my oscars xray results

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

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

**allie** · by **allie** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:05

Oh so sad to hear he is not well

keep us posted as to how he gets on at the vets,

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:11

will do cheers hopefully he wont have to go as he hates it and they allways have to muzzle him in there. iam hoping hes just having an off day and will eat something later tonight.

**watts1974** · by **watts1974** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:12

Good luck

**emma** · by **emma** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:31

awwwwwwww poor oscar !!! sending him big cuddles and some healing vibes xxx hope hes back to his beautiful self soon

**Oxide** · by **Oxide** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 18:47

Hope he's ok

**staffylover70** · by **staffylover70** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 19:16

Hope he is OK, has he done a lot of excercise in the last couple of days?
Let us know how he gets on overnight

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 20:14

no more than usual he went out for a 15 min wallk round the block on friday with me. he was his normal self then and was fine all day saturday and was ok up untill this morning when he didnt want to get out of bed. hes laying on my rug now but he wont even wag his tail

at me we are going to take it in turns to get up in the night to check on him ill let you know how hes doing tommorow thankyou.x

Miso · by Miso on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 20:25

So sorry he's feeling icky. It's weird how the others can smell it too - when Inca had a UTI many of the other dogs would sniff an sniff and sniff her and eventually decide that they didn't like her just because she was 'off colour'.

Hope the vet goes smoothly - do they muzzle him just because he really doesn't like it there?

**squidgy82000** · by **squidgy82000** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 20:53

hope is ok , give some hugs from me

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 21:28

hello ive just been next door to my neighbours for a coffee and their friend happended to be there tonight whos a veternairy nurse she kindly said she would take a look at him. she checked his heart rate and and said its ok she said he is quite flat and depressed and its because hes in alot of pain from his legs and suggested that tommorow he have an urgent appointment and ask the vet for rymadel or metacam and that if he gets any worse to call the emergency vet out he tried to get up when she came in and its the livest hes been all day bless him

shes not a fully qulified vet yet so she couldnt really say anymore than that but i will be phoning my vets as soon as they are open in the morning to get an emergency appointment. he thankfully has eaten out my hand now l he was hungery but just couldnt get up to get to his bowl

i will let you all know what happens at the vets tommorow thanks for all your kind comments.

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 21:30

misco they sometimes have to muzzle him as he will try to nip and show his teeth .

**barney's mom** · by **barney's mom** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 23:15

Aww - poor Oscar. I hope he's feeling better soon. Has he had leg problems in the past?

**tracyp** · by **tracyp** on Sun 04 Oct 2009, 23:21

Oh, poor baby. Hope all goes well at the vets. Please do let us know how he is. Hugs from us to Oscar.

**Robyn** · by **Robyn** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 00:43

Poor boy, I hope he is feeling better soon

Miso · by Miso on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 05:27

Poor Oscar - I'd bare my teeth too if I had to get my temperature taken in the manner that he does sad

I asked as I just wanted to check that they weren't prejudiced, thats all x

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 10:49

hello all so we been to the vets this morning and unfortunally weve been told he now has arthritus in his spine

thats why he dont want to get up as its painful for him. the vet also said he could have an infection in the spine but they will need to do an mri scan to see the tissues in the back and spine and this will involve risking putting him to sleep. he has been given an anti imflamotory injection and been put on some antbiotics called ANTIROBE and also some metacam liquid he has been given a weeks worth to start with so we just have to wait and see how it goes really before he has the mri scan . he has cheered up a bit and hopefully when the painkillers kick in he will feel a bit better

but he still wont eat out of his bowl when standing up

ill let you know how it all goes..

**Cairo's mum** · by **Cairo's mum** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 10:56

poor baby,i hope everything goes well,wishing him a speedy recovery,and the painkillers work wonders for him

**Markey** · by **Markey** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 10:57

Bless him. Doesn't sound to good for him.
Hope the pain meds work so he can be a bit more comfy.

Give him a hug from me an Bronx

**tracyp** · by **tracyp** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 10:59

Oh Kel,

I'm sure the meds give him relief from the pain. I'd just hand feed him for a day or two till they do kick in. Do they want to do an MRI scan regardless or wait till the drugs start to work & take another look at him?
Hugs & kisses from us to you & Oscar.

**Oxide** · by **Oxide** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:01

Poor boy

No running around carrying big sticks etc!!! Keep him quiet even when he gets perkier.

**emma** · by **emma** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:02

awwwwwww poor beautiful Oscar !! i hope these meds take his pain away , sending him lots of healing vibes and big gentle cuddles xxx

**Markey** · by **Markey** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:05

Oxide wrote:Poor boy No running around carrying big sticks etc!!! Keep him quiet even when he gets perkier.

Good advice.
He's deffo at the oap stage now (Bit like me)
Gently on the exercise from now on.

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:09

they want to wait and see if the drugs work first before risking putting him to sleep for the scan hes got an oppoitment for next monday unless he gets any worse then he will have to go back before then. ill pass on all the hugs and kisses for him thankyou everyone..x

**allie** · by **allie** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:19

Oh I so hope he is feeling better soon

keep us posted.

Broadside · by Broadside on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 11:35

get well soon oscar! i hope he gets up not only physically but in spirit too!

**squidgy82000** · by **squidgy82000** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 12:34

staffie2 could you not get one of those bowls that go in a stand so that he doesnt have to bend down to eat ..just a thought if he was finding it a bit painful ...and i am so sorry it is not good news for you or for him,hope the meds work give him some more big hugs from me and Trubs

**northern_girlie** · by **northern_girlie** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 13:42

Poor Oscar and poor you too as we all know how much we worry about our dogs when they are ill.I hope the meds ease Oscar's pain and he feels somewhat better in himself.

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 18:10

a little bit of good news he has cheered up a bit and i think the the injection has started to work as he got up to eat his dinner and generally looks much better than last night which hopefully is a good sign.

**watts1974** · by **watts1974** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 18:56

Thats good to hear

**staffylover70** · by **staffylover70** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 20:17

Thats good news, lets hope he continues. It is such a worry when they get that bit older and it is so difficult with arthritis, they can be OK one day and then the next day so uncomfortable.

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 20:24

i know its awfull he has allways had some bad days but nothing like this ive never seen him look so poorly before and not actually be able to get up. he is all dosed up with medicine and fast alseep on his bed next to the sofa with me fingers crossed he will be back to himself soon.

**Robyn** · by **Robyn** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 21:01

Poor fella, hopefully he will be back to himself sooner rather than later.

**allie** · by **allie** on Mon 05 Oct 2009, 21:06

Good news, so good to hear that he is feeling a bit better and the meds are starting to work

suzieT · by suzieT on Tue 06 Oct 2009, 07:49

Poor baby Oscar - You must be beside yourself - its awful when our pups aren't well - Please give Oscar & yourself a huge hug from Me & our pooches xx

I am hoping the drugs begin to take effect soon - it normally takes a good 24 hours before they do get into their system - so hopefully you may see a little improvement.

Your neighbours friend was very kind to come and see Oscar - aren't some people lovely. Smile

When Diesel hurt his back (not like Oscar) he didn't eat for 2 days so it may be a cause of extra hugs and patience for your little man - I am sure the vet will do everything they can to get Oscar back and onhis and wagging his tail Smile

Let us know if Oscar manages to eat some breakfast today - we are all thinking of you and Oscar - sending get well wishes and huge squisshy hugs to little fella Smile

x

Suzie T

**matt** · by **matt** on Tue 06 Oct 2009, 07:58

Poor Oscar, hopefully the meds will help and he'll be a bit brighter soon!

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Tue 06 Oct 2009, 09:09

thankyou so much everyone its been so nice getting all your lovely comments suzie he has eaten today i brought the bowl over to his bed so he could eat. thanks again xx

suzieT · by suzieT on Tue 06 Oct 2009, 09:21

Wow - thats fabulous news - bet you are beginning to feel a little happier too -

I also had to do this with Diesel for a few days - I actually think he liked his mum feeding him lol

I had to take him outside to wee with like a blanket to support his bottom half - which took some of the discomfort away.

It breaks your heart when they are unwell but it is soooo pleasing when they begin to turn the corner and get better.

Another huge hug on its way for you both - thank for letting us all know how the wee man is doing - xx Suzie T

**staffie2** · by **staffie2** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 08:14

just to let u all know oscar is alot better hes up and about today and alot more like himself

if hes ok still later iam going to take him for a ride in the car just to get him out the house for a bit the vets said dont wallk him untill hes seen him back at the vets on monday.

**Markey** · by **Markey** on Wed 07 Oct 2009, 08:19

Good news, hope he carries on improving