Please keep Kaia in your thoughts.
Kaia is not doing well.
She had another back episode yesterday, it was bad, she could barely walk. We took her to the vet and they did a chiropractic adjustment and gave her some pain meds. This usually really helps her, but it didn't at all this time.
Today she is still in pain and doesn't want to walk. She is also vomiting a bit and not wanting to eat - but this may be due to the meds.
She is also very fidgety, she can't sit still but she doesn't want to move... poor thing is really uncomfortable.
We called the vet again and we are waiting for them to advise us on the next steps to help her feel better. We have an appointment for her in Colorado Springs next month when we take Ahi to see the specialist - I had been noticing her back was bothering her more so I made this appointment weeks ago. I guess there is a chance we may make that trip earlier if she needs it... tho I dunno what they can do for her back.
It's really frustrating as we can't help her feel more comfortable. I feel like such a jerk just sitting her while she is in pain. She cries so loud, it's just awful not being able to help.
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Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone. Please keep Kaia in your thoughts. I have never seen her this bad off.
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She had another back episode yesterday, it was bad, she could barely walk. We took her to the vet and they did a chiropractic adjustment and gave her some pain meds. This usually really helps her, but it didn't at all this time.
Today she is still in pain and doesn't want to walk. She is also vomiting a bit and not wanting to eat - but this may be due to the meds.
She is also very fidgety, she can't sit still but she doesn't want to move... poor thing is really uncomfortable.
We called the vet again and we are waiting for them to advise us on the next steps to help her feel better. We have an appointment for her in Colorado Springs next month when we take Ahi to see the specialist - I had been noticing her back was bothering her more so I made this appointment weeks ago. I guess there is a chance we may make that trip earlier if she needs it... tho I dunno what they can do for her back.
It's really frustrating as we can't help her feel more comfortable. I feel like such a jerk just sitting her while she is in pain. She cries so loud, it's just awful not being able to help.
(Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone. Please keep Kaia in your thoughts. I have never seen her this bad off.
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I am sending pain-free vibes down your way, and I will keep her in my thoughts. If there is anything at all we can do, let us know.
I hope she starts feeling better soon.
Do you think warming her up would help? My mom has back problems and she always warms up the area, she says it helps her. Don't know if it works on dogs, but it might be worth trying.
She [ along with Ahi ] is in our thoughts, Brad.
And try not to feel too bad...I know you & Jen have done all you can! ~
((hugs)) to the Anderson pack.
Can you try Patty's suggestion?
Kaia is still not doing well, she is vomiting a lot and was shaking for several hours. We have been to the vet twice today and on the phone at least 4 times. She was on Tramadol (pain), Rimadyl (Anti Inflammatory), and now Methocarbamol (muscle relaxer) but we (per our vet's request) have taken her off the Rimadyl as we think that may be causing the vomiting.
She still doesn't want to eat, tho I don't blame her.
She got more xrays and we got more of the same news we always get - she has Spondylosis - she has had it for years. We need to get a Myelography done to see if she has nerve damage or a slipped disk - unfortunately the closest place to do this is Colorado Springs [about 4 hours away].
We are going to see how she is tomorrow, if the vomiting has stopped and she will eat a bit we will start to plan for a sooner trip to The Springs, if she is vomiting still we will have to stick around her and see our vet so we can get that under control first.
I'll keep you all posted.
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So sorry to hear this. No easy solutions sometimes. : ( Please do keep us posted.
It must break your heart to see her in so much pain.
Sending positive thoughts to you and your pack.
How do all of the other dogs react to her feeling ill? Have you had her in the office by herself, or up in your bedroom? Just wondering how the pack does in these situations, if it effects them at all.
We are very concerned that the Rimadyl may have caused the vomiting and GI issues, it has been known to [rarely] shut down the kidneys of Nordic breeds.
I'll keep you posted.
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Brandon - We have been keeping her in the office with Lani, Jen, and I. She has been sleeping under my desk to my left on a bed. At night she is in a crate in our room.
A few of the dogs will sniff her back in the area that she has pain, but generally they are ignoring her and giving her space. When we leave to take her to the vet none of the dogs rush the door in excitement like they usually would... They seem to know Kaia is not well.
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It really makes me worried.....shes such a little trooper.... You know its bad when she complains or does not budge. Hopefully you can keep her hydrated.
Snf