Seabiscuit
12-24-2002, 01:32 PM
Hi fishies - I don't know where to post this, so I totally understand if it is moved or even closed, but I just thought I would give it a shot posting here.
My family's dog is getting older and lately he has been having these HORRIBLE seizures where he yelps in pain, and even though he is on an a big painkiller and muscle relaxant - it still doesnt cut it. I have never seen him in so much pain! His mouth is wide open, lifting one paw, cocking his head. If anyone even touches his neck in the wrong place he will fly into a seizure because xrays show he has degenerative disks.
He is the sweetest dog and its just so sad. Our family has taken him to a doggie dentist for root canal! A doggie dermatologist because he was losing some fur and he gets Rogaine every day. My mom even won a session from a raffle to get him a session with a doggie psychologist! We got him when he was six months old - the last of the litter, and we know that being eleven years old - he may not have much time left. He saw a doggie neurologist and he may get accupuncture from that doc or he may see a doggie chiropractor - its supposed to help the degenerative disks.
I'm sorry to ramble but I am home for a few days and I love him so much and I can't stand to see him in this pain. No one can - but its like we are saying the serenity prayer here - we can't change what is happening. All we can do is give :doggy Barger a lot of TLC.
I just need some support - it is tearing up everyone in the family because we are scared that we may have to put him to sleep if the pain can't be stopped with out spending tons of money. My mom and stepdad doubt that they will get another :doggy after Barger and I know we will all miss him so much. :sad:cry Thanks for :ear listening. Hope all is well with you fishies.
:love amyb
My family's dog is getting older and lately he has been having these HORRIBLE seizures where he yelps in pain, and even though he is on an a big painkiller and muscle relaxant - it still doesnt cut it. I have never seen him in so much pain! His mouth is wide open, lifting one paw, cocking his head. If anyone even touches his neck in the wrong place he will fly into a seizure because xrays show he has degenerative disks.
He is the sweetest dog and its just so sad. Our family has taken him to a doggie dentist for root canal! A doggie dermatologist because he was losing some fur and he gets Rogaine every day. My mom even won a session from a raffle to get him a session with a doggie psychologist! We got him when he was six months old - the last of the litter, and we know that being eleven years old - he may not have much time left. He saw a doggie neurologist and he may get accupuncture from that doc or he may see a doggie chiropractor - its supposed to help the degenerative disks.
I'm sorry to ramble but I am home for a few days and I love him so much and I can't stand to see him in this pain. No one can - but its like we are saying the serenity prayer here - we can't change what is happening. All we can do is give :doggy Barger a lot of TLC.
I just need some support - it is tearing up everyone in the family because we are scared that we may have to put him to sleep if the pain can't be stopped with out spending tons of money. My mom and stepdad doubt that they will get another :doggy after Barger and I know we will all miss him so much. :sad:cry Thanks for :ear listening. Hope all is well with you fishies.
:love amyb