Bad news for Katie and me...
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Bad news for Katie and me...
| Fri, 08-15-2008 - 1:04pm |
Just got back from the vet with Katie, my female Yorkie. She's been limping a few days and I realized there was probably something wrong with her knee rather than just a bruise or sprain. She had a bunch of lab work, x-rays, etc., and I found out her kneecap is out of place and she has a torn anterior cruciate ligament which will require surgery. Total for today and all that's involved with the surgery, cast, follow-up care, etc., will be over $1,200!! I'm still in shock. This is just really bad timing for my poor little girl to have such an injury. Don't even know how it happened. He said it can be a matter of jumping up and coming back down with the leg twisted, jumping off something with the leg twisted, and things like that. She is currently in a soft cast and is

Rhonda, so sorry to read how bad her injury is! Poor Katie! And sorry also to read about the cost!
Miss P
Lori
Rhonda,
So sorry to hear the news about Katie.
Debbie
Debbie
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Aww the poor thing... Sure hope the surgery goes well and she has a speedy recovery.
Deb/MN
Rhonda,
So sorry to hear about Katies injury.
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Awwww Rhonda....very sorry to hear this. It is such a heartache when loved pets are in pain. What an ordeal for both of you...mentally, physically and financially.
Hope it all works out for both of you. Get well vibes for Katie. Hugs for you.
Grace
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