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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Daisy's Car Accident


At noon yesterday Daisy and I were out for our typical walk when she suddenly noticed something interesting in the middle of the street, pulled at the leash, got loose, and then ran under a moving car and lay scared and motionless on her side for a few seemingly endless seconds!

At first I feared the worst but when I got to the car she lifted her head and looked traumatized. Because it was unsafe for her to move from under the car on her own I was relieved that she was immobile while I yelled for help. Luckily, a group of onlookers lifted the car and then carried her to a Good Samaritan's car (as seen above) and then I rode along with her to the Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Newington, NH.


While we traveled to the emergency hospital, Daisy was able to stand for minutes at a time which surprised me because her back left leg was weak. The vet later told us that Daisy had concurrent hip dysplasia prior to the accident but the accident put her hip out of socket. I have been told that she will need FHO surgery (femoral head and neck ostectomy) so that Daisy's hip can be put into its socket.


Daisy is now taking Tramadol for pain and the antibiotic, Cephalexin, as prescribed, and in the meantime, she is 

  
resting quietly.

Tomorrow we will be visiting the vet to find out when Daisy will be ready for surgery and find out what the cost will be so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. 

Thank you!

29 comments:

  1. OMG...I would have had a heart attack! Thank goodness Daisy is (relatively) OK. Purrs and positive karma flowing your way from all of us.

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    1. Thanks so much, Katnip Lounge! Your purrs and karma mean a lot to us!

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  2. Oh my goodness. Daisy girl I sure hope you will be all better. Rest up and you will be in me and MOM's prayers. And I also have my paws crossed for you friend.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  3. Oh my golly gosh we are thinking of you and Daisy and we hope she has a comfortable night. Kisses, hugs, love, healing paw and good vibes. Have a peaceful Sunday both of you.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. Poor, poor baby! I am thankful that it was not worse. Prayers for a speedy recovery and that surgery fixes the problem.

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  5. OMG! Is there anything we can do? Let us know. We will be keeping Daisy and you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sam

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  6. Oh goodness....how terrible for you! I'm so sorry this happened. We will be saying extra prayers for Daisy for a fast recovery. She's a very lucky girl to be alive. Sending you some extra prayers too. You must still be in shock yourself.

    Hugs!

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  7. What a frightening experience. Lucky for you there were so many good Samaritans around to help you and Daisy out. Millie will be keeping her paws crossed that Daisy makes a speedy recovery.

    Cindy

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  8. I know that feeling of helplessness when this happens--Please know that we're sending prayers and good thoughts that all goes well!! Take care!!!

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  9. Oh dear, we are so sorry that Daisy was injured, but we are so happy she is OK. Poor Mom, you must have been so scared. We hope the meds are keeping her comfy. Surgery won't be fun, but we will cross our paws for all to go well for her and you.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  10. Oh my stars!!! Oh Daisy! Awwwwww you poor baby! Oh dear oh dear oh dear! :-(

    Please please be ok, please get better - we are in shock at such a tragedy but we are just glad you are ok!! Hugs to mum too - what a thing to happen!! We are so sorry! Take care
    x

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  11. Oh my goodness, what an awful ordeal for you and Daisy! I'm so glad it wasn't worse - that's when you know that someone is watching over you both. Our prayers for both of you, and hope Daisy feels better really soon! Hugs, Chris

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  12. Oh dear sweet Daisy, how horrible. My sisters and I all send you our very best healing purrs. I know how upset your Mom must be so we send her bunches of hugs too.

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  13. Poor Daisy! We are so glad she will be ok!
    ~Milly, Shelby, and their Mom

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  14. POTP coming to Daisey from us...

    Bart and Ruby

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  15. Norma, Dave and Jesse ( Muggles too)Sunday, 09 December, 2012

    Daisy, get well fast. Jesse sends best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hang in there April. Dave and I are wishing you all the best.

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    1. Thank you Norma, Dave, and Jesse (my favorite of favorites) for the well wishes! We miss you terribly and thank you so much for all of your support and prayers!

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  16. Paws crossed for a quick recovery for Daisy!

    Sam and Pippen

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  17. Oh my gosh how terrible. We are very glad and thank our Heavenly Father that she is still with us. We will pray for a successful healing and surgery.

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  18. Momma would have been holding her heart!!! All our feets are crossed
    Benny & Lily

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  19. How scarey for you and your Mom Daisy. Keepin paws crossed and sendin lots of healin vibes your way!

    Roo

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  20. That must have been very, very scary!! We sure are glad to hear that Daisy is going to be ok...sending along prayers for you both for the surgery and recovery. xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

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  21. That is so scary. Thank goodness you had helpers to get her to the vet. I will be keeping her in my thoughts.

    Mango Momma

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  22. Yes, we were lucky to have the help of so many neighbors and passersby! I couldn't think straight when the accident happened so I am especially thankful for the woman who drove us to the vet! Thank you, dear blogger buds, for your support as well! I don't know how I could go through this without your notes of encouragement!

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  23. What a scart thing to happen. We have all our paws crossed and will keep them crossed as long as you need them. Please rest and do whatever your Mom tells you so you get sll better.
    Much love,
    Morgan, Sebastian and the Porties

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  24. Oh no! I will be keepin' my paws crossed for Daisy! That had to be one frightening experience. I'm so glad the neighbor drove you to the vetties, waiting any longer would have been torture on both of you I'm sure. Sending healing thoughts your way....

    Kisses,
    Ruby

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  25. Oh no, poor Daisy dog! Thinking of her, hope she feels better soon.

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  26. Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Daisy! We are sending her all of our positive thoughts and prayers. That must have been so scary for both of you! Fingers and paws crossed.

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  27. Oh Nos Daisy, please let your surgery go well and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

    woof - Tucker

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