Severe sore hock - advice needed

[Lea123]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still not convinced of what to do on Monday.
I saw Shadow's x-ray at the vets and he's worn away part of his bone. My vet thinks there must be some nerve damage so he's not feeling the pain as she can't find another reason as to why he's still bright and eating etc.

Unfortunately the bone can't be left so Monday really is decision day.

At the moment I'm leaning more towards trying the operation because if it doesn't work then the result will be the same as opting to pts straight away.

My doubts are he's old for a conti and I'm really worried he'll wake up in pain and panic and not be able to recover so then his last days alive will be bad rather than happy.

It's too hard

Lxx

 

[MightyMax]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still not convinced of what to do on Monday.
I saw Shadow's x-ray at the vets and he's worn away part of his bone. My vet thinks there must be some nerve damage so he's not feeling the pain as she can't find another reason as to why he's still bright and eating etc.

Unfortunately the bone can't be left so Monday really is decision day.

At the moment I'm leaning more towards trying the operation because if it doesn't work then the result will be the same as opting to pts straight away.

My doubts are he's old for a conti and I'm really worried he'll wake up in pain and panic and not be able to recover so then his last days alive will be bad rather than happy.

It's too hard

Lxx

Oh Lea, you're right, it really is too hard

What a very sad situation to be in. I shall be thinking of you and willing you to know what's the right thing to do for Shadow.

Love and hugs xx

 

[elizabethH]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still not convinced of what to do on Monday.
I saw Shadow's x-ray at the vets and he's worn away part of his bone. My vet thinks there must be some nerve damage so he's not feeling the pain as she can't find another reason as to why he's still bright and eating etc.

Unfortunately the bone can't be left so Monday really is decision day.

At the moment I'm leaning more towards trying the operation because if it doesn't work then the result will be the same as opting to pts straight away.

My doubts are he's old for a conti and I'm really worried he'll wake up in pain and panic and not be able to recover so then his last days alive will be bad rather than happy.

It's too hard

Lxx

Yes it's so so difficult to know what to do for the best for Shadow. Really hope you can see the best way forward and your vet's visit tomorrow and sending you both loads of vibes.

 

[Omi]

Sending you loads of vibes for your vet's visit tomorrow. I think you know Shadow better than anyone else and you will therefore have more of an idea what he could tolerate after an operation.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

I am thinking of Shadow today xx

 

[MightyMax]

I am thinking of you and Shadow today x

 

[Lea123]

Thanks all.

I went ahead with the operation and he survived! I have cried most of the day, dropping him off was horrible as was waiting for the phone to ring.

He took a long time to come round from the anesthetic which was another big worry.

However, the big test will be to see how he does overnight and if he starts eating on his own etc.

Apparently he can move well and ate some treats.

Fingers, toes and everything else possible crossed that he makes it!! Xx

 

[Zoobec]

Sending lots of vibes for him xx

 

[MightyMax]

Thanks all.

I went ahead with the operation and he survived! I have cried most of the day, dropping him off was horrible as was waiting for the phone to ring.

He took a long time to come round from the anesthetic which was another big worry.

However, the big test will be to see how he does overnight and if he starts eating on his own etc.

Apparently he can move well and ate some treats.

Fingers, toes and everything else possible crossed that he makes it!! Xx

Oh Lea, I'm so glad you posted! I was wondering how you both got on.

Loads of lovely vibes for a wonderful overnight recovery and thank goodness he's OK at the moment

Bless him

 

[Omi]

Well done both of you Sending loads of vibes for his speedy recovery.

 

[TheThreeB's]

How is he doing today? And you, of course, such a difficult time, you are very brave to give him this chance x

 

[MightyMax]

Hope he's doing OK today?

 

[elizabethH]

Really hope Shadow is doing well today after his op. Rupert, our severe sore hock Conti, also sends his special bunny good wishes. You are both very brave and deserve every success.

 

[Lea123]

Thanks all for the kind thoughts.

Shadow ate overnight! not as much as usual but he's going in the right direction.

He was out for a run in the vets today. They said he was a little tired at points but he is coping well.

He's in for another night, fingers crossed he's even better tomorrow.

I'm amazed at how he seems to be coping. I really thought this was the end for him. On paper, a 6.5 year old conti getting his leg amputated has terrible odds of recovering quickly and doing well. However, so far so good.

Xx

 

[MightyMax]

Thanks all for the kind thoughts.

Shadow ate overnight! not as much as usual but he's going in the right direction.

He was out for a run in the vets today. They said he was a little tired at points but he is coping well.

He's in for another night, fingers crossed he's even better tomorrow.

I'm amazed at how he seems to be coping. I really thought this was the end for him. On paper, a 6.5 year old conti getting his leg amputated has terrible odds of recovering quickly and doing well. However, so far so good.

Xx

Continued vibes for Shadow! Every day he wakes up happy is a bonus

 

[Omi]

It sounds as though he is making amazing progress Sending him lots more vibes.

 

[joey&boo]

What a special bunny. I'm so pleased you gave him this chance. Everything crossed he continues to make good progress

 

[Lea123]

I've just been to see him!!!

I got lots of kisses and fed him treats and a bag of parsley.

He still has a little to learn in the sense that he was trying to stand tall just on his back leg and was wobbling. He can get around fine, slowly, but actually he's coping well.

Xx

 

[joey&boo]

I've just been to see him!!! ������

I got lots of kisses and fed him treats and a bag of parsley.

He still has a little to learn in the sense that he was trying to stand tall just on his back leg and was wobbling. He can get around fine, slowly, but actually he's coping well.

Xx

He sounds like he is doing brilliantly When will you have him home, any indication yet?

 

[MightyMax]

I've just been to see him!!!

I got lots of kisses and fed him treats and a bag of parsley.

He still has a little to learn in the sense that he was trying to stand tall just on his back leg and was wobbling. He can get around fine, slowly, but actually he's coping well.

Xx

Wow what a brave little man