Recent content by BaileyMolly

You are right. The prednisone made him very thirsty. He is eating but not a a lot at one time. He had one really good day where I thought he was on his way to recovery and then he was back to having trouble. It's weird because he likes a raised bowl when he drinks his water but not for his...

Thank you for your message. The vet moved Danny's X-ray up to today. He discovered that in several places in his back the cartilage between the discs is missing and has been replaced by bone. He prescribed prednisone this time. I'm hoping that can give him some relief. He was able to drink water...

Ann, Thank you for replying. Blood test results were all good so his doctor was able to put him on Rimadyl for pain and inflammation. His tests came back negative for Lyme's. Our next step is X-rays on Thursday. Just working on keeping him comfortable and being thankful for having another day...

Hi everyone, I adopted an older Sheltie 3 years ago. We are really not sure how old he is but the vet guesses 11 or 12. This weekend he started having trouble walking. His backend is wobbly. He also has trouble eating. I have to hand feed him small amounts of oatmeal and hamburger. He also...

Dear Rocky's Mom, I am so sorry and I want you to know that I understand completely what you are going through. My dog, Jack was diagnosed with a tumor on his spine a month ago. Our vet helped Jack go to Heaven just yesterday. I've cried everyday for the past month but I've also learned some...

It was 2 weeks today that Jack was diagnosed with a tumor in his spine. He can no longer walk and can barely lift his head up. I took him to our vet yesterday to see if it was the day to say good bye but he didn't seem to think that it was time. Everyone tells me that you will know and I look...

Sad Jack Update We had an MRI done today and the doctor discovered that Jack has a tumor in his spine. It is inoperable and chemo could give him 6 months at best. Decided to just bring him home and make him as comfortable as possible. No more strict diet for his liver and stomach issues. I...

Jack Update Trini and GHGGP, Thank you for replying to my post. I did ask my vet to give Jack the shot that you recommended, and it helped...thanks. He suggested that I take him to a specialist for an MRI. The neurologist suspects he has a disk issue but suggested holding off on the MRI due...

Thanks, Trini

For the past week, my Jack has been having some trouble. It is hard for him to get up and his back end is a little wobbly. I can't remember something specific happening. He cries out in pain if my other dogs come near him. At first he was having trouble bending over to eat and drink so we...

Cooper's hot spot looks just like the one my Danny gets. I have found that he has flare ups when he eats grain and corn so I try to watch that. My vet had me try a great shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo is called KetChlo by Virbac. The lotion is called ResiCort by Virbac. The...

I am so happy to hear that your dog is doing so well. The treatment plan that you are following sounds very similar to Jack's. He is taking prednisone, antibiotics, and probiotics. Our vet also had him take two different kinds of worm medicines. I guess that there are parasites that do not...

Jack Update Endoscopy went well. Biopsy should be back on Monday or Tuesday which will determine the treatment he will need. Your support meant so much...thank you!

Thank you to all who replied with prayers and good wishes. We are on day #2 of no food due to the endoscopy tomorrow. Jack is not taking it so well....he loves his food!

My 10 year old Jack had to have his spleen and gallbladder removed this summer. He then was put on medication for an infection in his liver. After we conquered that battle, the vet discovered through a blood test that he was leaking protein. It is not his kidneys, parasites, or pancreas. A...