Question
Trey
Greetings,
Trey is just over a year old and had a hindleg amputation at about 10 weeks of age. I fostered him during his recovery and two weeks in, called the Humane Society and told them he wasn't coming back. He is a Mini-Aussie/BC, smart and calm and sweet, and a therapy dog by age 8 months.
Last summer, he slipped on water on the kitchen floor and slammed his stump. I saw this happen and knew he was in great pain. He has never seemed to be the same. This episode made me check his stump for the first time, and I was shocked to find that I could feel the bone through his skin! He has nothing there between bone and skin! I am now aware of his slips, and small cries of pain, and am concerned of permanent injury. Is there an appliance I could place on him (although I have visions of chewing!)? Is there any sort of reconstructive surgery? I don't have a lot of money and shudder to think about orthopedics, but this fella is too young to be suffering and so fragile. At this time, I have him on baby aspirin often to help him feel better, but would rather know something that would help his other hip and keep down inflammation.
Thank you so much for all that you do.
AnswerHi Campbell,
Thank you for writing to me about your precious dog Trey. I can tell from the photo what a sweet and wonderful dog Trey is.
I understand that money is tight but I think it's important that an orthopedic specialist examine Trey and determine what's going on with his stump. I have a few lists of organizations that help people with medical bills for their dog but I am not sure during these hard financial times how responsive they will be. If you can send me your private email I will forward what I have to you.
In the meantime, I suggest that you put some sort of padding on him so that he's more protected. You can take a pair of baby long pants and slip one leg on and then wrap the other leg around his torso with some padding in it and then pin it to the first leg. You would have to fiddle around with this until his stump is protected.
Contact the Humane Society where you adopted Trey from and see if they will help you with necessary medical assistance. After all, he was very young when the operation happened and it was impossible to determine at that time what the consequences would be. Perhaps the operation was flawed? I would start there and then move forward in another direction if that one doesn't work out.
You may also be able to find a list on Yahoo for other people with special needs dogs where you will be offered information and support.
I can't tell you how impressed I am with the love and care you have given to this special needs dog. I know you love him with all your heart and Trey knows that also.
If I can be of any further help, do not hesitate to conact me.
Warm Regards,
Shelley Davis
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