The six-year-old Pretoria east girl who was savaged by a Rottweiler is still battling to regain the use of her right arm.

Jessica Young has told Rekord that her daughter Caylee, who was bitten last Wednesday, was still unable to use her right arm, despite x-rays not depicting any muscle damage.

Jessica said after the x-rays yesterday, the doctor informed her that it would take a while for Caylee to regain the use of her arm.

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“She is currently limping and stands on one leg as the other is still fractured.”

She said besides the pain shooting through her legs, Caylee was doing well and was positive.

“We still have to carry her around as she doesn’t walk due to the other leg being fractured.

“We are doing all we can to help and exercising her leg and arm and hope she will be able to regain use of them soon,” she said.

“It is emotionally draining as we still don’t know if she’ll be able to use her right hand and what is going to happen in the future.”

Jessica said more tests would be done on Monday and the stitches removed.

“I also want them to do a brain scan in case the shock is affecting the arm.

“They must also test her veins to see what is wrong with her hand, but we are doing okay and progressing every day,” said Jessica.

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Caylee was attacked by the dog when her family was collecting keys to their newly-rented house. She sustained puncture wounds on her arms.

“We want to thank the staff and doctors at the Little Company of Mary; they were absolutely helpful and we are grateful.

“I am also recovering well and want to thank everyone for their prayers and messages of hope,” said Jessica.

She said the dog owner, currently in Canada, has made arrangements for his insurance company to assist them with medical costs.

According to the owner, the dog had since been put down.

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