It can happen in the blink of an eye….
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jessi,
Any update on Tucker? Hope he is getting better.
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Please let us know how he is doing…I'm sending as many healing ((hugs)) to him as possible!
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sorry I've been away for a bit - had some family issues going on, and been tending to our Tucker…
he's doing GREAT! in fact, I think he's made REMARKABLE progress in just a little over a week. he can walk and run pretty good outside (better traction). he can jump up on the couch, on the bed, etc... he can jump on me when I come home, he's showing interest in playing again, he can stretch...
the only real issue seems to be some lingering neck pain, some scrapes in between his toes on his right hind paw, and a little wobbly still on slippery surfaces (i.e. wood floors).
he's not too traumatized - he did let me clip his nails the other night.
In true basenji style, he's milking this for all it's worth. trying to get away w/ not following through on commands, giving the sad puppy look to get us to wait on him hand and foot....and of course, we are...
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So glad to hear Tucker is doing well! LOL @ him milking his situation - they are true con-artists for sure! :) Give him lots of hugs and scritchies from my pack.
