Drizzle, this does not look good.

• 04-17-2008 7:22 AM

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  DPU Joined on 09-19-2006 Indiana Posts 4,412 Points 360	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Went to the vet yesterday.  The area is drying up and healing nicely.  Drizzle is scheduled for hip x-rays tomorrow so since she will be under, my vet said she will also remove the gland at that time.  I also order ear and teeth cleaning and an x-rays of her lungs.  I sure hope the vet can do something about her wobbly hips.
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• 04-17-2008 7:48 AM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 4,032 Points 380	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact good news on the gland and sending our best energies that everything goes smoothly and you get some way to stabilize her hips!  "I think Karen should get a BC next time because she deserves a more mellow laid back dog! Or a Maremma because she needs a more clingy, biddable, easily trained dog." Brookcove 2008
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• 04-17-2008 2:17 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 8,480 Points 845	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact That looks really owie, Dave.  I'm sending good vibes for a successful excision & a belly rub for that adorable belly of hers.
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• 04-17-2008 2:30 PM

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  westiegirl3 Joined on 11-05-2007 Posts 546 Points 1,365	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact I am glad that it is drying up.  Sending prayers that the rest of the work goes well! Mom to Bell, Gracie, Treasure, Olivia, and Katza--the Cat Sophie--My Heart, My Joy
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• 04-17-2008 7:37 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 7,299 Points 1,975	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact I keep checking, I keep thinking good thots and prayers, and I keep hoping DPU will wax eloquent soon!! *grin* -- good luck on the surgery -- and I assume pathology?
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• 04-17-2008 9:49 PM

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  dyan Joined on 09-10-2007 Ohio Posts 4,792 Points 105	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact I am praying for all the best good luck thru all this to Drizzle! Dyan and Bubby
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• 04-17-2008 10:08 PM

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  snownose Joined on 09-29-2006 Michigan to Southeast Posts 5,178 Points 405	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Prayers and good thoughts coming your way....... You are taking good care of Drizzle.....
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• 04-17-2008 10:32 PM

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  BCMixs Joined on 01-10-2008 Virginia Posts 1,443 Points 25

  Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact DPU:  I sure hope the vet can do something about her wobbly hips.   Have you explored hydrotherapy?  Indie was so emaciated and had so little muscle mass that all his joints were grinding on each other, even with slow paced walking.  Physical therapy with an underwater treadmill has worked wonders to build the mass he needs to support his joints and he is now literally leaping with all 4 paws off the ground now. (Not recommended or encouraged, but he seems to be feeling so great, he tosses his jolly ball in the air and then leaps after it completely leaving the ground.)   He's added 6 lbs of pure muscle in 12 weeks of therapy!  Sending her positive outcome vibes!  30 lbs. by Christmas, down 4.2 lbs., 25.8 to go!!!

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• 04-18-2008 8:48 PM

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  DPU Joined on 09-19-2006 Indiana Posts 4,412 Points 360

  Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Drizzle home!  Minus a mammory gland and minus two warts.  The vet is sending the gland to be biopsyed.  Hip xrays showed now problem and they are in very good shape.  Lung xrays showed no lesions.  The vet says its her spine and kind of explained it that the spine is sending misfires to the hip muscles causing the whobbling.  The vet says let Drizzle determine her activity level.  She is wobbly when walks slows but when she runs, all is normal.  The vet says to allow her run more or as much as she can.  Drizzle has a belly wrap and I put her on Ampicillin and Tramadol.  She is also on vitamin E and is also taking Cosequin.  All looks good and she is real happy to be home.

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• 04-18-2008 9:02 PM

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  pofi_pasquale Joined on 09-10-2007 Minneapolis Posts 3,788 Points 105	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Glad she is home and hope the biopsy reveals nothing to be concerned about! Kitty boy Iggy, forever in our hearts...
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• 04-18-2008 9:40 PM

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  jessies_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Indiana Posts 4,253 Points 40	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact   I'm glad the surgery went well and hope the biopsy doesn't show any cancer. It's a shame the vet couldn't help Drizzle's wobbling, but it's good to know her hips are okay. Life isn't about waiting through the storm; it's about learning to dance in the rain. Janice
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• 04-18-2008 10:48 PM

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  dyan Joined on 09-10-2007 Ohio Posts 4,792 Points 105	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Good thing...... and so let Drizzle run as much as she wants.... GO DRIZZLE!!!!! Dyan and Bubby
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• 04-19-2008 6:36 PM

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  tacran Joined on 09-10-2007 The Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts 1,425 Points 150	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact I'm late seeing this thread about Drizzle - but am glad to hear she's home and the surgery is behind her.  Sending good vibes that the pathology report is okay.  Also sending a hug for Drizzle!! Tracy
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• 04-19-2008 6:47 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,710 Points 75

  Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Acupuncture can really help with nerve issues. Emma has a similar problem, and she's TONS better, with acupuncture treatments. Hope the biopsy comes back negative, and Drizzle heals fast.  Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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• 04-19-2008 10:26 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 7,299 Points 1,975	Re: Drizzle, this does not look good. Reply Contact Cosequin can be good stuff -- definite prayers and good thots for the biopsy.
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