k9angel Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 A lot of ab's can be given as injections .. some long acting .. ask him again if there's any other way ? maybe you could try a pill popper .. no need to force her mouth open ..or get fingers inside .. If we get a confirmed diagnosis that it is discospondylitis I will ask about other options re, the antibiotics. And thanks for that link to the pill popper Pers. What a great idea. Sadly although the vet still suspects discospondylitis - the 2nd Xray hasn't given us a definate diagnosis so full bloods are being done this afternoon. If they come back clear he will commence her on the antibiotics for discospondylitis immediately. We just want to be 100% certain first, that nothing else is going on so we're not going around in circles. We should have our answer, at last, in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 *sigh* poor tess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sadly although the vet still suspects discospondylitis - the 2nd Xray hasn't given us a definate diagnosis so full bloods are being done this afternoon. If they come back clear he will commence her on the antibiotics for discospondylitis immediately. We just want to be 100% certain first, that nothing else is going on so we're not going around in circles. If they come back clear, I'd be wondering about the need. You'd think there would be an elevated white cell count if infection was present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sadly although the vet still suspects discospondylitis - the 2nd Xray hasn't given us a definate diagnosis so full bloods are being done this afternoon. If they come back clear he will commence her on the antibiotics for discospondylitis immediately. We just want to be 100% certain first, that nothing else is going on so we're not going around in circles. If they come back clear, I'd be wondering about the need. You'd think there would be an elevated white cell count if infection was present. Sorry I should of explained better. The bloods that were taken earlier this afternoon are to determine her over all well being, her kidney and liver function etc. If those results come back clear, then they will start her on the antibiotics. The vet is almost certain it is discospondylitis but just wants to make sure there is nothing sinister going on elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Poor Tess. Hope things start to improve. We had a dog that hates tablets and the only way mum could get them into her was in a ball of ice cream. It is so slippery that it just slides right down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily123 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Poor Tess, she's really having a rough time, poor love. I hope things start to improve for her very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 An update on Tess. Her bloods came back ok. So apart from her neck, she is fine. I went over to the vet this morning and picked her up. I was half expecting for her to be carried out and into the car but as soon as I saw her, I was happily surprised. She came through the door wagging and was so happy to see us. (me and the kids). :) The vet said she was fine to go on a lead and there was no need to carry her. We got to the car and I was about to lift her up when she leaped in herself. Before I could grab her, she was over the back seat all over the kids. You would not believe it was the same dog I dropped off a few days ago. She is so much better. her neck is so much better too. When I dropped her back to Mums, she was straight out the car, went inside to say hello to Mum, then straight out the back to see Bear. She went straight for his dinner bowl to see if he left her any leftovers from brekky. :laugh: Mum called a short time after I got back home to say she'd had some dinner and had her tablet. Mum just rolls it up into roast chicken skin. Anyways I dropped in about an hour ago and I am so pleased with how she is compared to what she was. She wouldn't stop wagging as I gave her a belly rub. Infact she wouldn't stop wagging the whole time I was there. :) She was bright eyed, and had her 2nd tablet tonight, again no problems. Hopefully it continues to be all uphill from here onwards. And thanks once again for all your kind words & well wishes along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) *phew* Thanks for that very happy update :) Edited February 18, 2012 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 That is such good news k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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