Problems after metal pins in leg?

kaznelson

Hope somebody may be able to help

Our 11 year old dog was hit by a car about 7 years ago. His pelvis and rear leg were shattered. He pelvis and legs were pinned. After a long walk today he is now limping very badly and looks in a very sorry state, but eating.

I don't know if this is old age kicking in as I know he will be prone to arthitis due to his op?

Does anybody else have a dog who has been pinned and is getting older?

sandy2_2

We had a cat that had a badly shattered leg which the vet could either pin and plate or amputate. they said that pinning would be fine but would be affected by the cold weather

I think I would take your old boy back to the vet and make sure everything is still OK and get him some painkillers

kylieM_2

one of my moggie's came home one day with a shattered shoulder and broken leg, which also had to be pinned and plated.

If you think about how you would be with a load of metal in your bones! poor little things. As he gets older he will probably have his down days.

If it carrys on, you should probably take him to the vets.

kaznelson

Thanks for your replys, he is back to normal this morning, but I will take him to the Vets for a check, poor old man!!

petangel

I am a nurse who works at an orthapaedic practice. All older pets and especially ones with old injuries benefit from Glucosamine and an antioxidant. MSM glucosamine is a good place to start or greenlipped muscle extract. If you go for glucosamine, avoid the 'sulfate' type as it is not effectively absorbed by the body.

Speak to your vet to get advice and a dose rate but order a human product on the net or even from a heath food store as its MUCH cheaper.

Good luck