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You want it snug, but so you can stick your finger in there.
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I don't know the specifics of this type of cancer, but imo, no, "cancer isn't cancer", there are different types, different treatment options depending on type/stage/age/etc, and different choices a grey parent might make, for many good reasons. There are so many great vets out there, and this doesn't sound like one of them.
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I'm so sorry you're facing this, I'm also in the better a day to soon camp but I know it's hard. Some things that might make it easier for you. At home euthanasia if possible. I've had all mine cremated along with a favorite toy, not sure why but it made me feel better, this has never been an issue, just tell the vet. Expect to feel lousy for a while afterwards, it does not mean you made the wrong choice, and it will get easier even though it doesn't feel that way.
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You might try Prozac if the Zoloft doesn't work. It wasn't a miracle drug (Leo has some SA but mostly what we'd call Generalized Anxiety Disorder in a human as well as wind/storm phobia) but it took it down several notches to the point that with some lifestyle adjustments he's a much happier dog.
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I rub mine down with a dryer sheet before putting coats or pjs on, solves the static problem. Hoping you'll find an easy fix too.
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Which drug are you talking about? Tramadol?
Yes, sorry, Tramadol is what I've used for arthritis with sucess.
I also had a dog on Gabapetine with no ill effects, but that was for a neurological issue.
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We've seen good arthritis relief on several dogs with once to twice a day dosing (2x in cold weather), never had a dog appeared stoned on oral dosing alone.
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Good luck, a more experienced vet sounds like the right call.
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This doesn't sound like the whole problem, but have you checked her anal glands? With all the digestive issues, I wonder if they might be bothering her at this point on top of whatever else is going on.
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I'm so sorry. Godspeed Moonshine, you had such a loving family. I've also had a sudden loss, I know how hard they are, take care of yourselves.
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There is non-drowsy dramamine but I don't know if it's safe in dogs--something you might ask your vet about.
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Did it with Leo with a shoulder injury and it, along with physical therapy and massage, got him back to normal. Henry's doing it right now, along with massage, therapy, and the water treadmill, and he's almost healed (complications from splinting). If it's in the budget, I'd say give it a try.
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Both my go to vets absolutely refused to splint broken toes and the said it put the pressure up the leg and made it whose. I'm not a vet and don't play one on TV./ Those were boath loading bearing to that we wrapped.
It's a tough call, but we were weighing Leo's experience, he had a toe break while racing. I don't know if he wasn't treated or what, but it didn't heal properly and it's causes ongoing problems in that whole foot, not just the toe that broke.
For anyone reading later and trying to decide with their dog, in hindsight I would have splinted but re-xrayed earlier, to see if it could come off sooner.
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Had a good visit with the rehab vet today. Mobility is actually fairly good in the foot/wrist but he has injured his shoulder (either from being in the splint, or possibly from limping when he first got it off). So we have home exercises/massages to do and he's going back M/W/S for laser treatment, therapy, and the water treadmill again. His foot/wrist is a bit swollen tonight again, but not hot.
She's optimistic we'll see significant improvement this week and full recovery within a month. I hope so, she certainly worked wonders with Leo. Thankfully Henry's a good boy about it all.
Thanks for sharing, Leo had a track injury that didn't heal and causes him problems, so I'm paranoid about jumping on problems.
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If it turns out not to be environmental (also my first guess), it could be a food allergy. Has there been any changes in his diet/ingredients in his food?
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Henry broke his toe and had to be in a hard splint for 5 weeks (maybe too long, although it did heal perfectly). DH did stretching with him every other day when he changed out the cast padding, but despite taking it off for good on Sunday, he's still limping quite a lot, although he'd love to be allowed to run around.
He goes to the vet that specializes in physical therapy/rehab on Saturday, but does anyone have experience with this? Did your pup pick back up more mobility over time?
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Almost exclusively vegetables as treats at our house (fancy treats come out for nail trims), so no need to adjust calories.
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I'm so sorry Pam. Godspeed Barkley, you were so very loved.
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Yep, bandaids are a fairly small worry compared to what some of mine have gotten into, sigh.
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Your vet is practicing good medicine. I would always run preoperative bloodwork. Wouldn’t it be a shame if you didn’t find an underlying health condition and you proceeded with an elective procedure? Results could be tragic.
Yep, think about it less as pre-dental (although that's important, you don't want to miss something before you put them under) and more as something you should be doing annually anyway, to catch problems before they get too severe. I start running a full senior panel when I first get them (they're not actually senior specific, just more comprehensive).
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I'm smaller than your wife. I wondered about adopting a boy originally too, but I "test drove" a couple, and ended up adopting a 75lb boy. Since then, we've only had boys and it's been fine, and that includes a dog I used to dog sit for who weighed in at literally my weight. He could knock me over, but he was also solid muscle and could knock into DH pretty well too. Where it does become an issue is the ability to lift the dog--I can't solo lift my boys--I have to lift one end at a time into the car, but I'm not sure I could with a female either, they're not that much smaller.
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My first vet always said old age isn't a disease. Since they're otherwise healthy and have good blood work, assuming your vet is using the most up-to-date anesthesia protocol, which she likely is if she's running senior panels, I'd go ahead--the possibility of dental problems causing health issues, or another health issue coming up later preventing a dental is more concerning, imo.
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How old? Obviously you want to figure out the cause if at all possible, but one of mine got to (I forget) maybe 6 or 7, and just started to need them expressed every 6 months or so. We went through all the usual causes and nothing. For me, it was worth the $10 to have it done at the vet's, but if this turns out to be your situation, you can ask the vet to teach you how to do it yourself if you prefer (just don't let a groomer do it, from what I understand they don't do the job properly most of the time).
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I live with a naughty boy, Henry (although sometimes he gets Leo in on the game). He's not lacking exercise (trust me), he's not bored (he'll drop a toy to get into things), he's not anxious or stressed (that's Leo, thank doG for prozac), he's just naughty, thinks he's constantly starving, and is in dire need of a twelve step intervention program regarding anything made of paper.
My solution: I baby gate the boys in the family room. They have two couches, two beds, their toy basket, their water, etc. It's much easier to keep that room picked up and much easier to clean up when I've done something dumb like leave a box of Kleenex out.
Once you've ruled out or corrected a lack of exercise, boredom, and/or SA or other mental health problems, then it's down to environmental control, whether that's muzzling, crating, shutting in a safe room, or being a perfect housekeeper.
Keep Cee Cee In Your Thoughts Thursday
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Sending good thoughts for her and you.