poiuytrewq
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I’ve ordered one. It’s not the one recomended above as the one I tried previously had back leg strap things and he didn’t get on with them but found one that looked perfect and is suitable for leaving on.
Vibes please- having a super rough day
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Christmascinnamoncookie
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Is he having issues walking? Did the vet do the turn over back feet check? I would definitely be asking for pain relief for the weekend, minimum. I find Rimadyl has more of an effect than metacam, having swapped vets I have to specify now.
poiuytrewq
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Yes they did the back foot thing and he corrected it straight away.
He doesn’t appear in pain (apart from when I hurt him) and the vet was adamant he wasn’t.
Im just panicking about the whole thing a bit and it would just make me believe it more if a strong dose was given and there was no reaction.
L&M
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I hate to say it, and could be wrong, but if it is neurological I don't think dog 'bute' will make much difference.
Thoughts with you, such a gorgeous chap xx
Thoughts with you, such a gorgeous chap xx
poiuytrewq
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No I know. If it’s neuro that’s fine. I just want proof he’s not hurting ?
My theory is if it is Neuro that the pain killer will do no harm but won’t make any difference.
If he improves then it’s more than neurological.
poiuytrewq
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And I guess, although I hate to say it if a pain killer helps him I’d have a decision to make, as I’ve said I won’t have him feeling pain 
HorseyTee
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I don't want to be negative but this sounds very similar to my girl.
Labrador, 13 years old and in great health for her age.
1 day she just wasn't right. Seemed a bit unsteady. Over 2 weeks it progressed a little. Back and forth to work with me.
Knuckle test all fine. No pain responses ect.
She gradually got a bit worse and a bit worse.
It was just her back end. She could way her tail but it's like her legs stopped working.
Then her front end went.
I clutched on because I couldn't bare to let her go. I was about 4 months pregnant by this point December 2019.
Then that one morning she wouldn't eat. Well....it's like she couldn't eat. Her mouth wouldn't work.
Now as a lab she had never ever turned down food ever. And she looked at me.
I went to work and got a light sedative and pain relief so she could be comfortable and a few hours later my colleagues came to my house while I lay with her while she went.
Honestly the worst time of my life and I still can't talk about it or her in real life.
She essentially had the canine version of motor neurone disease.
I hope this isn't it with your boy.
There is nothing worse than watching them deteriorate before your eyes and know you are facing the inevitable moment.
My beautiful girl,
Labrador, 13 years old and in great health for her age.
1 day she just wasn't right. Seemed a bit unsteady. Over 2 weeks it progressed a little. Back and forth to work with me.
Knuckle test all fine. No pain responses ect.
She gradually got a bit worse and a bit worse.
It was just her back end. She could way her tail but it's like her legs stopped working.
Then her front end went.
I clutched on because I couldn't bare to let her go. I was about 4 months pregnant by this point December 2019.
Then that one morning she wouldn't eat. Well....it's like she couldn't eat. Her mouth wouldn't work.
Now as a lab she had never ever turned down food ever. And she looked at me.
I went to work and got a light sedative and pain relief so she could be comfortable and a few hours later my colleagues came to my house while I lay with her while she went.
Honestly the worst time of my life and I still can't talk about it or her in real life.
She essentially had the canine version of motor neurone disease.
I hope this isn't it with your boy.
There is nothing worse than watching them deteriorate before your eyes and know you are facing the inevitable moment.
My beautiful girl,
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poiuytrewq
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HorseyTee
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Thank you.
My first proper dog. Got her when I was 18. She was there throughout all the changes in my life. House moves. Boyfriends. Getting pregnant. I so wanted her to meet the boys.
I hope you don't have to go through this anytime soon and your lovely boy continues to be a little miracle.
My first proper dog. Got her when I was 18. She was there throughout all the changes in my life. House moves. Boyfriends. Getting pregnant. I so wanted her to meet the boys.
I hope you don't have to go through this anytime soon and your lovely boy continues to be a little miracle.
poiuytrewq
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That makes it harder, I had a little horse who left home with me, went through first boyfriends and even an engagement breakup, pregnancy the lot. Loosing him came hard so I can totally understand that.
I think really the time is coming. He did just get up and get a ball. Usually I’d throw it and he’d catch (bit hit and miss!) but i just rolled it at him tonight. He did lots of rolling round and wagging with it! ?
FinnishLapphund
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It is an added worry when your veterinarian doesn't have open during the weekend. I think what you've said sounds like a good idea, besides, only because you have pills at home it doesn't mean that you have to continue to give them if you don't notice that they have any effect.
HorseyTee
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Bless him. They are so happy despite what they go through.
We should learn from that.
I don't have to patronise you with the whole quantity vs quality stuff but I guess I regret a few instances where I maybe hung on for an extra few days or week because I couldn't face it.
I think as I have gotten older...it's watching them struggle that hurts as bad if not more because you see them disappear before you until they aren't them any more.
You will know. He will let you know in his own way. And it will be ok.
Bringing them peace is not a bad thing and our last thank you to them for being such a loyal special person in our lives.
We should learn from that.
I don't have to patronise you with the whole quantity vs quality stuff but I guess I regret a few instances where I maybe hung on for an extra few days or week because I couldn't face it.
I think as I have gotten older...it's watching them struggle that hurts as bad if not more because you see them disappear before you until they aren't them any more.
You will know. He will let you know in his own way. And it will be ok.
Bringing them peace is not a bad thing and our last thank you to them for being such a loyal special person in our lives.
L&M
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Sorry to hi-jack this post but this has made me cry for you - I lost my yellow lab in 2019 too, she was 15 and unknown to me had liver cancer. She was a failed gundog and ended up on a puppy farm used to breed labradoodles, and after 4 back to back litters she was going to be 'discarded' - fortunately a friend got involved and rescued her, then she came to me.
She was terrified of humans and her teats dragged on the ground, to the extent my vet removed several. But over the years she learnt to trust again, and became my dog of a lifetime.
I will miss her until my dying day......
OP, a handhold and keeping everything crossed for you and your beautiful boy, but know whatever the outcome, you will find the strength to deal with it.
HorseyTee
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L&M that's awful that she was abused like that and sadly too common.
But what a happy ending for her and an amazing age too.
Nobody in my real life gets it so I don't talk about it but the pain when you lose them actually hurts your heart.
My girl had cancer 3 times herself but luckily always recovered well.
She was so good that I used her to help rehabilitate many dogs with issues too, she always knew how to be to put another dog at ease.
I don't think I'll ever have labs again as it won't be the same.
But what a happy ending for her and an amazing age too.
Nobody in my real life gets it so I don't talk about it but the pain when you lose them actually hurts your heart.
My girl had cancer 3 times herself but luckily always recovered well.
She was so good that I used her to help rehabilitate many dogs with issues too, she always knew how to be to put another dog at ease.
I don't think I'll ever have labs again as it won't be the same.
islander
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HorseyTee, my heart goes out to you and your Lab.
Nothing anyone can say can make things better but l know writing it down, even posting on a sympathetic forum, helps.
My five are much the same ages, one day l may lose them all close together, an awful thought.
I will never regret giving them a home of course.
Nothing anyone can say can make things better but l know writing it down, even posting on a sympathetic forum, helps.
My five are much the same ages, one day l may lose them all close together, an awful thought.
I will never regret giving them a home of course.
HorseyTee
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How's your little guy this morning P?
Christmascinnamoncookie
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Why is the vet neurological if the knuckle test was fine? I suppose it’s not the only test, but without any kind of scan, I don’t know if a neurological diagnosis is fair.
misst
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Just checking in to see how things are today xx
Clodagh
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I've been thinking about your boy. When you first mentioned him I thought you were nuts and I'm pretty sure I said so.
I always envisaged him as a black lab, I've no idea why. When you see his face though you quite see why you kept him. He has had a wonderful life and if he doesn't make old bones, it is truly a miracle, all thanks to you, that he has got to this age.
I always envisaged him as a black lab, I've no idea why. When you see his face though you quite see why you kept him. He has had a wonderful life and if he doesn't make old bones, it is truly a miracle, all thanks to you, that he has got to this age.
poiuytrewq
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Things like his legs don’t move in the correct sequence. He does weird things
L&M
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Yes - I don't think I could have another either. I grieve more for my animals than people - sometimes that worries me but I can't change who I am......anyhow will stop posting now as this is about poiuytrewq's lad.
poiuytrewq
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Aw thank you! You weren’t the only one! Many said the same, all who’ve met him have had to back track. Even on shoot days at the farm with proper gun dog people he’s a bit of a celebrity.I've been thinking about your boy. When you first mentioned him I thought you were nuts and I'm pretty sure I said so.
I always envisaged him as a black lab, I've no idea why. When you see his face though you quite see why you kept him. He has had a wonderful life and if he doesn't make old bones, it is truly a miracle, all thanks to you, that he has got to this age.
poiuytrewq
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We are off back to the vets now. (In secret) I need a bit more reassurance and to ask the pain killer question.
TPO
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Just catching up with threads. Sorry to hear he hasnt been well.
I hope that this vet visit gives you some definite answers and reassurance. Take care
rara007
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Good luck
Goldenstar
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I have a harness that we use to be sure that OH has Dram when he gets on and off boats it has a handle on the top .
I can mail it too you if you want to try I won’t need it until summer .
I can mail it too you if you want to try I won’t need it until summer .
L&M
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let us know how you get on....
poiuytrewq
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That’s incredibly kind. I have ordered one but if it’s no use I may well take you up on that to try out. Thank you GS
poiuytrewq
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We rocked up at the vets, I apologised for being a fraud as he ambled in in his “very excited to be at the vets” bunny rabbit hop.
I explained how he was this morning and that I’d had to help him in and out etc. The vet said that in his opinion he is much improved on our Monday visit. So that was good to hear.
He has prescribed some tablets to do a trial and just see if there’s any difference so he will start them this evening.
I have got blankets and various rugs dotted round as he manages much better on carpet.
He’s still chirpy, had a big fuss again from the vet, reception and the other vet I like there so it was super exciting.
Feeling a little more hopeful. ?
A naughty baby photo.... just because
I explained how he was this morning and that I’d had to help him in and out etc. The vet said that in his opinion he is much improved on our Monday visit. So that was good to hear.
He has prescribed some tablets to do a trial and just see if there’s any difference so he will start them this evening.
I have got blankets and various rugs dotted round as he manages much better on carpet.
He’s still chirpy, had a big fuss again from the vet, reception and the other vet I like there so it was super exciting.
Feeling a little more hopeful. ?
A naughty baby photo.... just because
L&M
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Well that's better news, will be interesting to see if the meds help. Keeping all fingers and toes crossed for him.
Hopefully he continues to improve over the weekend!
Hopefully he continues to improve over the weekend!