Yesterday, while on a walk with Alex, Walter and Gir, I noticed that she started to limp. We went straight home and I got her to go to bed right away. I looked at her right front leg and it seemed fine, but I made an appt. with the vet to get it checked out.
Today, at 7:30am I dropped her off at the vet’s office for x-rays along with a dental cleaning. The vet called and said that she probably has what it’s called a soft tissue injury which requires 4-6 weeks or longer to completely heal.
He also said that although she is almost 11 years old, everything looks good on her ekg, blood work, and the x-rays do not show arthritis. In other words, my girl, Alex, for her age is in really good shape, but he recommended the following:
- Very limited movement for the next 10 days
- After that, walking to a minimal for 4-6 weeks or longer
- Start her on omega-3 capsules
- Rejuvenate – some sort of supplement I need to get from the vet
I can’t wait to pick her up this afternoon. I am so glad I have Walter and Gir staying with us to make me company. I don’t know about you, but my home seems empty without a dog, specially without my Alex.
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Oh poor Alex, please get well soon. All my best wishes for a fast recovery ;o)
Thanks a million for your kind words:)
Great that Alex got a clean bill of health minus the injury. Know what you mean – it is so odd when one of the family is missing – everyone is discombobulated!
You are so right. I went to pick her up and she was very “quiet”, the vet said the sedative has to wear off little by little. Even though she sleeps a lot now, I still love to see her white curled up body in her bed:) It makes me happy.
Been trough that, do not panic it is simply a time factor even with old dogs.
Thanks and what a coincidence. The vet told me the same:)
Glad to hear Alex got a clean bill of health – that’s great for an 11 year old pup! Now, the trick will be keeping her on a steady diet of R&R. Dogs aren’t the best at staying still…
Oh boy, tell me about it. The good thing though is that she loves to sleep a lot therefore I think it’ll be ok. Of course, after a couple of days she will want to go and walk, but I need to follow the vet’s recommendation and keep her on bed rest.