Katie has a bum knee

[RobiLee]

Sorry it has taken me so long to post.

The problem is not Katie's knee this time. It appears to be in the "hock". That is what the vet called it. It has been very swollen and looks bad. This morning the swelling does seem to have come down and she has used it a bit today.

We are upset with our vet. I'm too tired and aggravated to go into it right now. I have made an appointment with another vet group here in town that comes highly recommended from several people that we have spoke to. We go today at 3:15pm. Katie is not in much pain. She is on pain pills and is usually laid out sleeping by me or in her crate. Tori is a bit confused why big sister is not playing with her and is not getting much attention. I feel bad for her too. For the most part she just curls up with Katie though. Right now Katie is in her crate and Tori is right beside her. She doesn't have to be in her crate but she just has to be where big sister is, I guess.

Please continue with the positive thoughts and prayers.

Thanks everyone....Robin and Katie

[ParNone]

Hi robilee,

When Murph hurt his knee, the vet told me you can only tell so much from outward appearances. You really need an x-ray to know the whole story. From your posts, it doesn't sound like they've done an x-ray on Katie yet, unless I missed it. Since this seems to be a recurring issue with her leg, you might want to request an x-ray with the new vet.

Prayers and positive thoughts for Katie.

Par...

[pitc9]

Oh Robin, I pray this new group of vets can tell you asap what is wrong, and how to get her back to normal FAST!!!

We are all here for you! Just keep us posted!!!

[Logan]

Robin, we are thinking of you and Katie and hoping that you can finally get some answers about her condition. I am optimistic that the problem can be fixed!!!


Hugs to Katie and Tori (you too) from all of us in Greenville.

Logan

[Cinder & Smoke]

Katie & Robin are *off* to see the New Vet >>>

http://www.chillicothevets.com/

Hopefully they will get a few ANSWERS to the old question of
"What's wrong with Katie??"
and present a Plan of Treatment that will show some *results*.

Hope they BOTH *like* the New Vet!

Feel Better SOON, Katie!
..

[RobiLee]

We are back from the new vet. New vet agrees with old vet. Get Katie up to Med Vet in Columbus. No xrays have been done yet. The new vet could have done them but he is certain that by his exam it is going to require surgery and that type of surgery is best done at Med Vet.

Possible diagnosis.....several torn ligaments and probably even a break.

Our appointment is Thursday at 11:30am with Dr. Barnhart

In the mean time I am to keep her down and only let her up to go potty and keep her on her pain pills. So far that hasn't been much of a problem.

Poor Tori is starting to get frustrated and keeps tugging at Katie to play and now Katie is finally getting mad at her and starting to snap at her. Tori will just lay across from her and reach out her paw to her...like...."Are you sure, Katie, you sure you don't want to play". Oh...bummer...I just remembered that Tori has obedience class tonite Shoot....I have not worked with her for several days and at this point I can't even remember what we were doing!! Geesh, I have a major tension headache going on.....

I'm rambling..sorry!

Keep my big girl in your thoughts and prayers everyone!!!

Thanks....Robin and Katie

[Samantha Puppy]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Robin and Katie (and Tori too!). Samantha and I are so sorry to hear that Katie's got a problem with her leg and hope that she's on the mend soon. Samantha sends lickies and belly rubs Katie's way!

Jaime and Samantha

[Toller 42]

I hope she's gonna be okay good luck on trying to solve the problem and good luck with obedience tonight. Update us on Katie whenever possible. Also update us on Tori's obedience class.

[KYS]

Robin,

Will be waiting by the PC for an update on
Thursday.
Sending so much good wishes and thoughts
your way.

[captain]

Oh Robin,

HUGS to you, Katie and the lovely Tori ............ I am certain you will get to the bottom of this really soon .............

Michelle

[anna_66]

I'm really sorry that you can't get in any sooner. I know you would like to know what's wrong with her for sure.

Needless to say I'll be keeping your girl in my prayers.

Hope you had fun on your walk tonight

Kisses and hugs to your girls!

[tatsxxx11]

Robin, I'm so relieved for you and for Katie, knowing that at last she'll be getting the appropriate treatment. Hang in there sweet Katie girl; help is on the way. And special hugs to you too dear Tori for being so understanding We'll all be on pins and needles Thurs., waiting for an update Robin. Love and positive thoughts coming your way

[Holly's mom]

Oh, I know how frustrated and worried you must be! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everything will work out well soon and Katie will be back to normal.

[Logan]

Robin, I know you are out of your mind with worry about Katie. At least she is following doctor's orders and staying put for you. Poor Tori just doesn't understand, I'm sure!!!

Hugs to Katie. I hope you will have a definitive plan after Thursday!

Logan

[Cinder & Smoke]

So, How's Miz Katie doing today?????


Robin ~

Did you call MedVet to ask about "fasting" Katie tonight?

And "suggest" to Doc Barnhart that he do a *thorough* exam on
her ~ BOTH hocks, both knees AND both Hips!

Since she seemed to show signs of a KNEE problem before
the hock swelled up - she may have more than one "problem joint".

It might be possible to fix more than the most obvious problem
during one surgery.

We'll be Crossin Paws & Klaws tomorrow morning!!