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

Molly is grumbly. I did not know a dog could just "bitch" so much, but she has managed a continuous grumbling huff and like half bark, half huff now for 2 days! When she isn't grumbling, she is full out barking or sleepy, there is no in between. Don't let that cute face fool you, she is 100% fed up doggie. ROFL!!

Physically the area at the end of the back is doing good, the one at the center is still tender and not healed, so still on restricted activity. I opened up the area between the living room and family room and she immediately went running through it. I told her she got one try and if she tries it again, I'm closing it off. She hasn't, but I did just close it off, because a friend is coming over and you know how she'll be when the door bell rings.

She is also trying to figure out how to get the pillows out of the window seat so she can jump up there. That is her watching the world go by seat and she is not happy about. Right now hubs said she is mad at me for being in a room she can't get to. So, I think I'll change computers. :)

I think the storm this weekend might miss us, cross fingers, but that bitter cold is here and seems to be here to stay :( I looked at property online in Victoria today. LOL Warmest place so far in Canada this winter. Not that I'm ready to move but always good to think about when it's so cold here. LOL

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Sharlene,
Buddy became very upset and depressed when he couldn't get up on his window seat for guard duty. He wasn't as excited about life when he couldn't do his job. I understand Molly's need to grumble. That's her way of letting you know that she's unhappy and wants you to fix it. You always gave before, so why not now. She doesn't understand. :o
I'm glad you are switching computers so she can, at least be in the room with you. xxxxx Hang in there! xxxxx

Oh I know she isn't happy about not being up there and me not givien it and I bet there is some depression going on. I'm debating if I should put her up there when I can be there with her, or if that will make her miss it more and want it more.

I was on my work computer, she was in the living room with her dad, and they were on the floor together but when she gets in a mood, she wants us both right there. Currently I am in here with her and she is being unhappy because hubs just left for a bit.

She'll be happier tomorrow night that her pal dave is coming over for zombie night. She does lover to have the guys all around. (have to tell him he can't bring his dog Maizie though as molly can't play)

*sigh* poor molly, we'll get through this. She is just not big on patience either. :) the vet just keeps telling me, you know that this can happen again right, even is likely to. :(

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

I can't answer regarding Molly, but Buddy loved being put on the window seat to look out. I sat there right with him and we would talk about everything that we could see out the window. He loved my undivided attention as we checked out the critters together. That time together was very special. Xxxx

That's a really sweet idea.

Awwww Molly has got a new avatar!! So cute :D Thought I had clicked into the wrong thread when I saw that furry face looking back at me :):) Yep I would put her up and sit with her! Sometimes they need to survey their kingdom for themselves :rolleyes: sometimes outside Flynn can hear the kids in the school on the other side of the fence and barks at them. If I lift him up to look over and see for himself what is going on he settles and stops barking. Glad to hear her back is coming right too xxxx

Hi Sharlene:
More snow here this morning. Wow this is too much lately. How is Molly doing with her back? I will take Tipper every 3 weeks from now on to laser therapy. Because of the issues they have with their backs etc. I think it is best she just keep going to eliminate as much pain as possible. Once you get the sessions built up all you need is once a month treatment to keep it up, so maybe that would help Molly too. Blessings
Patti

We only have a light dusting of snow this morning, so looks like the storm they were worried would hit us didn't do so. We'll see, the day isn't over yet :)

Well, Molly's middle area of her back isn't healed yet so we'll just evaluate week by week to see how it is progressing. She has a treatment this week and then we'll see where we go next. She has gone through only 2 weeks of treatment and restriction so far. From what I've read and others experiences with back injuries, like Tracy and Woody, etc, we're looking at a likely 6 weeks of restrictions.

This weather and trying to take her in and out in it, doesn't make it easy at all. We have to be careful that her legs don't slip. She is still having problems with weight distribution to her back legs.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I,m afraid you are looking at roughly 6 weeks depending on how Molly is healing. How are you carrying Molly I know that sounds stupid, but I was told not to carry Woody from underneath like hands under his tummy, as this could put pressure on the back, but instead I was to carry him one hand under head at chest area and one hand at his butt and to try and keep him straight, easier said that done :eek:

How is she in herself, is she still grumpy or is she at the let me play stage, it is hard to keep them down :D

Molly puts both her front legs over my arm and I balance her by her bum area, it's not easy as you said.

Oh she wants to run around, but not play with her toys. She is grumpy because she can't jump up and down into the window seat and couches on her own.

I can tell when she isn't on the inflammatory meds that she doesn't feel as good. We never do more than 4 days at a time on the meds, then 3 days off. Not sure if we will have more days of the meds or not, I have enough to do another couple days on if need be.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin