Snow Angel

Snow Angel

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Sick Day


      Sorry I haven't been writing lately.  I have had a lot of stuff going on with my little body and my mom is really worried about me.  I started limping about a month ago, so my mom took me to the vet.  They did hip x-rays, a back x-ray, and knee x-rays.  Everything seemed okay, so they sent me home with some Rimadyl and called the injury a pulled muscle.  After two weeks rest, which was ABSOLUTELY AGONIZING, I was still limping around.  I started to get a bad rash on my tummy.  Mom took me to the vet AGAIN.  The vet found an infection in my mouth that couldn't be treated with anything.  I just have to sit it out until it goes away.  They said I could get snappy because it hurts a lot.  I can't imagine myself getting crabby about anything.  My tail is always wagging, even when I am hurting. 

     The vet said the infection on my stomach was a staph infection and gave my mom some shampoo to treat it.  Mom started to use it right away. It's been a week since my mom has used the shampoo and I now have a big cyst on my tummy.   Last night I saw my mom crying after she felt it.  She tried to hide the tears from me, but I know that she is VERY upset about everything that is going wrong.  She called the vet again today to set up another appointment.  I was wondering if any of my tail wagging friends have any suggestions as to how to find out what is going on with my little body.  I need to get better for my mom.  I have to stay around to hike with her and make her smile.  I'm going back to the vet tomorrow.    PS.  I am only two years old.  Maybe that will help with the suggestions.  Thank you! 

Hopefully hiking again soon,
     Kootenai
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  1. Dachshund NolaDecember 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Oh no! One of my ''cousins" had something like this 2 years ago, the cyst was full of fluid and she was sick for about 2 months. But they fixed it and she's all better now. Get well soon
    Kisses and Tail Wags,
    Dachshund Nola

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  2. Sheltie TimesDecember 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Is there another vet to get a second opinion from near you? Mama found our vet when grandma's dogs got sick and the first vet couldn't figure out what was wrong.

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  3. Scrappy AngelDecember 6, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    sounds like you can't wait til you get home to see Dr. Scott (even tho I shake and shiver when I have to go see him!)....but maybe a phone call to him is in order! Tell your mom I said so! You gotta feel good comin' home to see me:)

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  4. 2browndawgsDecember 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Oh no! It almost sounds like something autoimmune (?) related.

    http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/autoimmune-disease-in-dogs.html#3

    Hope they figure it out and you are better soon.

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  5. Kootenai's Summit PostDecember 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I will seek another opinion and I have been told it could be autoimmune stuff. I will keep all of you updated. Thanks for the help!

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  6. Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeinerDecember 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I am sorry that I don't have any suggestions to add to the mix. I just hope it isn't something serious and you will be back out on the trails in no time.

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  7. 2browndawgsDecember 7, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    It also occurred to me that it could be some kind of tick born disease. Those can be hard to spot and have some of the symptoms you describe (affect autoimmune). If there is a chance that Kootenai was exposed, you might wan to have those tests done. Keep us posted.

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  8. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    We hope you start feeling better very soon. We also agree that maybe you should get a second opinion.

    XOXOXO
    Pauley James

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  9. BassetmommaDecember 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Sorry your so sick Kootenai! Hopefully the vet can figure it out and get you back on the road to recovery. Sorry, I have no suggestions. Remember to keep fighting, your Momma needs you.:)I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

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  10. Kootenai's Summit PostDecember 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Great ideas. We are going to the vet in an hour. So my mom will tell her to check all of those things. Thanks friends!

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