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Buck's Diary- PRIVATE

A little R&R

Well, I am feeling much better than I was last week. I think my disk may have popped back in place or something because I have been running around - even though I'm not supposed to. I even had enough energy to bark at the mailman yesterday! Woof!

I'm still on my meds and I'm to stay off my feet for the next 3 weeks, but my vigor is a good sign. I am hopeful that this means my injury will not require surgery.

All this good news, however, comes at a price. I haven't been on a walk in a week and I might gain weight due to my lack of activity. This means that, after having lost 15 lbs last year, I may have to lose some more. Weight gain sucks.

Mom still isn't sure how I got this injury in the first place. Most likely, I had a seizure and fell, she says. My last seizure (in June) was the most severe that I've had. It was a literal grande mal that had me convulsing. So, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that a similar seizure last week could have caused my ruptured disk.

Well, I better get going. Mom doesn't want me exerting myself. Hope all is well with you, my friends!

--Buck

I must be getting old...

I didn't want to admit it, but I fear I have no choice now. I'm old.

Today, Mom rushed me to the Emergency Vet because I was unable to walk well, whining and hunched over. She was terrified that I might have bloat.

Well, we went to this ER vet clinic - it's brand new and run by UC Davis - and they discovered that, thankfully, I didn't have bloat. However, my neurological exam suggests that I have a ruptured disk in my back (most likely a Hansen Type 2, which is common in large breeds).

The good news is that I will most likely not need any surgery - anti-inflammatory and pain meds, along with bed rest, should do the trick. The bad news, though, is that I can't play with my friends, go on walks, or get into the car for rides! It's terrible! I can only go outside to pee and poop!

Basically, I'm on bed rest for 4 weeks. If I don't heal up well by then, surgery will be required. So, I'm asking for your prayers and well-wishes during my slow (and boring!) recovery.

--Buck

WOOHOO!!!!

This weekend has been awesome!

Dad asked Mom to marry him on Thursday during our evening walk! She said yes, of course! But, I get to be in the wedding and have a real furdaddy!

Also, I got to go to the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Walk-for-Animals! I think there must have been 20,000 people there! HURRAY!

Well, I'm gonna go to bed now... I've been too busy!

--Buck (aka official canine attendant/usher)