SKYE

SKYE was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas where she was about to be adopted, but the family noticed she was limping and due to the unknown cause or extent of her injury didn't feel like they could commit if she ended up needing surgery. Since she had been at the shelter since 21 September and now had an injury she found herself on the urgent list.

We had her at our vets on 2nd November for evaluation and it was discussed and noted that hyperextension injuries are common in young dogs from jumping. Radiographs were read and it was confirmed there is no bone or joint abnormalities and suspect, as the shelter did, for it it be a soft tissue injure. Treatment plan is to continue rest and carprofen medications for pain and inflammation. Allow her to dictate activity level, increasing rest if lameness worsents.

We do not know what breed Skye is, she has the looks and frame of an Australian Kepie, with possible GSD, Doberman or even cattle dog mix, but at aroun...