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Thank you everyone for your kind words and the time you all took to reply back. This forum has been so helpful for me.. A place where I can feel like I'm not alone during this difficult time.. All your well wishes and prayers for Rocky is much appreciated. Thank you all. Hi Jack's Mom, It...

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts for my little one. Yesterday, the MRI has confirmed our worst fears... a nerve sheath tumor in his cervical spine, near the C6-C7 region. We were only given options to "buy time" but no cure.. Either amputation, radiation, and/or surgery to remove the...

Thank you, everyone. Today, we took Rocky in for the MRI. The hospital called back two hours later to tell us that once again, their scanner was broken. It's now scheduled for Thursday, so still no diagnosis. I've been noticing changes in his left eye (same side as his lame leg). Sunken eye...

Thank you everyone for your prayers, support, and kind words. It is so wonderful to hear all your success stories about acupuncture. I hope Rocky can benefit in the same way. We will keep you all posted on his diagnosis.

Yes, I have just reached out to an acupuncturist in my area. She recommended us see a neurologist first before trying alternative treatments. I just e-mailed her back. Thank you for the reminder/suggestion! We also have Rocky booked for hydrotherapy, however, the earliest consult was on June...

Yesterday was the worst day for our little family. Our sweet 8.5 year old, Rocky, was taken to the neurologist to examine his lame front leg. The neurologist, Dr. S, did a physical examination and narrowed it down to what most likely is a nerve sheath tumor in Rocky's spine near the neck. She...

You are right. Rocky is my first fur baby so I can be overly emotional whenever he isn't doing well. But we are very, very blessed that it isn't cancer! We received the results of his blood test today. Low thyroid levels and high liver enzymes. Cushings disease is a concern. They are doing...

Update 4/15 Thank you all for your input! Today, Rocky went to the vet for bloody diarrhea and a second opinion on his limp/lameness. The diarrhea was likely a result from the anti-inflammatory medication carprofen. We immediately took him off the medication. Our vet took a look at the...

Thank you for the site very useful information. Silaria and Sullivan- Thank you for the comfort. tesslynn- I think we will be doing this. here are two links to the x-rays. http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o561/rocky8588/ROCKY%20Scan%203_zps9qszwnbe.jpg...

Hello all, I would like to get some feedback on an issue that just arose with our 8 year old sheltie (I will also be gladly reading through everyone's posts to see if I am of any help as well.) So live in Boston, ma where we just had record breaking snow this past season. About 6 weeks ago...

I just registered for this site and just wanted to say hello and looks like there are alot of knowledgeable members here. We have an 8 year old sable sheltie, we live here in boston, ma. I will post pictures later in the day. Hoping for a warm welcome and great interactions with everyone.:fl