Robtouw
Well-Known Member
Sunday night in the dark, my Cruiser gave chase to our cat Badin and they shot off into a paddock area near the barn that is usually off limits. To make this short, Cruiser ran after her and stumbled across a lunge line that is kept near the barn, Badin suddenly changed directions and ran through his legs, he suddenly turned and the lead wrapped around his leg. He took off at full speed and the line snapped, along with his leg. He now has a broken femur and tibia. Monday, my vet did a series of xrays and a lengthy exam and decided that because of his potential size and breed she was uncomfortable performing the needed surgery. She was concerned that she may not have the knowledge necessary to ensure a positive outcome for his future size. We were referred to a hospital in Cary, NC. They have a surgeon that specializes in Giants and only Giants! Dr. Keller spent almost two hours examining and discussing possible surgical interventions and after discussing his health in his senior years and possible issues we decided to insert a surgical plate attached with seven screws and a full leg cast.
Yesterday, Dr. Keller operated and called immediately after to let me know that Cruiser's brake was cleaner then he expected. No jagged edges, fragments and aligned easily. He was so excited that he now feels that the casting is not necessary. This surgeon when we met said not to be insulted if he doesn't remember my name or face that his focus is on his patients and he would know Cruiser always. He has been extremely informative and has answered all questions and even asked to correct some other issues that he noticed on Cruiser's exam. He checks on his patients throughout the day and even looks in at them via web several times each night from home. I was very impressed with the way he treated my baby. The entire staff was friendly and gave him loads of attention.
While we were checking in, Cruiser was on a gurney, he was under anesthesia and was high fiving and giving anyone near his paw and puckering up demanding kisses. When you asked what was wrong he would put his nose to his leg and whine. His surgeon said that Cruiser was his first patient that he had to kiss before giving an exam! I am waiting on his call this am to discuss how he did last night. His surgeon keeps him for two days to make sure there are no complications, so he will come home tomorrow afternoon.
Yesterday, Dr. Keller operated and called immediately after to let me know that Cruiser's brake was cleaner then he expected. No jagged edges, fragments and aligned easily. He was so excited that he now feels that the casting is not necessary. This surgeon when we met said not to be insulted if he doesn't remember my name or face that his focus is on his patients and he would know Cruiser always. He has been extremely informative and has answered all questions and even asked to correct some other issues that he noticed on Cruiser's exam. He checks on his patients throughout the day and even looks in at them via web several times each night from home. I was very impressed with the way he treated my baby. The entire staff was friendly and gave him loads of attention.
While we were checking in, Cruiser was on a gurney, he was under anesthesia and was high fiving and giving anyone near his paw and puckering up demanding kisses. When you asked what was wrong he would put his nose to his leg and whine. His surgeon said that Cruiser was his first patient that he had to kiss before giving an exam! I am waiting on his call this am to discuss how he did last night. His surgeon keeps him for two days to make sure there are no complications, so he will come home tomorrow afternoon.
