back legs are strong as ever with no loss of strength or function.

I showed the x-rays to a few vets and they said it was not conclusive. There isn't clear evidence that there is a narrowing between the discs and that the x-rays may have been taken badly or the dog not positioned well.

It's been almost 3 weeks now. I've started to let her walk more and took her for a short swim - starting slow.

I'm so relieved to hear that she's doing well!

Swimming is the best thing you can for rehab after an FCE. If you can, take her swimming often.

You jinxed me. A couple of days after you posted this Tully started guarding her right back leg and now she won't run or climb stairs, although she walks ok and jumps on the couch. So immediately I thought - uh-oh, cruciate. So today she spent at the specialist getting xrays, manipulation and bloods. And now the specialist is in emergency surgery and I'm going nuts waiting to find out what's wrong. I really hope she calls tonight or I won't sleep.

Sorry you're going through this Caro, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way that its nothing serious!