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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
One thing I would advise though is to not let him do any more jumping
up & down off the bed. That's got to be even more damaging to his knees.:(
I know how hard it is to watch them every minute, but I'd try to eliminate
any added strain if you can. Does your Vet want to wait & see before
making a decision on a operation for Smokey's knee?
Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that Smokey is ailing, but I know that you and the vets will do the right thing for him. Please give him one more gentle hug from me, please.
Logan
Yes Phred, it's difficult to draw that line, but I agree that it's probably not good for Smokey to jump around too much, it's very likely that he'll overdo it, if there's no pain warning.
I'm keeping you and Smokey in my thoughts. :love: How's he doing today?
Take care!
Phred, first off, I am so sorry to hear that Smokey's knee is causing him trouble - and you, a great deal of worry.
It seems to me as I follow your threads - that you are always pretty busy - helping out the neighbors - tracking down a pup that is injured and going to the vet with the pup. Is it any wonder that you may have missed the sign from Smokey on any given day?
You ARE a GREAT DAD to Smokey and Cinder - you always have been.
You are getting excellent advice on this board - and also from your vets - let's just hope that Smokey is comfortable with the medication and that he will improve.
In the meantime - many, many {{{{hugs}}}} for you. Don't forget to take good care of yourself during all of this!
I just got to read the whole thread.... Iīm so sorry Smokey is not doing good... my heartfelt wishes for a recovery... hoping in the best way possible...
hugs to you... donīt be harsh on yourself... it couldīve been anyone of us...
we are here to support and help you...
keeping you all in our thoughts....
Sounds like someone needs to put on his carpenter hat and build a ramp up to the big bed! No jumping on or off and dog still in the bed -- a win, win situation! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
Continued thoughts and prayers!
After 5 pill-days ... Smokey would probably say "I'z jest PHINE!"
A bit of a fib, but not too much of a stretch of the overall truth.
* He hasn't *yipped* in pain since Thursday
* He's back to standing up quietly, and lying down with his characteristic *FLOP*
* He hasn't missed a meal or a treat
* He *put up with* Miz Molly (BIG Foot) from Unka Pat's & Miz Joan's Ranch -
Cali & Molly spent the weekend with us whilst Mom & Dad did a family reunion.
"Putting up with Molly" involves repeated invitations to play -
Molly delivers her play invites just like Smokey does -
with the Nose PUNCH into the invitee's ribs. *oooof!* ...
And the occasional Full-Body SLAM.
When he REALLY didn't want to be bothered by her, he'd either hide between my feet
or hide under the BigBed - a space that's a bit 'tight' for Miz Molly.
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I *AM* trying to limit his Jack-Rabbit running & jumping ... but since he LIVES for those
activities, I have to try to not break his spirit while still guarding his knee and leg.
He seems to be self-regulating like he did as a youngster when his knee was bothering him ...
He'll just ever-so-slightly *tuck* the bum leg and only let it make ground contact to
help with turning and balancing. When he takes the four front steps in one flying leap,
he does tuck the leg and only lands on three.
We won't discuss how he manages to start in a SIT behind Cinder (who ALWAYS
goes first) and PASS her on the landing two steps above the basement on the way down. :rolleyes:
Maybe I should start sending him down to the Bus via the front steps and the yard. :p
We're supposed to *wait* till September 6th - but I'll be calling for an appointment
with Doc B on the 2nd - when we get home from the Findlay Gathurin.
We'll take more X-rays to determine if things are changing in the knee.
>> Your wonderfully Kind thoughts, Prayers, and suggestions are APPRECIATED!! :)
I've been keeping up on Smokeys progress. I am glad he continues to improve each day. Way to go Smokey.....and Phred! :D :D
Oh, Smokedog... I am very glad to read that you're better! Yaaaay!
All paws and claws crossed here hoping for a good outcome in September. I'm happy to hear that Smokey's mobility has improved somewhat; that's usually an indication of less irritation and/or pain:) always a good thing.
Smoke-pup - you're such a good boy taking your meds and listening to your Dad - keep on trucking little one :love:
Hope Smokey will start to feel better and that surgery won't be necessary. Feel better pupper!
I'm go glad to see a positive outcome so far. Way to go Smokeymutt!!!:love:
Gee, Sept 6th seems like an eternity away. All fingers and paws crossed here that you can get in to see Doc B before then. Take care at Findlay.
{{{hugs}}}
Good to hear Smokey is moving around better. Prayers & positive thoughts continuing. (I've not posted before but I have been reading.)
Phred, I just want to say, you are one of the best dog owners, and dog lovers, I've ever had the privilege of knowing.
I've been following this thread but haven't had a chance to post. I'll be keeping Smokey in my thoughts. I'm glad to hear he seems to be feeling better! :)
Mz Logan is right behind ya with the bunny hops, Smokes. But they never seem to get in the way of chasing those nasty critters.
I'm so glad you're feeling better, buddy. Gazillion hugs and kisses.
Phred,
You know, I looked up neglectful in the Dictionary and YOUR name was sure not listed anywhere near it .....
HUGS to you and Smoke-Mutt. Seems like you have received heaps of information to help you figure out what is best for Smoke-Mutt.
Take care
Fur-kidd kisses from DownUnder
Michelle
More thoughts and prayers, hugs, and pets for Smokey and fambly.:D
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Originally Posted by zippy-kat
Might not need the hat & tools. I just thought of the stairs I made for
Buddy after his surgery. Glued together 2 inch styroform slabs to made
steps & used wide enough slabs that the stairs wouldn't tip over. (used 2 slabs per step)
It was super light weight but worked great getting Buddy in and out of the
car.
How's Smokey been feeling? Hope the meds are still keeping the hurts
away.
:)Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
SmokeMuttz here ...
The ole gimpy kneebone an leg are doin purdy *Phine* since I been gobblin
the lil candies Dac B sent home wiff me. GOOD Stuff! ;)
Now 'bout this 'Step Idea' ...
I telled Dad, since I hardly use the big konkrete steps sittin between da yard anna
frunt porch, the probability of me usin steps tween da floor anna BigBed
were purdy near slim ta none.
But Dear ole Dad hadda **idea** ...
He's had a big, round, padded, (UG-lee gold color) foot-rester thingy that's been
sittin inna living room and then unner the dining room table since affore I got here.
Guess whut's takin up space inna Bunkroom now? :rolleyes:
We had "Step Class" inna bunkroom last nite ... whadda circus dat wuz!
He moved dat stoopid foot thingy all around da BigBed ... I musta been told UP and DOWN
a hunnert tymes ... managed to *miss* da foot thingy almost ebery tyme.
He tried ta get Cinners ta 'show me how' ... she jest looked at him wiffa
'are you kra-ZEE look' and side-stepped da stoopid thingy.
I s'poze we'll be trippin an stumblin ober that foot thingy till Daddy-O furgetz
it's there some nite an does a header tryin to get to da baffroom at oh:dark:thirty. :eek:
Now iffin I had a Rocket-Pack ... bed jumpin mite be even more *phunn*!
Hoomins ... whudd'le they think of next? :confused:
/s/ SmokeMuttz - the sometymes Gimpy Wun :D
Hey Smokey, good to know that your dad's way ahead of me in
his thinking of ways to make you comfy.:) take care sweetie.:)
LOL, wish I could have witnessed the "step class." ;) :D
Hey, not a bad idea there, Smokey, you don't need steps to help you get up and down, you need a rocket pack to power you up and down. I like it. :)
That's a great idea, Liz! Even I could do that! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
Smokey, maybe you can use the step-thingy just to humor Ol' dad? He'll be less cranky & you may even feel better!
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Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
Thanks Pat. Got the idea from a Golden Retreiver Rescue website. Made
to order for larger dogs that jump rather than climb to get upon things.
I liked it because it was so easy to carry around in the car trunk.
I figured it could work great for a smaller pup like Smokey. He seems to
be a jumping Jack too.:)
I'm so happy to hear you are feeling a little better Smokey. Lots of hugs and kisses for you!! :love::love:
Hey Smokey, Louie here. Try this OK? You put your front paws on the side of the bed and whine and huff and puff until your Dad gets out of bed and lifts you on. Getting off is a bit harder but groaning and panting usually works and they lift you down again to keep you quiet.
SmokeMuttz, how's your knee? I hope it is much better, so you can have tons of fun at the PT Dog Park Picnic.
One of your many fans,
Elyse
smokey, when angel duke, a really good dog, was getting slow and his arthritis was painful, i got a hollow core door, stapled a carpet runner on both ends and laid it on the stairs like a ramp so he wouldn't have to use the stairs. and as more time passed, i put the big bed on the floor for the last few months. suprisingly, a firm matress boxsprings helped my back for a while.
glad to read you're doing better, princess peanut sends tail wags.
:)
I'z HERE!
Still doin *jest PHINE* iffin you're askin me.
Dad sez we're just "maskin the problem" wiffa pillz ... but they TASTE *Yummie*!
Dad get kinda *krankie* when I do my PawSprings fur my krunchies ...
he getz reelie *krankie* when I get up eyeball-to-eyeball wiff him!
Why do Dads get so uppie-set?
RAMPz ??
No Fanks ... I'd rather *jump*.
Ohhhh, my ... QUIT Dat, Dad!
There he goz agin - >> grrrrindin << his toofies ... he otta stop doin dat.
THANKS fur allua Good Wishes!!
/s/ SmokeMutt (aka "Gimpy")
You know, Smokey, your dad is right - you ought to get the hang of using the ramp! No wonder he's grrrrindin << his toofies! The effect of those pills are covering up the pain you would have, and that's good AND bad!! Now listen to your dad and slow down a bit!
Fister and I hope you'll get better all the time - wiffout any mayor operations. We're keeping our paws and fingers crossed for you, and sending lots of positive thoughts. :) - and big hugs to dad!
Silly Smoke Mutt! :D
Glad you're doing well Smoke!
Thinkin' about ya SmokeMutt! Take care of yourself.
{{HUGS}}
I just saw this. I'm so sorry but so glad Smokey is doing better. Lots and lots of prayers flying from here. The kats all have paws crossed too.
Smokey, take it from someone else who has a bum knee, accept all the help you can get. You'll feel better in the long run!!! :love::love:
Today is an Important Vet Day for SmokeMutt ...
We're going back to see Doc B for a re-X-ray of Smoke's Bum Knee.
A month ago Doc B said it "looked like a black hole" = not good. :(
If it has "changed" in any way; that's really BAD news -
indicating a probable tumor.
NO Change is 'better bad news' = indicating the knee is just
"all screwed up mechanically" (but probably not 'fixable').
I talked to Doc Mike yesterday when I dropped in to buy MiniMutt her
heartworm chewies ... Dr. Mike said the 'next step up' after his friends
at the Crago Clinic is a large practice in Akron/Canton - an hour west of
here. We'll get a referral to them if there's bad news from today's X-ray.
After Akron/Canton, the next step is Ohio State's College of Vet Medicine.
But if you ask Smokey >>>
"Nuffin's wrong - I'z jest *PHINE*! - No Worries!"
And if you'd seen him running like a deer at the Dawg Park, or doing
paw-springs to touch the back of my neck or ear on the way out -
you'd wonder what this phuss is all about.
Sadly, it IS a real problem, and now the lil Prayer Pup, and his Dad,
could really use some of those PT Prayers.
And a lil Prayer for MiniMutt would be appreciated, too.
She goes in with Smokey today to see HER Doc - this 'might be' her
Bandage OFF day when we see the New Paw for the first time.
Wish us Luck, please.
THANKS, Gang!!
/s/ Phred aka DogDad
Good luck to both pups, we'll be thinkin' of them!
Sibe vibes & prayers going out for SmokeMutt & co.!
Prayers said and paws crossed for both pups.
Prayers sent up for both of your puppers!
Prayers still on the way from me for both puppers and you too! :love:
Phred,
I've been thinking of all of you since the weekend. I had it in my head that you were going to the vet on Tuesday. Will be anxious to hear what the vet has to say about both Smokey and Heidi. If you get as far as being recommended to Ohio State find out upfront on how much just walking in the door will cost you. It was sticker shock for me but we also went in as an emergency after hours case too. Also remember that they don't think about money at all in the tests and medications they may recommend or even if the next test will give them an answer that would change the treatment plan. They had me in such a tizzy that even having Amy along didn't help me with the confusion of what was best to do for Snoopy and for our family as the meds could have some very bad side effects that could effect everyone. I was so glad I called our vets and was able to talk to one of them. She gave me a different perspective to all of it.
Hope the news is good for you all.
Diana