shotgun Posted December 21, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 21, 2018 Our Scottie has something wrong with his back and is having trouble walking. It started last week after he went to the groomer and has gotten progressively worse. Now, he can't lift his leg to pee and I fear he will hold it longer than he should. The vet took x-rays today and didn't see anything. Hopefully, the anti-inflammatory and pain meds will help some... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted December 21, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 21, 2018 Hope so too. Poor puppy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted December 21, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 21, 2018 Please give him a hug from Aunt Kirby, and if he can have them, treats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted December 21, 2018 He's moving just a very little bit better. He pooped and peed this morning, so he's got that going for him! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted December 21, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, shotgun said: He's moving just a very little bit better. He pooped and peed this morning, so he's got that going for him! That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 21, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, shotgun said: He's moving just a very little bit better. He pooped and peed this morning, so he's got that going for him! Possibly constipated? Ate something he shouldn't have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 22, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 22, 2018 Third to make a terrier rest but try. Hugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted December 22, 2018 Share #8 Posted December 22, 2018 Oden the Shedder got a hot spot next to his eye after going to the groomer. Is this a conspiracy? @coneofshame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 22, 2018 Share #9 Posted December 22, 2018 13 hours ago, Scrapr said: Oden the Shedder got a hot spot next to his eye after going to the groomer. Is this a conspiracy? @coneofshame Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 22, 2018 Share #10 Posted December 22, 2018 Ouch hot spots hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted December 22, 2018 13 hours ago, Airehead said: Third to make a terrier rest but try. Hugs. Dexter is going on ten years old, and there are only two times he's active. 1. His daily walk, which he begs for because it is what he lives for! 2. Chasing a squirrel out of our back yard. He's rather anti-social and doesn't play with Miles. He hasn't improved much. He won't pee outside while we're watching and he keeps looking at us through the window to see if we're still watching him. He has a hard time getting up the two steps onto the deck to come inside, but he won't let me help him. Stubborn Scottie Tricks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted December 23, 2018 We took him for another vet visit yesterday, and have since switched him from rimadyl to prednisone. His back legs are weak and he falls on his butt often. We have to help him urinate; which isn't much fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted December 23, 2018 Oh yeah, I built him a ramp to get from the deck to the yard and back. He'd rather try to go up the steps and fall on his butt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted December 23, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 23, 2018 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 24, 2018 Share #15 Posted December 24, 2018 Did he jump off the grooming table and hurt his back when he landed? Sorry about his ailment. Back issues are tough for people and pets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted December 24, 2018 17 hours ago, smudge said: Did he jump off the grooming table and hurt his back when he landed? Sorry about his ailment. Back issues are tough for people and pets! It's possible. We weren't told of anything happening, and haven't asked them. I suppose after hundreds of dollars in vet bills, we should talk to the groomer. He's walking a little better now, and not falling as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 24, 2018 Share #17 Posted December 24, 2018 3 hours ago, shotgun said: It's possible. We weren't told of anything happening, and haven't asked them. I suppose after hundreds of dollars in vet bills, we should talk to the groomer. He's walking a little better now, and not falling as much. Ya, groomer is not going to admit to anything. Groomer knows doggie can't talk, so..... Poor doggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted December 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, smudge said: Ya, groomer is not going to admit to anything. Groomer knows doggie can't talk, so..... Poor doggie. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted December 26, 2018 He couldn't walk today, or even stand on all four. He hasn't been able to control his bladder, to know it was full, or to release it. The vet did not offer much hope, other than the possibility of taking him to a neurologist for an MRI and surgery. And his problem still might not be correctable... She knows how much we love and care for our dogs, and do not want them to suffer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 26, 2018 Share #20 Posted December 26, 2018 Did they do an x-ray to see if any vertebrae are displaced?? This is so sudden! I feel so bad for the little guy. And for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 26, 2018 Share #21 Posted December 26, 2018 Oh, I see that in first post. I vote for second opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted December 26, 2018 6 minutes ago, smudge said: Oh, I see that in first post. I vote for second opinion! He had been two two different vets at different offices. He was miserable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 27, 2018 Share #23 Posted December 27, 2018 8 hours ago, shotgun said: He had been two two different vets at different offices. He was miserable. Um, this is in past tense...... Has he been put out of his misery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted December 27, 2018 12 hours ago, smudge said: Um, this is in past tense...... Has he been put out of his misery? Unfortunately, yes. We had to make a very difficult decision. Rest in Peace little Dexter. I hope there's snow in heaven for you to play in. ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted December 27, 2018 Share #25 Posted December 27, 2018 So sorry. Was hoping and praying for a better report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted December 27, 2018 Share #26 Posted December 27, 2018 It's never, ever easy. My condolences, having recently lost two beloved pets with a third on the decline. I'm sure Dexter knew you loved him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted December 27, 2018 Share #27 Posted December 27, 2018 So sorry...hard to deal with anytime but now on top of holidays.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted December 27, 2018 Share #28 Posted December 27, 2018 Sorry about Dexter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #29 Posted December 27, 2018 This makes two within six weeks. Miles is lost without them. My wife was already on the lookout for a Schnauzer pup after we said goodbye to Katie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 27, 2018 Share #30 Posted December 27, 2018 1 hour ago, shotgun said: This makes two within six weeks. Miles is lost without them. My wife was already on the lookout for a Schnauzer pup after we said goodbye to Katie... I am so sorry to hear about this, I know it isn't easy. It sounds like you did everything you could, and I know dogs feel that. I have posted this before, and think it presents an accurate reading of things: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted December 27, 2018 Share #31 Posted December 27, 2018 Very sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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