**HUGS** and great vibes for all of you! :(
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**HUGS** and great vibes for all of you! :(
I am so glad she was diagnosed, and now you can find out how to help her. And she can be a "just plain dog" but help you train a new agility star, and of course everyone who learns from you about the dangers of buying from an irresponsible breeder will also be helped by Zoey. And she'll always be Dog of your Heart! Is there anything like a brace or any kind of thing like that that will help her keep from further damaging her spine?
Thanks Karen,Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
That is a wonderful idea. I will have to contact my vet and see if there is something like this out there. Thanks.
Oh my gosh.I am so sorry Bre.I will keep you and Zoey in my prayers.(((HUGS)))
I know how hard it is to have your special dog hurting. I'm so sorry. Please give her some lovin' from me, ok? I hope she has many happy years ahead. I'm glad you didn't know about byb because then, she might not have had a life with you. And don't forget that they make the harnesses for dogs. That way she could run all she wanted once she got used to it without damaging herself further. I hope there's better days ahead for you all.
Here's an example:
http://www.dogkarts.com/
How's the pretty girl doin'??
The back problem was probably caused by the rough treatment while she was participating in the rallys that you envolved her in. Hopefully the meds will cure it, otherwise she might have to go through sugery to fix her back back.
How is Zoey doing? :)
I am so sorry to learn about Zoey's troubles. I know how much she means to you, what a very special girl she is. I will keep you both in my prayers.
I'm so sorry, Bre. Hope you get her pain under control. :(
I know what you mean about her being your heart dog, but getting another to keep active. Simba will ALWAYS be my heart dog, but he just doesn't like to to much anymore.
Thanks so much everyone! That main medicine is really helping her. Tuesday I couldn't even touch her back without her yelping. Now we can touch her back gently. She will be going in to get acupucture done. :) I have seen miracle happen with acuputure!
Were on a waiting list for some sheltie pups now. There not due until June 9th.
I'm happy to hear the meds are helping Zoey. Hopefully the acupunture will help even more.I will be looking forward to seeing your sheltie puppy. :)
Thank God the meds are working!
Bre i am glad to hear Zoey is feeling better :). Friends took their BC x for acupuncture on her back last week and she was feeling much better afterwards, heres hoping Zoey does just as well.
That's wonderful that Zoey is doing better.She has been in my thoughts and prayers.(((HUGS))to you and sweet Zoey
I'm sorry you and Zoey have to go through this, Bre. I'm glad to hear her medication is helping though, and hopefully with the acupuncture she'll be even better.
I'm so sorry to hear this. :( I know Zoey means so much to you. I hope you'll be able to find something to help her with the pain.
Oh how terrible, I just saw this thread lastnight. :( Poor Zoey, I actually was in tears lastnight reading this. I can't imagine.
If the sheltie falls through at all, my very good friend is having a sheltie litter in the fall and I know would be happy to sell you a pup.
Thanks everyone. Zoey seems to be not doing so good today. She is walking really slow today, please still keep her in your prayers.
Thanks Jorden, I will keep that in thought, if the puppies don't work out. I know another breeder who will be breeding in June. I keep on going back and fourth, not sure if I want to rescue or adopt. I guess I will see what happens when I meet the pups. Of course who can turn away from some pups?Quote:
Originally Posted by wolfsoul
Oh Bre, I'm sorry to hear Zoey isn't feeling as well today. She will certainly be in my prayers. I have high hopes for the acupuncture though, I have a feeling that will help her. ((hugs)) to you both.
Zoey is still in my prayers.
Oh no Bre i am so sorry....i will certainly keep Zoey girl in my thoughs and prayers :(
((hugs)) to both of you
I just found this thread, I haven't been on as much as I usually am, and I can't believe this is happening to you and Zoey.
I'm glad she's doing better though, and I hope her improvement continues to increase.
(((HUGS))) to you and please give Zoey a hug and kiss from me.
Oh Bre, my heart is breaking as I read that Zoey isn't doing well today. I am still in shock that this happened to you and the poor sweetie. I hope she gets better as soon as possible.
((hugs))
Thank you everyone. Too bad T.j doesn't know Zoey is in pain. Zoey was sitting in HIS bed, and T.j went over and sat on her. I guess he was trying to give her a hint that it's his bed and not hers to lay on. Of course Zoey yelped in pain, and after that was not walking any better tonight.
I still feel like I am in a dream, and about to wake up. I always wanted to add another dog to our agility family, but this is not the way I wanted it to happen. I just can't stop crying. I can't stop thinking and wondering how long she is going to be with us. She is so upset when I go to work and don't take her with me.
Sorry to give this grief on you, but I can't show my pain at work or when I am teaching agility. Everybody at work always says I am so sorry. It's so hard for me to hold back my tears. It's hard for me to stay strong. I never knew how much she affects my whole life, she is the being I am here on this world. She saved me from suiside. She is just my everything. I just want her to be healthy again. I just can't belive this is real, someone pinch me.
((((MORE HUGS))))
Bre, Zoey will get through this, and we will all be here for you. I am praying strong for Zoey and hoping everything will be okay.
She is an amazing dog, and I know how much you love her.
More and more prayers are being sent on the way, Bre. You just try to stay strong, I know Zoey will get through this.
((((((TONS OF HUGS))))))
Please know you and Zoey will always be in my thoughts. I just don't know what else to say to help you through this difficult time. :(
Just reading this makes my heart break for you & Zoey. :( I know she means the world to you and I wish I could do more for you, though all I can do is send some positive vibes for your girl.
(((((big HUGS))))) to you & Zoey.
I'll keep you both in my thoughts.
Try to stay positive, and be happy, Bre. Believe it or not, Zoey will pick up on it if you're positive and staying strong, and she'll stay strong right along side you. :)
You and Zoey will be in my thoughts and prayers. {hugs}
Still thinking of you two!!
Just wanted to let you know that I'm still thinking about you and Zoey, and will continue to do so. She really is a wonderful girl, Bre. (((hugs)))
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I wish you remembered the name of the problem. It wasn't "Spinal Muscular Atrophy" was it? Should it be disc problems like Autumn has, then she'll live a fine life assuming you can control her energy and possibly use something to control her back movements. Did the vet give you something to give her for the pain?
Zoey has spinosplacia or spelled something like that. It is compared to a 16 year old overweight lab's back. "unstable back" The vet gave her some rimadyl. It seems to help her really well along with the glucosamene tablets.Quote:
Originally Posted by IRescue452
Zoey had a much better day today. She is being the food pig like normal. Carrying her toy in her mouth everywhere she goes, and guarding us from monsters outside. ;)
We also met with a 2, 3 in September year old sable sheltie with blue eyes yesterday. She will be a perfect fit in the family, it's just my mom doesn't like the age thing, because Zoey is 4, so close in age. At first she didn't really care for me or treats, but by the end of the night she was running with me, playing soccer, jumping, tunnels, and tables. I think she is perfect. But of course the whole family has to agree.
Glad to know Zoey is feeling better today. {{{{hugs}}}}
been thinking of and keeping you in our prayers! and will continue til zoey is completely herself. :) (((hugs)))
I was going to recommend acupuncture but it appears you've already thought about that. I would be curious to hear how that goes. My sister's Lab wouldn't move this weekend. They just came back from the vets and the vet think's he may have stumbled or tripped and hurt himself. He's 12 years old, has had a stroke and has bad hips. I suggested acupuncture to my sister but I don't think she's buying it.
I am sending you & Zoey a HUGE hug. I hope she gets better real soon.
P.S. Also, what about water therapy? Have you thought of that? Not sure if that would help.
We have already thought about water therapy. The closes to us is over the border. My friend is a acuputurist, so I am going to do this first and then see what she thinks, she also might try herbs. Zoey is definetly trying to push the limits, and she is running like crazy so she is now on a leash. I hope she doesn't have to do this her whole life.Quote:
Originally Posted by elizabethann