Bilbo Baggins Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Kaffy I would still take him to looked at for adjustment. Glad the wee lad is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 How are things going with him now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Just wondering how he's doing .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Well what a worry to hear about Chase. I hope he is doing OK now and things are starting to get back normal. I have a question, what if the Superlorin was not available, what would have been the course of treatment?? I still strongly suggest you get Chase looked at to make sure everything is where it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I thought I had written a reply yesterday, but its not here, wierd Maybe I didnt actually post it before exiting. Anyways, Chase is doing ok. I thought the specialist said his penis would settle down in a couple of days but my sister, who came with me, said that it was 10-12 days. Which would explain why its not better yet. Ive worked out if I keep him calm and relaxed (ie: sleeping) I can wake him up and get him out quickly and quietly in time for him to pee before it gets too hard. In the morning and if he is excited or active he cant pee at all so I put him in his crate first so he can relax, so I havent had to squeeze his penis much at all. If he is just walking around and being "normal" his penis and bulbis glandis is still hard but underneath the sheath, so not protruding but it comes out when he is active. Most of what I have found on the net is aimed at humans, from what I can gather it is very rare in dogs, so there is not much info about it. 64 percent of cases in humans are idiopathic, meaning no know cause. Whilst this may be idiopathic in chases case I am still concerned there could be an underlying problem. I have emailed the specialist a few questions (including yours Stolz ;) ) but I think I will have his back checked out anyway, so Oakway I might use that info you sent yet, Thank you for sending it to me Ive been researching Suprelorin extensively to hear of as many peoples experiences. I know it shrinks their testes, but I am worried as he is not fully mature(only 14mths old) that it will affect his development. In the scheme of things its trivial and dont get me wrong, I'd rather this than the alternative but with our Breeds National in 8 weeks I was hoping he'd be looking his best. ( I am also aware some do not think those that have had suprelorin should be shown but as it is still allowed I will continue to do so. Just want to make that clear before anyone jumps on me ) Thank you all for your well wishes and support, he is such a beautiful boy and I will keep you updated with his progress. Heres a pic or two of the boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 And one more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Glad he's doing better . Just a word of caution...a show may be not what he needs - too much excitement, perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks for the update, hope he returns to normal soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks Pers but ,I'd be hoping by the time the national comes around there not a hard doodle to be seen, lol. Thanks Becks Edited August 3, 2011 by Kaffy Magee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 yep - here's hoping !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I know your boy would have more filling out to do but my kelpie boy looks no different when he had the superlorin to before. Just a thought though- My boy is quite active (lots of self exercise as well as flyball training etc), so perhaps once you have this under control if you encourage more free exercise you might get his body to continue bulking up muscle and bone by encouraging weight bearing activities? Clavettie etc to really activate muscle groups might also help, and would strengthen his muscles incase it is a back problem. Other back strengthening exercises are to get the dog to put its front feet on an uneven surface (like a pillow) and get them to bend their head to either side and up and down. This activates all their core muscles. These won't replace testosterone but might mitigate the effects of not having it. I am glad you have worked out a way to manage with the situation!! Good thoughts going your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 How is the boy doing KM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Well, the specialist rang me at week one. No change.I asked if we should be looking at other options, he suggested we leave it a bit longer. Wanted me to ring him at week 2 which I did, still no change. I asked him if it could be a blood clot or spinal injury, he said if its a blood clot, we would know because his penis would be dying. He said if he was an old dog he would be thinking cancer of the spine, but given his age, health, and general deameanour he doesnt believe it to be cancer. He said if it was it would be aggressive and we would notice a difference in him. I also asked the fact that his penis goes down when resting to me indicates it not being as serious, becasue if it was cancer or clot surely it would stay up the whole time. He agreed. He wants me to ring again this Friday, at this stage there is still no change. He is confident that the suprelorin will work and I have read from others that it has taken 3-6 weeks for them to notice a difference, however thats a difference in behaviour. I forgot to ask about a pinched nerve but I'll ask on Friday, I'd like that to be the first thing we check, before anything else. Here is a link to the most information I can find, its on page 362 and 363. http://books.google.com.au/books?id=boRUZ8V-D3YC&pg=PA540&lpg=PA540&dq=canine+and+feline+theriogenology+priapism&source=bl&ots=c7w-9qGbTh&sig=sOlnpxMpXu_6ohGr66cJfWmXjJk&hl=en&ei=2N9ITor8KMixrAf1-uzwAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I would still be asking about cancer regardless of his age - a few yrs ago one of my grooming clients lost a 12 month old GSD to spinal cancer, don't want to panic you but still worth checking. Good luck, hope he is back to normal soon - what a worry not knowing what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I forgot to ask about a pinched nerve but I'll ask on Friday, I'd like that to be the first thing we check, before anything else. Take him to a chiro, it's a pinched nerve is a simple thing to rule out. The problem goes when he lays down, to me that suggests something is freeing up/moving when he lays down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I also asked the fact that his penis goes down when resting to me indicates it not being as serious, becasue if it was cancer or clot surely it would stay up the whole time. I still stand buy my original suggestion to have him looked at by a Myotherapist or somebody similar, it really does sound like a nerve type reaction. Have you taken him to somebody to check that everything is where it should be??? I would find it very frustrating that it has gone on for so long, I hope for the sake of the dog that you get this sorted out real soon. I wish you the best in getting some kind of resolution soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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