The last time I posted I asked everyone to send healing thoughts for Mineaux, a young foster with a broken front leg. If you recall the second cast had just fallen off and we were looking at amputation of the leg as our last option. Dr Clark, a newer vet at the clinic we deal with, convinced me to let him try a Thomas-Schroeder splint. For larger animals these splints are already pre-made but in Mineaux's case he would have to make it himself. After he showed me how it worked I admit I was skeptical but he convinced me to let him try it. In a nutshell the splint consists of a wrapped donut shape at the top which goes over the leg and secures on the shoulder. Attached to the donut are two wires which run down the length of the leg. The entire apparatus is then wrapped in a cast like material. It's almost bigger than she is but in just a few days she adjusted to it and seems to have no trouble getting around. I am happy to report that thanks to a determined vet and everyone's healing thoughts Mineaux has made it through 14 days and the splint is still secure! She still has another 16 days to go so please keep sending your healing thoughts her way! Barb Hoult Alberta Ferret Society www.albertaferretsociety.com [Posted in FML 5840]