Zoee's knee- Update #34

[Taz_Zoee]

Hooray, Zoe is back!

OK, so you've told us she was thrilled to see you; and we know you are over the moon to have her home. Taggart immediately broke into play hahaa.

What about Jax and Paisly? Do they remember her, think she is a "new" dog, anything re their reaction? I'd love to hear.

Thanks for asking about the kitties Sandie. I think they remember her. Jax sprawled out in the hallway when we got home (like he usually does when we are gone overnight) and Zoee came down the hall and he didn't freak out. He kinda sniffed at her funny but he wasn't afraid of her. Of course he's not afraid of most things.
Paizly seems to remember her. We were all laying on the bed watching TV earlier (me, Paizly and Zoee - all the girls).

Thanks everyone! I really missed her groaning and grunting she does. And her sighs.

[Freedom]

HOORAY again. So happy this respite has helped and is now OVER.

[gini]

I hope everything continues to go well. It must be such a great feeling to have things be "normal" again. Hugs and scritches to your crew.

[Taz_Zoee]

Zoee started to limp again on Tuesday night. But I had stopped giving her the Previcox when she came home. I have called the vet and found out extended use of Previcox is not harmful to her at all. So I've started her on it again and will see what happens and what next step we want to take. The doctor mentioned surgery and I DO NOT want to do that unless necessary. My thing is, I want to know what's wrong. She wanted me to bring her in for a re-check and then xrays. Which I might do in a couple weeks or so. But I'm going to just monitor her and continue to give her the meds and see how it goes. At the same time I don't want it to progress and end up needing surgery anyway. She's not limping THAT bad and I feel like I'm just freaking out over nothing and just jumping at the littlest things. She is still running like she always has. It doesn't slow her down at all. Sigh......

[K9karen]

Poor mommy. I know how you feel. Any limp is still a limp. Mz Logan can run too, but I think the urge to get at the critter, supercedes the pain. I always think that in the wild, only the strongest survive and any injury makes them an outcast or prey, so the injured try not to show it. Nice try Mz Logan. I hope Zoee doesn't need surgery and that the meds help her. I'll be watching this thread.

[Freedom]

Oh man, just when I thought you were all set.

Is she generally a calm dog at the vet? I know some dogs can be still for x rays and not need anesthesia -- in which case, that would be a good next step. Even if she just needs sedation, that would be helpful. Get more info as to the issue. But if they have to anesthetize her, then you may want them to go straight to surgery (if they can), while she is still under.