Ruptured Achilles' Tendon ........

[roybo 2,873]

Achilles problems and powerful types seem to be quite common lately ,and very difficult to remedy

is the bone it anchors to still intact Ken ?

[chrisbullx 2,541]

Bad crack that socks gutted for you atb cbx

[dytkos 17,782]

I went through that "not if- when" scenario with the bitch in my avatar. R.I.P.

With a heavy heart, I felt I made the right decision.

Feel for you mate.

 

Cheers, D.

[sandymere 8,263]

Feel for you, some decisions are never right just unavoidable.

[skycat 6,173]

So sorry to read this. The best dogs always get into the worst sh*t. Comes from trying so hard. Fingers crossed for you. If anyone can help it will be Noel Fitzpatrick. Wouldn't it be amazing if he could get her right and running again.

[socks 32,253]

Went up to see the greyhound vet at Swindon track on Tuesday and to be honest he said the same as my vet a bad injury but the tendon is still attached ... in his opinion if it heals he thinks it will go again as she is a strong powerfull bitch which means when she running flat out she is exerting a tremendous amount of force on her tendons and sinues ... my vet more or less said the same but also said when it heals naturally it heals exactly the same as it was before so if Its taken this long before damaging there's no reason why it can't be ok for who knows how long ... I've never quit fukc all in my life and this bitch has certainly never quit on me ever so I owe her as much of a chance of healing as possible and that's what I'm going to do ... the vet has ordered me an injury specific splint and we will adapt and fit that when it arrives and then it's just regular daily treatment from me ... keeping her contained for at least three months ... feeding her properly for recovery and making her as comfortable as possible ... up until tonight I was very very close to putting her down but that's the easy option and fukc it why go easy ... I will get her right and bring her very slowly back to fitness ... if it goes again then there will be no question and she will be PTS ... but for now c'mon girl get yourself healed .......

[terryd 8,363]

phew good for you and the dog if you get her near retirement that would be some thing.

[cold pint 330]

Bang on socks,,life has strange ways of working. owe it to the bitch give her your best shot at sorting her and enjoy her at the other side of the tunnel hope things go to plan for you both

[Moja 111]

Best of luck with her ken, what you just then sums it up for me "she'd never quit on you" so she's gotta be worth a fight them no matter what happens you know deep down your really tried!

 

Fair play and good luck!

[Sirblessed 2,511]

I hope, and pray it all works out well Ken, good to hear she has a chance at getting back, good on you for not throwing in the towel, sounds like she deserves a fair go. a.t.b with it -- sb

[Maximus Ferret 2,063]

Sound decision pal. I sincerely hope it works out for you and her.

[blackmaggie 3,376]

Fair play socks and she's in good hands I really hope everything works out for you

[nothernlite 18,075]

Couldn't get on to comment socks but hope the bitch gets back to herself and good luck

[tb25 4,627]

Aye best of luck ken...

[Trev70 5,185]

Good luck, hope it all works out for you and the bitch, atb