Zoee's knee- Update #34

[Taz_Zoee]

Back in February I noticed Zoee was limping sometimes. I checked out her leg all over and she didn't show signs of pain when I touch, pulled and rubbed on it. The limping got worse so I took her to the vet on President's Day and was told she had a sprained knee. I was very glad it wasn't a torn ACL. We had her on meds for two weeks (and were supposed to keep her activity/running to a minimum) and the limping was very minimal.

This past Friday night she was back to the severe limping and not wanting to put that foot down. Keeping her from running in our backyard is about impossible....unless you take her out on a leash. Which Bruce doesn't have time to do during the day. So I decided to take her to my moms house where I know she will get the restrictions she needs to let her knee heal.

I got more meds from the vet yesterday and took her to my moms. I was in tears when I left her. I feel so bad. But I know its best for her so we don't have to deal with the torn ACL. While we were there she would go in my moms backyard (that is twice the size of ours) and she would just slowly walk around. Well that was easy!! My mom also has a pool that she can swim in and still get the exercise she needs without putting strain on the sore knee.

My other dilemma is Taggart. He has never been alone except while Zoee is at the groomers or vets. Now he is going to be an only dog for three weeks!!! He is already being such a good boy. Usually when they go in the front yard they take off down the sidewalk. Yesterday Bruce did yard work out front and Taggart hung out under the tree. I know he's going to miss Zoee. So will we.

[pomtzu]

Awwww - poor Zoee - and poor Cindy. too. I know you'll miss her terribly, but hopefully she'll be back good as new by Easter, and it will all be worth it. Sending positive thoughts and vibes to Zoee. Get better soon, girl!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that she has to stay at your mom's house but I know it's for the best. I hope she'll heal up quickly. Please continue to keep us updated about her.

[Karen]

Awww, sending you a big hug and Taggart some extra skritches, or being a good boy. Poor Zoee, but at least she's away and will hopefully heal better at "Gramma's House."

[boomersooner]

Poor Zoee!! Here's to a speedy recovery!! Taggart will be okay....I"m sure he will miss her, though!

[Freedom]

Hugs to all of you!

Of course you also realize how lucky you are to have this option, for Zoe to be cared for w/ someone you know, and have the chance to heal. Missing her is one thing; worrying about who she is with just would add SO MUCH to that burden.

Prayers for Zoe to heal up completely on her stay w/ Grandma!

[Taz_Zoee]

I get to see my Zoee tonight!! I am so excited!!! I'm sure Taggart is excited too. He's been so lonely being the only dog. He'll get to spend the weekend with his couzins and play with Jake.
Now, if I could just get off work and get going I'd be even happier.

Have a wonderful Easter (if you celebrate it) weekend!!! I'll try to get some recent pix of Zoee to share.

[Karen]

Aww, give her a kiss from us!

[Freedom]

Yippee!!!

[Taz_Zoee]

Aww, give her a kiss from us!

I will, but it will have to wait until later tonight when she has stopped wiggling and jumping around cuz she's so excited.

Ugh, I guess I'm not getting off work early. One more hour to go....tick, tock....

[Pinot's Mom]

Kisses to Zoee!! Happy Easter!

[cassiesmom]

Kisses to Zoee!! Happy Easter!

Kisses to Zoee and Taggart for me too, please (And Paizly and Jax too, please)

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee was so excited to see me I thought she might actually raise up off the ground she was wiggling so much. Taggart was so happy to see her too. He immediately started trying to play with her, but she was too excited to see me. Then I took them outside and they ran around and played a little bit.

It's so nice to have my family all back together again. I just hope Zoee's leg issue does not come back. I'm going to try to limit her outside time when I am home and can keep her inside. We'll see how it goes.

I actually did not take one single picture this entire weekend. I'm so bad about that. I did take pix of the egg hunt with someone else's camera. I will do my best to get some pictures taken and posted. Remember, Zoee does not like the camera and I get the side or back of her head usually.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome home Zoee. I hope that her leg problems will be a thing of the past. Good luck.

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee started to limp again on Tuesday night. But I had stopped giving her the Previcox when she came home. I have called the vet and found out extended use of Previcox is not harmful to her at all. So I've started her on it again and will see what happens and what next step we want to take. The doctor mentioned surgery and I DO NOT want to do that unless necessary. My thing is, I want to know what's wrong. She wanted me to bring her in for a re-check and then xrays. Which I might do in a couple weeks or so. But I'm going to just monitor her and continue to give her the meds and see how it goes. At the same time I don't want it to progress and end up needing surgery anyway. She's not limping THAT bad and I feel like I'm just freaking out over nothing and just jumping at the littlest things. She is still running like she always has. It doesn't slow her down at all. Sigh......