Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[Kater]

Hello PT...Kirk is still having problems and I am getting more and more depressed.

I didn't post about it, but they had to go in AGAIN surgically on the left side and sand down his femur MORE. Yes, he managed to have major complications with the hip surgeries on BOTH sides. This last surgery was about a month ago on 2-26. Then his left leg was in a sling for a little more than 2 weeks. The sling was removed at the same time as the sutures and staples. It took a while, but eventually he started using the leg and I was so happy that he was no longer a hopping triped. He is very very atrophied and weak on the left side, but up until last night he was walking on it consistently (albeit carefully). Hydrotherapy was going well and he could last for 15 minutes in the water with regular breaks. After he warmed up, we would see great extension and full kicking with both back legs.

Then I went to pick up someone from the airport last night and came home to find him obviously injured. He would barely walk to me, whined in pain and could not comfortably lie down. This morning he is a bit better, but now he's back to hopping again and I'm left wondering what damage has been done. I know I have to call the vets today, but I am not up for more xrays or surgery....and I don't know what other options we have. I never expected that this ordeal could go on for six and a half months, but I am damn near breaking point. More than anything I want this poor puppy to move on with his life and start having FUN......

This is beyond unfair and I am so frustrated I hardly know what to do. Please pray for us.

Here we are in happier times a few days ago...He looks so dorky cause there was a treat on top of the camera


Here he is now, all drugged up on pain meds You can see his surgery scar here- the white line where the fur is slightly parted...

[Karen]

Poor baby, he will be in our prayers again. An immobile Border Collie is NOT a happy Border Collie, poor baby!

[Kater]

Poor baby, he will be in our prayers again. An immobile Border Collie is NOT a happy Border Collie, poor baby!

Thank you, Karen. I cannot wait for the day when he can climb a mountain with me.....

[pitc9]

I cannot wait for the day when he can climb a mountain with me..... [/font]

I can't wait for that day either!!

I pray for you both... no one, human or dog, should have to go through what you 2 have gone through already.

{{Hugs}} to you both!

[ramanth]

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear of Kirk's set back and injury. I really hope it's nothing serious. Poor boy.

*HUGS*

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Kate, I am so sorry. I almost want to cry everytime I see this thread resurface. I hope this will truly be the last of Kirk's problems and he goes on to become a strong, active BC boy. {{{hugs}}}

[Kater]

Oh Kate, I am so sorry. I almost want to cry everytime I see this thread resurface. I hope this will truly be the last of Kirk's problems and he goes on to become a strong, active BC boy. {{{hugs}}}

That makes two of us about the thread resurfacing ...I just want to post GOOD news for once. On Saturday I had just been telling everyone at work how wonderfully he was doing (I work at my vet's clinic and all my coworkers know him and his history). Now I feel like I jinxed it or something...
At least he's doing better today....I could hardly stand seeing him like he was last night.

[Kater]

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear of Kirk's set back and injury. I really hope it's nothing serious. Poor boy.

*HUGS*

Thanks, Kimmy! Good thoughts are greatly appreciated!

[Jadapit]

Poor boy! I know how hard this has to be on both you and Kirk. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Kater]

I can't wait for that day either!!

I pray for you both... no one, human or dog, should have to go through what you 2 have gone through already.

{{Hugs}} to you both!

Thank you, Angie. I might just post 100 pictures when that day finally comes...watch out

[Alysser]

I don't think I ever posted on this thread, but I'm have been reading it, and I have kept you both in my thoughts. I feel so bad for Kirk and You, that you have to deal with this. Poor baby, I feel so bad, he's just a puppy. Good luck Kirk and I will keep you guys in my prayers!!

[K9karen]

I admittingly almost hated to read this, my heart sank. I'm so sorry and concerned that poor Kirk is in pain. I too am praying he's feeling better today. Poor guy. But you are a saint, indeed. I hope you both will be rewarded soon. with playful, healthy, happy times. Kisses on Handsome Kirk.

[Giselle]

I was hoping this thread was bumped up for some good news, and it saddens me deeply to hear of Kirk's troubles. He's such a fun-loving pup, and I can't even fathom the pain you two are going through. My best wishes to you both, and I hope Kirk heals successfully.

[buttercup132]

Poor Kirk. I feel so bad for him always having to go to the vet , be locked in a crate and made rest. He can't have the normal puppy or adult life because his hips Is anything being done with the breeder?

[Kater]

My vet called me back just now. The plan is to up his pain meds even more and see how he does. If he's not back to more regular weight bearing on that leg by Friday, then he needs to go in to the clinic.

After describing his behavior she told me it is unlikely that he broke the top of femur (a big worry for me since it is so thin now) or FULLY ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (in the knee)....but it is possible he partially ruptured his ACL. It could also be that he just bumped or tweaked the hip and it will just clear up on its own. It's hard to say at this point, so we're trying a wait-and-see approach.

Please send prayers and good thoughts our way.

Thank you so much for reading.

Kate