Guest siamanti Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) 26th February p.m Dear Greytalk forum, I am so sorry I keep whining and moaning about my poorly dog but I feel that this is the only way I can deal with this at present. My family live abroad and have quite severe health issues themselves, besides they never quite understood how mad I am about my dogs. Anyway, Jupp has deterioated further since this morning. He can just about stand up but cannot hold his weight when having a poo and one leg has more or less given up service. I have spoken to Mel this lunchtime from work and she is as upset as I am, so I don't want to keep phoning her. I am trying to be strong for my boy and my old Lady Lurcher Siamant but I am just going to bits everytime I am looking at Jupp. He tries to get up and run to me everytime he sees me but just stumbles over. It just breaks my heart and I don't know how much more I can take. I am trying to keep it together at work in the classroom in front of my pupils but looking at my dog at home just kills me. I cannot believe and understand how quickly he is going downhill and all this when his mental behaviour is as silly and goofy as always. I do not want to give up on him, he is only seven for crying out loud but I am not sure I wanna see an active dog like him falling over everytime he tries to be happy. Have other people seen similar deterioation so quickly with their dogs and lumbar problems. He ran ten days ago and now he is becoming almost paralysed. Siamanti Edited February 26, 2008 by siamanti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Maybe it's a bad day? How much longer until you get home to see him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I don't know how many times our Cullen couldn't get up but invariably when we reduced a medication, he'd get up. I hope this is something to consider for Jupp. Is he on some medication that can cause weakness? In Cullen's case he was usually getting too much seizure medication. We *really* thought, "oh no, it's over, we have to put him to sleep", but he's still here, even after major hemangiosarcoma surgery 2 weeks ago. They are tougher than we can believe, but we all really do feel for you. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You're not whining...you love your boy and what you're going through is painful. It's heartbreaking. Maybe he is just having a bad day, only you know.I have had them go downhill so fast, and another fooled me and he bounced back.You have a connection with him, so you'll know I think. I wish you the very best and will keep you and Jupp in my prayers. Wishing most, for his comfort. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppersdad Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 so very sorry , to hear there has been no improvement in jupp`s condition,we feel for you at this difficult time,and hope and pray for some improvement in jupp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Oh, dear ... I really do think you need a specialist opinion. Clearly, whatever your own vet is doing isn't helping. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 loads of prayers. I am so sorry you are going through this. It is soooo stressful when something is wrong with your buddy, and you just want to do what is best for them. Please keep us updated. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am so sorry, I hope things work out! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Tons of prayers. Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte_gracie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have no good advice to offer. Just sending you hugs and white light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Sending prayers for your boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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