my oscars xray results

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:02

First topic message reminder :

my boy is not right today hes been really struggling to get up today and now tonight he wont eat his dinner i tried giving him a peice of bacon and he wouldnt eat it he allways eats his dinner

also he wont speak he normally speaks for food or when he wants to come in from the garden. molly keeps sniffing round him like she knows hes off colour. hes breathing is ok and he is drinking but i know my boy and hes not right if he wont eat by tommorow iam going to take him up the vets. oh its horrible when they cant tell you whats happening!!

i hope he picks up soon

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 08:20

thanks markey.x

suzieT · by suzieT on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 08:25

Fantastic news - I was telling my boyfriend last night about the wee fella and I was gonig to ask you how Oscar was today.

Phew - I bet you are beginning to feel a little relieved that he is feeling better -

I am sure Oscar is gonig to spoilt rotten until Monday - and no doubt he will love his drive in the car - you are a very doting mum Smile

I hope the vets prognosis on Monday is good - I am thinking of you and Oscar - big hugs to both of you and thank you for the update xx

**emma** · by **emma** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 08:26

awwwwwww that fantastic news on the gorgeous Oscar !! give him big cuddles from me, may he continue to improve lots

**northern_girlie** · by **northern_girlie** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 10:46

Great news about Oscar it's so painful for us owners when our loyal companions are ill.

suzieT · by suzieT on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 10:48

northern_girlie wrote:Great news about Oscar it's so painful for us owners when our loyal companions are ill.

well said - couldn't agree more Smile

**matt** · by **matt** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 13:54

Go Oscar! Glad he's geeling better.

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 18:42

Hi Staffie2, so sorry to hear that Oscar has been unwell lately and so pleased he is feeling a little better lately.

Sending lots of get well licks and hugs x

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 18:43

Hi Staffie2, so sorry to hear that Oscar has been unwell lately and so pleased he is feeling a little better lately.

Sending lots of get well licks and hugs x

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 21:26

right back at ya diesels mummy xx

i heard diesels having a rough time at the moment aswell lets hope both our boys get better soon.x

suzieT · by suzieT on Thu 08 Oct 2009, 07:09

Hi Dieselsmummy

Sorry - I have to ask - what is Diesel doing to that poor duckie in your pic lol

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Thu 08 Oct 2009, 20:08

Hi Staffie2,
Yep you guessed it.......... as his dad would say 'thats my boy!'

I suppose it makes a change from scooting his bum along the carpet!

I think his dad taught him all he knows!

suzieT · by suzieT on Fri 09 Oct 2009, 07:09

I think his dad taught him all he knows!

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Hello again.... Do this mean the toy humping - or the scooting across the floor on his bum

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Fri 09 Oct 2009, 19:09

Both!

The bum scooting is a rareity but the toy humping used to be a nightly occurrence until he has been unwell.

Thats wehn we will know he is REALLY better. I would like to say typical male but darent for fear of being told off!

How is Oscar today? I really sympathise what you have been going through- I can honestly say the last 2 weeks have been awful, especially all that Diesel has been through and its really worrying until you get answers.

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Fri 09 Oct 2009, 19:51

he getting alot better thanks he actually tried to get in the kitchen ealier as i dropped a frozen chip! hes still really struggling to get out into the garden as we have five bloody great big conctrete steps to get down before the grass starts. so we are having to carry him in and out but apart from that hes getting up to eat now and has responded really well to the medicine we have got to take him back to the vets monday so fingers crossed . hugs to diesel.xx

**tracyp** · by **tracyp** on Fri 09 Oct 2009, 21:23

That's great news kel! Hope he keeps getting better ea day. Hugs from us to Oscar.

**squidgy82000** · by **squidgy82000** on Fri 09 Oct 2009, 23:01

so glad he is making progress even small steps are good steps

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Sat 10 Oct 2009, 18:15

Glad to hear that Oscar is making progress and I will be thinking of you all on Monday with my fingers crossed.

Its amazing what you do when they arent well, we were driving Diesel around to the park to lift him out to do his business , cos he wont do No 2's in the garden.

We now have a stair gate so he cant go up the stairs or on the bed, just to ensure he gets as much rest as possible. But we know they would do the same for us if they could.

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Sun 11 Oct 2009, 18:20

Thinking of you all for tomorrow.

Love and Hugs Diesel and Dieselsmummy x

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 11 Oct 2009, 18:31

thanks so much his appointment is at 10.30 ill let you know what happens. xx

**staffylover70** · by **staffylover70** on Sun 11 Oct 2009, 19:07

Good luck tomorrow x

**allie** · by **allie** on Sun 11 Oct 2009, 19:13

hope all goes well tomorrow x

**emma** · by **emma** on Sun 11 Oct 2009, 19:28

good luck for tomoz chick, big hugs to the gorgeous Oscar xxx

suzieT · by suzieT on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 07:22

Hi Oscar

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you today -

I hope everything goes well - xx Suzie T

**Markey** · by **Markey** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 07:24

Good luck mate

**tracyp** · by **tracyp** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 08:03

Best of luck from us as well for Oscar.

**matt** · by **matt** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 08:15

Good luck Oscar boy!

Miso · by Miso on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 08:35

All my best thoughts Oscar xx

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 10:47

hi all so we are back from the vets the vet has said that with a combination of the arthritus and the nerve damage in his back legs we need to decide weather to risk putting him to sleep for the mri scan this will be done at the royal kings cross vertainary hospital they can operate for the nerve damage but its not going to make the arthritus go away. he has now been moved onto a steriod called
PREVEICOX.
the other option is to carry on with the steriods and go and have some hydrotheraphy sessions. we really dont know what to do i absolutley fell apart outside the vets and didnt want to go in
and face what she was going to say

we are going to sleep on it and need to let the vets know tommorow. i could tell in her eyes that she didnt think we should put him throught the stress and recovery of the scan or an operation. i dont know if we should just enjoy the time he has left

he has gone downhill so quickly this time two years ago he was coming out running with me. sorry to go on ill let you all know what we decide tommorow. thanks,

suzieT · by suzieT on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 10:55

Hello

Thanks for the update - kept visiting site every 5 mins for an update - been a nervous wreck waiting to hear from you.

gosh this really must be a very difficult decision to make - however which ever one you decide I am sure it will definately have Oscar best interest at heart. At least you do have 2 options to consider, which must be positive.

Has the vet said what side effect the Steriods may have and what positives has she given you to help you decide on the options you have been given?

I am sure you are feeling very confused at the moment and no doubt upset too

You will come to the right decision I am sure - do you have family you can discuss this with?

Huge hug for you and Oscar xx Suzie T

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 11:03

the vets said that the side affects could be him panting and drinking more and a bigger appetite as with any kind of steriods there are different side affects we are going to have more of a decussion tonight when my partner returns from work thanks for your kind surrport everyone.

**tracyp** · by **tracyp** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 11:16

It's a hard choice but am sure you will make the right one for him. My thoughts are with you & Oscar & wish you both all the best.

**Markey** · by **Markey** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 11:23

Personally, and only my opinion.
If it was me, and I have faced this decision -
Let him enjoy his remaining time, I wouldnt put a dog of 10 plus years thorough any operations .

Big hugs to you and Oscar from me and Bronx

suzieT · by suzieT on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 11:50

Big Hugs from Diesel & Rocco too -

**allie** · by **allie** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 12:08

Thinking off you and wishing you all the very best and I hope the new meds work quickly and effectively for Oscar

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 12:45

thanks dont worry about affending me i need all your honest opinions.

suzieT · by suzieT on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 12:54

Hi Again

If I ever have to make this choice - personally I would go with the steriod & hydrotherapy option too -

See how this suits Oscar - if for whatever reason you were unhappy with his progess then I would speak to the vet again and discuss the 2nd option.

I am sure you will come to the right decision for your boy - as you know & understand what he needs best.

We are all behind you on this one - what ever you decide - Smile

Suzie T xx

**watts1974** · by **watts1974** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 12:58

I also wouldn't put any of mine through an anaesthetic at that age, if he can be made more comfortable on steroids then I would go down that route. To take him in for a check on something that they really csn't help with anyway and to lose him would just be devastating. Enjoy the good days and when the bad days outnumber the good then you have to rethink your options.

I'm so sorry for you

**matt** · by **matt** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 13:01

Really sorry to hear the news. I don't have much experience with this sort of thing myself, but my gut instinct would be to go down the medication route, and enjoy all the time that you do have with such a gorgeous boy.

**Oxide** · by **Oxide** on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 14:09

Poor old boy!!! It is so hard when they start feeling their age. Personally I also don't feel it'll be fair on him to go through an op that will have him hurting for awhile to come. I would give mine the meds so they were as comfortable as possible for the time they have left. Good luck! It's such a sad situation

Dieselsmummy · by Dieselsmummy on Mon 12 Oct 2009, 17:51

Hi Staffie2, have been thinking about you, your family and Oscar all day and have just got in and logged on.

Only from my experience, the vets who did Diesels MRI and spinal tap advised that the way they anaesthetized(?) him for the MRI was a safer way than when he was anaesthetized for the blood tests the week before??? Dont know how the procedures differ as I am not a vet!

Are you able to contact the Royal Kings Cross to talk through the procedure/risks with them. Thats what we did and we were able to make a really informed decision, knowing all of the facts.

Just a thought but is it worth delaying the decision until you can judge the effects of the new steroids???

Big slobbery licks to you and Oscar from Diesel and hugs from me x