She hurt her knee at training last night, it was a freak accident. She was on the seesaw, I released her, she came for her treat did a sit then I walked away. She usually is by my side, looked round she wasn't there? My friend shouted she is hobbling behind you! She must have twisted or did something to her knee then! I am so worried about her, didn't sleep last night. Managed to get an appointment at the vets first thing, it was my usual vet which was great! She felt everything nothing broken, fractured, nails, pads all okay. She can't get a good feel at the knee for the swelling, she gave her metacam. I have to go back if it get's worse, if not I have an appointment for Friday to check her incase she needs an x-ray to see if there is more damage done.
I am really worried that it's her cruciate ligament. Something similar happened to Khandi, but she could feel her's as no swelling, she had a slight tear in the cruciate after a months rest she was back to herself.
Oh it is so difficult to get Ellie to rest as she is always on the go. My wee lassie just plays all the time, I am totally gutted for her as she is now on total rest for at least 6 weeks. I feel so guity, if I had stopped when my friend did she would be fine. I decided to give her an extra couple of runs before swapping to Khandi Oh how I regret not doing this I am full of guilt and worry for my wee dog. My poor wee girl I just pray that if it is the worse we can recover and she can get back to playing with her toys and walks.
Just now I am not happy with her as she is holding her leg up more than she was. She is managing to fly around on three legs though!
I am really worried that it's her cruciate ligament. Something similar happened to Khandi, but she could feel her's as no swelling, she had a slight tear in the cruciate after a months rest she was back to herself.
Oh it is so difficult to get Ellie to rest as she is always on the go. My wee lassie just plays all the time, I am totally gutted for her as she is now on total rest for at least 6 weeks. I feel so guity, if I had stopped when my friend did she would be fine. I decided to give her an extra couple of runs before swapping to Khandi Oh how I regret not doing this I am full of guilt and worry for my wee dog. My poor wee girl I just pray that if it is the worse we can recover and she can get back to playing with her toys and walks.
Just now I am not happy with her as she is holding her leg up more than she was. She is managing to fly around on three legs though!
Training Video last night before the injury happend :(
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Oh poor Ellie. I know how you feel. These little shelties are so delicate. I hope she is ok after a strict rest. Brother Sizz sends lots of healing kisses xxx
ReplyDeleteOh no! Poor Ellie!! I hope she gets better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Ellie's knee. I wish her a speedy recovery. I know how hard it is to keep them resting. Hope you don't beat yourself up. It wasn't on purpose so you have no reason to feel guilty. I do know that is easier said than done. But you've done everything you can to help her with taking her to the vet right away. In my book, that makes you a good Mommy!!!
ReplyDeleteThe video was great. She really did do awesome on the course!