SPRAINED WRIST

Well crumb, how in the world did that happen?  Everything was fine just a moment ago and then out of the blue, pain.  Limb curling pain and for no obvious reason. Life just isn't fair.

Ok, it is not me that was hurting but my poor little dog Callie.  I was taking her to the vet for her annual heart worm and parasite check. When she jumped out of the car at the vet's office, she pulled up a bit and started limping a little. Was she limping when she got in?? I wasn't aware she had been.

Well if you have to get hurt, best you are feet from the front door of the doctor's.
She passed all her parasite checks with flying colors but when he examined her leg, he said, " She has sprained her wrist."

I have had a ton of dogs in my care over the years but you know, I never realized they had wrists.  It is that joint just south of their elbow. As he examined the joint a bit forcefully, she whined pitifully.  This thing was really hurting her.  When he finished manipulating it, she was really limping.

Now my last dog had two knee surgeries that costs thousands and required months of therapy.  I was envisioning the same for Callie but Matt said surgery wasn't recommended for mild wrist sprains. While she probably had torn ligaments, they would heal on their own.  He only suggested that since she was such a high energy dog, I should probably walk her on a leash for a few weeks.

Well I took my wounded baby home and lifted her onto the bed and pampered her.  She pretty much ate it up. I got in a bit of core work myself lifting her off the bed, on to the couch and outside. The few times I let her walk, she limped obviously. I felt terrible.

I went on the computer and ordered her a wrist wrap to give her support while it healed even though the vet didn't recommend one.

I was going to make a video of her limping but the next day, it was a miracle. She was completely healed, not a trace of limp or tenderness. She is now in her 5th day of complete recovery and tearing around the property like a greyhound.

Was she faking it or maybe just didn't sprain it in the first place?  Perhaps she just tweaked her wrist. I know I have tweaked my ankle before and a little rest or walking it off did the trick.  Guess I will have a spare doggy wrist wrap on Tuesday. Can't hurt.

Regardless, she and I are hugely relieved, well me more than her for she had no idea of the diagnosis.

Ever have a health fear for you, your child or your pet just evaporate? Feels great doesn't it.