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| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 12:43:06 PM
Our 10 month old bulldog was hit by a car a few hours ago. Somehow she got outside with the kids and while they were out back she was out front. My daughter said she foud her sitting on the porch so let her inside and said she was walking funny. I looked and she was foaming at the mouth, had blood in her ears, cuts all over, and wouldn't walk on her back leg.
She is at the vet's office right now. Her back leg is broken but they won't be able to tell how bad until they do an x-ray. Her breathing is labored and they are wondering about a punctured lung so will be doing tests. I hope to hear soon.
Bad day for them to have an open house...the place was packed and I bet they are busy but I hope they can help my baby. Please pray for her!
-Elizabeth |
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Sep 14 2010 : 7:53:26 PM
I'm glad to hear that Weezy is responding to your physical therapy. Animal massage therapy has saved more animals that a lot of "conventional" vets had given up on. As for staph infections, my friend's dogs were having that problem and she changed their diets to a dogfood with two whole meat sources as the first ingredients, and no wheat or corn gluten, no animal by-products, and generally none of the junk that often goes into dogfoods. Her dogs are doing fine now,and though she doesn't like paying more for their food, it's less than the vet bills she was paying. Bulldogs tend to have sensitive systems, so Weezy might benefit from a change in diet. You might try a diet that uses salmon as its primary meat source, since very few dogs are allergic to any type of fish. I was feeding my dog a salmon-based dogfood before I started making his food myself. Taste of the Wild makes some very good foods and they should be available at TSC. Weezy is lucky that you're so devoted to her care, but who can resist a bulldog? 
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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| babysmama |
Posted - Sep 14 2010 : 6:23:46 PM
I can't believe that I came back to post some good news today and saw that this post was revisited by some of you!
Weezy had a rough summer. She was doing pretty well with the pin in her leg but the vet didn't like that she wasn't using her leg at all. After 6 (or was it 8?) weeks they took the pin out, but didn't like that it wasn't all healed up yet. They put a splint on her leg. After two weeks she chewed the splint off and was chewing her leg raw, so they took the splint off. That was about two and a half weeks ago.
She was still NOT using her back leg at all. I was resigned to the fact that her leg would proably never be used. I started doing a little "physical therapy" with her and massaging her leg. Guess what?! Today, for the VERY FIRST TIME in three months, she started to hobble a little on her leg! She is putting a bit of weight on it and I think with time it will strengthen and she will use it almost as good as before the accident! I was overjoyed when I saw her putting the foot flat on the ground (instead of knuckling it) and hobble around on it today!
She has also dealth with a lot of staff infections of the skin this summer and yeast infections in her ears. That's a bulldog for you...and right now we can't figure out if it is food related, something in the air that she is allergic to, or just herself. She's on antibiotics again (a 3 week course this time). Anyone have any advice for staph/yeast infections in dogs?
She turned a year old on August 16th and I am so happy that she seems to be on the mend completely. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers for her!
-Elizabeth |
| gypsy goat |
Posted - Sep 14 2010 : 06:31:56 AM
hope your puppy comes home soon and is on the mend! i love bull dogs i think they are the cutest things. best wishes for you and yours!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Sep 13 2010 : 2:36:22 PM
Elizabeth, I may have missed something, but how is your bulldog that was hit by the car?
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Sep 13 2010 : 2:23:17 PM
On a good note Elizabeth we had a cat that broke her leg and had to have a pin put in. She actually lived longer with the pin than she did without it. She was healthy and happy for years. Her leg twisted a little funny when she walked but she never seemed to be in pain. So good luck with your baby.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Sep 09 2010 : 2:14:14 PM
It's been several months since your little bulldog was hit. She should be a little over a year now. Am wondering how she is now. Would love to have an update!!! 
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
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| Rxgirl |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 9:00:01 PM
Poor little baby...I'm so glad to hear she'll be ok!
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
| 1cutecricket |
Posted - Jun 12 2010 : 8:02:10 PM
Weezy is adorable. Praying for a speedy recovery.
Cristi
"Critters make life better!!!"
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| knittinchick |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 8:22:00 PM
Prayers for your lil pup Elizabeth!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 6:14:12 PM
Just another update. The vet called me about 7pm this evening and said they finished the surgery on her leg and that it took a lot longer than he expected because the muscles in her back leg were so strong (that's a bulldog for you!) that when he would pull it straight the muscles would pull it back (or something like that) so it was hard to get in there and try to get everything straight.
Anyhow, he said that they haven't gotten her to walk around yet as she is still groggy so they will work on her with that tomorrow. I will call around 2 in the afternoon to see if she is ready to come home or if she should stay another night. We are anxious to have her home with us.
It is going to be HOT tomorrow though and we have no air conditioning in the van and it is a 25 minute drive to the vet's office. So if we do pick her up tomorrow I hope she fairs well on the way home.
-Elizabeth |
| missmuffcake |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 3:20:37 PM
I am so glad the puppy will be OK!
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| Lin |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 12:03:39 PM
Thank you for Weezy's picture on your site, Elizabeth! She is a lovely sweet dog and a person can see the love pouring out of her kind eyes! I'm so thankful she's going to be okay, but so very sorry you all had to go through this. If you ever have occasion to talk to your neighbor, you could simply ask them if they saw your beloved dog get hit.....their reaction should tell all! Uncaring people are disgusting!! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:47:04 AM
Her name is Weezy...fitting that she is a bulldog but actually named after a little toy on the "Toy Story" movies that my sons love.
No, she's not small, close to 55lbs. so whoever hit her had to know that they did. I'm not going to confront the neighbor as in the five years that we have lived here we have only talked to him once or twice but I'm always going to be suspicious. I don't blame who hit her (apparently she was in the road where she wasn't supposed to be) but how rude and inhumane of them to just drive away.
I don't know how to post pictures here, but I put a picture of her up on my blog today at www.trenchesofmommyhood.blogspot.com I will post more of her when she is home.
-Elizabeth |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:40:53 AM
Oh oh! Is your puppy so small that the neighbor could have not seen her? If not, it is pathetic and will be a sore that cannot heal until it is confronted. So sorry this whole situation has happened all around. I am so happy for your puppy though! Did I miss it? What is her name?
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| Lin |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:31:20 AM
Elizabeth, I'm so happy your puppy is going to heal, but so sorry this happened. I'm sick to think that your neighbor was more than likely the one that hit her and hasn't even talked to you! What is wrong with people???? Hugs and Puppy Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 11:25:51 AM
Hi Claudia,
The scans/x-rays showed no damage to her lungs and organs so that was a huge relief. Her only issue is her leg. And a little road rash on her body which should resolve itself pretty quickly. Thanks for asking.
The person who hit her didn't even stop to tell us what happened. And today I see the neighbor across the street putting the mudflap back on his car. I'm beginning to wonder what knocked the mudflap off...
-Elizabeth |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 08:04:52 AM
Elizabeth, how are her lungs and internal organs. There had been a question there. Are they OK?
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| babysmama |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 07:36:16 AM
She should have the surgery on her leg this morning some time and we are hoping that she can come home tomorrow. All of us are missing her terribly and the house seems so lonely without her. Our Pom is just laying on the couch and is acting sad today so he is missing her as well. Can't wait to have her home again and smothering her in hugs and kisses. Thanks for all the warm thoughts, prayers, and words...it helps to know that other animal lovers know just how we feel.
-Elizabeth |
| MrsRooster |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 07:02:46 AM
Lots of prayers from the Morgan clan.
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 05:59:56 AM
Oh I am so so sorry for your sweet one - I place your dear one in healing light and do so for your family too. Words can never seem to touch the pain and worry but just know that there are many of us who know that pain and would move mountains to take it away from you. Please keep us advised and know that you are loved and cared for.
Blessings
Grace Gerber
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 8:45:38 PM
Here's praying that your furbaby makes a complete recovery.
Cindy
"There is more to life than increasing its speed". Mahatma Gandhi
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 4:22:43 PM
I am so sorry! Prayers sent!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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| MaryLD |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 4:15:20 PM
Sometimes that labored breathing is how they cope with pain. Super, duper scary, very time!
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 3:40:55 PM
oh my i am so hoping the good news continues for you. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| Lin |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 2:43:56 PM
The vet had good news and I'm thankful for you and your family. How worrisome our beloved 4 legged friends are, even when not injured. Prayers will keep coming and thank you for update! Hugs and Smiles, Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
