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EricD
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Broken bones...
      #57954 - 29/05/06 09:43 PM

While running up some slippery outdoor stairs yesterday, our English Pointer named Tiko was unfortunate enough to get his left front leg caught between two steps, which resulted in a broken leg.

He was in a great deal of pain, and as we were on an island at the time, it took a couple of hours to get to the nearest vet. The x-rays confirmed what I had already felt with my fingers when I first checked him:

His leg was stabilized, and I took him to a specialist today now that we are back home. We'll keep the bandage he has now until friday. Then he has to go back for a checkup, when a new bandage/cast will be put on. It appears though that the bones are overlapping enough for it to grow correctly without having to operate and put in a metal plate and bolts.



And of course Tiko will have to basically stay in his bed for 6 weeks, with no movement allowed, and daily doses of painkillers.

Our little 2 year old daughter is rather distressed, as she understands that Tiko is in pain, and tries to comfort him as much as possible. As all of us do, as it's clear that he's not in a happy state.

I hope you guys will cross your fingers for Tiko, and that he has a swift recovery.

Erik

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Re: Broken bones... [Re: EricD]
      #57965 - 30/05/06 02:13 AM

Poor dog. He must have been in a lot of pain with that break.



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Re: Broken bones... [Re: NitroX]
      #57972 - 30/05/06 03:34 AM

John,

The sound he made when this happened was bone chilling. And understandably.

I think most of us would yell our heads off when breaking a bone in that way, and dogs have in general a much higher tolerance for pain than humans.

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Re: Broken bones... [Re: EricD]
      #57975 - 30/05/06 03:45 AM

In reply to:

... dogs have in general a much higher tolerance for pain than humans.



Mine doesn't, he is a big sook.



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Re: Broken bones... [Re: NitroX]
      #57980 - 30/05/06 05:36 AM


Sorry to read about your dog.

Mine also has a low tolerance for pain
- if she gets a burr in her foot she stops until I go over
and take it out.

But I wouldn't let her go for quids.

Hope yours recovers.

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Re: Broken bones... [Re: EricD]
      #57981 - 30/05/06 06:11 AM

My Jack Russel, Veters (shoe laces) sends his regards to Tiko and wishes him a speedy recovery

Hope he does not get to frustrated being in bed for 6 weeks.

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Re: Broken bones... [Re: SAHUNT]
      #57984 - 30/05/06 06:52 AM

Thanks for the well wishes guys.

It sounds like there perhaps is some differances in pain tolerance amongst dogs. Maybe depending on what breed?

My experiance is still that most animals have a higher tolerance for pain then most humans.

Pretty much all the English Pointers we've had in our family (for over a century) have been extremely tough dogs when it comes to ignoring pain and discomfort, especially while out hunting. Injuries that would stop a normal man in his tracks have often been ignored by these dogs until they've been called in, and the injury noticed by one of us humans. This isn't always a good thing though, as some of these injuries would have been better off if noticed and dealt with right away... Fpr example, my aunts previous Pointer had a finger thick stick stuck into her chest cavity from the front while out hunting. The dog kept going as if nothing was wrong until my aunt called her in and noticed it! Luckly, it somehow missed any organs, and the dog fully recovered! Other dogs of ours have had deep wounds etc, and still kept on hunting. Maybe some English Pointers are kind of dumb when it comes to pain?



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Re: Broken bones... [Re: EricD]
      #58003 - 30/05/06 03:28 PM

GSPs are bit sooks. They whine and whinge all the time, but are very loyal.


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Re: Broken bones... [Re: EricD]
      #58032 - 31/05/06 04:31 AM

Here's hoping for a very quick mend.

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