This is Luna, a 6-month-old Chihuahua/Pit Bull mix. Like most puppies, she's a bit mischievous and naughty, and decided to go exploring without her parent's consent. While exploring, she was unfortunately hit by a vehicle.
Luna’s parents are on a fixed income and ran into some troubles with hackers and their bank account, but they knew that Luna needed to be seen immediately by a vet. Unfortunately this accident was after regular business hours, and they were worried about covering the cost of the visit as well as anything additional that Luna would need. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were able to help because of supporters like you! Luckily, Luna was in good shape with some superficial wounds that will heal with time. Unfortunately, Luna tore her cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). She will eventually need surgery to fix her knee, so her parents are keeping her calm and saving up for her needed surgery. Even if you believe your dog has not sustained a major injury as a result from being hit by a car, it is crucial that he or she sees a veterinarian as soon as possible. Check out this blog, What to Do if Your Dog is Hit by a Car, by PetMD for some more good information on how to help you pet if he/she has been hit by a car. Depending on the situation, there may be some good steps you can take to help prevent your pooch from being hit by a car. One simple, and great training tip, is to teach your pet to sit and wait at every door or curb, or even from the inside of the car to make sure your dog won’t bolt into oncoming traffic. Don’t leave your dog unattended in your yard. And, when you’re backing out of the driveway, make sure your pets are in a safe place. According to VCA Pet Hospitals, a torn CCL is a very common injury to the stifle (knee) of dogs. A CCL rupture is similar to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in humans. CCL rupture occurs in dogs of all sizes, but is quite common in giant or larger breeds. When the CCL is torn or injured, the shin bone (tibia) slides forward from the thigh bone (femur), which causes most dogs to walk abnormally and experience pain. This instability also damages the cartilage and surrounding bones, which can lead to osteoarthritis. You can read more about this here. According to the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, signs that your dog may have torn their CCL include:
When the CCL is torn, surgery is recommended as soon as possible to improve joint stabilization and relieve pain. However, you can also speak with your veterinarian about other options such as orthopedic braces, joint injections and pain medicine. No matter what is happening with your fur kid, at any stage of life, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian sooner rather than later. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. Read more Success Stories.
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