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Matthew Whear Australia (Verified User) Posts 127 Dogs 3 / Races 0 05 Dec 2017 00:43
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I have a stayer that on saturday nite at the gardens has fractured her wrist on thw out side leg the vet as said there is no displacment but some swelling he said only time can fix the injury is this 100% true is there anything else i can use or try to help with the healing process as the is an imjection for bone ijuries i have been told any help would b helpful thank you
Steven Martin Australia (Verified User) Posts 7681 Dogs 180 / Races 66 05 Dec 2017 01:10
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The most important thing is to confine her to a kennel. When not in the kennel she is kept on the lead, no jumping around. You need to reduce the swelling asap with ice at least 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes, either by placing her wrist in a bucket while she's standing or lay her down & use an ice pack. Carol & others will fill you in on the rest.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 05 Dec 2017 01:27
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Comfrey cream. Once the swelling is down. Slap it on thick. Wrap loosely with vetwrap. One night on, one night off. Good stuff
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 05 Dec 2017 01:49
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Zheng Gu Shui, the one with about 20 odd ingredients, is also brilliant for fixing bones. Make sure that you get her neck and upper back thoroughly checked out, too.
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 16 Jan 2018 16:06
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Sorry of the subejt carol would you know anything about abroken pelvis tony
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 16 Jan 2018 17:25
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Tony, no sorry, as I have never come across one with this injury. Just thinking though, has it been diagnosed by an X-ray by a competent vet, and is there any displacement or chips off the main bones ? How did it happen, as it is an unusual injury ? Whether the dog will race again will depend on the severity of the injury, and whether the bones heal properly. However, don't rush with him, as it is a serious injury. Good luck.
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 16 Jan 2018 18:21
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He did it coming out of the traps he was xrayed I was told to lock him up for 4 months with out exercise thanks tony
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 16 Jan 2018 18:27
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Sounds a bit suss, Tony. What did the x ray show ? What are his symptoms ? If he is locked up for 4 months, his muscles will be affected due to lack of use. He would be better off in a small yard where he can move around if he feels like it.
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 16 Jan 2018 18:35
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Thanks carole I'll try and get a second opinion
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 16 Jan 2018 18:39
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Good idea. What are his symptoms, as they can have a slightly twisted pelvis, as the result of a bump, etc., and this will affect his action. This can be corrected. Did you see the x-ray ?
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 17 Jan 2018 16:34
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Broke seen x/ray today dog slipped coming out of the boxes
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 17 Jan 2018 16:59
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That's no good, Tony. I would still get a second opinion, and if he were mine, I wouldn't keep him locked up for 4 months, as I said before. What symptoms is he showing ? Is he lame and does he have trouble walking ?
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 18 Jan 2018 04:12
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I have put him away for 4 weeks then well see what happens if you here of any one else I would like to know what they done too get them back racing anyone have talk too in Ireland had no success thanks tony
Peter Bryce Australia (Verified User) Posts 706 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 21:01
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matthew whear wrote:
I have a stayer that on saturday nite at the gardens has fractured her wrist on thw out side leg the vet as said there is no displacment but some swelling he said only time can fix the injury is this 100% true is there anything else i can use or try to help with the healing process as the is an imjection for bone ijuries i have been told any help would b helpful thank you
Matt start by applying ice / Ice water then reduce swelling by placing Magnesium Sulphate granules in a small gauze bag (cut pillowcase) wrap around the bone and hold with Cohesive bandage. Calcium Phosphorus with Vitamin D3 - 1/2 dose morning and night first day - Daily dose next morning then double daily dose morning and night until healed - Another great product is Boron, it hardens bone. Great supplement for Racing Greyhounds to strengthen bones - Good Luck.
Russ Forno Australia (Verified User) Posts 274 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 10:41
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Wonder drug for bone injuries, there is only one! "TILDREN". I have personally seen this work with miraculous results. Can be expensive, but worth it. The top thoroughbred trainers have used it with great success. (it somehow remodels bone)
Lianne Cook Australia (Verified User) Posts 13438 Dogs 100 / Races 97 25 Jan 2018 19:58
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Please note this post was over a month ago...
Peter Bryce Australia (Verified User) Posts 706 Dogs 0 / Races 0 26 Jan 2018 22:48
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Lianne Cook wrote:
Please note this post was over a month ago...
Lianne the answers still apply to others experiencing similar issues
Tony Robinson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 220 Dogs 2 / Races 0 27 Jan 2018 06:12
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Russ would it work on a broken pelvis
Russ Forno Australia (Verified User) Posts 274 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Jan 2018 07:47
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I am not a vet, but i had a dog crack a pelvis over 20 years ago ( did the splits on jumping), returned after 4 months, good as ever. Won first up. No "TILDREN" around then.
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