Juliana is a beautiful sweet 15 week old puppy that was picked up in MO when two women were walking and heard an innocent pup scream out in pain. They saw a car speed away and were not sure if the car hit her or threw her out the window. When the ladies that found Juliana gave her to a rescue worker in MO it was discovered that she had a previously broken leg that had already healed incorrectly and caused her pain.
We secured a foster home and got Juliana to Placing Paws so that she could see an orthopedic specialist at Grayslake Animal Emergency and Treatment Center (AETC). While in MO, she had 2 different splints put on her leg in an effort to prevent further damage. Unfortunately, when she went to AETC, it was discovered that the splint had rubbed her leg raw and created an infection. To make matters worse, when she urinated, it poured into her splint, further irritating her leg. Additional X rays were done at AETC that revealed 2 old fractures. There is a healing proximal fibular fracture with callus formation noted. That fracture has started to heal and should be uneventful. The one that causes concern is the distal physeal/meaphyseal tibial fracture. It is close to the growth plate and has to be monitored. In order to treat the skin infection, the caring staff at AETC removed the splint that was applied at the MO vet. They shaved her entire leg, cleaned it with Nolvasan and then dried it thoroughly. Neopredef was applied, tefa and a 3 layer bandage with a splint was applied. Within only a few short days the infection showed marked improvement and she was feeling much better.
Juliana is currently doing wonderful! The splint has been removed and she is getting around well. The distal growth plate fracture will require follow up to assure it does not cause issues, but for now, Juliana is doing great and living the life she deserves! She is a friendly, outgoing puppy that loves everyone! You would never know from her happy go lucky personality what hardship she has been through. It is amazing what these poor dogs endure and yet still have such a wonderful, forgiving outlook on life.