lothianjavert Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Jasmine isn't really our dog... well, in one way she is-- DH actually purchased her from a good breeder when she was a pup. When we bought the townhouse, his mother couldn't let her go, so Steve decided to let her stay with his parents. However, she grew up around us, and as much as his parents travel, she's here a lot of the time. She's 10. That's very old for a dane, and overall has done extremely well. She's been weak in the rear and a little unsteady for a couple months now, and it's been getting worse. Today she went down and couldn't get up. I picked up her rear (I can't pick her up, she weighs more than I do) and helped her onto a dog bed and called the vet. DH and I took her to the vet and after an exam, basically the discussion was that it's her back (and that her time will probably come soon), and they were concerned about trying to sedate her for xrays, and that even if the xrays showed something, there wasn't much that could be done at her age, certainly nothing invasive. We were sent home w/ NSAIDs to help. She's doing better now and isn't knuckling over on the left foot, but is just unsteady. I'm making a sling for her tonight, so that we can support her back end when she needs it. Her mind is still certainly willing (she was drooling on my leg trying to mooch some steak sub tonight ) but her body is starting to fail. Please keep the ol' gal in your thoughts. Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending prayers for Jasmine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Prayers and White Light for Jasmine. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Prayers from here for Jasmine. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I love danes. I will hold a good thought for her and send lots of prayers her way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I will pray too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I love danes. I will hold a good thought for her and send lots of prayers her way. Here as well. She sounds like quite a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Lots of prayrs coming from here. That is a great age for a Dane 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...
patricia Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending prayers and gentle hugs for the pretty girl. Give her all the steak she wants. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending prayers for Jasmine. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I hope the painkillers help. 10 is old for a Dane. My friend's Dane was wobbly, but with help lived to be about 12 (we are not sure exactly how old she was). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 How's she doing today? Sending hugs and scritchies. 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...
lothianjavert Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 She's ok. She doesn't seem to be in a lot of pain-- the rimadyl and tramadol are working for that. She can't get up on her own, but can walk some on her own once you've gotten her up. She seems frustrated that her rear just isn't doing what it's supposed to. Her left hind is knuckling under some and while she can stand on it, when she walks, it drags a bit. I should have her sling finished this afternoon, and that should help with getting her up and moving. Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sending good thoughts and your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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