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She was doing very well today and they decided she was ready to come home. Her hip is doing really well so the sling is off and she is now just on strict rest, anti-b and pain killers. I've not seen her stand up herself yet, only the front end. But i have a very soft pillow in the crate so might be too unstable for her? It was nice vet who was in and she was just gushing about Lexi, she said she'd really bonded with her and she was the best patient She was telling me how she would go in and sit with her in the kennels if it was quiet to see if she could get her to eat, and she finally did. I'm so happy that she was there, so i'm gonna send her a card in a bit when Lexi is feeling a bit stronger.

She is currently lying sleeping after her dinner, half a can that took 10 mins to eat, but has drank too so i'm happy shes just very sorry for herself.

Bless her Hayley , hope she's feeling a bit perkier soon

Still no poo, day 6 tomorrow. Hope its nice weather so she can sit outside for a bit again see if it helps. I enjoyed sitting watching the world go by with her snuggled beside me.

Told dad it was karma that she got hit because he wouldn't let her in the house when it was cold, so karma decided to do this so she HAD to come in. He said "it definitely was the kar part anyway" lmao. If you didn't laugh you'd cry...

Has your vet recommended anything? Maybe some good ol' canned pumpkin will help her get going.

Oh dear...

Hayley, tell dad, thank you, tell mum to be quiet. I would certainly worry after 6 days. Have you asked the vets opinion?

She probably feels secure in the crate. A safe plave to rest & recoup. Keep on trucking babe.... she will get there!

Not great today. Have gave her some oil to see if it lives her butt a bit lol but she's verrrrry weak behind and the leg is sitting weird, like pointing out rather than forward. I'm pretty sure the hips not out again cause she can stand on it just needs stood up and leg placed, it's like she can't control that leg. I don't want to make her use it cause it's hurt but I think it's almost like a dead leg cause it's not being used??? She's like a balloon ready to pop

Think I'll be off to the vets again tomorrow.

Oh, that does not sound good.... the vet sounds like a smart move, thats probably the best thing to do. Maybe a towel under her hips that you hold ea end of will help support her if she needs to go to the loo.

I find apple good if mine cant go. But I dont know if she eats this?

Worth a try. Her guts doing a lot of gurgling so I'm hoping it's moving. I have a skin thing but she doesn't move with it on she just stands there

Sling***

Is she ok?

She's fine in herself still eating and shuffling about to drink

Ok.
Give her a kiss from us & loving cuddles. I will check in 1st thing in the morn here. Let me know how she is going. She will be in my thoughts.

Thanks. She walked ever so slightly better just now but still nowhere near how well she was yesterday but I really think she has just been lying on it all night. She's now on her soft pillow again and just have to put so puppy pads over it and wash and dry it when she pees. It dries pretty fast anyway and mums ok today she even made baby noises at her.

Poor little thing... Might be a good idea to consult the vet. Give her a hug from me!

Poor Lexi, she's having a time of it gentle for her. hope she poops soon. Could constipation affect her walking and standing?

Poor Lexi

If she still hasn't pooed by tomorrow then a trip to the vet would be an idea. The fact that she has bowel sounds is good though.

I was thinking that maybe too Caroline. Surely if she has a sore tummy and butt it will be uncomfortable to walk. Just its how the leg is, its just there..shes not symmetrical. But when she is standing she unbalances she can put it over and stop herself falling, so im still sure its not out. More bills wish it was at least near the end of the month!

Maybe she's just favouring it because it's sore? Or, when the hip was knocked out of joint, maybe the soft tissues surrounding the joint were pulled as well? I think it can take a little while for everything to heal up after a dislocation.

Eleanor wrote:: I think it can take a little while for everything to heal up after a dislocation.

That is very true. My knee (including patella) was deliberately dislocated during my knee replacement op 7 months ago, and it took ages and lots of physio before I could walk properly again.

Oh, and if Lexi was given pain-killers that include morphine - apparently that is very constipating.

And dogs heal very, very quickly, so hopefully Lexi will be up and running again soon!

Eleanor wrote:And dogs heal very, very quickly, so hopefully Lexi will be up and running again soon!

That's very true too. My apologies Hayley, I didn't mean to sound discouraging

Actually, I think it was very encouraging! First hand experience, and all!

No not at all. Just feels like a step back and it's Worrying me. She's not really peeing today (but I think her bed felt a bit damp earlier so I gave it a tumble dry lol)

Maybe she over did it yesterday and the constipation and pain is just too much to contend with. The leg just looks withered if you get me?

Does your vet charge for phone consultations? You could try asking her what she thinks!

It's bitch vet in the morning. They don't charge but she's probably just say throw her into a river :p

I'll be phoning ahead anyway, I don't want to stress her in the car for nothin. If I can just pick up something to give her then it will save her the stress.