On July 4th weekend while visiting family in Texas, our 2 year old Boston Terrier, Daisy, was bitten by an unknown poisonous snake. She was treated immediately by an out-of-town vet. At this time, we were unsure of what exactly had bitten/stung Daisy. The tennis ball sized lump on her leg was ruled unnecessary to be drained by this vet, Daisy was given an IV to rehydrate her, an antibiotic shot, and we were told she should be good to go within 4-5 days. We were told not to worry as the wound would likely become very morose in appearance, but that this was part of the healing process.
Four days later and after speaking with the out-of-town vet on the third day (who reassured me all was fine), Daisy's abdomen skin had opened such that her abdomen muscles were visible for approximately half an inch. We had had enough and immediately took her to our regular vet here in Oklahoma City. She was immediately rushed into surgery, as the poisonous venom having not been drained at the first visit had unknowingly spread throughout her entire lower adbomen and left leg. The skin and part of the muscle was partially dead and partially infected. It required that every bit of the affected area be removed in the surgery.
After surgery, Daisy's wound was left open as there was no other choice. Cleaning and medicating it three times per day, along with a strong line of pain medicine, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics all followed for three weeks. The hopeful prognosis was that the skin and tissue would slowly but surely over the course of 5-12 months grow back, ultimately ending in a very safe and routine skin graft to cover what would hopefully be an area roughly the size of a quarter.
As the tissue and skin began to heal, the muscles and tendons in Daisy's leg began to constrict upward. Three and a half weeks after surgery despite twice daily physical therapy and forced leg use, she has lost the use of her leg. Her range of motion has become so tight that her leg now is constricted upward such that it doesn't come within 2-3 inches of touching the ground when stretched.
Daisy now requires IMMEDIATE surgery, which is explained in detail in the video. This surgery is estimated to cost upwards of $2,000 and must be done no later than next Wednesday, August 12.
HELP SAVE DAISY'S LEG!!! HERE'S HOW:
We have set up a fundraiser titled "Save Daisy's Leg." Anyone can send donations via PayPal to justin.t.mccorkle@gmail.com All transactions will go into a checking account opened through BancFirst.
Those in the state of Oklahoma may also contribute simply by walking into any BancFirst branch and telling them you'd like to make a deposit into Justin McCorkle's "Save Daisy's Leg" account.
As of today, August 5, 2010, we have raised approximately $900. We have 6 days to raise the remainder of the money needed. Any donation helps and no amount is too small. Thanks so much for all of your support, prayers, and donations!!!
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My Boston Terrier Joy is a Crazy Person!by larrymunshun72,268 views
omg so sad
cupcakejellybaby 4 months ago
How is Daisy? Is she doing okay?
MissTrixie1 9 months ago 2
Hi Justin. I own a BT. How's Daisy?
Rodrigovgo 1 year ago