224. X Ray results...

Yesterday i had Spices hock X rayed and unfortunately it confirmed that she does have a bone infection...Whilst there are no bone fragments there is a small part of the bone which has deteriorated due to the infection and is therefore at risk of becoming detached which if being the case would need to be taken out. At this stage the vet has said that because the bone is still intact she does not think it is worth operating on as it has a chance of regenerating itself due to still having a blood supply albeit a compromised one. She has therefore suggested that we attempt to fight the infection with antibiotics alone...and basically keep our fingers crossed. I am doubtful whether the antibiotics will be able to penetrate the bone effectively as i have read that it is notoriously difficult for antibiotics to do this but i am trying my best to stay positive and hope for the best. Spice is a lot less lame than what she was four days ago but is still showing obvious signs of discomfort.