almost two weeks ago my dog began to show signs that he was having
pain in his neck. he could not lower his head to eat or turn to the
left without yelping. he limps a bit and his left leg is shaky and
weak. he is a beautiful chocolate lab and we love him as if he were our
child. his pain became worse so we took him to the vet. the vet put
him on tramadol but that did not seem to help. we took him back and
the vet took x-rays and put him on a fentynal patch and rimadyl, as
well as the tramadol. his pain has subsided and he can at least get
some rest (as can we). but he is by no means back to normal. my vet
said that she could not tell from the x-ray what was going on with him
so she suggested we see a neurologist and possibly have an MRI. we saw
the neuro. today and we have the MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am
sooooo scared and worried. it is so sad to see him in pain. has
anyone had anything like this happen to their dog or are their any vets
out their with any theories on this? I would greatly appreciate some
thoughts.
thank you!
wag more, bark less!

karbear wrote:

almost two weeks ago my dog began to show signs that he was having
pain in his neck. he could not lower his head to eat or turn to the
left without yelping. he limps a bit and his left leg is shaky and
weak. he is a beautiful chocolate lab and we love him as if he were our
child. his pain became worse so we took him to the vet. the vet put
him on tramadol but that did not seem to help. we took him back and
the vet took x-rays and put him on a fentynal patch and rimadyl, as
well as the tramadol. his pain has subsided and he can at least get
some rest (as can we). but he is by no means back to normal. my vet
said that she could not tell from the x-ray what was going on with him
so she suggested we see a neurologist and possibly have an MRI. we saw
the neuro. today and we have the MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am
sooooo scared and worried. it is so sad to see him in pain. has
anyone had anything like this happen to their dog or are their any vets
out their with any theories on this? I would greatly appreciate some
thoughts.

I'd hate to put my speculations up against an MRI. I hope the MRI
will show you the problem and it will turn out to be treatable. In the
meantime I hope you can both get some rest tonight. Hang in there.

Amy Dahl

"karbear" wrote in message
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thoughts.
thank you!
wag more, bark less!

If the MRI doesn't indicate anything, try a pet chiropractic session.
Sue and Atty

I'm not sure where you are located, but I have a friend that is a certified
canine massage therapist. That may be an avenue you want to pursue.

Good Luck,

Carol

"karbear" wrote in message
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almost two weeks ago my dog began to show signs that he was having
pain in his neck. he could not lower his head to eat or turn to the
left without yelping. he limps a bit and his left leg is shaky and
weak. he is a beautiful chocolate lab and we love him as if he were our
child. his pain became worse so we took him to the vet. the vet put
him on tramadol but that did not seem to help. we took him back and
the vet took x-rays and put him on a fentynal patch and rimadyl, as
well as the tramadol. his pain has subsided and he can at least get
some rest (as can we). but he is by no means back to normal. my vet
said that she could not tell from the x-ray what was going on with him
so she suggested we see a neurologist and possibly have an MRI. we saw
the neuro. today and we have the MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am
sooooo scared and worried. it is so sad to see him in pain. has
anyone had anything like this happen to their dog or are their any vets
out their with any theories on this? I would greatly appreciate some
thoughts.
thank you!
wag more, bark less!

karbear wrote:
snip
almost two weeks ago my dog began to show signs that he was having
pain in his neck. he could not lower his head to eat or turn to the
left without yelping. he limps a bit and his left leg is shaky and
weak. he is a beautiful chocolate lab and we love him as if he were our
child. his pain became worse so we took him to the vet. the vet put
him on tramadol but that did not seem to help. we took him back and
the vet took x-rays and put him on a fentynal patch and rimadyl, as
well as the tramadol. his pain has subsided and he can at least get
some rest (as can we). but he is by no means back to normal. my vet
said that she could not tell from the x-ray what was going on with him
so she suggested we see a neurologist and possibly have an MRI. we saw
the neuro. today and we have the MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am
sooooo scared and worried. it is so sad to see him in pain. has
anyone had anything like this happen to their dog or are their any vets
out their with any theories on this? I would greatly appreciate some
thoughts.
thank you!
snip

How old is the dog?
It is speculative to give any information without knowing the dogs age.

Mirelle

On 12 Aug 2006 09:30:17 -0700, "Mirelle"
wrote:


karbear wrote:
snip
almost two weeks ago my dog began to show signs that he was having
pain in his neck. he could not lower his head to eat or turn to the
left without yelping. he limps a bit and his left leg is shaky and
weak. he is a beautiful chocolate lab and we love him as if he were our
child. his pain became worse so we took him to the vet. the vet put
him on tramadol but that did not seem to help. we took him back and
the vet took x-rays and put him on a fentynal patch and rimadyl, as
well as the tramadol. his pain has subsided and he can at least get
some rest (as can we). but he is by no means back to normal. my vet
said that she could not tell from the x-ray what was going on with him
so she suggested we see a neurologist and possibly have an MRI. we saw
the neuro. today and we have the MRI scheduled for tomorrow. I am
sooooo scared and worried. it is so sad to see him in pain. has
anyone had anything like this happen to their dog or are their any vets
out their with any theories on this? I would greatly appreciate some
thoughts.
thank you!
snip

How old is the dog?
It is speculative to give any information without knowing the dogs age.

Giving information or opinions without seeing the dog is always
somewhat speculative, and I think that for you, giving any information
about dogs is always highly speculative. In this case, however, I
doubt that the dog's age is going to be more enlightening than MRI
results and a neurologist's opinion.

Mustang Sally