ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 The poor girl .. this is not life as it should be ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) All stupid back end - she is now struggling to do her tricks that she could do perfectly well 48 hours ago. She just goes nope can't. Started last night and when I asked her again today she still couldn't. These are tricks she is rock solid in and has been doing each day for the last few weeks to try and help. I can't seem to even let her out of the car for a quiet sniff at the park without struggling. Edited July 12, 2013 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I've run out of words .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 That is awful Poor Kenz and you it is definitely getting worse isn't it She must be so fried, wanting to do stuff but just not being able to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Just heartbreaking to read, let alone for you to go through Ness, and poor Kenz What are her options now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Not sure - surgery is still being considered but I just don't feel especially positive about it and its not just 1 its 2 and 4 months crating . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Sleepy Drugged BC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 4 months crating! Oh wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Yeah 2 months strict rest for the first repair then the minimum time frame before considering the second repair is 8 weeks and then she will need 8 weeks strict rest. Then she is allowed to start short leash walks. 8 months minimum is the total time back to a normal life and yes it seems like an eternity . And thats just presuming it all goes to plan . Edited July 12, 2013 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 And thats just presuming it all goes to plan . I'm sure that's the toughest part - no guarantees. If you could know for certain that more surgery would guarantee her a normal happy life free from anymore pain, then of course you'd do it. But since you've already been down that road... Can the vets give you any sort of confidence in the surgeries? Can they give you any sort of likelihood (eg. a certain percentage chance) that it'll fix her up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hmm yes we have had a percentage chance quoted its ok its not great. Then of course the complication is the BCC issue. Given she is struggling to cope and its winter I am very concerned how she will get on over summer. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 So sorry to hear of this ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Crystal ball is not helping . Poor girl. Drugs aren't really a long term anything solution for her and don't really seem to be improving the situation greatly. One very bored BC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikira Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Ness, my heart is aching for you, your fmaily and Kenzie. I keep coming back hoping for good news, but end up so sad for you all.Thoughts are with you. Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 What do you do with a mind that is so very willing but a body that can't cope with anything . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 What do you do with a mind that is so very willing but a body that can't cope with anything . For me, it would be time to think about that power we have to give our furred family the wings to soar away from pain and frustration ..to leave broken bodies behind ... for you, ness, I have no suggestions .I do hope you are taking time to care for yourself as well - when we have a constant worry and are coping with illness in a person or animal we love , it takes a huge toll. Been there, done that . Be kind to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 What do you do with a mind that is so very willing but a body that can't cope with anything . For me, it would be time to think about that power we have to give our furred family the wings to soar away from pain and frustration ..to leave broken bodies behind ... I have been hesitating to say something similar as I couldn't find the words. I to have been there and done that. One of the hardest things ever. Take care, you are not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 My problem with that is surgery - may help (or at least mean she may be able to do a little more) or I may be stuck in a position of having spent lots of money and put her through a few more months of hell with no real positive long range outcome. I just don't feel very optimistic anymore . I have had recommendations from the experts of both ways but I just don't know . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have had recommendations from the experts of both ways but I just don't know . and that's the really hard part, how much more do you put her through on the chance it may work. Can you live with yourself if you don't give her that chance, can you live with yourself if you do and it doesn't work? We all have our limits and I really feel for you Ness, I really do. I don't regret my decision making but I wish it hadn't had to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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