After the accident
Comments(12) Mojo made it through the night. X-Rays determined that his femur on his right hind leg was shattered at the hip. The emergency vet advised me that surgery was an option but was not guaranteed. The leg was badly damaged and surgery to repair it was too costly. It was heartbreaking to hear the news. I inquired about amputation and the vet suggested that was a viable option. It was either that or euthanasia. I spent the morning weighing my options. I decided that amputation was the option.
I picked Mojo up from the emergency vet. Although he was happy to see me, he was on a Fentanyl patch. This caused him dizziness and nausea and he was clearly unhappy and in a lot of pain. I drove him an hour to my vet and took him out of the car…he vomited and limped into his vet’s office. He laid down and every whimper broke my heart. He was unable to sleep and would close his eyes for only a second…only to lift his head up to wonder where he was. He would look me in the eyes and I knew he just wanted to go to sleep. I almost put him down for good at that moment…the pain and suffering he was going through was too much to bear. Fortunately, Mojo would try to get up to walk and would wag his tail ever so slightly. It was at this point I decided to do the amputation.
Mojo would stay overnight and on this morning I called the vet to see how Mojo was doing. He was doing much better after the vet gave him some anti-nausea medication. He was up, wagging his tail, and asking for love. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow.
Thanks for joining the Tripawds Community Mojo. Best wishes for a complete, speedy recovery! We look forward to following your three legged adventures.
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I’m glad you have this little website to keep everyone updated. Although I almost cried while reading it at lunch! I’ve been thinking of you and Mojo the past few days. I know he’ll be OK and that you’re taking great care of him. I’ll be checking back in.
P.S. That photo up top looks familiar 🙂
Tell Mojo to hang in there…. I know what he means to you! Your in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there buddies!!
Welcome to tripawds and so sorry that it has to be under these circumstances with Mojo’s accident. This just must be so heartbreaking. With amputation, he does have a huge chance to live a long and healthy life. What a sweet face – he sounds like a very special dog.
This website has all the information you need to know what’s going on and what you can expect. The first couple of weeks of recovery can be pretty tough and once you get through that, it’s pretty much uphill from there. We wish Mojo all the best and hope he has a very speedy and smooth recovery. Keep us posted. Good luck on his surgery.
I’m sorry about Mojo’s accident 🙁 but I’m glad he’s doing so well! Vampire Bill had the same thing happen to him, just a few weeks ago. It’s been 10 days since his amputation and I have to say he’s just like he was before! If anything he’s even more rambunctious! Trying to keep him down is like trying to get one of my kids to hold still 🙂 I hope it goes just as well with Mojo! There are some rough nights but for the most part he’s doing really well. Hang in there!
Oh and there are some really awesome, supportive people/critters here, I swear it’s better than family!
Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. I’m trying to stay strong for Mojo but I’m really anxious for him to lose the limb that is causing him so much pain.
I broke down when VB was in surgery, I couldn’t do it in front of him, it’s ok to cry and be anxious and have a crazy roller coaster of emotions. Hugs! I have a very good feeling it will all work out. If you ever need to talk/vent I’m here 🙂
Mojo is adorable and I’m sure he’s strong. I had to have my right hind leg amputated one week ago today beacue of that evil disease cancer, and I’m already up and around. Mojo will come through with flying colors — just think pawsitively. and keep coming back to this web site. It will educate, inspire and melt your heart. My pawrents and I will be thinking about you and Mojo tomorrow.
Tripawd hugs and kisses,
Ginger
Hardest decision my Mom ever had to make, then I made her life hell by not listening to anyone about rehab and limitations! the cats were still fair game…gave Mom a heart attack!
Tons of tail wags and tongue licks, Ruthie
Hang in there.
Mojo will surprise you with how well he will recover. Sorry the accident happened, but you will have lots of support here in this community.
Nancy (Still Opie’s Mom)
I’m so sorry to hear about Mojo’s accident. I’ll be thinking of him today and hoping that his surgery goes well. Keep us posted!
Angel Jake’s Mom