tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post5261817459144270376..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Figuring out What Might Be Going on with Cookie's Legs: The ProcessDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88508652868107736622015-11-24T09:19:49.457-05:002015-11-24T09:19:49.457-05:00Thank you, Lindsay. Yes, accurate history is impor...Thank you, Lindsay. Yes, accurate history is important for any diagnosis; doing my best. Would had been great if I had a video but unfortunately that I didn't have so had to rely on description.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34654647215248386922015-11-23T23:17:44.899-05:002015-11-23T23:17:44.899-05:00Good luck to you and Cookie! It's a good thing...Good luck to you and Cookie! It's a good thing you've been watching her so closely, and keeping track of her exact symptoms. That must be helping a lot.Lindsay Pevnyhttp://littledogtips.com/resources/potty-train-your-small-dog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-46601168993015327902015-11-23T19:51:31.004-05:002015-11-23T19:51:31.004-05:00Thank you, I hope she is [in the best hands possib...Thank you, I hope she is [in the best hands possible]. Update on results Tuesday.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-39739505011924456382015-11-23T19:24:25.568-05:002015-11-23T19:24:25.568-05:00Looking forward to the results - it is never easy ...Looking forward to the results - it is never easy to read something like this but I know your sweetie is in the best hands possible.FidoseofRealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411371128158560753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-74410122734998051042015-11-23T08:26:26.263-05:002015-11-23T08:26:26.263-05:00Thank you, Mary. It's heartbreaking to see suc...Thank you, Mary. It's heartbreaking to see such a young, vibrant, vital girl not being able to do what she loves. I'm really hoping she'll still get to enjoy THIS Winter. Working hard toward that goal.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-2547126136417782332015-11-23T04:37:07.533-05:002015-11-23T04:37:07.533-05:00Sorry to hear you're having more medical troub...Sorry to hear you're having more medical troubles but glad Cookie has been diagnosed. I hope you find a good path to recovery and she's once again able to enjoy playing in snow, even if it's next Winter...maryehaighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526106682444567333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-29570146755440079992015-11-22T23:46:32.979-05:002015-11-22T23:46:32.979-05:00Yes, that part is good. Though mechanical can get ...Yes, that part is good. Though mechanical can get quite debilitating too. DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-36244291700886472732015-11-22T23:45:30.516-05:002015-11-22T23:45:30.516-05:00Thank you. We got what seems to be the answer now ...Thank you. We got what seems to be the answer now but it still sucks for Cookie because best case scenario is long strict test while the underlying cause there isn't much we can do about other than trying to counter it with chiropractic and other therapies. I will update on Tuesday. DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26008853794010180202015-11-22T23:43:07.769-05:002015-11-22T23:43:07.769-05:00Yes, mysteries such. "Knowing is always bette...Yes, mysteries such. "Knowing is always better than not knowing." -Gregory House<br /><br />Though knowing sometimes sucks too. DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-22183965559386761232015-11-22T23:37:46.213-05:002015-11-22T23:37:46.213-05:00I'm glad to hear that the problem doesn't ...I'm glad to hear that the problem doesn't appear to be a nervous system issue or systemic. What a scary thing to have happen! I would be really shaken up if I were you. I hope that you are able to get to the root of the problem quickly.<br />Robinhttp://www.playfulkitty.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27509474453242632992015-11-22T21:48:43.189-05:002015-11-22T21:48:43.189-05:00It's very good that it's not neuro...and I...It's very good that it's not neuro...and I hope you get answers very soon. Being the mom of a Husky with Canine Epilepsy, I understand checking and ruling out all things...although very frustrating with not finding the cause, each time something is eliminated you are one step closer to discovery. Here's to getting answers and a healing plan very soon!FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-49430490298976721332015-11-22T21:39:19.943-05:002015-11-22T21:39:19.943-05:00It's so no right for her to have a body that i...It's so no right for her to have a body that is not hundred percent. She so deserves one. <br /><br />As it seams it is anatomical and mechanical. I'll post another update on Tuesday again. She had the ortho consult and was ordered 1 - 3 months strict rest! :-( hoping to cut down on that substantially with intensive treatments. <br /><br />As for her pelvis and one leg being shorted; DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-10880054544023514442015-11-22T21:39:01.479-05:002015-11-22T21:39:01.479-05:00I HATE mystery illnesses in our pets :( I have a ...I HATE mystery illnesses in our pets :( I have a few dogs who have been through this process and it is always so hard trying to keep them comfortable while not actually knowing what the problem is...Club-Doggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639993419734986116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-36996256596953324812015-11-22T21:20:21.499-05:002015-11-22T21:20:21.499-05:00Oh, poor Cookie (and you)! Hope she's moving a...Oh, poor Cookie (and you)! Hope she's moving a bit better since you wrote this. Or at least not in pain. If it's anatomical, hopefully it's something that can be treated without too much invasiveness. Hope it's anatomical, though, and not a disease. :( Best to you!Elizabeth Keenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710489912663020646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-515319314083291282015-11-22T20:13:07.087-05:002015-11-22T20:13:07.087-05:00It is truly awful that she's house-bound like ...It is truly awful that she's house-bound like this; she loves being outside, running, playing ... she's born for that and that's what makes her happy.<br /><br />We do have answers that seem to make sense in the meantime and acting on it. So far it looks like there is a long road ahead getting things working properly for Cookie again, though :-(DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68554414000114061292015-11-22T20:09:09.931-05:002015-11-22T20:09:09.931-05:00How frustrating and scary. I hope you find some an...How frustrating and scary. I hope you find some answers and can act on them soon. So awful she can't do the things she loves. XSTalent Houndshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913413443719309658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-53462502179578509722015-11-22T17:40:05.159-05:002015-11-22T17:40:05.159-05:00Thank you, Daisy. It sucks badly for the poor girl...Thank you, Daisy. It sucks badly for the poor girly. She's so full of live and she loves being able to run, play and chase critters so much. And has the perfect place for it. And just got fresh snow which she would enjoy immensely ...<br /><br />Gotta get her fixed on the double.<br />DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-23640743057090948902015-11-22T15:58:16.519-05:002015-11-22T15:58:16.519-05:00I am so sorry that your baby isn't feeling wel...I am so sorry that your baby isn't feeling well! It is so scary when you know your dog isn't quite right but can't identify the exact problem. I hope the specialists solve the puzzle for you soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808112445232826323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-23926385202536496542015-11-22T12:08:35.614-05:002015-11-22T12:08:35.614-05:00Sucks when the babies are ill. Sorry about Carmine...Sucks when the babies are ill. Sorry about Carmine, hoping the lab work will give you some answers. XOXOXDawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34787061027125884072015-11-22T11:27:57.252-05:002015-11-22T11:27:57.252-05:00I am so sorry you are going through this. It is S...I am so sorry you are going through this. It is SO difficult to watch your fur baby struggling and not know how to help! I can relate, as Carmine has some kind of gastrointestinal issue going on, and we can't seem to figure out what's going on. We're waiting for the results of a bunch of lab work at the moment, which will hopefully lead us in the right direction for a diagnosis andFur Everywherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064329146430899790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-51749612290418775332015-11-22T10:14:20.778-05:002015-11-22T10:14:20.778-05:00Cookie is too young for supportive care :-( Hoping...Cookie is too young for supportive care :-( Hoping we can get her body back together working properly.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78390962735815958502015-11-22T10:13:28.173-05:002015-11-22T10:13:28.173-05:00I wish that all the time. Though humans can speak ...I wish that all the time. Though humans can speak and often go without diagnosis for ever in spite of it. It seems we do have a diagnosis now, now we need to figure out what to do with it to get the girly back into shape.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-69463971308464879732015-11-22T09:01:20.957-05:002015-11-22T09:01:20.957-05:00As a pet parent to a dog with chronic health issue...As a pet parent to a dog with chronic health issues, I feel for you. Staying focused yet flexible is how we approach his supportive care! I'm eager to read more in this series...dogandhisboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099721098997790139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-82714466832612689832015-11-21T21:47:37.061-05:002015-11-21T21:47:37.061-05:00So sorry to hear she is going through this. It is...So sorry to hear she is going through this. It is so hard when we try to figure out what is wrong. Sometimes I wish our dogs could speak to us and say what it is they are feeling. I hope you find the answers soon. I'm looking forward to the follow up on this, and hope all will be well. Such a sweet baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-79094315000783583232015-11-21T18:13:29.934-05:002015-11-21T18:13:29.934-05:00Thank you, Mattie. I wish my trying so hard could ...Thank you, Mattie. I wish my trying so hard could make things easier on Cookie and make her heal faster. Not sure it can do that but I'm doing my best.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com