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Dec 14, 2023 at 08:36 AM
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Had to take Hazel to the vet again yesterday. Ever since she came to live with me there were times I wondered if she was limping or if I was seeing things. Couple of weeks ago I was certain of it. Over the weekend it was obvious she was favoring her right hind.
Off to the vet we go. I figured it was arthritis. It's not. She tore her ACL. Surgery will be 4-5000! I love my baby girl, but holy crow! The vet and I decided on a non-surgical route to see if it helps. She's on leash walk only for 4 weeks plus an anti-inflammatory med. After the four weeks we'll see how she is doing. I've been doing some research about treatment options. Obviously there's surgery.. There's a knee brace available. Or we can just treat her with pain meds as needed. Going to try rest/meds first to see if that helps. |
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Dec 14, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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Poor Hazel.
 I hope the non-surgical option works for her.
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Dec 14, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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Ohhh poor Hazel. Wow! That’s awful. I hope the non-surgical approach works.
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Dec 14, 2023 at 01:41 PM
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Are there dog chiropractors? When i had my knee problem, the dr just pulled my leg and unhitched something that had gotten twisted and no surgery was needed after all. Cuz hokey smoke thats a lot of dough no joke.
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Dec 14, 2023 at 05:23 PM
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You're not kidding about the surgery being a ton of money. BG's surgery before he did was between $3&4k. Hazel's snake bite escapade was another $4-5k. Surgery would be another$4-5k. I love my critters, but I'm not made out of money. |
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Dec 14, 2023 at 05:42 PM
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One time my mom told me, "Susie across the street has a tumor on her thigh, she's going for surgery next week." We were like, they rent but they are paying for THAT? Mom was being funny - susie was the name of both the dog and the dog's owner who worked in the factory. Mom did not have a lot of funny stories, but when she did, she got you good!
The acupuncture sounds good! Some gentle exercise - doggie hot tub? |
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Dec 14, 2023 at 08:22 PM
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A torn ACL? Ouch! I've been there. Maybe the conservative approach will work.
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Dec 17, 2023 at 03:15 AM
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I tore the ACL in my knee in my late 30's playing racquetball. Within 5 years it deteriorated & when surgery was finally done, there was no ACL at all left in my knee & the ortho had to cut & use a tendon to run up through my knee to stabalize it. Good muscle shape in the leg helps but nothing will actually stabalize it ever without the actual surgery & PT (for doggies). The brace can help but on a limited level because the muscles need to stay in good shape in the leg too.
I get the horrible costs for sure. My life was nothing but vet bills for years & then I paid the vet bills for my daughters doggie that had serious heart problems __________________  Leo's favorite place was in the passenger seat of my truck. We went everywhere together like this. Leo my soulmate will live in my heart FOREVER Nov 1, 2002 - Dec 16, 2018 |
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Dec 17, 2023 at 01:46 PM
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Jan 24, 2024 at 08:03 AM
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No, Hazel is not at the vet again. Am updating her ACL news.
The vet called with Miette's lab results this morning. We discussed Hazel while I had her on the phone. We agreed to just manage the situation instead of surgery. I see no point in putting her through surgery if she's not in pain. |
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Jan 24, 2024 at 08:11 AM
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You worried me for a moment. Here's hoping that Ms. Hazel's condition can continue to be managed without surgery.
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