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I woke up this morning because my bed was shaking.
The wonderpug was with me, and I thought maybe he was scratching or cleaning or chewing or one of those dog things, but when I peeked at him from beneath the covers I saw he was just sitting there, looking at me and shaking. I thought maybe he was cold, so I pulled him onto my chest and was petting him and realized that he was groaning, too.
When I took him outside, he wouldn't go up or down any stairs, and he didn't seem to be interested in anything. His trembling seemed to go in waves of intensity, and sometimes it would get so bad he wouldn't even walk. He just stood there, shaking.
I finally got a hold of the vet at 9, and they told me to bring him in.
The vet says she thinks his trembling is from pain, and that he may have injured his back. There was one spot on his back that everytime she touched it, he looked back at her. She thinks that might be to point of pain, and that it may be a bulging disk, which is not uncommon in small dogs. I did remember while we were with the vet that last night Buddy failed miserably in an attempt to jump on my bed, crashing into the side of it, instead. We got pain killers and muscle relaxants (and I almost said "How about a little extra for Mommy?") and he is not allowed to climb stairs or jump for six weeks. He's only five years old, and he's pretty active, so it'll be tough. Though, judging by the way he acted when I carried him most of the six blocks home, I think he could adapt to some pampering.
We're home now, on the couch, and I gave him his first dose of meds (with the help of a marshmallow). The trembling seems to be subsiding, and he is getting that logy, drugged look and falling asleep. I just don't want him to be in pain any more, and I hope the lack of trembling means it's going away.
The wonderpug was with me, and I thought maybe he was scratching or cleaning or chewing or one of those dog things, but when I peeked at him from beneath the covers I saw he was just sitting there, looking at me and shaking. I thought maybe he was cold, so I pulled him onto my chest and was petting him and realized that he was groaning, too.
When I took him outside, he wouldn't go up or down any stairs, and he didn't seem to be interested in anything. His trembling seemed to go in waves of intensity, and sometimes it would get so bad he wouldn't even walk. He just stood there, shaking.
I finally got a hold of the vet at 9, and they told me to bring him in.
The vet says she thinks his trembling is from pain, and that he may have injured his back. There was one spot on his back that everytime she touched it, he looked back at her. She thinks that might be to point of pain, and that it may be a bulging disk, which is not uncommon in small dogs. I did remember while we were with the vet that last night Buddy failed miserably in an attempt to jump on my bed, crashing into the side of it, instead. We got pain killers and muscle relaxants (and I almost said "How about a little extra for Mommy?") and he is not allowed to climb stairs or jump for six weeks. He's only five years old, and he's pretty active, so it'll be tough. Though, judging by the way he acted when I carried him most of the six blocks home, I think he could adapt to some pampering.
We're home now, on the couch, and I gave him his first dose of meds (with the help of a marshmallow). The trembling seems to be subsiding, and he is getting that logy, drugged look and falling asleep. I just don't want him to be in pain any more, and I hope the lack of trembling means it's going away.
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Basically, the same thing had happened to her pug - he'd injured something in his back, and his daily walk was now done by baby carriage, so he could do his business. She wasn't willing to let him just do it outside her house, because she'd gotten accustomed to taking several walks a day.
He also had been a young and active dog, although, she added, "He technically could start walking the street on his own again. He just got spoiled in a hurry."
I hope your puppy feels better soon, and that he doesn't get spoiled too quickly! What would my f-list be without a weekly dose of pug mug? ^_^
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It's funny, though; he seems acutely aware of his limitations and hasn't actually tried to jump on anything - not even me when I come home. Poor pup. He has had moments of being himself, though - mostly around other dogs. Hopefully things will be back to normal soon.
pictures soon. :)
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If I had a small dog again, I'd definitely make some sort of ramp available, even when they were young, to the top of the bed. Especially if there are hardwood floors involved. The ramp can be narrow, discreet, and reasonably attractive. It could curl around the corner of the furniture to make it less obtrusive.
And ramps almost always become quite appreciated in later years anyway.
My $.02.
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thank you.
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I've always thought I had the makings of a dog person.
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I hope your puppykins is okay. We're all sending him good thoughts.
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I've decided, in light of his new drug regimin, to rename him Paris.
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I have been thinking of you, too.
maybe you and he can compare meds. :)
I really hope your recovery goes well. You and kevin have been on my mind a lot. love to you.
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here's hoping the drugs work!
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Hugs to you and da pug, and wishes for a speedy, easy recovery with lots of drugs.
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An' yoo leave them muscle relaxants alone!
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don't worry. they're dosed for an 18-pound dog over 5 days. I am sure I could take them all and not feel a thing.
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Don't let Buddy find the keys...
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Poor Pooch !
I wonder if there's any doggie chiropractic ? The vet out here (in Berkshire NY) actually does accupuncture for pets, along with other more unusual treatment modalities. Went to the chiro for my disc years ago, and it worked ... hope your pup feels better soon !
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Re: Poor Pooch !
I've been given the buddster massages for years, because I figure they MUST feel good ... so if he doesn't get back to 100% after sex weeks I will definitely look into alternative treatments. Thanks. :)
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