HopeForHounds Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) After 2 plus years of leg swelling, lameness and fever he recovered from an unidentified TBD This poor old man cannot catch a break. He was diagnosed with Lumbar Sacral Stenosis in December. We pretty much got that under control with Meloxicam, Gabapenten and Anti Flam. He was actually playing over the past week. He isn't the most steady in the back end, his right left leg is quite weak, but he compensates well and is full of life. When I got home from work on Wednesday, he was fine! Pushed his way to the front of the pack and got his ear rubs then went back to his bed as he knows my routine. I went upstairs to get changed and check my email. When I came back down, he looked okay just laying on his bed waiting for dinner. But, when I put his dinner down he didn't get up - very unusual. I called him and he got up but held up his right front foot, then hobbled to his dish. He had a nasy swollen leg in January from a fall that left him with a sprained wrist. So I thought "crap he's reinjured it!" As the evening progressed he clearly strugggled to get up, he couldn't position his back legs to get leverage. Yesterday I got him up then had to go to work. That's the sucky part of my job as a pre school teacher, someone has to be there to open. I got a supply teacher and came home to find him slightly better - thank you tramadol. I emailed our vet and filled her in. She offered to come in to see him at the clinic even though it was her day off. I really wanted to be sure there was nothing neurological going on. After a thorough exam, during which he gave her hell she agreed that he most likely had wrenched his leg somehow. She really believes that with rest, and TLC he can regain his former mobility. A friend lent me an assist harness, and that has made a huge difference. It lets me haul his big ole butt up and then guide him around. Now that we have things under control, I can see that only his wrist and his elbow react to pain. That is severely problematic when you are left with only one good leg. I'm also not convinced that one isn't hurting either, if only from the strain. Since this really does look like an injury we are giving him time to heal. I did try no tramadol and just robaxin and his usual meloxicam and gabapentin last night, but he coudln't get up at all unaided this morning. Now that he's had tram he is able to get his back legs under him with some help from Mom. The good think is that he is eating if I just put the kibble on a placemat on his bed. He tries to get up if I give treats to the other two and paws me to rub his belly. At almost 13 with a worn out body, he is feisty. I think it's going to be a long few days but I'm really hopeful we can get him back to full mobility soon. Prayers and good thought would be appreciated by Jake and his Mom. If you stuck with this so far, here's a reward - pics from Monday afternoon. Gratuitous shot of Jet in the background. My handsome boy, he'll be 13 on May 15th. Edited April 19, 2012 by foxysmom 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...
TheFullHouse Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 You know he's got my good thoughts and prayers Janet. Hugs to you too. 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...
Batmom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Best wishes to your sweetie-pie :wub: . 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...
BertnLil Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sending good thoughts for Jake. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laur Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Awww, such a sweetie. In the first pic it looks like you have set up wide spaced agility weave posts for him to attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Spencer has all paws crossed for his LSS buddy Jake! 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 patgam Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Handsome Jake, you are in my thoughts & prayers... Pat G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Good thoughts for Jake! I hope he recovers quickly Janet. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Jake you take it easy and rest that leg of yours. A week of breakfast and dinner in bed and mom toting you around and you'll be good as new sweetie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 He's so sweet. I want to gie him a kiss and hug. Praying for Jake!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Jake, let the lady pamper you this weekend so you can feel better real soon. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 what a sweet face hope he feels better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Awww, such a sweetie. In the first pic it looks like you have set up wide spaced agility weave posts for him to attempt Grandy actually used them that way as she explored them. She's also poked one so hard with her nose it had to be straightened. We plan to fence off that area to landscape. Not sure it's worth the effort, but we have to do something. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sending lots and lots of good thoughts for Jake! :goodluck Poor boy, he's had a rough time of it. 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...
heartdogs Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Jake you have to get better!! Babe (11 yrs young) here is having trouble like you & is so determined to "do it her way" that we're having trouble. Let Mom care for you, you're lots more fun than a room full of preschoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Janet, we are holding you and Jake in our thoughts. Let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 More good thoughts.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Smooches for handsome Jake (and Jet too! Oh and Grandy! Why not!)!!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 I just sent this email to my vet Jake is eating well and drinking thank goodness. I put a tensor bandage on his front leg to give some support, he is clearly in pain there and hesitates to put it down to walk. I've been getting him up to go out on their regular potty schedule. Jake is hating that I make him get up and tries to go back to bed, but I persist and once he is out on the ground he pees and looks around. Just now he gave himself a shake, and stayed upright! I haven't seen him shake since he got hurt. I let him decide what he wants to do, which is usually go back in. The two steps require assistance and I keep holding on until we are over that nasty door sill. He walked back to his bed without me and lowered himself down without flopping. He's also laying upright and watching what's going on, cleaning himself and generally doing what he usually does. Grandy and Jet have been taking turns laying beside, or on the same bed with him. Little improvements, but we`ll take them! 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...
Rickiesmom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Grandy and Jet Continued good thoughts for Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Good thoughts for Jake! Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsoffreetime Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 so sweet that Grandy and JEt are looking out for him...sending good thoughts and gentle scritches for Jake! Quote Rio aka El Rio (Dec. 4/07) - Home May 16, 2010Tiana aka CTW Tyra Time (June 7/07 to December 9, 2016) - home July 1, 2010, we miss you terribly, Sweet Girl Willy aka Starz Predator (Oct. 15/06) - home Aug. 29, 2010and littermates Merlin aka CTW Excalibur & Mirage aka CTW Mirage (Jan. 1/08) - home Dec. 5, 2010 & June 3, 2012missing Beagle-Chihuahua, Kasie Lynn (March 15/95-Sept. 13/10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 How's Jake doing this morning? More healing thoughts heads your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Sending lots of good thoughts for Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hoping Jake has a better day today...... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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