MerlinsMum Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Oh my goodness I am so sorry! Sending a ton of good thoughts your way. Keeping Bella (and you) in my thoughts :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tes623 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Prayers being sent for Bella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 she's ok Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'd ask about getting an emergency referral to a neurologist. I wouldn't go with chiropractic until you know what you are dealing with. I am not anti-chiro - Rickie goes every second week - but it's important to know what you are treating first. I second this advice. Need to know what's going on first, IMHO. NO chiro before an MRI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I wouldn't go with chiropractic until you know what you are dealing with. I am not anti-chiro - Rickie goes every second week - but it's important to know what you are treating first. I was a chiro skeptic & still am in some cases but happily admit my dogs have been helped by chiro & I would not hesitate to use it... assuming we have an idea of what we are dealing with or at least know we don't have something chiro could make worse. You are describing something that needs diagnostics prior starting chiro adjustments. MRI is a hard decision to make not only because of the cost but also the anesthesia needed. Still, it sounds like that would be a likely course of action. Either an orthopedist with a good deal of spinal experience or a neurologist with same would be the place I would probably want to head. Wishing your pup all the best. Hoping things improve dramatically in the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hoping Bella is doing better. Sending hugs, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Prayers for Bella..... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Had a consult with an orthopedic vet as well as a surgical specialist today. Consensus without MRI is that Bella has ruptured a disc in her lower back. Vet recommended an MRI and surgery. Due to Bella's already compromised orthopedic condition and her ability to use only three legs for support. I have opted for conservative treatment through use of steroids and pain meds to see if there is any improvement. She is home, I am hoping for some improvement with time. Thank you for all the good wishes and support. Linda, Bella and Keeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Keep us posted, OK? Continued prayers for your girl and hugs for yourself. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sending prayers for Bella. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sending thoughts of healing light for your beautiful girl. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm glad she's home. Keep us posted, ok? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sending buckets of prayers to Bella. Sure hope Keeva is ok. Hope to hear about improvement in the morning. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Ruptured disks are tough on two-leggeds, but they can heal up eventually even without surgery; not sure about four-leggeds. Hope the treatment gives her relief. Best wishes to both of you. Edited January 11, 2012 by greyhead Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sending my prayers for Bella's recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Prayers still going up for Bella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Praying for improvement soon. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thoughts for her here too. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 hoping for improvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 No improvement in mobility today. On the prednisone she is drinking and has started to eat which I am happy about. Continuing to hope for improvement. Thanks for the continued good thoughts and wishes. Linda, Bella and Keeva By the way, Keeva is fine, no sign of any injury. Linda, Bella and Keeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Good to hear she is getting some nourishment and hoping the swelling reduces and mobility returns to normal. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hoping the next several days will bring some signs of improvement. Good that she is eating now! 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sending lots of prayers for Bella... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thinking good thoughts for Bella. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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