Saturday, April 17, 2010

If it weren't for bad luck

we'd have no luck at all when it comes to dogs.

Today Hubster was in the garage and Kaisa was on her leash, tethered to a party table we have.  Somehow she managed to knock over a solid wood twin headboard onto herself that was on the other side of the garage.  She wimpered and will not put her right rear paw on the ground.  I don't see any swelling or feel any loose bones but she yelps if he knee is bent.  I placed a call to the vet.  She said it could be bruised or fractured, but if it's a fracture they'd refer to KSU Vet Hospital for ortho repair.  Until then, she's on crate resst and gets half a Maalox covered aspirin twice a day.  If she's still not bearing weight on it come Monday morning, we'll head to KSU for X-rays.  Hoping it's something that can be fixed with a simple cast and won't need plates, pins or fixators.

Keep your fingers crossed for us!

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