hope she isn't too stressed Julie. We need a doggy version of catnip!
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hope she isn't too stressed Julie. We need a doggy version of catnip!
and a human version but I think there is one but it is illegal:p:p
Oh Julie,
Skype Doga or our mantra
breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe ou:D:D
I know how upset you are.
((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))
Thanks, guys. We made it.
Her x-ray did not show spondylosis. It showed a bit of narrowing between some of her vertebrae. Could be like a pinched nerve. Could be intervertebral disc disease. Neither vet thinks it is incredibly neurological because she has proprioceptive reflexes. (She flips her feet right side up when you bend her toes under). I have tested this at home periodically too and she does correct it.
They think the slight dragging of her left toes from time to time could be from it being weak because it compensates for her right leg, which is weaker, but they aren't sure. It could also be from some nerve pinching or nerve damage.
I am to continue giving the Gabapentin for pain and doing laser treatments and to walk her on short walks to maintain muscle. The laser treatments are $60 each or $150 for 3, so I can't keep that up on a regular basis. She had two this week. I'm going to do another early next week. Then I'll have two left that will have to be spread out a bit. I've already spent $500 this week. Obviously I spend a lot to take care of her, but we can't keep up hundreds of dollars every month on laser treatments alone.
Anyway, she is still walking, and so am I ;). I think she'll appreciate not going to the vet tomorrow or Sun. (At least I sure hope we don't have to).
I took my little Izzy for a nice long walk when we got home since she has been feeling left out while she's left at home. She sure loved it, and it was good for me too. But when I got home I heard Hannah barking from the bedroom where she was gated. She probably barked the whole time. Poor girl. Hopefully we can both enjoy a relaxing afternoon...maybe even a nap.
Addy, what is Skype Doga?? I'm intrigued. And thanks for making me laugh with the illegal human version of catnip!
Julie & Hannah
Hi Julie,
So glad to hear that it wasn't spondylosis. Yay a break from the vets for a bit.
I know these babies of ours can sure add up the dollars. The list goes on and on of all the possibilities.
Still it does seems like Some good news today and that is always a good day.
Hugs,
Sharlene
I can tell my girl is getting worse. When she has gotten up from her last two naps on her doggy pillow, she is really wobbly. This last time she fell down to the side and on her butt three times and I had to help stabilize her so she could stand up. She then manages to walk okay, but this is a new sign. I tried to walk her a little earlier and she was pretty slow and not interested. I didn't have Izzy with us and sometimes that makes her not want to go, but even when I was bringing her back home she seemed to want to trot but couldn't. I have a gut feeling things are going to continue to decline... :(
Hi Julie,
I don't know when she had, or if she's had, the Gabapentin but it can make you feel and act drunk at first until the body adjusts to it. I hope this is what you are seeing or that it is nothing worse than this.
Keep your chin up, sweetie!
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
oh I hope that is all it is, a reaction to the drug. She wasn't like that this morning was she Julie?
hugs,
Sharlene
Hi Leslie,
She took it last night at about 6:30. I did see that was a side effect, but she showed no signs of it before now. She seems to still walk okay, and just went potty, but getting up off of this pillow after being on her side seems to be pretty tough. I've noticed her back feet being closer together and a little bit of crossing them too. Not real good signs.
The worst part of this is the wondering. I just feel pretty certain that something with a nerve is going on, and since it is progressing, even with laser treatment and meds, that we might not see improvement this time. I've just been crying on and off all day. I hate the unknown. I just wish I knew if she is going to improve. I don't know what to prepare for. It doesn't help that my only other dog, Bailey, had to be put to sleep because he had complete paralysis in both back legs and never regained function. That has always been in my mind ever since she developed a back issue last Sept.
Right now I'm giving her lots of love and some treats...just trying to enjoy time with her.
Julie & Hannah
I think you are on the right track with the pinches nerve and all the handling in the last couple days might have aggravated it. It had to be done to know what was going on with her but you know how those nerves can be, tricky little buggers.
Hopefully this will not continue and a nice long relaxing weekend will see her recuperating nicely. That is what we are all going to pray for.
Having gone through the worst case scenario already with Bailey it is naturally even more scary to contemplate the same thing happening to Hannah. It isn't so though. Not yet. One day at a time remember. A wet doggie kiss can make things look a whole lot better. I bet Hannah wouldn't mind passing a few of those out right about now. :)
HUGS to you and Hannah and Izzy too
Sharlene and Molly muffin
The vet called and said I should not give Gabapentin again until Tues. He wants me to see if it is a possible reaction from the drug. I gave it at 6:30 last night and didn't see anything like this before 3:30 today, so it seems odd, but they want to rule that out as a possibility. I'm supposed to rest her for the weekend and see if she improves or if things get worse.
Julie & Hannah