Loki Dawg update SUNDAY

Leslie · June 06, 2008, 12:12:33 PM

As the vet suspected, there is a new spinal calcification. The new Dx means that we have to transition from one set of meds to another--Prednisone is the drug of choice here--and continue with crate rest. I saw the films and saw no disc involvement, BUT we both agreed that it cannot ever be completely ruled out. This MD has a clue as he has done back surgery in the past.

She acted like a complete nut job the whole time we were there: "Who wants to be my new best friend? (tail wag) Do you have cookies? (wag wag wag) LOOK! a kitty in a BOX! (tail wag and hooting sound)"

Six weeks in the crate and DH will probably move out. Gonna make up a bunch of freezer pops and buy her a jar of peanut butter.

Kari · June 06, 2008, 04:57:04 PM

Sounds she is in pretty good spirits! Tell me about crating...penny went nuts around the 4th week of crating (and we were going nuts too with 4 more weeks of it). Rays still headed her way!

sollysmom · June 06, 2008, 08:06:05 PM

Healing rays for Loki and sending extra rays for patience for you and DH. Hope it goes by fast for you.

Darcel

Mike · June 07, 2008, 01:50:50 PM

Quote from: Leslie on June 06, 2008, 12:12:33 PM
Six weeks in the crate and DH will probably move out.

I wouldn't blame him...

Doxherding Karen · June 07, 2008, 08:45:34 PM

Quote from: Mike on June 07, 2008, 01:50:50 PM
I wouldn't blame him...

. . . assuming you can find a crate big enough to hold DH! LOL!!!!

Karen

doxielady5569128 · June 07, 2008, 11:24:50 PM

Poor Loki!! That crate rest is no fun. The peanut butter and frozen treats should definately help. Porky really likes broccoli cubes in the summer time. All you do is fill an ice cube tray with some water, then put a piece of broccoli in each one. Freeze them and have fun watching them try to get it out. That ought to keep her busy for about 5 minutes.

But, I guess that's better than nothing right?

cheryl186 · June 08, 2008, 07:26:46 AM

Major prayers and rays to you, Loki and DH.....hope the crate rest period goes fast.....

I use the kongs with peanut butter....wow...the frozen broccoli treats sound great!

Delia and girls · June 08, 2008, 08:24:54 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but...what is a spinal calcification? I only know disc disease.

Poor Loki and poor you guys! At least she's feeling better. Is she doing OK with the ex pen?

Leslie · June 08, 2008, 08:29:54 AM

After a pretty good day yesterday the poor pupper can hardly move. No breakfast, no walkies (it's 10:30 now) but she did wag her tail at me and have a drink of water. Yesterday was the day we skipped the metacam in order to transistion her to the pred and she is feelin' it.
So, like the old saying goes, will let sleeping dogs lie.
Sure wish I could see if there are any nuero defeciets ( I cannot spell that word) without getting her up. The tail wag is a good sign I guess. Your

will be most appreciated.

BTW anyone heard from Dee Dee? This is not like her. Unless she is sleeping at the vet's office while Hallie has surgery...but usually she checks in. Could somebuddy call?

Delia and girls · June 08, 2008, 11:36:04 AM

Poor baby girl! The pred will kick in soon and she'll feel better. Prayers coming your way.

DeeanDave · June 08, 2008, 12:14:22 PM

Rays to sweet Loki that she is soon feeling better! Dee, Dave, Sarge & Duggie

Leslie · June 08, 2008, 02:34:44 PM

Quote from: Delia and girls on June 08, 2008, 08:24:54 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but...what is a spinal calcification? I only know disc disease.

Poor Loki and poor you guys! At least she's feeling better. Is she doing OK with the ex pen?

basically, there is a weakness in her spine and he vertebrae actually grew a "bridge" from one to the other to straighten the spine. She developed one about three years ago, on the x-ray it looks exactly like a thorn. The new one, behind that one, is smoother looking, but has two bumps--kinda hard to describe.

Anyhoo, it's sometimes called spondylosis but basically is arthritis. anyone who has had can tell it feel just awful.

She finally got up today about 3pm and drunk walked (the meds) out to pee. Then she decided she wanted to go get strawberries, so this dang dawg, who can hardly walk, is pulling on her flippin' harness to get at the strawberries. I got her to sit down, muzzled her and carried her inside. She did not yelp or have any pain response. (and neither did mom, thanks to the muzzle. She can be bitey if she's hurtin.)

For suppah I blended some yogurt, strawberries, kibble and olive oil together which she slurped right down. DH will be home with her in the morning and we dialogue with vet tommorrow. She's really quiet, but too quiet, it's kinda spooky. If she doesn't poop in the next couple of days I may have to drive her over to the vet's office. We can always get a sample there.

Never did get the X-pen as we also had another mini crisis: DH was driving and got rear ended. He walked away, but thecar is a total loss because of the cracked frame. (what is it with cracked frames this week?) What with the insurance, the rental car and shoppin for a new one it's been a slice.

cheryl186 · June 09, 2008, 04:59:20 AM

Poor Loki....prayers and comforting hugs to you sweet girl.....praying you will feel better soon

ps: Thank goodness hubby was not hurt in the car accident. The car can always be replaced.....

TerriL · June 09, 2008, 07:10:11 AM

Many many rays heading to Loki from the quad . Let us know how she is doing.....

Delia and girls · June 09, 2008, 12:05:18 PM

Quote from: Leslie on June 08, 2008, 02:34:44 PM
Anyhoo, it's sometimes called spondylosis but basically is arthritis. anyone who has had can tell it feel just awful.

She finally got up today about 3pm and drunk walked (the meds) out to pee. Then she decided she wanted to go get strawberries, so this dang dawg, who can hardly walk, is pulling on her flippin' harness to get at the strawberries. I got her to sit down, muzzled her and carried her inside. She did not yelp or have any pain response. (and neither did mom, thanks to the muzzle. She can be bitey if she's hurtin.)

For suppah I blended some yogurt, strawberries, kibble and olive oil together which she slurped right down. DH will be home with her in the morning and we dialogue with vet tommorrow. She's really quiet, but too quiet, it's kinda spooky. If she doesn't poop in the next couple of days I may have to drive her over to the vet's office. We can always get a sample there.

Never did get the X-pen as we also had another mini crisis: DH was driving and got rear ended. He walked away, but thecar is a total loss because of the cracked frame. (what is it with cracked frames this week?) What with the insurance, the rental car and shoppin for a new one it's been a slice.

OK...I've got a vague idea what spondylosis is. Ouch! So, the long term plan is meds and crate rest for each episode? Poor pup-dog! Mmmmm...I bet she scarfed supper down. That sounds good. Has she pooped yet?

Oh, no! At least your husband is OK. In that respect, it's a mini crisis, but it's still pretty major.