Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

Not an off day, whatever is brewing in her seems to still be brewing. I have an appointment at 10am this morning at vet. She shakes when I pick her up, so that points to pain, she won't walk or move more than she has to. Wonder if there is a UTI going on. I carried her to the sidewalk and she did two pees this morning, but...well..she isn't acting herself.
I do have some SEB. Her poops weren't running at the start, they were solid, but then she would act like she had to go again and again and those would be runny. So...not typical diarrhea.
Will let you know what the vet says.
thanks all,
Sharlene and molly muffin

A very quick update. I'm back home, molly is at the vets, getting xrays and having a laster treatment, also a urinalysis culture because I want to verify there isn't any issues there too.

Basically she has hurt her back, cannot put any weight (because it hurts her) on her rear legs and is using her front legs to support her. We are thinking some disc inflammation from a possible wipe out while running in the house.

We'll verify all of this, of course and then my vet is consulting with our IMS on best treatment. We have to consider the current state of her liver and what will work best and if we can do it.
I can tell you that we have discussed the use of prednisone. Double dose for 3 days, then taper down, 1 dose a day for 5 days. Complete limited mobility. She has to be crated basically or in a pen. The vet said, even just being around the house following me, wouldn't be good for her you want the limbs on complete rest. It's up to me how we do that but that is what has to be done. Outside to potty carry her and back into crate or pen.

I'll update as I know more. This brings to mind what several others are going through now on the forum. We'll all deal together!

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

Oh Sharlene, I am so sorry!!!!!!!!!

I'll keep checking back for more updates. And yes, I totally get it that you may be considering short-term prednisone in this situation. Pred can truly be a miracle drug at times.

Huge hugs to you and very gentle hugs to Molly girl!

Aw poor Molly and poor you. Woody did the same thing a few years ago his was the L4,5,6 disk in his back. I used metacam and complete cage rest for 6 wks and he was fine.

Hope and praying Molly is fixed soon x

Sharlene:
I am so sorry to hear Molly is having problems. Do you think it could be her back. I know Tipper's bothers her sometimes. I think form all the muscle loss and the abdomen pulls down on it, and can cause disc problems. I sure hope gets to feeling herself again. I know how you worry about her and how you know when something is not right. Blessings
Patti

Dear Sharlene
I am giving you a link which I will also give Addy.
traumeel is a natural ant inflammatory used by humans and I also give Arial for his back issues. I use it myself. Ask your vet. NO one can tell you what to do. But it can not hurt Molly.
http://www.traumeel.us/about
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

Poor Molly,
I hope that her back issue was caught early and that it resolves quickly.

I am so sorry Sharlene. I hope Molly feels better soon. ((((Hugs))))

Hey Sharlene.

Hoping Molly is feeling a bit better tonight. Sending lots of love and positive vibes.

Mel
Xxxxx

Hello again, notice you online. You doing ok? Any news?

Big hug

Mel
Xxxx