Let's keep Valerie and Duke in our prayers

[lizbud]

Oh Valerie It makes me sad to hear that Duke shows signs of slowing
down like that.I saw those signs with Buddy & it made me want to just hug
him and never let go. I will pray that the Vet can offer help in getting
Duke able to move around better & with no pain.For you (((HUGS))).Liz.

[Logan]

Val, I'm going to keep you and Duke in my prayers. I'm so sorry he is having a rough time. Thank you for responding so we would know what was going on.

Logan

[captain]

Oh Val,
So sorry to hear that Duke is not himself............ (((hugs))) and prayers across the miles to you both.

[K9karen]

Not Duke! Our most handsome loverboy! OMG Val, I'm so worried. Please please update us. I checked your IM and you're off. I wish I had a magic wand.

[flamepony12]

Oh no! I must have missed the other thread Please get well soon Duke... (((((HUGS)))))

[sammy101]

Val, i'm sorry to hear about Duke. I hope he gets better soon!
{{hugs}}

[dukedogsmom]

Going to bed now. Duke is a lot perkier and is drinking water but I can't get him to eat at all. Not even his favorite treats. He's wobbly on his feet and falls easily. I sure hope the vet can do some sort of miracle tomorrow.

[cloverfdx]

Ohh Val i am so sorry, good vibes coming yours and Duke's way {{Hugs}}. Hopefully the vet will be able to get some quick results and find out whats going on.

You will both be in my thoughts.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear about Duke, I hope he will be ok. I'll be thinking of you both!

[K9karen]

Mz Klo and I are beside ourselves with worry. I'll try to call you in the early evening..I'll leave a message if you're at work. My heart is pounding....*Stay strong Dukie..we're praying so hard for you and Val*

[cyber-sibes]

Val, I'm praying for Duke, and I'm really happy that he seems a bit perkier. Hope the news from the vet is positive. I think he has one of the most beautiful doggie smiles anywhere! (((hugs))) to you and your boy.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Val, I'm sorry to hear your beautiful boy is unwell. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.
{{hugs}}

[lizbud]

Hi Valerie,

Just checking in for any news on Duke.I've been thinking about the both
of you all morning.I hope you are able to share better news on your sweetie.

[dukedogsmom]

We're through at the vet and headed home. His bloodwork results should be in tomorrow afternoon. I've got onre more pain medication for him called Tramadol. It's got a light dose of opiates in it. Hopefully it will help. The vet did a lot of muscle tests on him and said his muscles are still strong. There is a small relfex delay with his back left leg. Also, xrays show both hips have lots of sharp fragments in the ball joint area where it should be smooth. When he shakes his head, if he's standing, he falls. The vet said that it could be a degenerative neurological disease that German Sheperds sometimes get. We're going to see if Duke will eat some boiled chicken tonight. If he doesn't eat by afternoon tomorrow, I'm to call them. He siad his hear looked good and clean. I think I've remembered everything the vet said. I was kind of nervous because he's a new one and I'd never seen him before. He made a great first impression. He's very kind and thorough. Thanks so much for all of your good thoughts and prayers. I know we all have to accept the fact that one day we'll have to part with our special pets but it always seems too soon to think about. I'm hoping this new medicine helps Duke out a lot and that he improves. I'm not ready to let go yet and I don't think he is, either.

[Kater]

Your sweet sweet boy is in my thoughts. The Tramadol should help with any pain he is feeling, so rest assured about that. I hope you can get him to eat something. You might want to try tripe.
You will both be in my prayers. {{{HUGS}}}