April 26th 2010 10:28 am
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It's official. I have three bad legs out of four. Unfortunately, because of my size and the extent of the degeneration, there's nothing that can be done for me other than managing the pain. I have severe hip dysplasia in both hips and severe elbow dysplasia in my left elbow.
These are genetic conditions, and could for the most part be avoided by responsible breeders. I wonder how many of my littermates and brothers/sisters from other litters are suffering this same fate. Mom tried to call the breeder my first mom got me from, but they apparently have shut down or something, because the phone is disconnected, the website no longer exists and the emails bounce back.
The vet man said it could be anywhere from 6 weeks to 1 year before I'm completely crippled from this. I don't want to be crippled! I love my life! I love my brothers and sisters and I love my mom! I don't want to have to leave them!!!
I knew it was bad news when the vet called mom...she broke down in tears. Don't be sad for me, Mommy...just love me! I'm having good days and bad days. Even the good days aren't whole days of feeling good...more like good half-days, but I'm not ready to join my brothers and sister I've never met at the Bridge just yet.
Most likely, the end will come when I can no longer get myself up or down...see, I weigh 190 pounds. That, along with the fact that Mom's pretty short makes it hard for her to help me get up. I'm starting to have reactions to something in my environment, too. Mom and Dad can't figure out if it's my meds, food or what. They are working really hard to figure all this out for me. Even though I'm slowly (or not so slowly) becoming crippled, I'm a lucky boy. I have a furever family that loves me dearly!
So, all you pups, go lick your humans and all you humans go hug your pups and give them extra belly rubs!
Leave A Comment | 2 people already have OMD! Moses! Mommy is bawling right now! She is so sad for you, and for your mommy! 3 out of 4?! Sounds too much like me, but I was so much smaller than you.
Oh, gosh, how I wish I could help you. Maybe Gonzo, Mighty Mouse, Bubba, Gertie, Fritzi and I could use our wings and help hold you up?
Many loving hugs are being sent your way. Tons of prayers, too.
We love you! Oh Moses,
This is terrible news!! Words can't express how truly sorry we are to read about your situation.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers...
Sending many doggie kisses!
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April 26th 2010 at 12:01 pm