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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: PollySpaull on December 03, 2015, 10:19:01 AM
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Hi all,
So had Monty's follow up appointment from his vets appointment last month. We did everything the vet advised and saw some slight improvement in the limping. However I did notice the other day that he is reluctant to lie like a frog and will only do it with one leg - his bad one he keeps tucked up.
The vet had a good feel again today and he was in noticeable pain when she examined his hips on this left hind.
I'm taking him in on Tuesday for X Ray's, which the vet will then send to a specialist. She mentioned the words dysplasia, early onset arthritis etc. But obviously won't know until after X Ray's if anything shows up.
I cried on the way home... Being silly but it's going to break my heart leaving him there and worrying about him all day! But at least we will have a clearer idea of what's going on. So worried for my little guy :-(
Just thought I would update and just off load really, feeling sad today xx
Love from Polly and Monty!
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Aww, poor little Monty, no wonder you are feeling sad :bigarmhug:. It,s always a wrench to leave them at the vet, you just want to stay and hold their paw. Better to get to the bottom of what is causing his problem sooner rather than later and you know what you are dealing with. Hurts us so much when our little guys are poorly. :bigarmhug:
Keep us posted.
Lesley and Dylan
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Fingers crossed for him. I don't think crying when you leave them is silly at all. How do you not? Never been able to.
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Aw poor Monty, hopefully Tuesday will make things clearer for you. I don't think you're being silly - you're being a concerned mummy!! :luv: Hope he's feeling better soon, hugs to you and Monty :bigarmhug:
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Bless the pair of you, I hope Monty is soon back to normal very soon. I know it is a difficult time and I can only send my best for the pair of you.
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Keeping fingers and paws crossed! I've been in tears just reading stuff on here, so its perfectly justifiable to get upset over your little lad! It just proves we have hearts!! :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Thank you all :-) really appreciated. Will keep you all posted on Tuesday X
Love from Polly and Monty!
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Sorry to read update about Monty, hoping the xrays show nothing too bad - but at least you will know what you are dealing with once you have the results.
It's horrible leaving them at the vets and only natural that you would be upset at the thought, try to find lots to do on Tuesday, easier said than done, I guess
Best wishes for you and Monty :luv: :luv:
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I've just had a call from the vets. I'm heartbroken for my boy, he's been diagnosed with hip dysplasia in his left hind. I don't know what to say or do right now. We've got to go and see the vet at 3pm to see what our options are. I'm so upset
Love from Polly and Monty!
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I'm sorry to hear about Monty.
If it's any consolation, I occasionally meet a lady walking her gold cocker and he has hip dysplasia in both legs. Every time I meet her I ask how her dog getting on and he is improving all the time with the right physio. I can't recall if he had an op originally but he always looks happy and pain free on his walks.
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Sorry to hear that Polly, Monty is one of the most beautiful dogs I have seen. I am sure something will be able to be sorted. I will be thinking of you at 3pm.
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Sorry to hear that Polly, Monty is one of the most beautiful dogs I have seen. I am sure something will be able to be sorted. I will be thinking of you at 3pm.
Me too :bigarmhug:
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oh gosh I really didn't expect that...
Big hugs for you and little Monty :luv:
steffxxx
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both of my last German shepherds had it, although both went on to a ripe old age of 15. I've never thought of it as being a cocker problem though. Crossing fingers, paws and everything we've got, that its not too drastic and that something can be done for little Monty. All the best!
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Sorry to hear that Polly, Monty is one of the most beautiful dogs I have seen. I am sure something will be able to be sorted. I will be thinking of you at 3pm.
Me too :bigarmhug:
Same here :luv:
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Thank you all, ugh feel sick with worry and counting the minutes. Can't wait to give my angel a huge cuddle and lots of kisses. Will post an update when were safely home. Xx
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Sending you and Monty loads of cyber hugs and hoping something can be sorted for little Monty. :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: Diana xx
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Sending you and Monty loads of cyber hugs and hoping something can be sorted for little Monty. :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: Diana xx
same here
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Back home. Pretty angry actually. The lady that handed him over to us didn't have a clue what she was talking about and basically said here's the dog, here's the X Ray's, bye. She couldn't answer any questions we had and just feel I've been left wanting. (Our usual vet had gone home)
We're waiting to hear about the options from the specialist. This should be in a few days. She also asked if he was insured. He's not. But we're lucky enough to be in a financial position where we are able to pay for his treatments. She said "oh if he was insured I would suggest a full hip replacement but as he's not...." This made me even more angry!
So pretty upset and annoyed right now but will know more in a few days. Thanks for all the well wishes xx
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Yes I think I would be angry and upset too, sounds very off hand treatment.
When people say that about insurance, it makes you think - does it really need doing....or are they just after the higher fees, (well it does me anyhow) Be good when you can talk to the specialist and your vet to find out what is really going on, and I would definitely mention the bit about insurance to them too.
Here are a couple of gentle :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: and so glad she is home with you now :luv:
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Thank you very much. We've done some research and seems there are a couple of options open to us, without going for the full replacement due to his age. Just to wait and see what the specialists say and then see how we feel.
Just trying to get our heads around it at the moment. Just hate the thought of him being in pain. He's now at home and sleeping on the bed peacefully.
What a day. I'm just trying to work out the best way of letting the breeders know as I definitely think it's something they need to be aware of, as well as other owners of the other pups in the litter. Sorry think I'm rambling a bit!
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Thank you very much. We've done some research and seems there are a couple of options open to us, without going for the full replacement due to his age. Just to wait and see what the specialists say and then see how we feel.
Just trying to get our heads around it at the moment. Just hate the thought of him being in pain. He's now at home and sleeping on the bed peacefully.
What a day. I'm just trying to work out the best way of letting the breeders know as I definitely think it's something they need to be aware of, as well as other owners of the other pups in the litter. Sorry think I'm rambling a bit!
Yes I think it is going to take some time getting used to :luv:
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Hugs to you both but I would be looking for a new vet x one that doesn't judge your financial position and one that cares enough to speak to you when you are obviously worried!
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Hugs to you both but I would be looking for a new vet x one that doesn't judge your financial position and one that cares enough to speak to you when you are obviously worried!
Have to agree, pretty heartless and thoughtless. I hope you get better news when you speak to the specialist.
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I agree, I'd certainly get a second opinion. All the best for Monty!
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O dear, such offhand treatment is not what you need when you are worried and upset. Assuming it was a nurse that handed Monty over to you? I would mention that to your vet when you speak to him.
Hugs to you both :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Lesley and Dylan
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Thanks again guys, really is hugely appreciated. Yes Lesley it was a nurse that handed him over. Was just hoping for some kind of answers or at least a chance to ask some questions. Lucky enough his actual vet is lovely and is very experienced and adores him. Just sad she wasn't there when we collected him.
Goodness, keep bursting into tears at random intervals! Trying to keep it together for Monty and get him sorted as soon as possible. Poor bub is just lying on the sofa not doing a lot, which I think is upsetting me more but I know it's just the anaesthetic! X
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Sorry to hear about Monty, like everyone else I was keeping fingers crossed it was nothing serious :bigarmhug:
Hoping when you see the specialist they can offer you good practical advice to help you decide the best option. I cry like a baby if I have to leave one of mine at the vet ph34r can't bear walking out without them.
I think the anaesthetic does have quite an effect. Ben always reacted badly and took hours and hours to come round properly, he stayed sleepy and quiet, our vet told me to make sure he was kept warm to help recovery better. Harry on the other hand bounces back very quickly so hopefully Monty will soon be back to his normal gorgeous self :luv:
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I now things are in turmoil at the moment Polly, but have hope as the specialist may have some better news and the nurse was just using her standard response. I have had a late day today and was thinking of you both earlier and was hoping you were both ok.
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I love having the support on here from understanding and like minded folk. Finding today tough. As it was unexpected. I think I lulled myself into a false sense of security that it was ligament or muscle damage. Myself and my partner are determined to get the best care possible for our boy. Thank you to Bens mum and thank you as always mark for offering such lovely words of encouragement xx
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Sorry to hear this poor Murphy and he will soon be a lot better and sending you hugsxx
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We've heard from the specialist and they want to see him as soon as possible so we are just waiting for an appointment. But it sounds like total hip replacement is going to be the way forward [emoji17] recovery is going to be tough but it'll be worth it in the end xx
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lots of these :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Dogs are wonderful at healing ;) I know he will have anaesthetic which we don't want to put them through, but from personal experience I had it in October for the first time in my life (age 77) & it sounds daft........but it was rather nice :005:
He's only a baby so he will bounce back in no-time at all.
Keep your chin-up & keep smiling, it will be worse for you than him
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The sooner the better, he will then be pain free bless him. :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
I had a kitten who had a hip replacement after he was run over, and you would never have known it after his first 2 weeks of rest.
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Polly with the love you have for Monty he is a lucky little guy. He will have so much support from you in his recovery he will mend quicker. Stay strong and this forum I am sure will give you lots of love and support over the difficult period.
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:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: to you and Monty, he is a lucky boy, to have such a caring Mummy and Daddy ;)
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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My mum had both hips replaced, and the best thing she said was there was no more pain. Dogs are so resilient, and it is always worse for us knowing what we know, that it is for them. I know Monty will have the best done for him and be giving your worried face lots of comforting kisses.
Lesley and Dylan :bigarmhug:
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:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: from me and humphrey too!
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I'm really sorry to hear Monty's news. It's tough when they aren't 100%
He is a lucky lad to have such caring owners - fingers tightly crissed for you x
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Well... Hugely and sadly dissappointed in Monty's breeders. I posted in the actual breeders Facebook group about what had happened to Monty. I didn't say much just that he had been diagnosed and what the likely treatment is to be. I then start receiving nasty messages from the woman about how I should have contacted her first, that she can't believe I would post such a thing and how I'm trying to deliberately ruin their reputation. This whole thing has turned into a nightmare with me left feeling victimised by them. They also let their daughter jump in publicly and start to blame me for things I've simply not done. She has also banned a member from the group who purchased one of Monty's brothers because she mentioned her dog was displaying similar symptoms. Can't believe they have handled the situation so poorly.
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Wanted to add... I feel I'm duty bound to let others know about his dysplasia so they can be aware of it and look for signs in their own pups X
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I think Polly that the breeder is acting poorly, they should be concerned that there is a problem with their stock and lines. As for getting others to try and also make you feel bad is just awful. I am sure that you will find that most on here will fully support you as I do. Now forget that breeder and just concentrate on poor Monty who deserves your attention more than a breeder who obviously has problems. :bigarmhug: From Dexter and me
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Thank you mark, that's really kind of you. Just very shocked by their reaction and response! Monty has his orthopaedic appointment on the 6th of Jan, but were on the cancellation list so if we can get in sooner then we will.
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Sorry there wasn't better news for Monty - I'm sure once he's had the treatment he'll be on the mend in no time! My aunts collie has hip dysplasia (diagnosed at about 1 yr) and following his treatment and hydrotherapy he has made great progress. Sending hugs to you and Monty :luv:
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So very sorry, Monty is so lucky to have you though :D Cockers really are a resilient breed and I am sure that Monty will bounce back, sending you both lots of hugs xxx