Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 08:56:03 AM
When we did start getting her more active, she had a limp that some days was very noticeable and some days not bad at all. After a few weeks of that, along with pain killers, we tried a few weeks of zero activity besides out to pee and deuce. She still hasn’t gotten better so I am thinking it’s time for some tests. Any of you guys who have done this, how does it all go and about what were the costs? Thanks
Post by: cougforester on March 15, 2020, 09:07:19 AM
How's the cut look, any swelling? Did the cut get any tendons or anything?
Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 09:33:49 AM
Blood poisoning from rusty wire? Anything stuck in her paw that you missed the first time?
How's the cut look, any swelling? Did the cut get any tendons or anything?
We had her on immune support and other meds so I don’t think there was any infections. I work with a gal who ran a vet clinic for 12 years and she checked on her a few times per week. She agreed it was just a superficial cut and nothing to worry about. Checked her paw at that time and many times since.
Cut has fully healed, hair grown back and just a slight scar. Both the vet tech who cleaned and closed plus friend agreed no tendon or ligament damage
Post by: cougforester on March 15, 2020, 09:41:01 AM
Keep us in the loop and hope things get sorted out. Dog problems are no fun.
Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 10:19:09 AM
Sounds like you've done your due diligence. Sounds like some Xrays or scans of some sort are in order. Do you have pet insurance?
Keep us in the loop and hope things get sorted out. Dog problems are no fun.
No pet insurance for me so I was wondering if guys know about how much the tests and all that set them back and if they found different areas or different clinics had better or worse rates. I am willing to drive a bit for the best care and best value
Post by: Mudman on March 15, 2020, 10:41:24 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 10:58:54 AM
Several hundred dollars. If you are a client and had recent exam it will be cheaper. Dog very well could have injured itself from the panic/trauma. Not related to scar. Bad knee? Get xrays to start. :twocents:
I am fine paying whatever it takes to get her back to hunting this fall because she loves it and I think she has some good years left in her. With that said, I am not opposed at all of traveling some for a cheaper exam and/or surgery. One of the benefits of having a retired old man is I can give him gas and food money and it gives him something to do during the week :tup:
Post by: lamrith on March 15, 2020, 11:50:46 AM
IF it is a knee that needs work I would schedule a trip over to Sun Valley in Idaho. Nobody better in the country and his pricing is lightyears better than the locals charge. I have lost track of how many people I have heard nothing but good things about him from.
https://www.svanimal.com/tplo-surgery/
Post by: knh on March 15, 2020, 12:10:16 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 12:45:59 PM
Post by: shootem on March 15, 2020, 07:00:50 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 15, 2020, 07:19:18 PM
Retained foreign body? Time to see a vet.
That is the plan
Post by: MR5x5 on March 16, 2020, 10:57:51 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 16, 2020, 11:13:49 AM
Did you try anything like Duralactin for general inflammation?
Yes she has been on anti inflammatory tabs since it happened
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 16, 2020, 11:38:39 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on March 16, 2020, 11:45:33 AM
I think its pretty low chances pf infection in dogs but I know they can get tetanus? Maybe she got it from the wire when it cut her? Not sure but might be something to test for. Hope she gets feeling better soon.
Thanks me too. When I bring her in, I will have them run the different tests to rule things out
Post by: vandeman17 on March 20, 2020, 04:17:38 PM
Post by: GoldenOscar on March 21, 2020, 10:19:49 AM