Sasha could use some positive thoughts *UPDATE*

[Jessdryden]

My poor little Sasha!  Last night she tore her ACL.  We couldn't get any of the local vets to return calls last night (grrr), so we went to the emergency vet in Tulsa today.  She prescribed rest and Rimadyl until we can get in to see the orthopaedist at OSU (hopefully this week).  The Rimadyl is really helping, but Sasha is obviously hurting.

Please send good thoughts her way!

[jabear]

Oh no! I hope that you get her into the vet's soon so that she can begin to recover from her pain. Poor baby!! We're sending lots of Newfy hugs and kisses your way.

[schelmischekitty]

so sorry this happened to your baby!  i hope she recovers fast!

[Saint and Mal mom]

Feel better soon, Sasha! We are thinking of you.

[BarkleysMum]

We're all sending you healing vibes, mixed with a little bit of drool and hair, from the east coast of Canada, Sasha!

[Kermit]

Poor Sasha!!!! Hang in there, girl!!!!!!

[brigid67]

Poor Baby - I hope she feels better soon

[shangrila]

Sorry to hear your baby is hurt! Zoey and I are crossing our fingers and paws for a speedy recovery

[newflvr]

OUCH!  Poor Sasha!  I'll be glad to hear when she's on the mend!

Cowboy and Chester send lots of kisses and drools!

[witsend7772]

Poor Baby ! so what is it that she tore? I am ignorant! Our THeo a Great Pyrenees 7 mth old is limping terrible in the front left leg we have to het him to the vet tomorrow too. Thanks for this wonderful site.  Witsend and in love with our critters. kay

[TheUnSaintlySaintClan]

Poor Sasha!! I hope she gets all the help she needs and gets better ASAP! Send her some love from Florida!!

[sarnewfie]

it is reported that 70% of dogs fed gluc chond, at 1200 mg per day, have less incidance of cruciate problems,
a little to late, but, i would still get your other newf on this dosage!
good luck,
so far i have been most fortunate and have yet to experience a rip or ruptured cruciate.
my pups are raised on joint health tablets from the day they leave home, till they are oldsters.
i hope people follow my advice when i send them home to!
my vet showed me the statistics in her office one day, as i had aproached her on the subject becouse we hear of this almost every day!

[mynameislola]

Regarding the last post, could you please get the name of the study quoted from your Vet.?  I have read several studies on nutritional supplements including chondroiten and glucosamine and they all were inconclusive as to the possible benefits.

I am also interested in finding sources of both products that do testing on product quality because here in the USA supplements are not regulated the way medicine is.

You are going to a great place for the consultation and surgery.  Best of luck!

[Jessdryden]

Thanks everyone!  I really appreciate your good thoughts--Sasha too!  I am just so worried!  As for glucosamine/chondroitin supplements, they are definitely good for big paws.  Actually, both of ours are on 1000 mg/d (maybe not quite enough?).  We'll up it.

Hopefully we can get to see the specialist early this week.

Thanks again!

[Jessdryden]

Just wanted to post a quick update about Sasha.  She saw the orthopedist at OSU on Wednesday and had all sorts of x-rays.  Not a fun day.   As it turns out, Sasha only strained/sprained her ACL!   She is on crate rest for two weeks to help it heal fully.  Yay!

Anyone have any suggestions to help keep her occupied during her crate rest?  At the moment, she is pretty mad at us for locking her up.   She and Bella are both usually free in the house during the day.  Sasha is definitely insulted!

Thanks again everyone for the positive thoughts for Sasha!