Poor Pup

[Libby & Bentley]

Well it's been forever since I've been on DK...as life has been quite hectic...just needed to get this out and get some DK support.

Last night, my husband was driving my pup (15 months) to PetSmart as Bentley loves to roam the aisles at PetSmart. A car in front of him rearended the car in front of it...and he slammed on the brakes to prevent getting our brand new SUV in an accident as well....well Bentley fell off his seat... (We don't have a riding holster...but are now getting one..ugh)...and seemed fine..so Pat went on his way. When he got Bentley otu of the car, Bentley was dragging one of his back legs behind him..so Pat went home...(Bentley is a big baby and usually dramatizes things a bit..)..however, he was still doing it. Called vet, hours closed...called emergency vet...told him to come on in. Xrays, diluadid, and an exam later they determined he had a fracture of his femoral head..which sits in the hip joint. but they dont have surgeons employed there to determine next actions...sent us home on pain killers and antiinflammatories..with being told we could wait it out and see if meds and decreased activity works, possibly have the joint removed, possibly have pins placed, or a total hip replacement. price estimate 3500..in addition to $350 emergency vet bill.

Anyways, I was at work this whole time, once I got my messages on my phone..I'm hysterical...I get home to Bentley who is completely gorked out from all the dilaudid they gave him for pain...Bentley and I slept (well tried to) on our sectional couch last night..but most of the night he just whimpered.

Got in to a surgeon this morning, and they gave us a few options..we choce to have the joint repaired with pins..and hopefully it all works out. hes in surgery now..with an amazing well known surgeon..so im hoping it all comes out ok.

[Tessa, Ellie and Wheezy]

Poor Bentley.....I hope everything goes well......prayers are on they way!

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm so sorry about your accident. I hope the surgery goes well and Bentley has a full recovery. I'm going to make sure that I start using the harness that I have for Halas. This post proves that accidents can happen to anyone, anytime.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so sorry to hear of Bentley's accident!! Prayer's for an easy surgery and speedy healing!!

[Sharon & Monty]

Poor Bentley! Hugs and prayers for a successful surgery and rehab. Btw, Monty is put into a harness, with the seatbelt sliding thru the top loop, works really well. However one day he was seat belted in the front seat I had to apply the brakes rather quickly, he fell right onto the floor. I was shocked and had to pull over to console him. What I discovered was when I put the seatbelt thru the harness loop I pull the belt way out to get in/around/buckled. Apparently the belt stayed slack and never pulled back in order to lock the belt when we had to stop quickly. So another lesson for us, make sure the belt slack is taken out.

[Pocket & Beth]

Pocket and I are sending lots of healing thoughts to Bently for a quick recovery!

[Linda Lynch]

Lizzy and Sammy hope he does well as do I.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Poor Bentley, hope he is back on his feet soon.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Oh how sad. Poor Bentley and you guys too. I'm sure he will be fine but will need lots of love and time. I hope all the DKers read this and again take a hard look at how they travel in the car with their Doodle!!! It's time to harness up all our babies!!!! Good luck with the surgery and keep us all posted! Glad you are back here at DK!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good luck with Bentley.

[Paul & Michele]

We'll be keeping Bentley in our prayers. Sending him doodle hugs....