Val (Zebedee) Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Diesel is having a few problems. Last night I came home from work and he never moved for 4 hours. I brought his chicken wings to him, he had half a chew and dropped it. I gave them to Myshka and Kaviq and got some kibble mixed with egg. That got met with a sniff and a turn of the head. I also brought his water bowl to him and he drank about an inch of water. Eventually he got up but it was a struggle with his back legs. He went out for a wee and had a touch of the squits. He came back and lay in his spot next to me on the floor. I have moved a rug to the spot to help him grip as we have a wooden floor. This morning, I was going to starve him but he did get up and investigate the other's breakfasts so I gave him a little which he slowly ate then lay down again. Tonight, after work, he was sat up on the rug when I came in but didn't want to go out. I got him down to the vets where she listened to this, poked that and felt his spine and hips. The upshot from the visit is go back tomorrow for blood tests to check his liver, kidneys, etc as he has also lost 4kg in 3 months. She is not sure if he is starting with arthritis in his hips as he complained when she rotated his back legs or, as this has come on suddenly, he may have slipped getting up and strained or sprained a leg or both back legs. She gave his heart and lungs a clean bill of health and confirmed it's not neurological as when she flipped his paw over, he instantly corrected it . She also gave him a shot of painkiller, when she could get through his neck fur! So, I'm hoping with all my might it is a short term issue and a few days of Metacam and lots more rest, he'll be right as rain as he has been a lot brighter and more mobile since he came home and ate all his tea - his last meal till after tomorrow's vet visit as he has to be starved for his blood tests. I'll keep you all updated as I know he has one or two fans around here lol xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hope it's not anything major......good luck at the vet tomorrow. We'll be thinking of big D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hope he's ok keeping our fingers and paws crossed for Big D xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 everything crossed for him , hope hes ok n its nothing serious , hugs to the D-man xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Awwww Poor Big D, Everything crossed you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak's Mum Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Awww. Poor D. Big hugs from us xx Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Paws crossed for big D...and you have my sympathy if it turns out to be arthritis. The only way you can really confirm what it is, if his blood tests come back normal, is if you have an x-ray done. Have you noticed any atrophy of one of his leg muscles? Before mine got his x-ray, my vet suspected arthritis as his right back leg muscle was atrophied...we discovered via the x-ray he has arthritis in his right hip. I'm assuming its now progressed to his left hip by now. If it does turn out to be arthritis, I have a whole slew of tips that will make life easier for you and big D. I've had a lot of experience with dealing with arthritis - my Suka was diagnosed at only 5 years old (but it's suspected it started to develop when he was 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 get well soon big D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Paws crossed for Big D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hope hes better soon xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Ryn, Tunes and I send our love and pray that this is only a temporary setback for the most handsome of huskies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Oh, Val, Zoya and Eisa send Husky Hugs to Big D. Good luck with his tests. Hope he gets to feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchesney8 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Praying for you and Big D. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Paws crossed for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 hope he gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hope all works out ok...everything crossed here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterchillz Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Fingers and paws crossed for Big D. Hope it's nothing serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 well, we've been for his blood tests - I managed to get a urine sample too (which was fun, glad none of the neighbours were out!) The urine was dip-tested & she found traces of blood & protein, which could indicate a water infection although he hasn't been drinking more than usual - less if I'm honest as he didn't want to get up & walk to his bowl but that is next to him now. She is sending the sample off for further tests (grow it etc) to see what that throws up. She shaved his front leg for bloods and managed to get a fair bit out until he moved & the vein collapsed. So she shaved leg no 2 but had no joy there either. Apparently, he has very poor veins for a big breed dog. Then she shaved his neck to try & get some there - again, it was too deep to get a vein. She tried leg No 1 again but he wasn't parting with any more blood. So we have to go back tomorrow & try it all over again, but he'll have to be starved tomorrow again. So he's home, minus 3 squares of fur (matching Myshka who is still regrowing her fur after the op to remove a growth - Kaviq will be feeling left out!) licking his legs like fury and he actually ate 2 chicken wings for tea - which I am ecstatic about! Now the infuriating bit - I have to make a claim to the insurance as this could be an ongoing issue and if you recall my fiasco with them over Myshka's op, you'll understand why I'm reluctant to contact them! So we're still none the wiser as to what is actually going on with him until these bloods have been successfully taken & tested & hopefully they will tell us more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Oh dear, hope he is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Will be keeping Big D on the Husky Hug List, the Thoughts and Prayers List, and will keep him off the Sh!t List. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Let's just say I've shed a tear or three over the last few days not knowing what's up with the big lummox! But if it's a water infection, a twisted hip or arthritis, I can work with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Poor Lad.... with all those needles, I bet he isn't looking forward to going back. Good luck with the tests and hope he is feeling better real soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthevanman Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hope he gets better soon, pass on my hugs Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 sending your way Val. Hope Big D' gets well soon. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Everything crossed that D will be feeling better soon Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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