dbullwinkel Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Less than a week ago I sent my Ig to the bridge. I am heartbroken. We now have just Missy ...lost Flex (Ig) last week and Garry (Missy's grey buddy) a while ago. She was my first grey...and an alpha dog for sure. This is the first time since 2004 she is an only dog..we are giving her extra attention. We have been treating her LS with acupuncture, tramadol, gabapetin and supplements.cant take NSAIDs anymore. Has had depo shots. Shortly after losing Flex, I noticed greater difficulty getting up. and then an increase in limping. I upped the GABA to three times a day...keep her on two times when doing ok. She typically gets 100mg tramadol in morning..Saturday and Sunday I gave her n additional 50mg in evening. Last night she was limping so bad when I let her out around midnight.looked more like front legs.....acupuncture can't come until Thursday.. I will give my vet a call..I am worried this is the beginning of the end for her.... Edited December 30, 2013 by dbullwinkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I am sorry to hear of the loss of Flex and your troubles with getting Missy comfortable. It sounds like you have her on a protocol that should work but a vet visit may provide alternatives or recommend an increased dosage. Wish you could get to the acupuncture sooner. 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...
dbullwinkel Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I agree . Calling vet when they open and texted acupuncture..think she is away until Thursday... quote name="Charlies_Dad" post="5631062" timestamp="1388407026"]I am sorry to hear of the loss of Flex and your troubles with getting Missy comfortable. It sounds like you have her on a protocol that should work but a vet visit may provide alternatives or recommend an increased dosage. Wish you could get to the acupuncture sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So sorry you are both going through this. Prayers to keep her comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 It's tough as our family gets old and we just want to help them be as comfortable as possible. Pal got depo injections for several years with *excellent* results. When it seemed that those weren't working as well, we did acupuncture and that got him through for a while, then the car rides to get to treatments became too much and I did Adequan injections at home. He did really well on those too, along with Tramadol and supplements. I would try giving her Tramadol both a.m. and p.m., and massaging her back and legs could also give her some relief. It is never, ever long enough, but 14.5 is a huge accomplishment. with your sweet girl. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thank you. I did adequan injections for her myself for quite a while. I think they helped. I stopped after using the generic alternative when it was not available . One injection resulted in an infection..and I lost my confidence. she is going to the vet tomorrow . The vet that does corn hulling is not in until then. I know there is a corn on her right hind leg. Two car trips will be too much..so I opted to wait until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hopefully the limp is due to the corn(s) coming. Adequan is available again so maybe you can add that back to your protocol. Please let us know how Missy does with her appointment, and hang in there. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) My vet removed her corn on back right, gave her a depo shot and trimmed her nails. her hind end is getting more unstable (which is expected). the limping was from front right..no corns..but this morning, she is walking much better. acupuncture today or tomorrow will hopefully help her to continue to improve. Edited January 1, 2014 by dbullwinkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 glad to hear she is doing better today! such a balancing act when they get old with multiple issues. hopefully the acupuncture will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 That's great news! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Very good update! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 She is a tough girl. I am giving her extra attention..this is the first time since 2004 that she is an only dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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