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Oh that poor baby
. Lots of healing thoughts are being sent for her.
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I've been wondering how things were going today, sounds pretty good so far.
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Another one taken by that monster.
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That sounds very good! I hope this food works for her, believe me I know how frustrating these things can be. Keeping fingers crossed
that you've found a food that works.
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I think you need to take her to the vet. If they don't want to eat it's often a sign that they don't feel right and may know what's best for them, or are experiencing some kind of digestive discomfort from eating. Especially if her energy is off too.
I think this is excellent advice. The extra gas she's been experiencing could very well be a sign of digestion problems that have developed with the food and that is why she doesn't want to eat it anymore.
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I'm so very sorry
. You and Huck have both suffered so much together . My thoughts will be with the both of you
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For some reason the music and translated lyrics of the song Figlio Perduto (Lost Son) have always made me think of the dark journey traveled by those with a hound suspected then found to have osteosarcoma.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hliLr8hOSW0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Walls of wind
Night has fallen
Father and son are together
With a horse
They proceed
Through this intense darkness
But suddenly
The boy trembles
With fear
It gets cold
Father oh father
Haven't you seen
The king of the elfs
There he is
Lost son
Do you want to play
I bring you joy
Come with me
Father oh father
Did you hear
What he said
And what he will do?
Lost son
If you don't come with me
I will use the powers that I have
Father oh father
The king of the elfs
Is touching me
He hurts me
And the boy
Eyes closed
He doesn't move
He's already lost
Son
Lost son
If you don't come with me
I'll use my power
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Oh Kyle
what a crushing blow, not only to you and your DW, but to so many of us who have hoped and prayed as we've followed Charlie's journey. He will not be forgotten
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Oh Deb
I'm sickened to my very core. I'm so, so very sorry
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No experience, but wanted to say I'm sorry your boy is having more issues on top of what he already has. I know that is very frustrating. I hope they can tell you more and help him in Charleston where he's been referred.
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He absolutely is in pain. And look how his back legs splay outwards when he tries to sit. I'd be demanding either xrays or ultrasound.
(I'm not vet, so I can't tell if it's soft tissue or neurological pain)
The splaying out of the legs is something I picked up on right away. It almost reminds me of a dog with rickets.
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I can't help but wonder if the effect the heat has on him is tied to the issue which is causing his limp. Not that heat sensitivity is a symptom, but that it is exacerbated by what is bothering him. He clearly looks distressed in both videos and I hope you can get some answers to what is going on.
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Sending prayers and good thoughts also.
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Well I'm glad Judy has brought up Manuka honey. I used it to heal an infected pressure sore Nadir developed on his elbow from a splint rubbing. When I carried him into the vet that morning his leg stunk so bad of rot and infection I thought he was going to lose his leg. After the vet removed the splint and cleaned out the wound he was left with a very large and deep wound, which she tried to stitch, but which later pulled open. Anyway he was put on Cephalexin for the infection and had s very bad reaction to it. I m decided to try the Manuka honey to heal the wound and fight the infection which had set in. It once again proved to me how invaluable this stuff is to have around the house. It did a beautiful job of clearing the infection and healing that open wound with minimal scarring. I just applied it to a Telfa pad, which I then placed on the wound and then wrapped with bandaging. A word of advice, for open wounds do not use the high UMF rated honey, as I have read it can almost feel like it has s burning effect, because it is so strong. I just used one with a 16+ rating for that job and Nadir never seemed to be bothered by it.
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This is also something I might try with Nadir. It's one of the few foods that don't contain some sort of fish which he can't eat anymore.
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I'm loving these good reports. Please keep them coming.
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Lucy there seems to be something bothering his back. His whole back end seems very weak. I wonder if a pinched nerve could be the cause or lumbrosacral stenosis.
Definately show these videos to the vet they will be invaluable in showing what is going on.
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Good thoughts for Magic.
You could put a nice warm compress on it - as hot as he can stand - and switch it out once or twice. If the area feels swollen, change that to a cold compress with a nice bag of frozen peas. If they did not do xrays previously, you should really have them done this time.
We keep rimadyl on hand all the time for various pulls and strains. You might discuss this with your vet if he sems to be doing this often.
I just want to mention that a sock filled with rice and heated in the microwave makes a great compress.
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Cara Lea I'm just now reading your latest update. I'm so sorry
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My heart breaks for her. GUR her to me. And, I'm not kidding.
OP, this was something that had occurred to me when I read your post. I wasn't thinking of Diane per se, but someone who felt up to the added stress of caring for an incontinent hound. This is not meant to pass judgment on what an individual feels they can handle. Everyone is different. Please though think about your girl and if this would be an option please consider it before euthanasia.
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Kyle I hope the meds do kick in soon and Jack gets some relief. Many continued prayers, healing thoughts and white light for both him and Charlie.
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No Lucy, I don't think your overreacting. When you've lost a hound to osteo it is always going to be your first fear, but that doesn't mean that THIS is osteo. I'm praying that it is something like Hawthorn or JohnF has mentioned or numerous other things it could be. For your own peace of mind though I would insist on an x-ray.
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Poor girl
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Oh no
how very sad
Rest well
Harley
knowing you were loved.
{{{{{{{Joslin}}}}}}}
Excessive Bruising And Swelling After Surgery
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I've had no experience, but wanted you to know my thoughts are with the both of you for her speedy recovery.