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

So glad to wake up this morning and find you finally have an answer >< I know it may not be the answer you wanted, but with the right meds and exercise she will be fine and you can get back to a new normal

At least you know now & you can plan the way forward!

Was she stressed because of the anaesthetic?

Am so chuffed for you Janey as you now know what you have to do and prepare for it .. Moo will be back to her gorgeous self and like you say arthritis is easily managed ...

Me & My Girls are made up for you & Moo xx

So glad they have found what it is, and you can manage it, and back to normal for you both. Can I ask how much weight Moo put on, as Pixee is laid up maybe for up to 8weeks, it would help me plan what I need to do to help Pixee. Really pleased you have the answer and can move forward ><

Hay Lynn, she has put on about 5kg, at the moment she is 23.6 and I need to get her back to around 18kg. I give it a month

Thanks Janey. Ouch thats over half stone if I am correct? Oh I better make sure I dont over fed Pixee as I am having to carry her up and down the stairs, and she is 18.8Kg. I have already cut down her portions, but then she is not eating all of it, due to lack of excise, but I am giving her the kong more often to keep her happy with something to do.
You will soon get Moo back to her normal weight, now she can get about, and I bet she is a happy girl today . ><

Hi Janey - I lost my internet connection AGAIN on Sunday night and haven't been able to connect until just now and who knows when it will drop again. So this is in a hurry.

I have caught up with Moo's story since I left it on Sunday night, and I am so glad that you have at last learned the truth of the matter. Although arthritis isn't the best news in the world, it could have been a LOT worse. I had two dogs at different times who developed arthritis in their later years - it was most apparent when they got up from resting, and disappeared with exercise. But with meds they lived long and happily.

I'm relieved for you and Moo. ><

I agree it could have been a lot worse, am glad she is home and you will be able to relax .
All the Best

Yes very pleased I now know what I am dealing with.

Not gonna lie it was a kick in the teeth & rather gutted, I had hoped she may need a small op to cut back a little bone, not to hear she had arthritis in all 6 joints at her age.

Hay ho, she has, she has it forever, and we will learn to manage with it.

Thank you so much for your support Xx

Our old boy had arthritis Janey and was on Metacam for life

You said she might be a little older than you first thought - do you know how much older?

Not sure to be honest, the vet said her teeth/gums are perfect but to have this much arthritis is very odd for a youngster.

Who knows, but she did say (in a nice way), I may think she will go for another 10 years, well, she might not lol (and not laughing in a funny sense but in a she will have the greatest next few years sense )! Xx

the avg age of staffy is only 12 years moo nearly half way xena still limping along at the age of 10

I've always had dogs from puppies, so I don't know what it feels like not to know how old your dog is. Teeth are usually the best indication of course, but by no means as accurate an indication of age as in horses, for example.

I had the most wonderful horse in the world who developed arthritis aged 15 (kind of middle-aged), and in fact I have heard of relatively young humans who have suffered from it. My arthritic Dobes were about 8 or 9 years old when they developed it. It strikes where it strikes for whatever reason and is not what we would wish for our nearest and dearest, but Metacam IS a big help. And animals don't WORRY about these things as we humans do.

All we can do as an animal's owner is to give them the best care and love we can every day of their lives.

You'll get used to this situation Janey, and with the appropriate meds and your loving care Moo will have the BEST life and probably for many years to come. ><

She's still my baby, even if she's not!

Of course she is! Aren't they all.

Yeah, the great thing about dogs is they don't seem to focus on the "oh great, I've got something wrong with me," instead they're always enjoying whatever good things they get. And Moo has a wonderful life with you, so that'll continue

Even though it's probably not the answer you wanted, I'm glad you finally have an answer, at least the worry of the unknown isn't there anymore.

Woke up this morning, and she is limping a bit, but you know what, I smiled

Thank you all so much for your kind words ><

Hey you both will do just fine, and I am smiling too for you both, ever thou she woke up limping its good you know what the cause is, and can now smile as you said. Onward and upwards now, enjoy each other, you both have alot of love to share between you. ><

At least the limping is probably more stiffness than pain. Good to know it's nothing really nasty, anyway.

The metacam will help, but you might benefit from having a look at some holistic arthritis treatments. I'm told a lot of them can work extremely well.

P.S. Green Lipped Mussel extract is supposed to be really good for reducing any inflammation in the joints...
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=416&searchterm=green%20lipped%20mussel&rdcnt=1

Glad to hear you finally have an answer Janey

have you thought of giving a supplement like mobile bones and things like that?

She's on youmove atm but I am very welcome to suggestions

Now that we know it's arthritis, then I would agree with Caryll that the limp after resting is due to stiffness and not pain. You have lots of medications and supplements to choose from, now it is just a question of finding what suits Moo best.

Brighter days ahead! ><

All of these are good for joints and arthritis if you want to add any for moo

apple cider vinegar
mobile bones
turmeric
devils claw
vit c
vit e/fish body oil
rosehip extract

that's a start hope it helps

ella wrote:All of these are good for joints and arthritis if you want to add any for moo

apple cider vinegar
mobile bones
turmeric
devils claw
vit c
vit e/fish body oil
rosehip extract

that's a start hope it helps

Now where does one acquire these please ? Xx

haha ebay is where i'd start!

mobile bones is now sold at pets at home

the vit c/e is just the human tablets/capsules etc

turmeric from asda

etc

Soo glad you now have an answer Janey and its something that can be managed. It will be great being able to get her out and about again. Big hugs to you both x

Dont forget to wrap up nice and warm when you do go out, as it's very cold out there now. I'm sure Moo will appreciate her new warm coat more than ever now.

Devils claw you can get from boots, I buy them for my hubby. Often get 3 packs for the price of 2.

How is Moo doing so far?

She is doing fine thank you Lynn, she hasn't done any huge walks yet and I haven't had her off lead, but mums having her today and I said she can take her off and give her 2 slightly longer walks as its so mild today.

Looking forward to my days off so I can take her out for longer, the injection seemed to have really helped and she is back in on Wednesday for her second one.

Just have to keep reminding myself that I can't wrap her up in cotton wool and some days the limp is going to be worse than other days. But so far so good thank you Xx

I am so glad the injections are helping, and no I agree you cant keep her wrapped up in cotton wool. Those coats are going to help too, as they look so warm. At least you know the reason for those limps and that in it self will help. The walks can help too, slow and build up from there. Moo is going to be one excited girl off lead today ><

1 Month, 5 days.

Had her second injection today, given her a new lease of life again, her limp was becoming more apparent by day 7, now its gone again

Of to get the Christmas tree tomorrow, Moo will be coming, I take ages choosing one lmao!

She is down to 22.8 from 23.6kg so all is going well, just a little update

All sounds well Janey Soo good to hear

Brillant, and enjoy looking for your Christmas tree you both. We getting ours on Sat yippeeeeee.

Great that things are helping.

Janey, what did you think of the Yumove? Did it seem to help at all?

TBH Caryll, I couldn't really tell you, the amount of metacam she was on and now the injections its very hard to say yay or nay, I will stick with the supplements though, popped her on devils claw now, just to see Xx

OK, I was thinking of trying some with Dempsey - he's quite stiff in the mornings when the weather gets cold.

Can't hurt to try Xx

Glad you have an answer. I've been using a supplement with Glucosamine and Chondroitin for years now. Took awhile to kick in but does seem to be of help

Janey, I haven't forgotten you and Moo during my 3 endless weeks without reliable internet connection (not sure it's reliable now!)

But I have managed to catch up with your story and am glad to hear that Moo is progressing well, keep up the good work (I don't need to tell you that, I know you are doing everything possible).

Enjoy your Christmas tree!

Wondered where you had gone, thanks Lynda & tree looks swell

Janey, I nearly went mad - I do EVERYTHING on-line and was lost without it. I have replaced everything except my PC now and I swear that if my connection drops again I will throw it all out of the window into silicone heaven and will retire to a nunnery

Hope you had fun putting up the Christmas tree Janey, looking at the photos it looks great. Hopefully will get ours put up sometime next week.

Pleased to hear that Moo is getting along a bit better, sending some hugs to you both as I'm sure you could do with some too >< >< ><

Photos????????????? I better go check

Hey Janey, Moo looks so stunning in her new coat (Your avatar)

Just thought I would finish my thread for a bit, Moo went for her final injection today, now I just have to keep an eye on her, if the lameness stays as is I have nothing to worry about and no more trips to the vet for another few months

all got our fingers crossed for her Janey and in the name of a wishing her luck as I am on holiday I think I will open a beer

I think I will partake in that Dave

That's good news! You can enjoy Christmas a little better now.