Puppy with Skull Fracture One Year Later - CT Scan & Update

Our veterinary clinic, Critter Care in Panama City, FL is equipped with a state-of-the-art CT scan. When Libby was surrendered to them after a Labrador Retriever fractured her skull as a puppy, a CT scan was performed to fully evaluate the degree of trauma. Libby was prescribed sedatives for about a week, long enough for the swelling to decrease, and pain meds. When we brought Libby home at 8 weeks, we treated her the same as any other puppy, hoping for the best when it came to her healing and potential after effects. After one year, Libby returned for another CT scan (and to be spayed).

This scan revealed Libby's skull was pushed back into place as she grew and actually fused back together. Besides some minor misshapenness around her right eye, she appears to be fully healed! The healing capabilities of dogs is truly amazing!

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