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Moo's progress
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This is more for me and anyone that wants to give me positive vibes, I know I could do with it.
So the back ground for those who don't know, Moo has had a limp for a month now, been to the vets twice, apart from x-rays I am at my last point of call, a different course of anti-inflams for 14 days and total rest.
Day 2; stopped indoors all day, great day off, limp has been obvious in the house. Have put her very old bed on the floor (been under my bed for last 2 years) so she doesn't keep hoping up and down on mine.
Small incident of her running into the door (glass), she saw a cat, and she has a lot of energy to get rid of. Never has she done this before!
Just taken her out for a toilets, we don't have a garden so its a 2min walk, no limp visible.
She has now gone to bed, hers on the floor bless her.
Fingers crossed and positive vibes for tomorrowXx
This is more for me and anyone that wants to give me positive vibes, I know I could do with it.
So the back ground for those who don't know, Moo has had a limp for a month now, been to the vets twice, apart from x-rays I am at my last point of call, a different course of anti-inflams for 14 days and total rest.
Day 2; stopped indoors all day, great day off, limp has been obvious in the house. Have put her very old bed on the floor (been under my bed for last 2 years) so she doesn't keep hoping up and down on mine.
Small incident of her running into the door (glass), she saw a cat, and she has a lot of energy to get rid of. Never has she done this before!
Just taken her out for a toilets, we don't have a garden so its a 2min walk, no limp visible.
She has now gone to bed, hers on the floor bless her.
Fingers crossed and positive vibes for tomorrowXx
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stick with it Janey it's all for her good in the long run , hope you both don't turn psycho on each other though
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agree with dave,its for her own good although it might not seem it at the mo.and think of all the lay ins your getting!when we're all out getting wet and cold!saying that i know you'd prob want to be out with your girl
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Sending massive >< to you both. Really hope things pick up for you both.
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Day 17;
Slightly better today, kinda wish it wasn't. Would prefer a full on limp to one that comes and goes. Frustrating Xx
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Ah Janey, this is progress. I know you are feeling frustrated, but compare and contrast:-
a) slightly better each day, sometime limps, sometimes doesn't.
b) Bad limp all the time.
It's A surely? She's getting better every day!
Stick with it - you are strong and doing all the right things. Moo will get there! ><
a) slightly better each day, sometime limps, sometimes doesn't.
b) Bad limp all the time.
It's A surely? She's getting better every day!
Stick with it - you are strong and doing all the right things. Moo will get there! ><
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I just don't know what to do
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Oh Janey you KNOW what to do - stick with it, hard though I'm sure it is. You're doing great - Moo is showing progress!
If you've ever had a muscle or tendon tear you will know how long they take to heal. And we are humans and understand the situation. Moo doesn't and so the responsibilty rests on you, hard as it is, to restrict her movements whilst the problem heals. then gentle exercise, building up to full mobility.
Whe is your next vet check?
If you've ever had a muscle or tendon tear you will know how long they take to heal. And we are humans and understand the situation. Moo doesn't and so the responsibilty rests on you, hard as it is, to restrict her movements whilst the problem heals. then gentle exercise, building up to full mobility.
Whe is your next vet check?
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new Staffy owner wrote:Ah Janey, this is progress. I know you are feeling frustrated, but compare and contrast:-
a) slightly better each day, sometime limps, sometimes doesn't.
b) Bad limp all the time.
It's A surely? She's getting better every day!
Stick with it - you are strong and doing all the right things. Moo will get there! ><
Absolutely!
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I just don't know what to do
Yes, you do! Just keep doing what you're doing - it will get better, just not as quickly as you'd like! ><
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Day 18;
I take it back, lame again this morning
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Oh Janey, I can imagine (just about) how much this is driving you crazy. Are you due to see that guy again soon?
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I took her out at lunch and it was much better. Still there but not visible unless you knew.
Home from work and fine in the house, yet to take her out again as its raining. I really am at a loss on what to do.
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Hope everything works out for Moo its such a worry when your dog has something wrong. I remember when Miley cut her paw we were frantic with worry, not nice for anyone
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Sending more hugs to you both Janey >< ><
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How is Moo today. Just wanted to let you know, that my Pixee is booked in tomorrow for X rays cos of the pain over the weekend to rule out any breaks, chips in the bone, and possibly to see if her mico chip has moved. Like you I have been pulling my hair out, as I could go days with no limp just a slight one cos you knew about it. Fingers cross Moo is well today ><
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Day 19;
Thank you Lynne, funnily enough I've Moo booked in for xrays tomorrow.
Her limp was worse again this morning, but once again at lunch, and now being home its fine again not visible at all! I just don't know what to do! I wish she would show some pain or at least be consistent with the lameness!
I hope all goes well for you guys tomorrow ><
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I suppose the vet has checked her microchip? Could it migrate & cause occasional discomfort?
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Hope Moo is back to her 100% self very soon Janey. Big >< for you Janey. Must be horrible for you also. Hate sitsuations like that when you just feel helpless. Hopefully you won't have much more and Moo will be back to flying around again
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Day 20;
Just left my baby at the vets, god it breaks your heart every time, now I can't stop crying, again.
She wasn't limping this morning so I nearly cancelled but I chatted with the vet and she was quite happy to leave it another week but we both agreed that the chances are it will come back again, so its for the best. Doesn't make it any easier though.
Sad day.
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Ohh Janey >< when can you pick her up? I'm praying for yoy that the xrays show up something that can be easily treated..
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Janey, this is said in the most kindly way. You must step back and allow Moo to deal with this at her own pace, she could possibly be picking up on your being overwrought and this could be worrying her more than you think.
All the Best
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Good luck Janey, hope all goes well for Moo today too. >< ><
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Just had a call from the vets, they have had an emergency in so she hasn't had the xrays, I had the choice of her having them done later but that would mean they keep her in overnight to recover or to take her back in tomorrow morning.
So yes I am off to pick her up in a bit.
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Oh thats sad, another worrying day for you to go through tomorrow. How is Moo at the vets generally?
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Erghhh thats so frustrating, I hate it when things get put off.
Never mind, not too much you do about it. Good luck for tomorrow instead.
Never mind, not too much you do about it. Good luck for tomorrow instead.
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Thank you! Thankfully she is fine at the vets, although after spending the day there today I wonder how keen she will be tomorrow! Back again at 8.20.
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She probably got more attention than being stuck indoors all day thats for sure Xx
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OCD is really the only thing it may show up but they don't think it is as it wouldn't come and go like it does, otherwise maybe a foreign body or chip of bone floating about. We will see tomorrow Xx
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Day 21;
Just dropped her back up the vets, lets hope I get an answer today!
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Must say it was easier yesterday cause I was at work, going out for lunch with mum later to keep me distracted Xx
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Got all crossed for a good outcome ><
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Fingers crossed for you. ><
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Any news yet?
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She has arthritis in all her 6 front joints, shoulder, elbows and feet.
Its not severe, so no need for replacements but it is something she will have for the rest of her life and I will have to manage it.
She has started on Cartrophen injections today, 1 every 7 days for 4 weeks then as and when needed. I have been referred to another clinic which has a hydrotherapy pool and will start on these asap.
It is manageable and the vet wants me to get her back to her normal self and exersize in the next couple of weeks, she has to loose the weight she has put on as excess weight is really bad for arthritis.
They think she is older than I suspect hence the onset and I don't know her history.
So thats it really. She was very distressed when I picked her up, and is crashed out.
Not much else I can say, but a huge thank you for all your support. This isn't going to effect her quality of life its something we will learn to live with.
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Yep the old Moo will be back Xx
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Bet its put your mind at rest a little now you have finally found out whats going on and is good news the arthritis is managable once things get sorted you will get Moo back to her normal routine which will be good for both of you
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Great to hear it is something that you can help Moo with. Hopefully you will be able to do your usual walks again soon. Bet your shattered after all the worrying. Big >< to you both
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