Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[shais_mom]

put a big ol' kiss right b/n his eyes from me
still thinking of you and praying for you Kate!

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a cutie pie!! Great pictures of you Mr. Kirkie!! You're one adorable boy. I wish we could all meet you too. That would be great and especially if it would help you. I hope you get better and feel good soon.

{{{{{KIRKIE AND MOM}}}}}

[pessimisaurus]

glad to see an update! he is sooo adorable. he has such a gorgeous face. I really wish I could meet that cutie!! give him a big kiss for me, hope the therapy continues to go well

[Ginger's Mom]

I am afraid you have to give Kirk yet another kiss; this one is from me. He sure is a handsome boy. And you can tell he is a real sweetheart. I will continue to keep that handsome boy in my prayers for a total cure and recovery.

[chocolatepuppy]

Kirk, you are the cutest! I will keep praying for you.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear that poor Kirk is going through pain again. I can't wait for the day when I see a "Kirk hiking pics" thread. That will be a great day for you both. He's such a beautiful boy, you can tell he's a sweetheart just by looking at him. I hope that he'll improve, get well soon Kirk!

[ramanth]

Lots of prayers and love to you and Kirkie.

I hope it is just the hip and not a knee issue.

[pitc9]

You and Kirk are in my thoughts and prayers....

[Kater]

I hate to even update this thread anymore... I have avoided it since Saturday.

So, upon exam, his hips were fine - no grinding, no pain. YAY! However, his LEFT knee was looser than the right and quite painful That plus x-rays indicate that he has a partial cruciate tear. How he even generated enough force to tear the cruciate with his SKINNY body and TINY, ATROPHIED left leg...I will never know.
I am crushed.

Now I'm worried because his right leg (the 'good' one) would seem to be at greater risk for a cruciate tear...and there's not much I can do. Protect him too much and he'll have no musculature...give him too much freedom and he will overexert. I'm trying to find that balance to maintain everyone's sanity...but it's not easy.

He'll continue with hydrotherapy, acupuncture, pain meds, and chondroprotective supplementation....so we're basically "staying the course."

When will it end??

Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a while... I want to come back when I have good news.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Kate, of course we will worry if we don't hear from you. Prayers will continue for this brave little boy. He is lucky to have someone who can give him as much care and opportunities as you have. {{{hugs}}}

[pitc9]

Oh you poor things!!

I pray all of this stops for you soon and you both can enjoy your lives together!

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}