My poor little guy seems to have a back injury. We made a midnight run to
the emergency vet because he seemed to be breathing funny -- sharp
intakes of breath, probably (according to the dr) because of pain. She
shot him up with pain meds and he is on Rimadyl for 10 days and is
supposed to rest for 3 weeks. So far he's sleeping under the bed and
walking a bit with a sad droopy tail, very un-Pom like. I'll need to
crate him when he starts feeling better to make sure he doesn't re-injure
it.

My own vet said that watching and waiting is their recommendation at this
time, and we'll do x-rays if he doesn't improve. Let's hope he does, and
this doesn't turn out to be chronic (back problems are common in poms).

The e-vet also guessed his age to be around 8, about double what other
vets and the rescue group have guessed, but more in keeping with what
I've always thought.

I feel worried and sad.

--
Catherine
& Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes
& Rosalie the calico cat
www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com

ceb wrote:

My own vet said that watching and waiting is their recommendation at this
time, and we'll do x-rays if he doesn't improve. Let's hope he does, and
this doesn't turn out to be chronic (back problems are common in poms).

Fingers crossed! Poor Max. Back pain is scary and sucky.

I feel worried and sad.

Unfortunately, I think that's inevitable, especially when you don't
know what's wrong. And then when they're acting pitiful, and you
can't really tell if it's because they're in pain or stressed
because you're stressed or what. Aaaack!

--
Shelly
http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship)
http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther)

Shelly wrote in news:g2u9kg$6en$1
@registered.motzarella.org:

Fingers crossed! Poor Max. Back pain is scary and sucky.

I feel worried and sad.

Unfortunately, I think that's inevitable, especially when you don't
know what's wrong. And then when they're acting pitiful, and you
can't really tell if it's because they're in pain or stressed
because you're stressed or what. Aaaack!


Thanks, Shelly. This morning he tried to bark at me as I left, as he
unfortunately usually does, and instead he just squeaked. It's funny that
I want even the obnoxious behaviors back when any of the animals doesn't
feel well. And of course a day without the traditional dances of
Pomerania is like a day without sunshine...

--
Catherine
& Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes
& Rosalie the calico cat
www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com

On 2008-06-13 14:46:34 -0400, ceb said:

And of course a day without the traditional dances of
Pomerania is like a day without sunshine...

Our best wishes for a full recovery for the Ambassador! (and for your
recovery in dealing with this as well).

montana wildhack wrote in
news:2008061315021916807-montana@wildhackcominvalid:

On 2008-06-13 14:46:34 -0400, ceb said:

And of course a day without the traditional dances of
Pomerania is like a day without sunshine...

Our best wishes for a full recovery for the Ambassador! (and for your
recovery in dealing with this as well).



Thank you, I really appreciate it! I've started calling him "Mr
Ambassador" because of you.

--
Catherine
& Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes
& Rosalie the calico cat
www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com

In article ,
ceb wrote:


The e-vet also guessed his age to be around 8, about double what other
vets and the rescue group have guessed, but more in keeping with what
I've always thought.

I feel worried and sad.

Oh geez no kidding! I will hope for the best possible outcome.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

"ceb" wrote in message
...
My poor little guy seems to have a back injury. We made a midnight run to
the emergency vet because he seemed to be breathing funny -- sharp
intakes of breath, probably (according to the dr) because of pain. She
shot him up with pain meds and he is on Rimadyl for 10 days and is
supposed to rest for 3 weeks. So far he's sleeping under the bed and
walking a bit with a sad droopy tail, very un-Pom like. I'll need to
crate him when he starts feeling better to make sure he doesn't re-injure
it.

My own vet said that watching and waiting is their recommendation at this
time, and we'll do x-rays if he doesn't improve. Let's hope he does, and
this doesn't turn out to be chronic (back problems are common in poms).

The e-vet also guessed his age to be around 8, about double what other
vets and the rescue group have guessed, but more in keeping with what
I've always thought.

I feel worried and sad.


So sorry to hear this Cat. Please keep us posted and positive thoughts to
Max. Worrying is just the worst.

td

On 2008-06-13 15:46:55 -0400, ceb said:

montana wildhack wrote in
news:2008061315021916807-montana@wildhackcominvalid:

On 2008-06-13 14:46:34 -0400, ceb said:

And of course a day without the traditional dances of
Pomerania is like a day without sunshine...

Our best wishes for a full recovery for the Ambassador! (and for your
recovery in dealing with this as well).



Thank you, I really appreciate it! I've started calling him "Mr
Ambassador" because of you.

That whole "traditional dances of Pomerania" description engaged my
imagination in more ways than I care to admit, but it included a whole
costumed culture...

In article ,
ceb wrote:
She
shot him up with pain meds and he is on Rimadyl for 10 days and is
supposed to rest for 3 weeks.

This is where hot weather comes in handy.

My own vet said that watching and waiting is their recommendation at this
time, and we'll do x-rays if he doesn't improve. Let's hope he does, and
this doesn't turn out to be chronic (back problems are common in poms).

Do you have access to a veterinary physical therapist? They
know some things that vets don't, including treatment
things, and can be an incredible help in dealing with
skeletal/muscular problems.

The e-vet also guessed his age to be around 8, about double what other
vets and the rescue group have guessed,

Did she say why?

Here's hoping that he's up and bouncing soon (well, in three
weeks, anyway), and that you'll be doing your version of
swearing at him for making you worry.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

"ceb" wrote in message:

I feel worried and sad.

Poor little fella! Hope he's back on his feet and dancing real soon.

Suja