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

[slick]

Oh Phred, I'm so sorry to hear about Smokeymutt's knee and you most certainly have my ongoing prayers. You've gotten some good advice here and I know that you are in good hands.

Please don't feel guilty. As others have said, our furbabies excel in hiding pain. It's times like this that we all wish they could "speak english". Keep a positive attitude...it always helps. You know that PT prayers work miracles and this will be no exception.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you and smoochies to Cinder and Smoke.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I hope Smokey will be ok!

[zippy-kat]

Smokey will most certainly be in our thoughts and prayers!

[shais_mom]

there's also this I got from my holistic vet.
http://www.nextag.com/duralactin-can...831717A3EE5CCD it is milk based
I can't remember how Keeg did on it vs the DGP tho.
That's another thing you might want to look into - chiropractic and/or accupuncture. It won't fix it but it will help with the pain, Keegan will tell ya.
I can ask my vet if she knows of any up around your area if you don't want to drive here.
www.sycamoreanimal.com but she gets people from all over the state.

[cyber-sibes]

Woos & a-rooos, Phred,
Ease up on yourself, you took him to the vet as soon as you realized that something was really wrong. Our pups are soooooo good at just going along like usual, even when they're having serious issues. And we all go thru that guilt - I'm sure we've all said "if only I'd gotten (fill in the blank) to the vet sooner" at some point.

We'll keep paws crossed & send sibe vibes for Smokey.
And here's a big ole' ((((hug))))for you, Phred!

[DJFyrewolf36]

A gentle *HUG* and prayers on the way for Smokey from here! I sure do hope he will be ok and get to feeling better soon!

[mruffruff]

I'm so sorry to hear about Smokey's knee.

I've "been there, done that" with the "if only I had taken him to the vet sooner." When Scruffy had his patella go out, I let it go so long that he lost muscle mass in his hip. He never let me know it hurt! So don't beat yourself up. You're a good doggie-dad.

Hopefully, the docs can get a fix on this. But if they can't, remember that Scruffy does just fine on three legs and Smokey can too.

[pitc9]

Oh No.... I'm so sorry to hear this Phred.

Please don't beat yourself down.
Pups are good at hiding pain, or playing it off as not being as bad as it is.

{{{HUGS}}} to you and the fur crew!

[K9soul]

Little Smoke-mutt is certainly in my prayers. I have to say I would have most assuredly been inclined to do what you did. Had my pupper been racing around so easily, I would have wanted to hold off on any surgery when it seemed he was doing so well. Hindsight is always 20/20, but I know and understand why you feel responsible. I think you're a wonderful dog-dad though, and between that and the power of PT prayers, Smokey is in the best of hands .

I do know now that having seen your experience, I would be more cautious than I might have otherwise. Sending hugs and comfort your way.