Getting Turk Back On All Fours

On the 3rd of May 2023 we went out for one of our usual walks at the Scion Dog Park, Turk came down a hill that he has run hundreds of times and landed badly, in the pouring rain, with our then 15 month old in the pram. A kind stranger carried all 30kg of our wet dog to the road side to our waiting car and we rushed straight to the vet.

Initial x-rays showed there was no break so we went home with Turk on crate arrest. The weeks that followed included many painkillers, bandage changes, pressure sores, a leg splint and many many tears. Yet Turk had made no progress, his injury had only worsened. We were finally referred for surgery.

On the 12th of July, 8 weeks after the initial injury, Turk underwent a "Pancarpal Arthrodesis" which our surgeon has repeatedly referred to as one of the biggest orthopedic procedures a dog can have. Now we face a further 8-12 weeks worth of recovery. Following this recovery period we will also take our surgeons recommendation on rehabilitation activities.

Now for the part that the pet lovers will understand...

- Prior to surgery we spent over $2000 caring for Turk and trying to figure out what exactly was happening

- The procedure was $6500 + painkillers + follow up xrays + follow up bandage changes = The price you pay to help one of your beloved family members

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