oLlIe has herniated disc ... with update

Ruth in MT · July 22, 2011, 02:34:55 PM

Poor Mr. oLlIe .......... has a back disc out. (I don't know if I can handle this )
Poor little guy was slinking around this morning and crying, so off to the vet we went. I had to leave him. When the tech called back she said "It is something substantial in his back" and that the vet would show me the xrays and explain when I came back .... pick him up at 5:00. I waited about a half hour and called back ........ told the girl that I couldn't wait until 5:00 to find out what was going on.
The vet said that he has a herniated disc ..... that shows up very well in an xray ........ will probably treat him with anti-inflammatory and pain meds. He didn't mention what might be available to treat MaMa.

Send healing rays our way.

Roberta · July 22, 2011, 03:44:59 PM

Chin up Mama, caged and rested he will do fine. Our thoughts are with you both. The other O was like that but he has mid hip dyspasia, so bed rest and no time off for good behaviour.
Da gang

Delia and girls · July 22, 2011, 04:32:28 PM

Oh, no!! Meds and crate rest work wonders. At least you caught it fast.

Ruth in MT · July 22, 2011, 06:44:55 PM

Update ....
whatever they want to call it .... slipped, herniated, or just not there disc. Pain meds, anti inflammatory, crate rest for at least 10 days. This may be the cause of the hitch in his geddiup.... but his knees and hips are ok. Poor baby.

I did ask which one of the meds I could take.

BonniesMom · July 22, 2011, 07:14:16 PM

Well, think of it this way, Ollie, youse can get breakfast IN BED every day for 10 days. Hmmmmm. What shall it be? Eggs? Cheese? Ham? How about a whole omelet?

Lots of healing rays coming your way, buddy boy.

Mike · July 22, 2011, 07:32:18 PM

Ollie, hang in there man and milk it for lots of tasty treats.

Roberta · July 22, 2011, 09:08:03 PM

Ruth my poison would be a nice shiraz................................

papbouv · July 22, 2011, 10:29:06 PM

Wine for you & Rescue remedy for Ollie, feel better soon Rays & Hugs.Patches & Buddy & Papbouv

Kari · July 22, 2011, 10:33:26 PM

Major rays headed your way!

Ruth in MT · July 23, 2011, 10:18:34 AM

Quote from: papbouv on July 22, 2011, 10:29:06 PM
Wine for you & Rescue remedy for Ollie, feel better soon Rays & Hugs.Patches & Buddy & Papbouv

After reading some reviews on Rescue Remedy ........... It might be Rescue Remedy for MaMa.

Dee Dee and Hallie · July 23, 2011, 02:09:21 PM

So sorry Ruth. Is this Ollie's first episode, do you know? You will both get through it, is sucks but you will get there and he'll be just fine!

papbouv · July 23, 2011, 05:39:40 PM

Since Rescue Remedy is made from flowers do not see a problem with you both chugging some down,can't hurt anything more Rays & Hugs.

Ruth in MT · July 23, 2011, 06:07:35 PM

Quote from: Dee Dee and Hallie on July 23, 2011, 02:09:21 PM
So sorry Ruth. Is this Ollie's first episode, do you know? You will both get through it, is sucks but you will get there and he'll be just fine!

The vet seems to think that this might be an old injury , and that oLlIe just tweaked something now.......... but I never did get his medical records as promised.

Kathleen · July 23, 2011, 07:11:38 PM

Don't forget the vitamin C. Winston didn't start really improving until I added the C for him, and then it was uphill very quickly.

papbouv · July 23, 2011, 08:44:57 PM

Remember go to Dodgerslist.com for all kinds of information on back problems. Hang in there.

Barb · July 23, 2011, 09:02:26 PM

Sending bucket loads of rays for Ollie...... keeping good thoughts that crate rest and meds do the trick.... Bless your heart Ruth...he is so lucky to have you...... sounds like some wine is in order for you

Please keep us posted.....

Dee Dee and Hallie · July 25, 2011, 02:10:54 PM

They didn't send his medical records with him? It would be interesting to see if this has happened before...

Keep up with the tough love, it's so important to keep them resting until their parole, I'm sure he'll be just fine.

sollysmom · July 25, 2011, 02:37:09 PM

Hilde and I are sending rays for you and Mr. Ollie. Here's hoping for a fast recovery. :xfinger:

Barb · July 30, 2011, 07:17:05 PM

Ruth - how are things going with Ollie? Is he improving with that nasty crate rest? Hope you aren't crazy yet !

JetEd73 · October 18, 2012, 03:41:57 AM

Quote from: papbouv on July 23, 2011, 08:44:57 PM
Remember go to Dodgerslist.com for all kinds of information on back problems. Hang in there.

BINGO

educate yourself

down, sick of injured babies always bring on stress but your tough enough to handle it.

Ruth in MT · October 18, 2012, 09:14:47 AM

Hello everyone,
This post was written in July 2011

Ollie is doing well. The vet decided that this was an OLD injury (which nobody mentioned when I adopted him)
The vet said to expect Ollie to tweek this every once in a while ...... which he has. A couple days of pain pills and crate rest seem to do the trick. :xfinger:

Brekkesmom · October 18, 2012, 09:38:23 AM

Sorry to hear it's an old injury that you did not know about, but a tweak is better than a lot of things. Hoping this and any future tweaks get better fast!

Spanish Teckels · October 18, 2012, 10:05:40 AM

Quote from: Ruth in MT on October 18, 2012, 09:14:47 AM
Hello everyone,
This post was written in July 2011

Ollie is doing well. The vet decided that this was an OLD injury (which nobody mentioned when I adopted him)
The vet said to expect Ollie to tweek this every once in a while ...... which he has. A couple days of pain pills and crate rest seem to do the trick. :xfinger:

I was about to post a note to say this was back in July and that our gorgeous wiry pal has been spotted sunbathing happily in September.

It is good so good to know r&r and the right meds are keeping him well on track. Thank heavens you two found each other. Rotten his previous owners didn't hand over his health record.

Please give him an extra belly rub from us and take a nip of whatever takes your fancy to celebrate what a great twosome you are.