Hello all, I have a 5 month old female named Sam who was hit by a pick up going around 35mph, I walked up on her and she was just lying there wasn't moving, blood spewed out of her mouth in real thick blobs at first I thought it was her tongue. I thought she was dead, she's the best dog I've ever had, she sleeps at my feet when I take too long on the toilet before a walk. She's in critical care, stable but critical, the vet says they think they will most likely amputate but I pray her nerves come back after the swelling goes down, right now she is in an oxygen tank. I saw videos of dogs on 3 legs and I think she will do great, but she was just getting sooooo fast on 4 legs… its her front right one that is broken through her growth plate in her shoulder.

Who thinks I should get the leg fixed and pray the nerves work again because she is a puppy…. do you think shes more liable to flex and stretch instead of snap or break?

Cagney

Hi Cagney,

Welcome to Tripawds!

Sorry to hear about Sam.  Our ddog Chuy a Chow/Golden mix was hit by a car as a puppy.  He is now a tripawd and does just fine.  Missing his left front leg, he gets around great.  I'm sure that if amputation is necessary Sam will adapt quiickly.  Dogs are so resilient!  They aren't big babies like us humans are.  Whatever you decide, you are doing what is best for Sam and Sam will still love you.  The first few weeks after amputation is the hardest, after that it gets easier.

You'll find tons of support, hints and helpful information here along with some laughs and good times.

Eleanor & Chuy