Zoee's progress

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee was so scared at the vets. But she got xrays done and the vet thinks it is arthritis in her knee. The radiologist will review the pictures a week from next Tuesday. So I will know in a couple weeks. For now she is on Previcox.
Does anyone know if I can buy Previcox cheaper somewhere other than the vet? At the vet it is just over $70/month. If she has to stay on this long term I'd like to find it cheaper.

It was so sad....the family in the room next to me was having their dog PTS. And what was worse was I was in the same room where I said my goodbyes to Taz. Good thing they have tissues in there.

[Taz_Zoee]

The vet called me back Tuesday after the radiologist reviewed the xrays. He said she needs surgery. I told the doctor that just is not possible right now. She said it's not an emergency surgery need. Since she is staying off her leg on her own (when she runs she doesn't use that leg) she should be okay. So I said I would just keep an eye on it.
So of course that night I get home and she won't even put that leg down at all. And she did the same last night. I just can't do her surgery right now. It will cost about $3000 and I have to make arrangements with my mom to keep her during recovery. Bruce can't take care of her when he's trying to work at home (unless he changes his mind).
She honestly doesn't seem to be in too much pain. She is still her happy wiggly self. She still jumps up on the bed, couch and chair. She still runs full speed out the door each time we let them out.

The doctor mentioned putting her on tramadol in addition to the previcox she is already on. Does anyone have experience with either or both of these meds??

[dab_20]

The vet called me back Tuesday after the radiologist reviewed the xrays. He said she needs surgery. I told the doctor that just is not possible right now. She said it's not an emergency surgery need. Since she is staying off her leg on her own (when she runs she doesn't use that leg) she should be okay. So I said I would just keep an eye on it.
So of course that night I get home and she won't even put that leg down at all. And she did the same last night. I just can't do her surgery right now. It will cost about $3000 and I have to make arrangements with my mom to keep her during recovery. Bruce can't take care of her when he's trying to work at home (unless he changes his mind).
She honestly doesn't seem to be in too much pain. She is still her happy wiggly self. She still jumps up on the bed, couch and chair. She still runs full speed out the door each time we let them out.

The doctor mentioned putting her on tramadol in addition to the previcox she is already on. Does anyone have experience with either or both of these meds??

So sorry to hear she needs surgery. It's expensive, but you want to do whats best for your fur butt. Puts you in a hard place!

Pervicox is more of an anti inflammatory medication and Tramadol is a pain medication. I don't know a whole bunch about Pervicox, seeing as I work with people, but a lot of my patients are on Tramadol.
Tramadol is an opioid like hydrocodone (loratab) or morphine, but meant for more moderate pain. Although it's a narcotic it doesn't make them as out of it or groggy as other opioids. The major side effect of Tramadol is an upsetting of the GI tract (diarrhea or constipation), but I do think it a good option for pain control.
If she seems she's in pain at all it might be a good idea to put her on Tramadol.

Hope you can figure something out! Poor Zoee!

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you so much for your response.
She doesn't seem to be in pain aside from her not using that leg. THAT is a sign of pain. My sister brought up a good point. She could blow out her good leg since she's using that one all the time instead of the bad one. Then I'd have to deal with both ACL's. I'm so stressed! I don't know what (or how) to do!

[Alysser]

Poor Zoe I hope she feels better soon, whether she has the surgery or not. Doesn't sound like a fun situation to be in at all Cindy. I'm so sorry I wish there was something I could do for you both.

[Taz_Zoee]

Poor Zoe I hope she feels better soon, whether she has the surgery or not. Doesn't sound like a fun situation to be in at all Cindy. I'm so sorry I wish there was something I could do for you both.

Thank you. It brings tears to my eyes every time I see her limping. Maybe she just needs a vacation again. Back in April she spent three weeks at my moms so she wasn't running around as much. Maybe I can leave her there at Christmas and pick her up after our vacation in January. I'll have to talk to my mom about that.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm so sorry Cindy. My son has the exact same issue with his oldest Aussie(he's only 5 and has had the problem almost since he was one). He limps all the time. My son gives him glucosamine and it helps only slightly. The vet tells him to make him stay down--yea right!! Are you kidding, Mr. Vet? Believe me, my son is always upset about it. So far he hasn't had to have surgery but it could happen any day.
Also: My son started to take them to the groomers last year about every 3-4 months and get a close haircut. Not shaved but close. It has completely ended the 24/7 brushing, excessive vacuuming, allergies, etc. It's the best thing he's ever done. I'll ask if he has him on meds. I don't think he's giving him anything right now but he may have in the past.

Feel better Zoee!!!