Cheri McDonald Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I just posted about my recovery, but our Buddy is off being checked at the vet today. Yesterday he was not able to get up on the bed and is waking up from a dead sleep panting like he just ran 10 miles flat out. He is eating well and drinking well, but felt the vet needed to give him the once over. She called last night and said to bring him in today. He also needed to go out 4 times to pee last night so I am wondering if it is kidneys or UTI and the panting is pain related. Keep him in your thoughts and I will let you know as soon as I hear from the vet. Now I have a ton of catch up reading to do on the boards!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Good vibes going to Buddy. I hope it's nothing too serious. Give me a scruffle for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Originally posted by KrisK:Give me a scruffle for me. Hey, I'm typing one handed, what's your excuse? Cheri, sorry to hear about Buddy. Hope all turns out well for him. I know it's hard when you are in pain too. Prayers for him. And unlike SOME people, I want you to give HIM a scruffle for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Buddy will be in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hugs and prayers for Buddy today. Let us know what is going on. It would break my heart for his health to go now that he has a loving family and a warm home. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Fingers crossed for Buddy. Just what you need now. Hope it's nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hey, I'm typing one handed, what's your excuse?LOL, Hmmm, I'm supposed to be concentrating on budgets...but would rather be scruffling dogs and obviously, my mind is fried with numbers, not letters Cheri, please give Buddy a big hug for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Poor baby I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMomma Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I hope Buddy is ok and feels better soon! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I hope everything turns out ok for Buddy. We'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri McDonald Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Vet just called and Budman is showing signs of some arthritis in his back. At 14 now I guess that ain't bad for being the worst thing going on. Gloucosimine, some aspirin and a set of stairs so he can get on the bed and cuddle should do the trick for now. I am sooo relieved. With the hormones haywire right now I was thinking the worst and so afraid we might loose him after so short a time. On the up swing with this news and will pamper him like crazy when hubby brings him home. Rob and Briar are really missing him today and have been so quiet. Funny how they get so attached to one another. Briar especially keeps checking all the places Buddy usually naps in and seems to sigh real big when she doesn't find him there. She adores him and is always kissing on him. Anyway, I let you know hoe he does tonight when he is home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 That's good news Cheri. I'm glad it wasn't anything worse. He deserves to have a nice, long golden time with you and the rest of the pack. Now, you can both get some much deserved pampering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailey44 Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm so glad that you are both on the mend! Charlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStacks Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Oh thank god. I held off on commenting until I got your update. I have been worried about the old man all day. He hit pay dirt the day you bought that house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhborder Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Thankgoodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Glad to hear the old boy doesn't have anything life threatening going on. 14 yo Sara has it too - just part of them getting older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Cheri, glad Buddy is ok. Poor guy! I know its not the best news but at least it will be manageable. I know it has eased your mind. Give him hugs from me and my gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Oh Cheri, that's good news - well, you know, not good - but a lot better than could have been. And there are so many more things you can do to ease arthritis now. I'm sure you know different dogs respond differently to the various meds, so don't hesitate to ask about other NSAIDS if you feel Buddy would do better on something else. From my own experience, the glucosamine supplementation can take a while to kick in - in my case, I'd say it was about 6 weeks - but I'm a great believer in it. Give all the dogs a scritch from OZ. Know what you mean about the others missing him - my Fergus was in the vets the other day for X-rays on a sore foot (looks like ligament damage), and Miss Kirra was quite put out, even though it meant she had the big crate that they ride in in the car to herself. P.S. - continued good wishes for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 That's good news. I hope he's feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm glad to hear it's nothing too serious. Hugs to Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Im glad it isnt anything unfixable or severe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Lucky lucky doggie. Glad he has you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenlion Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Sigh of relief. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri McDonald Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Budder Bear spent a good night. I am sure spending the day at the vet he didn't get in all his usual naps. This morning he is tormenting the cat with Rob. Or I should say she is tormenting them. She is such a beastie. We arranged a foot stool and a cooler with a blanket over it to make stairs so that he can get easily on the bed. Hubby is going to build him a proper staircase this weekend. Thanks everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 What a nice hubby! Buddy was a very lucky boy when he 'found' you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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