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

[cyber-sibes]

Sibe vibes & prayers going out for SmokeMutt & co.!

[Ginger's Mom]

Prayers said and paws crossed for both pups.

[kimlovescats]

Prayers sent up for both of your puppers!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers still on the way from me for both puppers and you too!

[4 Dog Mother]

Phred,

I've been thinking of all of you since the weekend. I had it in my head that you were going to the vet on Tuesday. Will be anxious to hear what the vet has to say about both Smokey and Heidi. If you get as far as being recommended to Ohio State find out upfront on how much just walking in the door will cost you. It was sticker shock for me but we also went in as an emergency after hours case too. Also remember that they don't think about money at all in the tests and medications they may recommend or even if the next test will give them an answer that would change the treatment plan. They had me in such a tizzy that even having Amy along didn't help me with the confusion of what was best to do for Snoopy and for our family as the meds could have some very bad side effects that could effect everyone. I was so glad I called our vets and was able to talk to one of them. She gave me a different perspective to all of it.

Hope the news is good for you all.

Diana

[Cincy'sMom]

Been thinking about you guys today! Hope all is/went well for both Smoke and mini-Mutt!

[captain]

Phred,
You are in my thoughts today .......... {hugs} to Smoke-Mutt.

[Cinder & Smoke]

THANKS, God!!!
&
THANKS, PTers!!!

Those PT Prayers did their Magic
and God musta been lissnin!!

Bipp & MiniBipp (who looked like Mutt & Jeff when they pranced in to
the Clinic), pigged out on bisquits from the office staff during check-in.
We all crowded into the powder room for a minute, then soaked up more
attention at the counter. Doc D brought a chart to the counter, then
began to fawn over her 'favorite' mini-patient. SmokeMutt was NOT to be
ignored, and Doc raved about how 'soft' his fur was. I said Fish Oil Pills did
it, and it became obvious SHE was a Fish Oil Fan, too.

I took the opportunity to suggest I wouldn't be unhappy if Heidi got
another bandage to protect the tender spots on her "new paw". Doc D
admitted she'd tought about that, too. She promised to give the paw a
very close exam before deciding on NO bandage. "Here, I'll take her back!"
And off trotted Heidi with her Favorite Doc!

SmokeMutt and I were sent to an exam room; Doc B rushed in and asked
how the Smokester was doing. "Like a New Dawg after a few Rimadyls" I
said. Doc palpated his knee with no objection by Smokey.
"I don't think he has a tumor in there, but let's make sure. I'll send the
X-ray Tech in to get him."

Heidi returned with a >grinning< Doc B in tow ... and MiniMutt did have a
bright new wrapper on the foot. Doc said till she builds up a callus where
tha pad is missing at the base of her toes, we'd better protect the new
skin. OK by me! We return on Wednesday IF we keep it dry till then.

Twenty minutes later Doc B came back and said Smokey was OK except
for a bad case of Arthritis in that knee - NO TUMOR!!
He's now OFF the Rimadyl unless he has a relapse of knee pain ... then he
gets a few days of Rimadyl until the pain stops.

We bought a few more shares of Vet Stock at the counter, made a 10:30
am Appointment on Wednesday for MiniMutt, and we ALL pranced out!

So tender-foot Heidi is making GOOD progress;
and Gimpy SmokeMutts has his trick knee back - but it won't kill him.
I'd say it was a GREAT DAY at the Vets!!




THANKS to One & ALL
for your thoughts, Prayers, & Well-Wishes!!

/s/ Smokey, Heidi, DAD, & Cinder, too!

[4 Dog Mother]

What wonderful news, Phred!!!! I am just about ready for bed - need an early night tonight after some late ones with the grandkids - and thought I better check in. Makes me feel so much better that both of the dogs are doing better. Now it's dad's turn, I believe!

[joycenalex]

WOOO-HOOOO!!! happy dance!!!

[Grace]

Oh happy day

[captain]

Ohh Phred. That is GR8 news!!!

[K9karen]

*Sigh of relief*

Mz Logan says to *hang in there Smokes* She has bad hips at her tender age but manages to run and compete with the bunny hoppin' bunnies!

Lots of lovin' hugs and smoochies to our buddies on the Ranch!

[gini]

THANKS, GOD, FOR LISTENING.

YOU GOT THE MESSAGE THAT WE LOVE THESE PUPS A LOT AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!

[Catty1]

YEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW!!!

WONDERFUL news!

Phred, any chance that the Smoke-Mutt will need some arthuritis medication (Metacam or some such?)? More fish oil? A glucosamine blend?

Glad he's feeling better - hope he doesn't miss his Happy Pillz too much!