Aroura Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I was sitting inside this morning when I suddenly heard this almighty yelp coming from the backyard that just went on and on. I walked outside to see Diego walking towards me with a paw dangling - it reminded me of the time Tessa broke her leg, the way it just hung there. I sat down and touched it, thankfully it hadn't been snapped. He got up and went to walk and it touched the ground and he started to yelp again. I gave it half an hour and he got up and still yelped when he walked, he leg was a little swollen so I thought why take the chance? And took him straight to the vet. Thankfully, it was only a strain! He's still yelping when he walks on it, I've got him on pain killers and he's going to stay crated for the rest of today and most of tomorrow. For about half an hour then I was so worried he'd fractured it, I was so releived to find out it was only a sprain :drinking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Poor little guy. Sending lots of positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 sprains/strains hurt more than breaks. believe me, I know (having had all of the above) glad he is ok!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroura Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 I just let him out to the toilet. I let him out of his crate, out the front door and went to grab him before he went down the steps. He was too quick for me, and hurt it again :roll: Next time I'll have to remember to pick him up BEFORE opening the front door! He pee'd for ages lol, now he's back in his crate crying because he's bored :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 aww poor guy, glkad to hear it was just a sprain and nothing to serious.. hope he heals fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk_blue Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Oh what a silly little boy he is. I hope he gets better soon. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Debbie Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 :( Poor guy......hope he recovers quickly so he can get back to his old self and not be bored....... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 The little dogs always are more worried when it comes to injuries. From what I've seen in the vets, they really do tend to play on it a lot causing their owner to be concerned that "Fred" has a broken paw. Glad that Diego hasn't got any breaks and just take it nice and easy with him :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoladybug Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 Glad to hear it wasn't too bad. Hope he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroura Posted October 30, 2004 Author Share Posted October 30, 2004 Thanks everyone, I'm sure Diego would be pleased at your concern :wink: Whippets are very sensitive dogs, they have this way of making you feel sorry for them, even when there's nothing wrong with them! Diego freaked out one day when he thought Josh was home because I drove Josh's car home, he just sat at the drivers door and cried, when I opend it he got in and sat on the seat and cried. So then I cried too!!! Another thing he does in wonder around wimpering when he decides its bed time, so I feel sorry for him and go to bed and he can crawl under the covers with me, sook. Thats not so bad though since I taught him to sleep in his crate! Its like the puppy who cried wolf, one day he really will hurt himself and I'll think he's just being sooky! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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