A veterinarian charity has issued a warning to pet owners after a five-month-old puppy broke both of her elbows after falling over.
French Bulldog puppy Moon was walking with her family when she tripped and broke both elbows in a freak fracture.
The young puppy was walking with her family this spring when she tumbled over, wouldn’t get up and began crying out.
Her owner Eren, 38, rushed her to the veterinarian where they discovered she had fractured both front legs, requiring surgical screws and wires.
Eren said: ‘The surgery was successful and Moon’s legs were completely repaired, however the complications meant we honestly thought we were going to lose her.’
After closely monitoring the puppy for a week, she was able to return home to Eren and her three young children.
The breed is one of the most commonly owned across England and Wales, and the type of fracture Moon suffered is all too common among the breed, vet charity PDSA has warned.
Figures revealed the beloved French Bulldog made up for two thirds of elbow fractures which were surgically repaired in 2023 alone.
PDSA Vet Lynne James said: ‘The fractures Moon suffered can happen in French Bulldogs with everyday accidents, such as a heavy landing when jumping down from the sofa or a trip over a step, whereas in many other breeds, these injuries are generally only seen after a serious fall or trauma such as being hit by a car.
‘We’re so pleased Moon had a happy ending. Her treatment was made even more complicated by breed-related health concerns.
‘For people who are considering sharing their lives with this loveable breed, we’d strongly advise they do lots of research to understand potential health problems and what this could mean for them.’
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