Comments on: X-Ray for Sunny http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/ The quacks, life and fun of Seattle's famous duck. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:55:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: OtherAngela http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9150 OtherAngela Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:46:24 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9150 Heart goes out to you and Sunny. Looking at the x-ray made me terribly sad for her. Peace to that little one, in whatever form may come. Heart goes out to you and Sunny. Looking at the x-ray made me terribly sad for her. Peace to that little one, in whatever form may come.

]]> By: Gayle in Seattle http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9149 Gayle in Seattle Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:35:38 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9149 If it's the same duck which sounds like it is, that injury would have healed even if it healed incorrectly. Plus it would have formed arthritis, inflammation. Definitely, if the vet says she is in pain - do what is right for Sunny. We are pulling for you Sunny and Tiff. If it’s the same duck which sounds like it is, that injury would have healed even if it healed incorrectly. Plus it would have formed arthritis, inflammation. Definitely, if the vet says she is in pain – do what is right for Sunny. We are pulling for you Sunny and Tiff.

]]> By: Meg and Elvis http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9139 Meg and Elvis Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:15:54 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9139 We're sending you lots of love today! You are one of the most qualified folks around to determine what's best for Sunny! Trust your judgement. You will make the best decision for her. She's lucky to have you! We’re sending you lots of love today! You are one of the most qualified folks around to determine what’s best for Sunny! Trust your judgement. You will make the best decision for her.

She’s lucky to have you!

]]> By: Katie M http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9138 Katie M Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:22:08 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9138 It looks to me like the leg bones are physically different sizes, the left leg being shorter than the right. It also looks like she's got some sizable arthritis on the left knee joint. Because the bones aren't the same on both sides, it looks like there has been some pelvic shifting to compensate. I would venture to guess that any discomfort would be in the left knee and right hip. (the parts that look like crumbly bits in the joints) I'm not an expert, but I've been looking at leg x-rays a lot recently. My dog needed orthopedic surgery, and the orthovet taught me how to look for signs of arthritis on the xray film. Please keep us posted when you hear from the vet. Extra peas for Sunny. It looks to me like the leg bones are physically different sizes, the left leg being shorter than the right. It also looks like she’s got some sizable arthritis on the left knee joint. Because the bones aren’t the same on both sides, it looks like there has been some pelvic shifting to compensate. I would venture to guess that any discomfort would be in the left knee and right hip. (the parts that look like crumbly bits in the joints)

I’m not an expert, but I’ve been looking at leg x-rays a lot recently. My dog needed orthopedic surgery, and the orthovet taught me how to look for signs of arthritis on the xray film.

Please keep us posted when you hear from the vet. Extra peas for Sunny.

]]> By: Lori http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9137 Lori Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:09 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9137 There's quite a difference between the 2 knee? joints. Fingers are crossed for good news today. There’s quite a difference between the 2 knee? joints. Fingers are crossed for good news today.

]]> By: ~Sarah http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9135 ~Sarah Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:02:08 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9135 poor sunny. no one should be condemned to a life time of pain. I hope that the vet is able to treat her pain successfully. poor sunny. no one should be condemned to a life time of pain. I hope that the vet is able to treat her pain successfully.

]]> By: oni http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9133 oni Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:11:16 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9133 good luck, you guys 8( good luck, you guys 8(

]]> By: Dawn http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9132 Dawn Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:25:44 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9132 I'm so sorry. I wish I could help her. I know you'll do everything possible, Tiff, and if you have to say goodbye, it'll be for the right reason. I’m so sorry. I wish I could help her. I know you’ll do everything possible, Tiff, and if you have to say goodbye, it’ll be for the right reason.

]]> By: Annie http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9131 Annie Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:06:01 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9131 Oh my goodness, what a horrible thought. I hope you're wrong, too. I have no idea what that x-ray suggests, although it looks like there's something going on with the left joint. If the vets think she's in pain - and I certainly hope they don't - I hope they can suggest something for her. I just don't want to think about her having to be euthanized for lack of proper care in the past. Good luck and keep us posted! Oh my goodness, what a horrible thought. I hope you’re wrong, too. I have no idea what that x-ray suggests, although it looks like there’s something going on with the left joint. If the vets think she’s in pain – and I certainly hope they don’t – I hope they can suggest something for her. I just don’t want to think about her having to be euthanized for lack of proper care in the past. Good luck and keep us posted!

]]> By: Daisy, Lucy, Ruby, Clover, Matilda, Violet, and Little Molly http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/comment-page-1/#comment-9129 Daisy, Lucy, Ruby, Clover, Matilda, Violet, and Little Molly Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:44:19 +0000 http://mrflapper.com/blog/2009/07/27/x-ray-for-sunny/#comment-9129 Keep your chin up- we'll be praying for you! Keep your chin up- we’ll be praying for you!

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