Hello! I am new to the forum. Our dog Cooper is a 9 year old miniature pinscher who was diagnosed in March. She has had a lifelong history of pancreatitis. She is finally getting regulated after 4 months. She is on 4 units of humilin n twice a day. Her weight is down to 11 pounds. She is a very picky eater but seems to be doing fine with Hills w/d mixed with boiled chicken and rice. I was finally feeling a little relief - thinking that we were on the right track - and then 2 weeks ago she jumped off the last step of our deck onto the brick patio and hurt her back leg! The vet said to watch it, make her rest and give anti- inflamatories. If the ligament was fully torn she may need surgery.
It's now been 2 weeks and I'm supposed to call tomorrow to talk to the vet. There has been some improvement but today it seemed to be bothering her.
I am so nervous with the thought of surgery for her! Except for today and the day she injured her leg it doesn't seem to hurt her but she's only using 3 legs! I'm afraid of the surgery but also nervous about the diabetes if she is unable to exercise and then starts to gain weight again. The cost is also a concern (we have spent approx 3500 so far) but we will find a way if it has to be done. Has anyone had experience with this. We just love her so much. Help!
It's now been 2 weeks and I'm supposed to call tomorrow to talk to the vet. There has been some improvement but today it seemed to be bothering her.
I am so nervous with the thought of surgery for her! Except for today and the day she injured her leg it doesn't seem to hurt her but she's only using 3 legs! I'm afraid of the surgery but also nervous about the diabetes if she is unable to exercise and then starts to gain weight again. The cost is also a concern (we have spent approx 3500 so far) but we will find a way if it has to be done. Has anyone had experience with this. We just love her so much. Help!
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