Smokey, Phred's lil grey FurPup, needs PT Prayers for his bum knee

[zippy-kat]

One thing I would advise though is to not let him do any more jumping
up & down off the bed.

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!

Continued thoughts and prayers!

[Cinder & Smoke]

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.
Maybe I should start sending him down to the Bus via the front steps and the yard.

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!!

[Taz_Zoee]

I've been keeping up on Smokeys progress. I am glad he continues to improve each day. Way to go Smokey.....and Phred!

[cassiesmom]

Oh, Smokedog... I am very glad to read that you're better! Yaaaay!

[Bengalz]

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

[jennielynn1970]

Hope Smokey will start to feel better and that surgery won't be necessary. Feel better pupper!

[slick]

I'm go glad to see a positive outcome so far. Way to go Smokeymutt!!!

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}}}

[ChrisH]

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.

[wolf_Q]

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!

[K9karen]

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.

[captain]

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

[Daisy and Delilah]

More thoughts and prayers, hugs, and pets for Smokey and fambly.

[lizbud]

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!

Continued thoughts and prayers!

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Might not need the hat & tools ...

How's Smokey been feeling?
Hope the meds are still keeping the hurts away.

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?

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.

Now iffin I had a Rocket-Pack ... bed jumpin mite be even more *phunn*!

Hoomins ... whudd'le they think of next?

/s/ SmokeMuttz - the sometymes Gimpy Wun

[lizbud]

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.