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Post by Sherry on Mar 13, 2014 8:36:57 GMT -5
Glad it's not a break or anything like that. I guess keeping him confined is going to be the best bet for a couple of days.
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Post by msav on Mar 14, 2014 11:26:52 GMT -5
His limp is not getting any better. I am not even sure how long to give it before I start worrying. when he is walking on the tile floor his left foot always slips to the left. He is not putting any pressure straight down his foot. It is always off to the side at an angle.
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Post by Sherry on Mar 14, 2014 13:13:56 GMT -5
It almost sounds as though he may have sprained his hip. If so something like pred(short term only) can help. Soft tissue damage, while not always as serious, can also take longer to heal than a broken bone. Maybe phone and talk to you vet for your own peace of mind
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Post by acodlin on Mar 15, 2014 0:26:25 GMT -5
Looking at the last xray it seems like there is a gap maybe between the head of the femur and the ball which goes into to socket? Maybe its just my phone and how I'm seeing it.
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Post by msav on Mar 15, 2014 12:18:32 GMT -5
Looking at the last xray it seems like there is a gap maybe between the head of the femur and the ball which goes into to socket? Maybe its just my phone and how I'm seeing it. looks like a little shadowing there but it does look like there is bone there, the angle makes it look like a gap. I zoomed all the way in on my laptop and did not see an actual gap. I still have not heard anything on the x-ray evaluation. I will have to give them a call today.
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Post by acodlin on Mar 15, 2014 12:24:34 GMT -5
Just for an example, it took a week for my Riley to stop limping when he pulled a muscle in his shoulder. If it was a bad sprain it could take several days. You could ask for a little bit of pain medicine to see if that helps.
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Post by msav on Mar 15, 2014 12:47:26 GMT -5
unless the animal is in extreme pain I don't really like to give pain meds (except to reduce swelling) a little pain keeps the animal off it so it can heal. If they feel too good they will use the limb and could cause it to take longer to heal. he does not react to me squeezing anywhere on the leg or foot. so I think a sprain is probably the issue. I have some tramadol that I can give him if he shows any extreme pain. (hard to tell in a ferret though)
He does not let it effect is daily play, he is still playing with his siblings and making them cry uncle.
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Post by msav on Mar 19, 2014 6:09:23 GMT -5
Good news. Bleu seems to be putting more weight on his leg. He still has a bit of a limp however it is more noticeable after he has been running around for a couple of hours.
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Post by unclejoe on Mar 19, 2014 11:59:11 GMT -5
Go Bleu! Sprains take time. (Did I say that already?)
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Post by msav on Mar 19, 2014 13:28:58 GMT -5
yes, I was not expecting him to get better so quick. But he is young and the young heal quicker than the old. so Here's fingers crossed. He makes a full recovery in a short amount of time.
I actually gave him the nickname roomba. Because his foot shoots out to the side like the brush on a roomba when he runs. I guess you would not get the reference unless you have seen a roomba in action.
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Post by msav on Mar 25, 2014 11:34:09 GMT -5
Update!
The vet finally heard back from the people looking over the x-ray.
He said that there may be a nerve/circulation problem caused by the left hip joint. (don't ask be how they can tell that from the x-ray) He says that he will need surgery to correct the issue. He said it was a simple procedure (don't know how it can be simple with those small bones) They will most probably need to do more x-rays to provide an estimate of the surgery.
I am not sure of the long term effects of this injury and if it will effect his quality of life if the surgery is not done. That also will need to be determined.
I am wondering if this is indeed an injury or if this is a gene defect. He is now over 3 lbs and growing and is only 4 months old, perhaps the rapid weight gain has something to do with it.
It had been recommended to me to make sure he is not on a slippery surface where he does not have good traction as it could cause joint issues.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 11:51:41 GMT -5
So, the surgery would correct a nerve/circulation problem? What does the procedure do, exactly. Paul has had several surgeries (he's a heart patient) and they are like a roto rotor, kind of thing. Is that what they would do to Bleu? I'm so glad that Bleu has you. I know what a caring and involved ferrant, you are and I know that you will do alot of research and then pass along some good information to us.
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Post by gfountain on Mar 25, 2014 12:51:48 GMT -5
He said that there may be a nerve/circulation problem caused by the left hip joint. (don't ask be how they can tell that from the x-ray) If you look at I think the 3rd x-ray you posted (the one from above), you can see his hip joints look different. The left one looks like it has slipped out of place a little and could be pinching a nerve or blood vessel. It would probably be similar to sciatic nerve pain in humans, but hopefully not as painful for the little guy. I know for a pinched sciatic nerve, they recommend trying exercise & P.T. before surgery, but I'm not sure how that would work for a ferret. I'm not sure I like your signature with the ferret cams.... they take up waaayyyyy too much of my time!
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Post by Sherry on Mar 26, 2014 8:22:50 GMT -5
Poor Bleu. And poor YOU. Honestly, I'd have the xrays done, and at least get the estimate. Then sit down with the vet and discuss options and prognosis. It might also be an idea to take the xrays and the vet's opinion to an animal chiropractor, as they might be able to help as well.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 10:54:54 GMT -5
I'm not sure I like your signature with the ferret cams.... they take up waaayyyyy too much of my time! I haven't been able to catch them at any 'daytime' hours! It's always dark when I see them.... time zone maybe? I hope Blue feels better soon! Thanks for the updates and the films, very interesting!
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