tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post6983704618359780966..comments2024-03-28T03:09:22.986-04:00Comments on Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!: Cookie's Iliopsoas Injury Treatment: Other MedicationsDawgBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-40714172985051890902015-12-21T08:19:25.583-05:002015-12-21T08:19:25.583-05:00She has improved a lot. Though a couple days back ...She has improved a lot. Though a couple days back she might have set herself back some; waiting to see what her physical therapist says today.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68620434605825896482015-12-21T01:56:24.435-05:002015-12-21T01:56:24.435-05:00Sounds like a great recovery plan! I hope Cookie i...Sounds like a great recovery plan! I hope Cookie is feeling much better now! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435996813072478843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-15129262741322824712015-12-15T08:53:13.927-05:002015-12-15T08:53:13.927-05:00Thank you, Cathy. Yeah, poor girly is walking in J...Thank you, Cathy. Yeah, poor girly is walking in Jasmine's footsteps a bit too thoroughly. We're of course aiming for the muscles to heal completely and then hopefully being able to keep them happy in spite of her activity level.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-35544989653904094982015-12-15T08:51:32.561-05:002015-12-15T08:51:32.561-05:00I agree that Maggie probably does need all those p...I agree that Maggie probably does need all those pain meds, at one point vet even gave us a prescription for a stronger narcotic for Jasmine. We also had this cool topical concoction with DMSO, lidocaine and morphine. With bone cancer, I believe you do need to throw big guns at it.<br /><br />For arthritis, I think more holistic options work just fine. You're working with Dr. Patrick, aren&#DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-85288664961488662262015-12-15T08:26:58.961-05:002015-12-15T08:26:58.961-05:00THanks for sharing this. Maggie is on both Gaba an...THanks for sharing this. Maggie is on both Gaba and Tramadol and while I'm not crazy about pumping her full of meds, I thinks it's necessary for her. Jack has yet to display too many arthritic issues, but I'm glad to read about some of these holistic options.SlimDoggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830198538573500213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-2892591314848248972015-12-15T08:15:01.332-05:002015-12-15T08:15:01.332-05:00Poor Cookie has been through a lot lately! You'...Poor Cookie has been through a lot lately! You've done such thorough research and worked up a great treatment plan, thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge.<br />Love & biscuits,<br />Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemDogs Luv Us and We Luv Themhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924767471346565140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-29879830867572618042015-12-14T19:49:36.095-05:002015-12-14T19:49:36.095-05:00Next update is going to be about the laser therapy...Next update is going to be about the laser therapy etc.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34757476664627888072015-12-14T14:16:08.858-05:002015-12-14T14:16:08.858-05:00Glad to hear that you and your vet have come up wi...Glad to hear that you and your vet have come up with a plan of action for Cookie! I love that you all are trying alternative treatments too. I am interested to hear more about the laser therapy!Kitty Cat Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978126320438142371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-39901203323580830482015-12-14T12:04:45.040-05:002015-12-14T12:04:45.040-05:00Gosh, I hadn't heard of this. An incredibly he...Gosh, I hadn't heard of this. An incredibly helpful article, thanks.<br />Annette @PetsAreFoundhttp://www.wherepetsarefound.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-6064164168605472962015-12-14T08:14:10.819-05:002015-12-14T08:14:10.819-05:00Yeah, apparently they're quite common and quit...Yeah, apparently they're quite common and quite commonly undiagnosed too. I just wish it didn't take that long to get them healed up.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-10919993322473000632015-12-14T08:13:21.722-05:002015-12-14T08:13:21.722-05:00Seems like I'm doomed to have heart dogs with ...Seems like I'm doomed to have heart dogs with problems. At least Cookie is in good hands, so that's the upside.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-41630164136222723272015-12-14T08:12:23.122-05:002015-12-14T08:12:23.122-05:00Dogs should never get sick and they should never g...Dogs should never get sick and they should never get hurt. If I was the queen of the universe, I'd made that a law. ;-)DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20214724056034610202015-12-14T08:11:45.510-05:002015-12-14T08:11:45.510-05:00Yes, it seems to be an effective combination. Hope...Yes, it seems to be an effective combination. Hopefully you'll never have need for this information.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-4099474893722507012015-12-14T08:10:33.417-05:002015-12-14T08:10:33.417-05:00I know a lot of vets love using Gabapentin. Perhap...I know a lot of vets love using Gabapentin. Perhaps worth of try. It's just that I've never seen it do anything for Jasmine.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-29684479512013990212015-12-14T08:03:54.415-05:002015-12-14T08:03:54.415-05:00Thank you, Christie, I wish it wasn't somethin...Thank you, Christie, I wish it wasn't something that doesn't take this long to get better ... but, unfortunately, it is.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-38360908064024249602015-12-14T08:03:18.679-05:002015-12-14T08:03:18.679-05:00The hardest thing is convincing them that they nee...The hardest thing is convincing them that they need to take it easy. Little girly wants to go and do her things. Even in the midst of the event, when she must have been in a lot of pain, she still wanted to chase her squirrels.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-38101875573832558912015-12-14T04:57:46.963-05:002015-12-14T04:57:46.963-05:00Awwww poor Cookie! As a animal massage practitione...Awwww poor Cookie! As a animal massage practitioner, I see this type of injury all the time! Iliopsoas injuries are more common than most people realize. I wish Cookie a speedy recovery!A Husky Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016054239169236971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20665030377203716832015-12-14T01:14:38.464-05:002015-12-14T01:14:38.464-05:00Geeze I am sorry that you are going through so muc...Geeze I am sorry that you are going through so much - you are such a great dog mom.FidoseofRealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411371128158560753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-74066551269447741682015-12-13T23:30:40.158-05:002015-12-13T23:30:40.158-05:00It is hard to see your pup in pain, so glad you fo...It is hard to see your pup in pain, so glad you found something that works! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074837202921154764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-47337933550129321382015-12-13T21:59:40.423-05:002015-12-13T21:59:40.423-05:00Glad you're finding drug combinations that you...Glad you're finding drug combinations that you and Cookie can live with, and that She's getting relief. I have no experience with this type of thing, so I'm making mental notes of your blog as a future resource. Elizabeth Keenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710489912663020646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-49398314736168298612015-12-13T21:39:52.824-05:002015-12-13T21:39:52.824-05:00I'm so sorry you're going through this wit...I'm so sorry you're going through this with Cookie. I think laser therapy is so effective - I wanted to comment on Gabapentin, as a tech this is one of the pain mgmt drugs I think works the best and I've seen big improvements in animals using this medication. Please continue to keep us posted. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908342654005485968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-9026163897824408212015-12-13T21:31:13.969-05:002015-12-13T21:31:13.969-05:00Oh, poor Cookie! I hope she gets better.
Christ...Oh, poor Cookie! I hope she gets better. <br /><br /><br />Christie from lifewithbeagle.comlifewithbeaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951191178911920247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-75107994562752925322015-12-13T20:59:12.437-05:002015-12-13T20:59:12.437-05:00Pain is hard enough for humans when they can tell ...Pain is hard enough for humans when they can tell you what's happening. I can just imagine how difficult it is trying to help dogs. Best of luck with Cookie.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-28354669348918780232015-12-13T19:43:26.178-05:002015-12-13T19:43:26.178-05:00Thank you, Robin. Iliopsoas injuries are such a bu...Thank you, Robin. Iliopsoas injuries are such a bugger to get to heal.<br /><br />Yes, the Trazodone seems to be a pretty good drug. Though today it seemed it wasn't working at all ;-)<br /><br />I was thinking she'd need to come off gradually, will have to figure out the exact approach once we get that far.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-49609594373680549442015-12-13T19:41:24.555-05:002015-12-13T19:41:24.555-05:00Thank you, Mattie. It's working, I just wish t...Thank you, Mattie. It's working, I just wish the process could be way shorter than it is.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com