Lacey has a torn ligament!

[chocolatepuppy]

Lacey was running across the yard last night and hubby said she just stopped and sat down. She then starting limping. Took her to the vet today and he feels she has a torn ligament. Gave her a anti-inflammatory/pain reliever and told us to restrict her exercsie for a few weeks This is gonna be fun. I told him she is wild. And now I have two dogs I can walk around on a leash in my *fenced in backyard* Isn't that special? Hubby is heartbroken. He and Lacey spend hours outside when he's out in the garage every night. I of course spend more time in with Mandy who can't run loose. Hopefully she'll be better in a few weeks or this could be an ungoing thing or worse yet she could need surgery! The vet doesn't think it is real bad as she will still put weight on it. Please wish us luck in keeping her quiet for awhile.

[KYS]

Those ligaments can be a pain in the pututie.

Good luck keeping her quiet, an evil necessity at this
point. Rest! rest! rest!, to give her leg a chance to heal
and hopefully that will be the end of it.

Poor Baby sending lots and lots of hugs that she
will not need surgery.

[RobiLee]

Oh my! I know exactly what you are feeling. We are going through the same thing here and they even suspect a break. We are headed up to the vet hospital tomorrow.

Good luck in keeping Lacey calm and quiet. Hopefully it will be able to heal all on its own and not require surgery.

Hugs for you Lacey! You be good and stay quiet so that leg can heal up.

Hugs...Robin

[LorraineO]

Aww.. Lucy sends her love to Lacey and says be good and stay still... enjoy the time on the couch and eat as many treaties as your mommy will give........ this can work for you,,,,, it can,,,,,


I say take it easy Lacey,, and listen to Lucy,, shes right,,, enjoy your down time!!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Lots of love and good thoughts coming to you dear Lacey!!! Try and mind your Mom and get lots of rest so you can heal...and spend lots of "shop time" with your Dad We feel for you, trying to keep Lacey quiet. Come here for support Hugs and kisses to you Lacey!

[Toller 42]

Poor Lacey I hope she's going to be okay. Good luck on keeping her calm, my Rotti broke her cruciate ligament in her knee and she can't play or run around for a year

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks everyone, I can't stand seeing Lacey like this! Took her out on a 6 ft leash and she peed, no problem. Next we'll see if she'll poop while on a leash. When I had to leash Mandy I would walk her for a 1/2 hour sometimes to get her to go. Maybe Lacey will take to it well because she knows there's something wrong with her. She's already figured out that if she comes up the basement steps she has to stay up here. My husbands pc is in the basement and she wants to be with him.The vet said she could go up and down the steps a couple times a day, just no running up and down them. So she's down there and won't dare come up to see what mom's doing or I'll shut the door.

Toller, the vet mentioned this could end up being like a 6 mo thing.

[anna_66]

Oh Lacey, KYS is right those torn ligaments are a pain in the pututie! I remember trying to keep my Keisha from running and she just hated it.
I hope it heals sooner than expected and it's not a 6 month ordeal!

Hugs and kisses to you sweet Lacey!

[cloverfdx]

Oh no poor Lacey , be a good girl Lacey a TRY to stay quiet , yes it is difficult but its for your own good in the long run.

Please keep us updated on how Lacey gets on, She will be in my thoughts and prayers. {{Hugs}}

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Poor Lacey! It seems many of us are trying to make our wiggly patients get the rest they need right now--me included. I wish you lots of luck!

I'll be thinking of you, Lacey, and praying for your speedy recovery!

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks everyone. After two days Lacey is at least putting weight on her leg. Of course she's on pain medication. We've been doing good keeping her quiet. It kills me though when hubby comes home and goes out to the garage and she cries(so of course she gets babied)she's used to going out with him most of the time. Mandy is getting a little jealous of all the attention I give Lacey so more babying for Mandy! Lacey's doing well pottying on leash, much better than I expected.

[tatsxxx11]

It's going to be a rough haul but it sounds like Lacey is already doing a bit better So, she's a daddy's girl What a sweetie! And Mandy, you're being such an understanding sister! I'll bet lots of extra loving from mommy is coming your way! Keep up the good work Lacey!

[Logan]

I hope she feels better every single day!

[anna_66]

Glad to hear she's feeling better!

[KYS]

Lacey, glad you are feeling better and better with
each day. Soon you will be able to go out with your
humans like you use to.