Broken rib

[guidofatherof5]

I advised my Vet. about Spot's unchanged condition also about the problem with the swelling around the injury site. He stated he had been discussing the situation with some colleagues. The colleagues are leaning towards back surgery. My Vet. is not pleased with the success rate. So at this point I have to make a decision. Wow.

[DrKate]

The colleagues are leaning towards back surgery. My Vet. is not pleased with the success rate.

Aw, Steve, that sucks. Back surgery is a tough call on such a small critter. I'd suggest seeing what your vet thinks about giving her a "splint" like Tang's to stabilize the area, but I don't think you'd really want to splint over the swelling.

Poor gal. Your vet seems like a really conscientious guy, I'm sure his recommendation will truly be in the patient's best interest. But that doesn't necessarily make it easier to decide what to do when it's your baby...

[guidofatherof5]

Poor gal. Your vet seems like a really conscientious guy, I'm sure his recommendation will truly be in the patient's best interest. But that doesn't necessarily make it easier to decide what to do when it's your baby...

I have many radixes here but my girl Spot is a cut above any others. She has given great babies and had the perfect attitude. Never aggressive and seems to like the interaction of my kids and myself. I want what's best for her and her future. I don't think she'll be one of my breeders again so I owe her the best future I can provide. I'm not sure what I'm going to do at this point. I will need to hear the pros and cons of any decisions I make. As always the issue of money comes in. Making decisions based on that, makes me feel selfish. I know that's not the case but I feel I should be able to provide them with what they need. I can't and won't make my decisions based solely on money.
"I'll take a shack on a rock, over a castle in the sand"(Casting Crowns, "American Dream")