Clifford could use some rays. His left back leg has been kinda wobbly for a while now. I figured probably weakness from his ruptured lumbar disc some 7.5 yrs ago. Tonight he went out and pooped and when trying to stretch to pee his leg gave out and began cramping (I think). He can't put any weight on the leg and it was drawing up, then spasming out straight. All his lumbar discs were fenestrated at the time of the surgery, but there are still 2 discs intact (I hope) right at the tail.
I've been massaging his back (ooooh, do that some more Dad!!!!) and neck (oh, yeah, that's a good spot too!!!). It seems to be better, but I'm not going to test it by asking him to stand. There's obviously some pain as he is kind of limp and warm, but his nose kisses are very vigorous as usual.
I think we'll be able to get through tonight ok, but will call the vet 1st thing in the am. It's time for his yearly checkup and dental anyway. It's tough getting old, but goes with the territory.
:pray: :pray: Major rays and prayers are coming to Clifford for the Greenacres gang! Keep us posted, Mike! Major rays to Clifford -- take it easy, big guy! Hugs to both ~~ Dee, Dave, Sarge & Looie :pray: :pray:
Rays to Clifford from me and the Dynamic Duo.
:comfort: :pray: Prayers and Rays coming to you and Clifford from Idaho.... :comfort: :pray:
Rays for Clifford from Iowa. Stormy agrees that getting old is not a lot of fun.
Sending tons of HHHHHHHH's & PPPPPPPPPP's for poor Clifford. :heart: Hope he feels better soon!!!!
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Thanks for the rays, everyone. They worked great!!!!!
Clifford was back to normal by the time I got home from my band concert last night. We did camp out on the living room floor for good measure. I suspect it was just a muscle cramp as there is no sign of pain when I probe his back (oooh, ahhh, do that again, Dad!!).
Quote from: Mike on August 02, 2007, 05:21:36 AM
Thanks for the rays, everyone. They worked great!!!!!
Clifford was back to normal by the time I got home from my band concert last night. We did camp out on the living room floor for good measure. I suspect it was just a muscle cramp as there is no sign of pain when I probe his back (oooh, ahhh, do that again, Dad!!).
AAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't be scarin' us like that MIKE! Glad to hear he's doin' fine.
Didja pitch a pup tent in the living room? Get it? PUP tent?
Great news !!! Still sending rays for our Clifford...and for dad.... it IS h*ll getting old !!! Hang in there buddy.....smoochies to sweet Clifford !
Four dachsie rays coming Cliffords way from Florida....Please let us know how he's doing.
Sigh of relief....so glad to hear he is doing better :hug:
Quote from: Leslie on August 02, 2007, 07:21:00 AM
Didja pitch a pup tent in the living room? Get it? PUP tent?
No pup tent, but dinner (when I finally had it at 9:30 pm) was pupcorn....
Glad to hear it was a false alarm. These guys can sure get your attention, especially when they get up there in age.
Sorry to hear of Mr. C.'s troubles, and glad he is better! :BangHead: I have to remember to scroll on down past General Writings more often - sorry I missed the announcement. Rays on the way and :pray: :pray:, also.
Hope Clifford is feeling better. I just got to this message. Snuggles and scritches to you, fella.
Clifford: Thanks Auntie Julia and Auntie Sandi. I've been fine since Dad gave me the full massage treatment.
Oh my goodness!! I haven't been on in a few days and I just saw this post....I am so glad to hear that Clifford is doing better!!! Hugs and kisses to you all from Zoe, Winston, Sheba and Me!!!!
I am glad to hear Clifford is doing better too! So scary when things like that happen and more so with a doxie since things can escalate so quickly.
Clifford is going to connect the owie symptoms with massages and be faking it if you aren't careful! :thumb: