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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 7:50:30 PM
Rose is now putting weight (though very lightly) on her foot. I purchased an anti-inflammatory glucosamine tablet (of which she takes 2), and a baby aspirin. I also put her bed mat over a heating pad on medium and she laid there all night. She rested well, and this am, though a little stiff, she bounded out the door to go outside. Good feeling. Thanks for all your concern, truly!!!
Rose, is again, not feeling well...she's been sort of favoring her foot since late Saturday, and tonight, is hobbling around like a wounded soldier. I don't see anything in the pads, so I'm thinking it might be a sprain....she's very restless, though, and keeping her "still" is really difficult. Is there anything that we can give her to "settle her" that's not going to hurt her? I have given dogs benadryl before on vets recommendation, but it was for allergies, though it DID make them sleepy....
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 16 2007 : 11:53:23 AM
I'm glad that Rose is doing better, poor girl. I was worried
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 16 2007 : 10:44:36 AM
I am so glad she is feeling better! It is always so stressful when our furry friends are not feeling well!
Alee
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 16 2007 : 05:57:54 AM
Thanks, girls. Yep, Rose is back to tearing around REALLY fast, all 115lbs of her, and this am, when we left, she was lying on 4 "chews", (to horde them) so I think she's back to her old self. 
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Lainey |
Posted - Nov 15 2007 : 7:21:35 PM
Glad to hear Rose is doing better. Hope she's still improving.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 06:42:31 AM
I'm glad Rose is better today.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Alee |
Posted - Nov 13 2007 : 06:17:29 AM
Jonni-
It could be a sprain, or a torn tendon, but it does sound internal. I have a friend who's dog landed wrong from catching a frisbee and it tore the tendon in one of her front legs. You might consider taking her in for a check-up if she isn't feeling better in a day or so.
BTW- My friend's dog healed without surgery and is able to run after frisbees again. :D
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 13 2007 : 05:53:44 AM
Kathy--
You're welcome, I could just hear the heartbreak in your posts, and I've surely been there. Wanted you to know...
Well, here is what I observe:
The foot doesn't feel hot, her nose does, as she's made herself "nuts" with her obsessive behaviors (hello, GSD!)
She licks on top of the foot, near where her "ankle" is, on the highest pad and she's licking the wall, the front door, the pillows, her blankets...it almost seems like a "coping" method. She does moan and whimpers.
She is favoring the foot/leg immensely--resting, sitting with just the tip of the foot touching the floor, or holding it up entirely.
It didn't stop her from stealing chews from everyone this am, or running like mad to get in to "be first" from outside. But, I guess she forgets herself
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Annab |
Posted - Nov 13 2007 : 03:23:11 AM
Have you checked between the pads?
How about swelling tenderness on that foot does the foot feel hot to the touch
if it persisits for the same intensity for more than 2 days I'd just go see a vet |
| kissmekate |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 8:56:56 PM
Oh poor puppy. I hope she feels better soon. sometimes I wish dogs can talk.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 8:44:28 PM
You mentioned she is licking - is she licking the foot and making a sore on it? Is she weight bareing it? Is there any swelling? Jonni, I want to thank you for sending me the lovely card when I lost my shepherd June, it was a difficult time. Could Rose have been bitten by a bug, spider or tick?
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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