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Post by barbpurple on Aug 23, 2008 22:40:45 GMT -5
she passed away very early this morning desite my best efforts..i loved her more than anybody can say..i will miss her forever..she was my best friend, service dog,,thank you for the jingles..barb mystic is my standard poodle who i have had since she was born (8-4-97). just last week she started limping (not use her rear right leg, not caring where her paw went) whe she went to vets. dr thinks pinced nerve in back spinal cord, how she got that one is ? we dont know. she was put on preds and cephlexin. goodness don't know where to start. she is not eating well but is eating some.(mostly people food just so we can get her to eat something) i know that's bad but don't want her to starved. ber blood work was so good it is a mystery to me what is going on. but ever since she been on the meds (to me) she is going downhill big time..i am not sure of what to do as i am not a vet but hate to see this happening..god help me if i have to put her down as I will not see her surrfered in any way in any shape of form..i am hoping that this group will send some jingles down her way.. she could use some.. thanks barb her she is last year  |
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Post by caryn on Aug 23, 2008 23:30:29 GMT -5
Barb, I'm so sorry Mystic is not feeling well. Tons of jingles for a speedy recovery.
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Post by gratefulknits on Aug 24, 2008 0:10:27 GMT -5
Barb, I'm jingling and praying for Mystic and a speedy and COMPLETE recovery. Please keep us posted; you and she will be in our thoughts!
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Post by baadass on Aug 24, 2008 10:54:06 GMT -5
Hi Barb-
I encourage you to hang in there with Mystic. And feed her whatever it takes to keep her strong-just no spices. Roasted chicken or turkey are usually highly palatable.
If she were my dog I would get a second opinion. I think we all want to believe our vet has all the answers but sometimes another vet has had different experiences in practice. That might bring something more to the table.
For myself and my animals, a pinched nerve would have me looking for acupuncture and chiropractic care. Drugs can be helpful but alternatives are sometimes a real plus in resolving this sort of problem.
I'll be thinking of you and Mystic. Our dog buddys are such a joy and treasure.
Geri[a href="http://[del:baadass]"]http://[del:baadass][/a][a href="http://[del:baadass]"]http://[del:baadass][/a]
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Post by swissgrl on Aug 24, 2008 11:39:14 GMT -5
sending jingles for your Mystic!
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Post by Tockita on Aug 24, 2008 13:35:16 GMT -5
barb I am sorry to hear Mystic isn't feeling good. I hope she feels better soon!
How is your shoulder? Maybe she is just feeling bad for you?
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Post by wendyp on Aug 24, 2008 20:48:48 GMT -5
Hi Barb,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mystic.........Jingles going out to her.
A suggestion for your vet - if they would xray her back, they may find spondylosis - which is a bridging of the spine where the vertebrae actually kinda grow together, and it can pinch a nerve. Depending on where it might be pinched, it may or may not be operable............
I don't know if you saw the newfs when you came to my place, but I have had two newfs with Spondylosis and I think it's more common than people think, but it can only be detected with xrays, and I don't think many vets know to look for it........
My first newf, Briggs, had it, and it was back towards the hips, so we had the surgery done to put pins in to keep his hip joints open ever so slightly so the nerve didn't pinch - he had surgery when he was 4 or 5 years old, and lived to be 13.
My other newf, Eli, came up lame one day, and within a matter of days he looked like he had been hit by a car in the rear (he hadn't, but that's what it looked like, he was dragging his hindend). My vet xrayed his hips, and since he was OFA Good, I didn't think it was the hips, so I asked to have his back xrayed....my vet was skeptical, but since I had been down this road before, it was a hunch. The xrays showed massive spondylosis, and a probable spot for the pinched nerve. Since it was inoperable, and we couldn't control the pain - you could see his back seizing up, spasms, etc - we let him go. He was only 8.
I hope this isn't what she has, and maybe your vet has already taken xrays and ruled this out...............
Best wishes......... Oh, and people food won't hurt her at all! Cooked chicken, brown rice, veggies, pizza, leftovers, my dogs get all that (okay except cooked chicken and rice - they get raw chicken hindquarters instead)
WendyP/Bend, OR
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Post by barbpurple on Aug 24, 2008 20:54:14 GMT -5
thanks for the jingles.. i am trying not to get my hopes up but today she was walking better (meaning she put her foot down) last night i stopped giving her the cephlexin. (i thought that was bringing her down hill) but gave her the pred's today and ansprin tonight..hey does any one know of a chrio around me down here .. i will try that to see if that can helped?
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Post by barbpurple on Aug 24, 2008 22:57:05 GMT -5
How is your shoulder? Maybe she is just feeling bad for you?
i am still tryin to that better,, funnything is i have better rom going backwaurd and maybe seem sideway but not fwd and up still in pt for that. hopping i will overcome the problem don't want another sergury..
will contince the pt for now (i am only able to work 3 day !@ 4 hrs per day!
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Aug 25, 2008 0:34:39 GMT -5
FYI - Ceph. can give the kids a HORRIBLE tummy ache. It is a very very strong drug and is really brash ont eh digestive system. I would suggest giving this kid 1/2 cup plain yogurt daily for the next 14 days and adding a dose of probios to each feeding. This will help settle your kids tummy a bit. Also - the steriods can reduce inflamation - but again, have alot of side effects. One thing that does help with the thirst that this drug can produce is to go ahead and mix her water in the house 50/50 plain pedia-lyte(or generic equiv.) Available at any pharmacy. This will get some electrolytes into your kid.
one thing that was always recommended to dogs that go off of their feed, have inflamation in the body and are on meds by the vets i worked for was to go ahead and feed boiled chicken breats rather than the normal food. You can get a 10 pound bag of boneless frozen breasts at costco for around $14. This should last plenty long enough to get your kid through the meds. With my boxer - who is 70 pounds or so - I would feed 2 breasts 2x per day diced up and boiled just till done. I served them with the water - he would drink the water because it tastes good which helped fluids. I also added a full pinch of salt to each feeding when cooking.
I agree about x-raying the spine and chest cavity. There are a variety fo things that can cause a spinal issue - and without a good look - it is hard to know what it is.
Take care and hang in there.
Sara
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Post by wendyp on Aug 25, 2008 12:35:36 GMT -5
thanks for the jingles.. i am trying not to get my hopes up but today she was walking better (meaning she put her foot down) last night i stopped giving her the cephlexin. (i thought that was bringing her down hill) but gave her the pred's today and ansprin tonight..hey does any one know of a chrio around me down here .. i will try that to see if that can helped? Just a word of caution about the chiro, if you don't have xrays, then they are kinda working blind - not knowing what they might make worse. I would go for Acupuncture - I think that has the highest odds of success, and it 'can't hurt, might help'. WendyP/Bend, OR |
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Aug 25, 2008 14:29:04 GMT -5
I agree Wendy. I NEVER EVER EVER EVER do chiro work on a horse or dog with spinal issues without knowing EXACTLY what is going on. Just like with people - if someone is tweeking on a spinal cord/column withotu knowing what is there - they risk major problems.
Acupuncture is great, as is massage.
Sara
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Post by barbpurple on Aug 28, 2008 20:08:57 GMT -5
ok well she has her up and down,, still not sure if the asprin and preds are working.....she eats so and so,. at least she is eating and drinking.. pees ok not doing much of anthing else.. finally got a poo out of her today,, was getting worried about that...still looking for a chiro but have not found one close to me yet. thanks for the jingles..
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Aug 30, 2008 3:00:49 GMT -5
When the back is hurt often times it hurts to strain to get into the position to poo - try giving 2-4 tablespoons of metimucil in the food a couple times a day to help soften things up - OR you can give 1-2 capsules of stool softener. This should make it a bit easier for your kid. Poor thing.
Sara
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Post by bridgetah on Aug 30, 2008 12:56:36 GMT -5
Jingles for Mystic. I know how wrenching it is to be in this situation.
Try acupuncture.
There's a vet here in Oakland who does it. I'm very impressed with the results.
The dog is a 16.5 year old border collie mix w/kidney disease and arthritis. She's had 3 acupuncture treatments to date and is much more comfortable, drinking well (no longer dehydrated, no more needles for the moment), appetite improved, and is altogether much improved.
She won't live forever but my goal is to keep her comfortable. It's expensive ($85 per treatment), but I put it on CareCredit. She'll have one more treatment this weekend and then we take a break.
There are two other oldies waiting in the wings.
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Post by barbpurple on Aug 30, 2008 22:55:11 GMT -5
found this one anybody heard of her...Jacqui DeGrasse at Loma Linda Animal Hospital...gonna call and see if i can get an appt for mystic..wish me luck...
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Post by wendyp on Aug 30, 2008 23:23:48 GMT -5
Is this a chiropractor or an accupuncturist? I sincerely believe xrays should be done before a chiro works on a dog. If it's spondylosis, then the bones have bridged and chiro won't help, but acupuncture could - it didn't help my newf, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work.........
Best Wishes!
WendyP/Bend, OR
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Post by barbpurple on Aug 31, 2008 18:31:12 GMT -5
she is a chiropractor who specializes in dogs.. so i thought i give it a try. this is her website,, please read and see if it is making sense to you..we have had two treatment so far..one more to go..she eats well and drink well, can pee i do assit her by help holding her up a bit so she doesn't have to strain her legs to hold herself up, she has poos ok..just not great in the walking yetll still on the pred's but half doze in the morning, (10). well would like some more advice from you all.. thanks barb animal-chiropractic-care.com/ |
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Post by barbpurple on Sept 8, 2008 21:58:31 GMT -5
earlybp send u a pm please help me out thanks barb
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Post by earlybp on Sept 8, 2008 23:45:44 GMT -5
Hi Barb- just sent you a PM
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Post by barbpurple on Sept 10, 2008 18:50:52 GMT -5
she passed away very early this morning desite my best efforts..i loved her more than anybody can say..i will miss her forever..she was my best friend, service dog,,thank you for the jingles..barb
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Post by toeps on Sept 10, 2008 18:56:55 GMT -5
awwww Barb I am so sorry you lost her! You did everything you could for her and she knew you loved her without a doubt. Hugs and prayers for you and your family
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Post by swissgrl on Sept 10, 2008 19:00:08 GMT -5
Barb, I'm so sorry you lost your girl, I know you tried everything to make her comfortable, and save her.
Hugs to you!
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Post by bridgetah on Sept 10, 2008 21:34:00 GMT -5
I'm sorry you lost Mystic. My condolances.
Anne
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Post by cinda56 on Sept 10, 2008 21:56:58 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our Cody the end of June after a short illness, it isn't easy they are with us for such a short time and in our hearts forever.
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Post by gsdmom on Sept 10, 2008 22:33:36 GMT -5
I was so hoping that you would have a good outcome with your beautiful girl. It never gets any easier and the holes they leave in our hearts are huge. We are still trying to get back to "normal" here after the loss of 3 dogs last winter. I hope it helps you to know that many people are thinking of you.
Kathy
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Sept 11, 2008 3:14:30 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss - remember though - our animals spirits stay with us forever - you can know she is still with you - even if it is not in body - it certainly is in spirit.
I hope that your heart finds comfort knowing that she is there with you.
Sara
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Post by Admin on Sept 11, 2008 21:10:36 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss Barb. Hugs and Prayers!  |
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Post by caryn on Sept 12, 2008 21:53:00 GMT -5
Barb, I am so sorry. It's so hard to lose our animal loves. I am sure that she is free from pain, happy and waiting patiently to see you again. Hugs to you.
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Post by wendyp on Sept 13, 2008 0:18:03 GMT -5
My heart goes out to you Barb..........
WendyP/Bend, OR
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