Sparky's Saga/Update #74

[pomtzu]

Does he possibly have arthritis in that leg, Ellie? Delilah seems to be ok now. She rested it as much as she could and I see a big improvement. Thank goodness!! These youngins just can't stay still. They think they're still puppies.

I don't know Terry - it came on pretty sudden. One minute he's racing me to see who gets to the door first, and a few hours later he's limping around.

He was walking on it pretty good last night and I thought it might be getting better. Today he doesn't even want to walk from one room to the next, and is just laying around looking dejected and won't even get up and come when I call him. I had to carry him up and down the outside steps because he wouldn't do it himself -and it's only 4 steps. I don't know if I should be encouraging him to walk on it, or if I should just let him rest it. I went out and got some baby aspirin - I gave him one and will give him another later tonight. I think a call to the whitecoats in the morning is a must at this point. I guess he just has me extra worried since he's never been sick!

I'm glad to hear that little Delilah is feeling better. Sending kisses to her and Daisy too!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I don't know Terry - it came on pretty sudden. One minute he's racing me to see who gets to the door first, and a few hours later he's limping around.

He was walking on it pretty good last night and I thought it might be getting better. Today he doesn't even want to walk from one room to the next, and is just laying around looking dejected and won't even get up and come when I call him. I had to carry him up and down the outside steps because he wouldn't do it himself -and it's only 4 steps. I don't know if I should be encouraging him to walk on it, or if I should just let him rest it. I went out and got some baby aspirin - I gave him one and will give him another later tonight. I think a call to the whitecoats in the morning is a must at this point. I guess he just has me extra worried since he's never been sick!

I'm glad to hear that little Delilah is feeling better. Sending kisses to her and Daisy too!

Kisses delivered. Let us know how that little guy is doing today, Ellie. His injury is identical to what happens to Delilah. She aggravated her old injury. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

[pomtzu]

Kisses delivered. Let us know how that little guy is doing today, Ellie. His injury is identical to what happens to Delilah. She aggravated her old injury. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers today.

Terry - if I didn't know better - I'd swear he is playing head games with me. I'm not amused! This morning he's walking around like nothing happened yesterday and over the weekend. He's not exactly racing me to the door, but he's moving around and not just laying in one spot, jumped down off the bed, went up and down the steps by himself, no limping - so go figure. I don't think just a couple of doses of aspirin would make him miraculously better, but who knows?? I gave him another this morning for good measure and will keep an eye on him, but for now anyway, I guess he got out of a trip to the whitecoats.

Maybe those little pieces of chicken he got last night helped??? He loves chicken cooked on the grill.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry there's been a problem with Sparky, Ellie, I hadn't seen this thread. I hope he just had something a bit inflamed and the aspirin brought it under control. Sending good thoughts and prayers to the little guy!

Maggie

[Daisy and Delilah]

Don't be surprised if the sympathy act comes out again when he starts thinking of chicken. I'm so glad to hear he's better.

[pomtzu]

Thank you all for your concern.

I'm so relieved that he's feeling better. I just wish I knew what his problem was in the first place.

If he could just talk.............

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thank you all for your concern.

I'm so relieved that he's feeling better. I just wish I knew what his problem was in the first place.

If he could just talk.............

I can't count the times I've wished they could talk. It would be so darn convenient wouldn't it??

[pomtzu]

Did I say he was doing better?? - no more limping?? Make that past tense.

He started limping a little again yesterday - more today - doesn't want to do the steps - just wants to lay around. I had cut back the aspirin to one a day, so guess I'll go back to two.

I'm thinking arthritis - he's the stiffest in the morning, and by the end of the day, seems more mobile. Yesterday was chilly and damp, and today it's pouring rain and chilly - not the best conditions for an arthritic. And as before - that's just a guess.

I'll call doc later, see if I can get him in on Monday, or if she has any ideas without seeing him.

[Asiel]

Sorry I didn't notice your post before Pomtzu. It would sound like he's playing mind games with you but we all now they won't do that...will they?...
I think you're right about getting him checked out. I'm wondering if this could be tied in with the heart murmur? Did the vet say it was causing him any kind of discomfort, it doesn't usually but who knows with dogs.
Yes, I think one dose of aspirin could make a difference. My dog had a bit of a strenuous time Sunday and I noticed he was in a lot of pain after we got home so I decided to give him a dose of Metacam and in an hour he was his old self again. He hasn't needed any since but he just goes for daily walks as usual . Let me know how he's doing when you get some news from your vet, sure hope it's nothing serious. Does his leg feel warm to the touch?

[Daisy and Delilah]

Ellie, I sure hope you figure out what's going on soon. I know it must be heartbreaking when this starts again. Keep us posted. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Feel better Sparky!!!! We're rooting for you , Little Buddy!!

[pomtzu]

I started him back on more aspirin yesterday, but no change for the better yet. I couldn't get in touch with his vet yesterday. We had torrential rain all day and it must have affected the phone lines. My internet went out in the a.m. and was down all day, and I was getting only about half of my cable channels.

He still doesn't want to move around, etc, but this time he's going to the vet, regardless if he's doing better or not. I'll call her first thing Monday and hope she'll be able to see him right away. She knows I don't cry wolf, so I probably won't have a problem.