Grady is in the hospital

**Grace** · 03-24-2005, 03:05 PM

Grady came in around 6 am this morning. I suddenly realized he was putting no weight on his left rear leg, and he was in pain. As soon as our Vet opened, 8 am, we called and went over there. They gave him some Morphine and took X-Rays. He has a really nasty fracture of the femur. Actually, he has two fractures. There were no signs of him being in a fight, and no cars come down here – so we figure he probably climbed a tree, and either fell, or jumped the wrong way.

We had to take him up to Michigan State – to the Vet School. How fortunate we are to live so close to this fantastic place!! He will spend the night getting pain control, more X-Rays, lab work. Then tomorrow the orthopods will do an ORIF (Open reduction, internal fixation). We should be able to pick him up on Easter or Monday.

Poor baby, he’s such a sweet guy, with no issues. Just feed him and love him – he’ll be fine.

**Felix** · 03-24-2005, 03:41 PM

Poor grady

GOOD LUCK cutie!!Get well soon hugs from felix

**moosmom** · 03-24-2005, 04:32 PM

Poor Grady! He's in good hands though. I've heard nothing but good things about MSU. BTW, he looks like he could be Mattie Grace's twin!!!

**QueenScoopalot** · 03-24-2005, 04:40 PM

Sending prayers for Grady's full recovery. Poor baby must be in la-la land on that morphine.

**Grace** · 03-24-2005, 05:58 PM

Thank you for your prayers - they are much appreciated. He does look like Mattie Grace - and is just as sweet as your descriptions of her, donna.

Grady’s Med Student just called. He is doing well – considering. They did lab work – no problems there. They did lots more X-Rays – everything else looked fine. So the only fractures are in the femur. They gave him some food, and he is hooked up to an IV. He’s getting Fentanyl continuous drip – as well as some oral pain med prn. (La-La land for sure!!)

She will call again first thing in the morning, and let me know when the surgery will be done.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 03-25-2005, 12:08 AM

Poor Grady.

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I sure hope he feels better soon and makes a quick and full recovery. Please keep us updated when you can.

**gini** · 03-25-2005, 12:13 AM

Poor baby! But his Mom went right into action and he is now in good hands.

I am so sorry that this has happened to Grady and I am sure you are worried regardless of the Dr's diagnosis.

Grady, get well soon beautiful boy.

**smokey the elder** · 03-25-2005, 08:59 AM

Get well soon, Grady!

**Barbara** · 03-25-2005, 09:06 AM

Poor Grady- can't you tell us how you did that?

Good that you are in good hands

**RedHedd** · 03-25-2005, 11:48 AM

Oh poor baby, although it sounds like he's in REALLY good hands and La-La Land! We will need cast pictures! Poor thing, he sure is a cutie. Gentle hugs and kisses and, of course, PT prayers going out your way that all goes well.