Trying to take my mind off what may be ahead

Just back from the hospital. Vet met us at the door as Duncan had not been able to walk all day, he had even tried to go to the door when thepostman came and collapsed.

Stephen -vet- carried him in and said he would put him on the floor to see what if any movement he had. Duncan was gently laid onto the floor, got up and walked off!! I nearly died of embarrassment.

Rest assured I shall never start another thread like this it is toe curling ly embarrassing.

Vet reckons he has a sort joint and. it wasn’t a question that he couldn’t rather than he wouldn’t.
He even fooled this mornings vet. Dear oh dear.

So I can only apologise and thank you all for your best wishes and sympathy. You were all lovely as apposed to Duncan who is a little ass.

He is now on more painkillers and observation.!! Actually out with DH in the pouring rain for a poo, and gently exercise. I’ll give him gently exercise!!

You are right. He does deserve a chance to find out if it’s fixable. Hope it is ??xx

WWM2 Hope all goes well and your gorgeous dog will be better soon.

How worrying for your WWM2 keeping fingers crossed that he'll be OK.

WhitewaveMark2 I sincerely hope all will be well with your lovely boy. ?

Keeping my fingers crossed for this afternoon.

Having lost two dogs due to hip dysplasia, common in large dogs, we reached the heartbreaking stage where nothing further could be done. I know only too well how you must be feeling.

I sincerely hope this afternoon has a positive outcome for you and your adorable boy. ??

Aw WWM2 he looks adorable. Difficult time for you and for himm. Bon chance et bon courage.

Jane10

Oh dear. What a pity he's not improved. Will hospital visit not be quite distressing for him? I'm saying this as our cat developed something potentially nasty and hospital and various intrusive tests were suggested. We discussed it and decided with heavy hearts that we couldn't put our dear old boy through all that. Next thing was the vet phoned to say that all was well and further investigation not necessary. Great news but we felt we'd been through the wringer.
Pets matter. Good luck this pm.

The trouble is we don’t know what is the matter at the moment, and really can’t make any decision blind as it were. If we decided to call it a day, I would always have that thought that we did so without knowing whether he could be treated successfully. I mean we may be clutching at straws but it could be something relatively simple.

Oh dear. What a pity he's not improved. Will hospital visit not be quite distressing for him? I'm saying this as our cat developed something potentially nasty and hospital and various intrusive tests were suggested. We discussed it and decided with heavy hearts that we couldn't put our dear old boy through all that. Next thing was the vet phoned to say that all was well and further investigation not necessary. Great news but we felt we'd been through the wringer.
Pets matter. Good luck this pm.

First hurdle over! I hope you have reasonable insurance, although by the time they get to 11 you only get a percentage back. Fingers crossed for this afternoon.

Hasn’t so far☹️☹️.

Looks like hospital.

Will phone vet at 3pm.

Wwmk2 ... hope the jab works its magic!

So pleased your four legged friend is okay. Hope he continues to improve.

Please keep us posted whitewave.
Sounds more positive so far will be keeping everything crossed for you.

That is encouraging. Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed WWM2 sounds like there is some hope he may recover. I hope so.

We are in a similar situation with a 14 year old with tumours and a 15 year old with urinary tract problems. So sad when you realise your pet is coming to the end of their life.

Fingers crossed WWM2 ???

Good he is back with you, will keep everything crossed for a speedy diagnosis and recovery ??

Fingers crossed ? WW. Let us know how he goes on ????

Well back and he is still with us!

Vet tested for all the obvious things like stroke etc, with nothing apparent.

So she has started with the obvious and trying him with an injection for painkiller. If that works then we can assume something like arthritis - he’s shown no signs previously- or if it doesn’t work by this afternoon he has to go into hospital this afternoon for further tests.

Do let us know what happened when you can.

Last sentence.......I do hope that something can be done for your little man (iPad has a mind of its own?)

Whitewavemark2 so sorry to learn your dog is poorly.
Our pets shower us with love and affection but when they leave us they take a piece of our heart with them ?

I do hope that something can be do envy for your lottle man