It can happen in the blink of an eye….
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 16:15 last edited by
Your story gave me chills. It's my greatest fear with Jazzy. They are just so darned fast.
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 16:32 last edited by
OMG Jessi!! I'm so sorry about Tucker! I pray for his recovery very soon. I feel so awful about what's happened & how frightening that he was able to unsnap himself from his lead.
Could you please share what type of lead he had…I'm terrified now.
Thanks!
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 16:38 last edited by
Jessi, my heart is up in my throat. How awful! I will be praying that Tucker will make a complete recovery and the paralysis will go away. Keep us updated. Lenora
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 17:51 last edited by
Hugs and get well thoughts for Tucker. I'm so glad to hear it wasn't as severe as it could have been. Hang in there!
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 19:39 last edited by
I have been thinking of Tucker all day! Do you all worry as much as I do? Seeing his picture on the post makes me feel connected to this little guy. I have to know how he is doing. Good luck Tucker.
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 19:55 last edited by
Do you all worry as much as I do? Seeing his picture on the post makes me feel connected to this little guy.
Excactly how I felt when I read the message of Tuckers accident
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 20:24 last edited by
I'll be praying for Tucker.
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 23:50 last edited by
thank you all for the well wishes and support, it really helps!
we saw our boy today - the good news is he can stand, albeit not very well. we think his brain got jostled around in his skull upon impact, causing swelling, bruising, and damage. his left eye is bigger than his right eye. so if the left side is damaged, that would explain the problems with his right legs. they sort of fold over at the wrist (front), and his toes flip, so it's pad up pointed toward the back on his rear hind leg. he can walk, but 1/2 the time he catches the paw correctly, other half he doesn't. he wobbles, and even falls down. but he can move them, so they are not paralysed.
he's still at the vets, on agressive cortisol treatments. they are keeping him another night, and day, and he may be able to continue treatment at home tomorrow night, but we're playing it by ear right now. if he has any set backs, he may stay there for a bit. but as of now, it's slowly getting more positive. we really need all the swelling to be gone, and some healing to take place before we can make any assumptions.
he does know us, he scrambled to get to me, gave kisses, wiggled his bum (then fell down). he ate a whole bowl of food, drank water, and went outside to relieve himself. he's alert.. however, his beautiful prick ears are not a pair anymore. the right one is flopped. he has major bruising and a cut there too.
it's slow going at this point. thanks again for the thoughts and prayers!
ETA: it was a regular clip, like you see on the thousands of leashes in the stores. slide the metal part down, it opens up. it was a medium grade, for a 60lb dog.
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wrote on 26 Jan 2007, 23:58 last edited by
Oh jessi and Tucker! I'm glad to hear things are looking a little more positive today. How scary that must have been for you! Sending loads of healing vibes and hugs your pack's way!
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wrote on 27 Jan 2007, 00:34 last edited by
Jessi - Healing prayers and vibes for Tucker's full recovery. Keep us posted on his progress. It is a hard and sad lesson about leashes. I am sorry for what you are going through.
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wrote on 27 Jan 2007, 12:33 last edited by
Oh No! I can imagine what you are going through. Please keep us posted on Tuckers recovery. I have the same type of lead on Cali and she has gotten loose and darted off a couple of times. This is so scary and I am definitely going to change her lead. It is good to hear that his condition has improved.
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wrote on 28 Jan 2007, 13:37 last edited by
he's home now, came home yesterday.
quick update: he's on 5mg prednisone to ween off over the next 2 wks. his front leg has improved slightly, his rear leg is still knuckling.. he can't lift the leg from the hip/thigh to get the paw to hit the ground right. so his toes fold over, and drag a bit. he does have feeling though - he DOES respond when we touch it. he can move the leg, but walking is proving difficult now. we hope in time he regains use. the fact that he can feel and move it is promising.
he's eating/drinking/eliminating. we got a lift & aid sling to help him move around. his right ear is slowing going back - upright. still swelling in the head/brain, but getting better slowly.
he's happy to be home, he's on his bed, by a warm wood stove, soaking up the love. he's being spoiled (as usual).
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wrote on 28 Jan 2007, 15:25 last edited by
I think from what your telling that he will be just fine once the swelling goes down, it will just take time.
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wrote on 28 Jan 2007, 17:18 last edited by
Jessi, I'm so happy Tucker's better. He's still in my prayers. Keep on spoiling your boy. Lenora
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wrote on 28 Jan 2007, 19:28 last edited by
I'm glad he is ok!
My dog did the bolt quite a few times in her younger years but she always had the devil's luck to not get hit.
I hope he gets better really quickly!
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wrote on 28 Jan 2007, 20:40 last edited by
Good news! :)
I image being hit by a car get you all stiff and limping for quite a while.
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wrote on 3 Feb 2007, 02:30 last edited by
Jessi,
Any update on Tucker? Hope he is getting better.
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wrote on 3 Feb 2007, 06:01 last edited by
Jessi…. glad to hear Tucker is home where he should be...... love and hugs to him from Bandit
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wrote on 4 Feb 2007, 15:33 last edited by
Please let us know how he is doing…I'm sending as many healing ((hugs)) to him as possible!
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wrote on 5 Feb 2007, 17:18 last edited by
Jessi sending lots of good wishes & prayers for you & tucker. I do hope he recovers soon. Hang in there.
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