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Update


Looks like the old man should be ok.  He has narrowing of 2 spaces between vertebrae in his lower back, one more severe than the other and likely causing his pain.  He wasn’t showing any lameness/paralysis though, which is good news.  Anti-imflammatory shot and pain meds and sent us on our way with warnings to watch for any signs of worsening.  He also has a very calcified disc, but that is much higher up closer to his shoulder area.

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  1. #1 by Janet on August 15, 2009 - 11:20 pm

    Poor buddy! Hope he gets to feeling better.

  2. #2 by C-Myste on August 15, 2009 - 11:48 pm

    Rest and Rimadyl. I swear by them for old dogs.

  3. #3 by Emily~ DreamEyce on August 16, 2009 - 12:24 am

    Poor you, and him! I *know* how scary that is! Traum’s had a full recovery, and we’re doing physical rehab with him now. It’s HELL on my wallet, but worth the world to me to keep him healthy, and moving as many years are possible.

    Crossing fingers it’s very minor, and problems don’t persist :)

  4. #4 by Le'o on August 16, 2009 - 12:59 am

    poor baby… may drugs and cushions give him relief.

  5. #5 by Holly on August 16, 2009 - 2:16 am

    Thanks for the update. Wishing a quick healing.

  6. #6 by Cindi on August 16, 2009 - 2:30 am

    Sending along our prayers. We spent tonight in the ER with Cody (our 14.5 year old). He has a mass in the side of his face. Cytology doesn’t show anything. We’re keeping an eye on him. May need to be excised, but sedation on a 14.5 year old? (sigh)

    Give Brady a gentle hug from us…

  7. #7 by Heidi on August 16, 2009 - 12:30 pm

    Hope he feels better soon. So, how are you going to get the old man to calm down and get some rest? :)

  8. #8 by Kathy on August 16, 2009 - 4:02 pm

    Here’s wishing for a speedy recovery.

  9. #9 by Kim on August 16, 2009 - 5:53 pm

    Glad the odoriferous one will be perfuming your halls for many years to come! I swear I need to get you the farting cardi bumper sticker!

  10. #10 by Kathy on August 17, 2009 - 3:41 am

    Definitely sending Brady good thoughts.

    And, re: the question of sedation for a 14.5 year old dog…if he’s got no other issues, absolutely! We had to remove bladder stones from our 14 year old dog. He came through just like a dog half his age, no residual issues and continued to live another 2.5 years!

  11. #11 by Jenn on August 17, 2009 - 6:30 am

    Hugs to you and Brady. Emmie sends greetings to Brady, says her remaining calcified disc is no problem, “just get your humans to spoil you more.”

  12. #12 by Dawn on August 17, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Prayers that this is short lived and he recovers fully and easily. Gentle hugs for the older gentleman.

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