Tassie Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good for you KL - it is worth a bit of stress I think - and your vet sounds lovely. Wheat bag is a great idea too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks for the support and well wishes Tassie I just hope it's nothing too serious... The new vet is awesome, a very kind man. I have to say, I was starting to lose faith in vets - after the few early experiences I had with them and Sasha. I was rapidly losing hope, and Chloe, my other dog goes to a specialist centre (with the best ever vets any owner could ask for), but Sasha can't go there. Thankfully, after a recommendation, I tried this new vet - and right from the start I could see he wanted to try with Sasha, rather than just write her off. He's happy to lay on the floor with her, and tries to bond with her - which, after all the bad experiences we had with other vets, made me want to cry and give him a big bear hug... cause she is a good dog, she just needs a chance, and some patience and understanding. Thank goodness there are still some really great vets out there... who genuinely care ;) PS. tried the wheat bag, and she was happy to have it snuggled with her (although I didn't make it too warm). She seemed about the same this morning, although she did go into a lay position once from a neat sit when asked, although it was under sufferance. Of her own accord, she wouldn't do it - but would when she tucked her legs to one side. I've never been so stumped... nothing seems to match up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm glad she's no worse ... and that the new vet seems a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope, definitely not worse ... I'd hedge a bet and say a little better, but I'm not 100% sure. Was keen for a walk last night, and motored along the whole way - she even made a stop to jump up onto the park bench and sit for a while (her favourite thing to do). But this morning, I was watching her and she went to lie down (from a neat sit with back legs tucked directly under her) in my room with me while I was getting ready for work... she tried once and got a little way down then stopped and got back up. She tried again, same result. Then she got a little way down and tried tucking her front leg under her and to the side to see if that would help, and gave up and got back up. But then moved to another spot, tucked her back legs to the side to sit and went down easily. So confusing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Agree about her new vet being a keeper - gotta love vets like that - mine is the same. :D Sounds like you're pinpointing the problem area fairly closely, which should give the vet some clues. Wish my dogs' lovely gentle chiro was near you - she's amazing, and so paitent and careful with the dogs - even my previous boy Fergus, who was very body sensitive, and my agility girl Kirra, also body sensitive, relax with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sasha may be a bit fearful of strangers - but she loves nothing more than a massage... She'd most likely flop like a rag and be putty in anyone's hands!!! I say that, but that's her 'home' persona... not sure if on the outside would be the same... LOL. I just don't know what I would have done if we'd not been able to find a vet to work with her (who was fairly close to home due to her travel sickness problem ). I used to worry myself sick about what I would do if she became sick and it was nothing I could treat at home or with natural remedies (and I've had to learn many of them LOL)... At least now I know that she can receive basic medical care without it being a massive drama - a huge weight off my shoulders. It's still not always easy, but it's doable now Progress = hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Good luck with her vet appointment and let us know what the outcome is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 i know its a little off topic but I know how you feel as I have a cat who HATES the vet, at home she is fine with strangers, will let anyone do anything to her but take her into a vet practice and she goes all feral and has to be knocked out. We managed her vaccinations last year while she was awake and she even let the vet look at her eyes ( she is starting to get cataracts as she is 14) I was so relieved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You have probably noted this anyway - but when she does the 'sloppy' sit, is it always to the same side? I haven't any ideas but if she is always going the same way this may be another clue for the Vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks Mason - will definitely let you all know the outcome. It's awful to have a pet that is so fearful of strangers... cause she is such a smiley, happy girl most of the time and everyone wants to pat her - and she is always so curious about people. If they take it slowly with her though, she makes forever friends. I have 2 friends with a young lab, and at first she wouldn't have a bar of them, kept her distance but we would walk with them every day. Then one day, she just let them pat her - and she was won over, and now runs to them for cuddles and attention. It just takes her some time/routine/repetition, that's all. But once you are admitted into Sasha's good books - you're a friend for life, and it's heartening (for me) to see. Cause she really is an awesome dog. It is a relief when you make a breakthrough... massive relief. :D I'm glad you've also had some progress with your kitty. Pebbles, I was actually thinking about that yesterday. And yes, I thought back to all the times I have obsessively watch her lie down over the last few days... It does seem to be more often to one side than the other, but I'm sure that she does alternate sides as well, as I remember her being curved to the other side and watching me make lunches over her shoulder yesterday morning (and I remember thinking that it may not be a neck issue cause she has no issues turning it). But I'll mention that I'VE noticed it seems to be more frequent to one side and perhaps he may conclude something from that as well. Thanks for the tip Here is a pic from lunch time.... no she's not dead, she's sunning herself. Hardly looks like there is anything wrong does there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Maybe she's got a sunburnt tummy Wish you all the best with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :D Aaaaw bless her. Hard to tell because she might have just been getting ready to roll - but the right hip/leg appears to be a bit less relaxed than the left - as I say - coudl just be the way she's lying. My first BC boy was the same as Sasha, but about other dogs - loved all people - but had to learn each individual new dog he met - in the same sort of way - going for walks with them onl lead, so he had a chnace to observe them without being pushed - then they were his best buddies. So I know exactly what you mean about Sasha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Maybe she's got a sunburnt tummy Wish you all the best with her. LOL Pebbles!!! And thank you. Tassie - she definitely wasn't rolling, she was sunning... She's happy to lie like that for hours LOL!!! But you could be right about the right hind leg... I did notice she was moving it a little - although if it was painful I'd assume she wouldn't stay like that? But then again, this whole situation has me confused... YOu're exactly right, Sasha likes to meet people/dogs of her own accord. If she is pushed, she will just walk away. But if you don't pay her attention, eventually curiosity will get the better of her and she will come to you. The pat may come later on, but she needs time to trust you aren't there to hurt her. With dogs... she can be unpredictable. Generally she's really good with other dogs. But there are some she instantly dislikes, must be their body language. There was one dog that when it was a younger pup, she absolutely loved - and as it grew up, she hated it more and more and will have a growl and snap if it gets too close. Luckily I've learnt to read her body language, but generally she's really friendly with other dogs if they are friendly with her - and yes, she isn't pushed into meeting them. She adores puppies though, and all Labs of any shape or size :D I had her in the middle of a WIRES/RSPCA situation a year or so back - flapping swans, frantic people... and she calmly stayed right in the middle. People commented how fantastic she was, but everyone was so busy they didn't pay her any direct attention, which she likes because she doesn't feel threatened in anyway. But she's worth the time it takes to win her over, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well, we're back - verdict - she has hurt her middle back. She has been given anti inflams and told to take it easy for 10 days (good luck with that)!!! Woke up this morning and she was totally back to normal, laying down from any position etc - typical!!! But thought it best to take her anyway, and I'm glad I did. He said it's not a bad injury (obviously cause it's not causing too much grief) but still best to be safe to get it healed up - although the chance of re-injury with back issues is high. So have to be careful with her. He checked all her gaits, her movements up and down stairs, her stance. Then he felt her all over - all down her back, her hips, her tummy area and listened to all her organs (she stood there quite calmly - after an initial tanty, we took her back inside and she was very good and allowed him to feel her all over - I was SO PROUD :D !!!). She seemed much more calmer than usual - not like a normal dog, but more calm for Sasha Took a treat from him and we were off. Plus, no car vomits!!! I was happy with his verdict, he did do alot of work with her and spent alot of time checking all possibilities. Yep, he's definitely a keeper. Thanks to everyone for your help, suggestions and support - being a worry wart it's so reassuring to have that support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That IS a good update !! tell her rest and enjoy being worried over :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Well, we're back - verdict - she has hurt her middle back. She has been given anti inflams and told to take it easy for 10 days (good luck with that)!!! Woke up this morning and she was totally back to normal, laying down from any position etc - typical!!! But thought it best to take her anyway, and I'm glad I did. He said it's not a bad injury (obviously cause it's not causing too much grief) but still best to be safe to get it healed up - although the chance of re-injury with back issues is high. So have to be careful with her. He checked all her gaits, her movements up and down stairs, her stance. Then he felt her all over - all down her back, her hips, her tummy area and listened to all her organs (she stood there quite calmly - after an initial tanty, we took her back inside and she was very good and allowed him to feel her all over - I was SO PROUD :D !!!). She seemed much more calmer than usual - not like a normal dog, but more calm for Sasha Took a treat from him and we were off. Plus, no car vomits!!! I was happy with his verdict, he did do alot of work with her and spent alot of time checking all possibilities. Yep, he's definitely a keeper. Thanks to everyone for your help, suggestions and support - being a worry wart it's so reassuring to have that support. Wahoo! Sooooo much to like about all that :D . Great job KL and Sasha - and the lovely vet. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 That IS a good update !! tell her rest and enjoy being worried over :p Fortunately, she gets to enjoy being worried and fussed over most days... LOL. Spoilt thing... As soon as we got home, she decided the dog next door was annoying her and took up and down the fence... until she got yelled at. So the 'rest' part may be a little tricky... But we'll try our best!!! I'm just glad it wasn't an internal issue, and that it's not too bad. He said her hips weren't affected and were very good too, which is always nice to hear :D I've always thought she had good hips, the way she sashays like a catwalk model!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 great news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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