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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Maria n Dennis on January 28, 2012, 06:33:14 PM
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Dennis isn't right at all , he's been fine all day been in his crate but been out for a weem4 or 5 times. Looked happy in himself but wasnt mad like he usually is.
Just had him out for a wee , he came out ok then just stood outside and wouldn't move , I got him inside and put him down and then when he tried to move he yelped.
To be honest I'm in a bit of a panic I'm on my own with the children hubby is at work and I can't physically get him to a vet. I don't even know where the emergency vet is.
I've got a horrible gut feeling that time might be running out for my favourite little boy :'(
Please pray it's not as bad as I think it is.
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I am so sorry to hear this Maria :'(
Wish there was some advice i could give :embarassed:
Sending lots of positive thoughts & hope Dennis rallies :luv: :luv:
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I hope things aren't as bad as you fear but if you do need to get a vet, ring the emergency vet and request a home visit.
Sending lots of positive thoughts to Dennis :luv:
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Oh Maria, I am so sorry, it's worse when you are on your own too :bigarmhug: I have no advice to offer, but will say a prayer for you and your special boy. :luv:
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I really hope Dennis will be ok - sending lots of positive thoughts from Roxy, Bobby and I. Is he still eating and, more importantly, drinking ok? Hugs :luv:
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Oh no, so sorry Maria, can you find the emergency vet number online and call him out if you are so worried?? :-\
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I'm just wondering weather it's worth giving him tramadol. I've put him in his crate he has had his previcox . The vet gave me some tramadol to use should I ever feel he needed it ? I'm trying really hard not to panic but I can't help but :'( thanks for your replies
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Positive thoughts from us :-* :-* :-*
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Trust your instincts, you know your boy, if you think a Tramadol would help him, then go for it.
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I really hope Dennis will be ok - sending lots of positive thoughts from Roxy, Bobby and I. Is he still eating and, more importantly, drinking ok? Hugs :luv:
He is still eating fine but strangely hasn't had much to drink today ? He is still weein which is a good sign . He's strangely walking quite well but is much slower than usual.
I'm going to find emergency vets number now and see what they say ? I didn't realise they would come out ?
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how long will it be before your hubby will be home Maria ?
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So sorry to hear he is feeling poorly Maria. I hope the vet can make him feel better and give you some answers xxxxx
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Just emailed him at work he is going to try and get home now , so about an hour at the most
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So sorry that Dennis isn't well, my thoughts are with you :luv:
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:bigarmhug:
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Maria, I am about 40 minutes away if I can do anything just shout ;)
Jann :luv:
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Trust your instincts, you know your boy, if you think a Tramadol would help him, then go for it.
would echo this too Maria ...trust in your instincts hun ;) :luv:
I'm so sorry & wish I could be of some useful help :-\ but really pleased to hear your hubby will be with you soon :bigarmhug:
extra special prayers being said for your little man :luv: :luv:
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Right hubby on his way home now , I have the number for the vets I'm going to call for advice.
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I know you don't know me from Adam and I don't even know where you are (I am near Bath) but if there is anything I can do to help, just ask. Fingers crossed for Denis.
Lxx
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Praying everything will be ok for you and the wee man xxxxx
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Oh so very sorry to read this :'( Hopes and prayers that the vets can help Dennis :-* and :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for you Maria. Jan and Mollie :-*
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Just spoke to the nurse she's going to speak to the vet and call me back in 5- 10 mins. Ive give her a list of everything he is on to see if he can have the tramadol alongside, I think he can but want to make sure. I think we are looking to try the painkillers and only go there if I feel he is in more pain.
I feel sick with worry , I know I shouldn't really be thinking like this but if it is another disc , I may have to make an awful decision that I don't feel I'm ready too.
Knowing there is another 4 discs that could go , would it really be fair to put him through another surgery knowing it could just keep happening.
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How old is he Maria?
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Everything crossed for Dennis - poor wee man :'( :'( :'(
:bigarmhug: for you Maria - hope this is just a minor blip and he perks up :luv: :luv:
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He was 3 on the 6th December.
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Oh he is just a baby isn't he? Poor wee soul. :'(
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He's a youngster bless him - fingers crossed all turns out ok - try to be positive for his sake please :luv:
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Oh poor you and poor Dennis - what a worry, I do hope its not as bad as you fear :'( :'(
:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: to you both
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I have thought about this with Lyla....what if she were to keep blowing discs ...... and I think as long as she had the strength to keep fighting, then I would fight with her. It must be soul destroying for you pet and I wish I was nearer to give you a huge hug xxxx
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Maria, sending big hugs :bigarmhug: and every positive thought for Dennis :luv: :luv: this evening. xx
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Hes had his tramadol , ive to keep him in his crate except for a wee.
This is going to sound really bad but im just praying that i dont have to go the vet , you have to pay up front and i just dont have any money :'(
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Hes had his tramadol , ive to keep him in his crate except for a wee.
This is going to sound really bad but im just praying that i dont have to go the vet , you have to pay up front and i just dont have any money :'(
Hopefully the Tramadol will do the trick for him. What you said does not sound bad, there is nothing wrong with being honest. Vets are not cheap.
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I'm sure the tramodol will help him Maria ;) Thinking of you tonight :bigarmhug: and sending positive healing thoughts for Dennis :luv:
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Oh Maria hopefully it won't come to that :'( let him have some rest and then take it from there :luv: :luv: if any of us can help don't be too proud to ask we are all here for you Hun :luv: :luv: x x x
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Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you and your boy :bigarmhug:
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So sorry to hear Maria that Denis seems in pain, fingers crossed tramadol will help.
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So sorry to hear Dennis is having problems. I hope he will be ok with the tramodol and crate rest. Thinking of you all.
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Hope the little lad feels better very soon and it is nothing more than a minor blip. :luv:
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I do hope the crate rest and Tramadol does the trick and things are not as bad as you fear.
:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for you and Dennis.
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Well for now hes asleep in his crate.
Im not feeling as panicy now hes not crying and hubbys home for a bit of support. Im not looking forward to moing him for his bed time wee though.
Thanks for your replies.
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I hope he has a good night and you get some sleep too xxxxx
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Glad to hear he's settled and you are not on your own ;)
wishing you a peaceful night :bigarmhug:
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Lots of :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:for you Maria and lots of :luv: :luv: :luv: for Dennis
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Hope you all get some rest tonight, glad hubby is home, it's easier with company. Will hear how he is in the morning. :bigarmhug:
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Sending you all the positive thoughts I can.
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Sending lots of positive thoughts for Dennis :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Lots of positive healing thoughts coming from me too :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Hope Dennis is feeling a bit better this morning and that you are ok too Maria.....thoughts and prayers with you both :luv:
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Same here. You were the first thing I thought of this morning. Hope all is well x
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Me too - wondering how the little guy is?
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Hope you're little chap is feeling brighter this morning?
:bigarmhug: 's to you all x
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Hoping Dennis has had a good night and is brighter this morning.
Angie x
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Just caught up with this Maria I am so sorry Dennis is having such a rough time I hope you all managed to get some sleep and he is feeling a bit better this morning. My thoughts are with you all Dennis is so lucky to have such a loving family.
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Hope Dennis has had a good night's sleep :luv:
I also have been wondering how he is this morning? :shades:
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Hope you and Dennis had a restful night and he is a little better this morning. :luv:
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He hadnt moved a muscle all night he just cuddled up and went to sleep , i think he liked the fact that i was next to his crate again ph34r
He is definatly brighter this morning , still slow and stiff but he isnt showing any signs of pain. He has been out in the yard but hasnt had a wee yet .
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Thats good news, hopefully its just means you need to take a step back to get him to go forward again ifswim.
Thinking of you both. :luv:
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That sounds more positive - fingers crossed - he might just be suffering some pain due to the cold weather? :bigarmhug:
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Aww that's better news Maria. So pleased he is more comfy today. :luv:
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So pleased that the news is better, bet you feel drained, take care :luv:
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Feel better soon Denis xx :luv:
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Just seen this - I'm so sorry Dennis has taken a step back. I'm sure there'll be bad as well as good days on the road to recovery, and all you can do is make him as comfy as possible on those bad days. Keep positive for your wee man :bigarmhug:
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Have only just seen this
Hope Dennis has a good day
:bigarmhug: to you too xx
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That sounds better, glad there is positive news. :luv:
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just wanted to check in to see how Dennis is doing .....relieved to hear he's been OK overnight :luv:
....hope it continues Maria & was just a little blip in his recovery :angel:
you must feel drained hun :'( :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Poor Dennis, and poor you.
I hope he soon feels much better.
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Pleased to hear Dennis had a good night & you sound a little more positive this morning Maria :shades: :luv:
It must be terribly hard for you though :'(
Thinking of you both :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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So glad to hear Dennis had a better night. You just be so tired with the worry. Hang in there you are doing a terrific job, I know how hard all of this is. Big Hugs for you all I hope with rest today the brave lad will be feeling more like himself tomorrow.
Cathy
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So glad to hear Dennis had a better night. You just be so tired with the worry. Hang in there you are doing a terrific job, I know how hard all of this is. Big Hugs for you all I hope with rest today the brave lad will be feeling more like himself tomorrow.
Cathy
Just caught up with this Maria and I can only echo what everyone has already said - sending lots of hugs and love for you both.
I hope that Dennis was just feeling a little bit sore yesterday and that the tramadol helps him - it certainly seems to have done a little.
He hadnt moved a muscle all night he just cuddled up and went to sleep , i think he liked the fact that i was next to his crate again ph34r
Jennie definitely loved this with us! she stopped downstairs in her crate alone last night (with Millie in a crate beside her as usual) and she cried a little but settled after a while - think I might be in for a little seperation anxiety to handle once she's better :-\
lots of hugs :-* :-*
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Just seen this, really sorry to read you've had such a rough day with Dennis :'( Hopefully as others have said he's just had a blip and the tramadol was enough to see him through it.
:bigarmhug:'s for you, must feel like this is neverending at the moment :'(
Sending lots of positive thoughts for your little man :luv: :luv:
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He is quite lively today , but still hasn't had a wee which is rather strange especially at 3 o clock in the afternoon ? I'm keeping a very close eye on him and I'm going to take him to see the vet tomorrow , he has a lump on his spine where he had the surgery it's quite hard ( it's been there since the fluid lump went away ) , I think it will be some sort of scare tissue but I'm going to get it checked out while I'm there.
Thanks for your replies and sorry for my panic and morbid thoughts last night ph34r
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Maria please don't apologise you have a right to feel down now and again you have all been thru the mill you are just so worried about Dennis and want the very best for him. That is understandable and I applaud you for all your hard work this healing process takes time lots of it and yes has its ups and downs, take care.
Cathy
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Just seen all this Maria.....I am so pleased Dennis is better today.....I am so pleased that COL members were there to help you through what must have been a distressing day yesterday, its so nice to know that there is always someone on line to comfort and support :luv: :luv: take care
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Hope the vet is happy with his progress when he see's him tomorrow.
Is it possible he could have piddled on his bedding and thats why is doesn't look like he's been? :-\
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Pleased to see Dennis seems better in himself today, I hope it goes well at the vets tomorrow.
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Just read this, sorry to hear you all had a bad day yesterday, hope dennis is improving, good luck at the vets tomorrow.
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;) good to hear that Dennis (and you) had a peaceful night. I hope your vet can reassure you that all is well tomorrow, take care :luv:
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Hope it all goes ok tomorrow
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:bigarmhug: lots of these for this evening Maria. Fingers crossed for a peaceful night for Dennis. xx
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Here's hoping Dennis has a good night and everything goes well at the vets tomorrow. Lots of :bigarmhug: to you both. xx
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Just caught up with this, blimey you must have been really freaked out last night :'(
It's worrying about the amount of back complaints that have come up recently :-\
Hope everything goes well at the vets tomorrow
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Hoping that it was just a blip and Dennis is going to carry on improving. :bigarmhug:
It is so worrying when they are ill. :'(
Good luck for tomorrow. x
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Good luck today Maria, I will be thinking of you xxx
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Yes, good luck for today.
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Will be thinking of you and Dennis today - Good luck xxx
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Thinking of you and Dennis today :luv:
:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Thinking of you today. Hope all goes well. :bigarmhug:
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Hope you get some positive news today Maria :bigarmhug:
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Me too!
steffxxx
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Thinking of you and Dennis today
:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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crikey, just caught this thread, havent really been on here over the weekend....im so sorry youve had a bad weekend wth dennis, i hope hes feeling much better this morning...please update us when you return from the vets...xxxx
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Well Dennis is feeling much better this morning and back to his usual crazy self , I've never met a dog that gets that excited to see the vet !!!
He was very happy with Dennis , lump is scare tissue. He was very happy with everything tbh , he just said that if we get any issues with pain like on Saturday to start back on the tramadol and see how he goes.
Hes happy for him start coming out of his crate , when the children are not about at first which is what I've been doing until Saturday.
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That's great news after such a worrying weekend :banana: :banana:
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Fabulous news Maria. I am so pleased for you both! :luv:
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Thats fantastic news Maria, you must be so relieved. Sending gentle hugs for your boy :luv:
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Great news
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That's great news. I've been away for a week and missed this. Glad he's feeling much better and nothing to cause you too much worry.
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Been out of it a bit over the weekend and just seen that Dennis is improving a bit. It is a slow process Maria but I'm sure you and Dennis will get there. If this helps any, when Jemima's swelling went down around the wound she looked a bit like a camel as the wound site was still really raised. She is three weeks post op tomorrow and she is at the flaky stage with the wound. The swelling is very,very gradually going down but still a bit raised and the scar is quite flaky. She going to see Andrew tomorrow so I'll see if he gives us anything useful that you could do with Dennis as well. On another note, I'm sure that our "settee" time with Jem is what has helped her. We have been doing manipulation of her legs while she's sat with us. There does need to be two of you there though incase one of you needs the loo or needs to make a drink, etc! We don't leave her to her own devices as she thinks that she doesn't have a problem and tries to skoot around the living room. Little madam! I do hope you both have a better day today. Me and Jem are wishing you lots of best wishes. Keep fighting :luv:
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awww really pleased to hear that dennis is more like his normal self.....you must be so relieved xxxx
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So glad Vet is still very happy with his progress. :luv:
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Oh Maria, phew, a really big phew :luv: :luv: :bigarmhug:
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So pleased that things went well at the vets.
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Maria that is great news you must feel so much better now well done to you both.
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Great News
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Good news indeed :luv: :luv: :D
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Glad to hear the better news about Dennis. :luv: Take care.
Erica Dylan & Jessie
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That's really good to hear. :luv: :luv:
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Great news. keep up the good work :luv: :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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So good to hear Dennis is on the mend and that the vet is pleased with him, lets hope he continues to make progress and doesn't give you any more scares.
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Great news!! :banana: :banana:
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:banana: what a huge relief for
us you. It's been such a worry over the past couple of days, and it's great to hear Dennis will be a menace again in the not too distant future :005:
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Maria, that is just amzing news, what a huge releif for you. I am so pleased the news was positive. Big cuddles for Denns :luv: :luv: :luv:
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Fantastic news Maria :shades: :luv:
I am so pleased for you & Dennis :003:
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wonderful update Maria - onwards & upwards little man :bigarmhug: :-* :bigarmhug:
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So very pleased that Dennis is feeling a lot better and the vet is pleased with him.
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So pleased for Dennis and you :luv:
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Good to hear some positive news - keep us smiling Dennis!!! :D :D
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Brilliant news about Dennis xx
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Been out of it a bit over the weekend and just seen that Dennis is improving a bit. It is a slow process Maria but I'm sure you and Dennis will get there. If this helps any, when Jemima's swelling went down around the wound she looked a bit like a camel as the wound site was still really raised. She is three weeks post op tomorrow and she is at the flaky stage with the wound. The swelling is very,very gradually going down but still a bit raised and the scar is quite flaky. She going to see Andrew tomorrow so I'll see if he gives us anything useful that you could do with Dennis as well. On another note, I'm sure that our "settee" time with Jem is what has helped her. We have been doing manipulation of her legs while she's sat with us. There does need to be two of you there though incase one of you needs the loo or needs to make a drink, etc! We don't leave her to her own devices as she thinks that she doesn't have a problem and tries to skoot around the living room. Little madam! I do hope you both have a better day today. Me and Jem are wishing you lots of best wishes. Keep fighting :luv:
When Dennis had the 1st disc go in 2010 , he was paralysed for months after his surgery , I used to get hubby to carry him upstairs and he used to lay on the bed and we used to do his massages and stretches and he really seemed to like it. This time Dennis was back using his legs only a day after surgery , and I've not been able to do alot of the massage because he will not stay still ph34r
I'm begining to wonder if Dennis problems over the weekend where to do with the cold, I'd moved his crate into the dinning room and it is cooler in there , and Saturday was very cold. He has always been stiff and a little uncomfortable when it cold. So he back in the front room and as mad as ever today.
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Maria the cold does affect them I have be very carefull when taking Charlie out when it has been snowing or is very frosty as he gets really bad muscle spasms in his back legs which I have to apply and warm compress to and masage his legs until the spasms stop. So far this winter the weather has been kind to us but if it starts we plan to get the vet to do some acu puncture as she thinks this will help rather than medication.
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The cold makes a big difference to Maggie as well Maria. As soon as it starts going towards freezing overnight she really struggles in the mornings with stiffness, and the same in the evening when we go out if its too cold. I've got a heat pad that was supposed to be for hands that I heat up and just run over her back and leg muscles. Or if we've been out and she's a donut and goes in the river when its too cold I'll bring her back and pop her in a slightly warm bath just to help her relax again.
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Really pleased that the little fella is feeling more like him self. :D Hope it was just the cold that gave him his set back.