Recent content by Scout’s Mom

Too funny!! Scout is doing okay on his new diet, but he eats his two meals a day like he will never see another meal! Breaks my heart! The meds are helping him move more, which is what we want, but I just want him to be fixed! I am considering a second opinion on his surgery. He has lost a...

Bless your heart. You are still giving her what she wants best....you.

Praying for you and your sweet puppy. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. These sweet, intelligent animals invade our hearts and minds. Their unconditional love is what we all crave and the absence of them in our lives is unbearable. You are the only one who can decide what is best...

Thank you for your support. I have been telling my friends and family how all of you have made this devastating dx a little less disheartening. The knowledge and experience you share is invaluable to a new sheltie mom. Most people just think a dog is a dog, is a dog and specific breed knowledge...

This is so difficult to hear. I can’t imagine how you handle his disability on a daily basis. Prayers for you and Gavin.

Interesting appointment. Vet said Scout does not have hip dysplasia. He has a dislocated left hip due to a trauma. This could have happened before we adopted him or after. We have no knowledge of any event or injury since we brought him home, but I guess it’s possible. I hate he was injured and...

The anti-inflammatory makes him act like a normal puppy. I can tell he is pain free because he begs to go outside to play fetch. He trots around and is a happy puppy. But when I try to walk him on the sidewalk he does not want to walk. I guess the grass is easier for him to walk on. But I know...

There is an Auburn Extension here, but I don’t think it is fully staffed yet. The ortho vet we are seeing in Pensacola comes highly recommended. He is cum laude Auburn University 1982, chief of surgery, Professor Emeritus in 2015, authored 53 publications, chaired committees for American College...

We have an appointment with the ortho doc this Thursday at 11:00. Praying for an acceptable dx and treatment.

The good news is the anti-inflammatories have greatly helped his pain. Yesterday he seemed so much better. He walked better in the yard when I took him out, even trotted a little. He seems much happier. Hope to hear from the ortho doc this week.

I did get a reply from the breeder who said she had never heard of an 8 month old puppy being diagnosed with HD. She asked if I could send her the X-ray images. I will do so, but I really don’t think she will offer a refund. I know this is silly, but Scout has the most beautiful coat I have...

I know, and all of you are such a supportive group. Supposedly, the orthopedist vet will call us sometime next week. Really looking forward to hearing his recommendations. Did research on FHO and it does seem to be the best option. When I told my husband, who is an anesthesia provider and has...

I’m trying to find the names of the dam and sire, but I can’t find where I put the info she gave me. I am still rattled from this morning at the vet’s.