Paws and Fingers Crossed for Springen

**Cipzeshy** · 07-19-2009, 02:25 AM

Im sitting here with tears in my eyes, trying very hard not to cry. There is one pics their where he looks so sad, it must be heart braking for you to see him like this. Fingers and paws crossed that she goes for him, he so deserves better.

**dab_20** · 07-19-2009, 04:45 PM

Well it's been awhile since i've been on so I thought I'd update you. Springens giardia is gone, and he's gotten an xray of his back. They said it looks like a chip of bone from his spine broke off and is pressing on a nerve in his back. They told us if he doesn't walk normally after a few months of healing, he'll have to get back surgery. Its been a few weeks and he doesn't seem to be in pain and he's a healthy weight, but he still isn't walking normal. I'm hoping that he'll heal without any surgery. luckily my brothers girlfriend is a vet tech, so it won't be so expensive.. Otherwise I don't think we could afford it.

**Seravieve** · 07-19-2009, 09:49 PM

Aww Springen! Glad to hear the giardia is gone.. Eli feels you pain with your back.. he has back problems as well. But his were most likely caused by his previous owners.

I hope your back is able to heal on its own!! Back surgery sounds like no fun whatsoever!

**chocolatepuppy** · 07-20-2009, 08:08 PM

Hopefully Springen's back will heal so he needs no surgery.

**critters** · 07-22-2009, 03:10 PM

Have you tried steroids and crate rest for the back problem? Are you SURE he can poop and pee OK on his own? He may need to be expressed if he can't.

**kimlovescats** · 07-24-2009, 10:31 AM

I hope you can get everything figured out and fixed for your dear Springen! He is absolutely gorgeous!

**dab_20** · 07-25-2009, 04:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

Originally Posted by critters

Have you tried steroids and crate rest for the back problem? Are you SURE he can poop and pee OK on his own? He may need to be expressed if he can't.

He has been on steriods for a few weeks and is finally off them. He's been resting a lot, no demanding physical exercise at all.
Yes, he's pooping and peeing normal now.