Health Issues

[Halli's Mom]

I'm posting here, because I'm not sure where else to post. I seem to not be able to catch a break with my two girls....I keep hoping that the latest malady will be the last, but then something else happens.

Here's my timeline:
November, 2010 - Penny (1yo at this time) has reaction to vaccination - has ITP, and in ICU for 5 days, recovery and meds the next 9 months. She's in remission by June 2011.
July, 2011 - Jasmine (1yo at this time) diagnosed with EPI. Start her on Enzymes and living a somewhat normal life as we adjust to the new way of feeding.
August, 2012 - Jasmine has Aspiration Pneumonia, multiple stays in ICU, regurgitating her food several times a day; diagnosed with Mega-Esophagus
January 2013 - Jasmine's Myasthenia Gravis test comes back positive (underlying cause for the ME) , so more drugs treating for MG, while still dealing with the ME hand feeding, and keeping vertical.
June 2013 - Jasmine in remission from MG (and thus ME) - spend next 3 or 4 months weaning her off the drugs
January 2014 - Penny diagnosed with "mineralization in shoulder tendon" - physical therapy for many months, finally have to do surgery in October.
October, 2014 - Penny has surgery for her shoulder - 3-5 week recovery
November 2014 - Penny tears her ACL. TPLO - 12 weeks recovery. Physical therapy still ongoing.
March, 2015 - Jasmine starts having trouble getting up (appt this Friday), occasionally hold back leg up, but doesn't seem like a torn ACL, and just last night, licking front paw, which is clearly tender (yelps a little when I feel between the pads) - appointment tomorrow hopefully.

Should I cry yet? Not sure how much more I can take....it just seems like constant heartbreak.

 

[wrknnwf]

I'm so sorry for all your troubles. You seem to have more than your fair share.

It's only our deep love for this breed that keeps us going when things are tough. I think, in the end, all the sorrow and worry that we endure is repaid by the knowledge that we gave them a wonderful loving home, and that they are perfectly and gratefully aware of all that we do for them. It's an honor to be loved and appreciated by a dog and I have no doubt that your girls feel this way.

Hang in there and remember that we are here for support.

 

[CathyC.]

So well said.

Here to lend an ear.

 

[R Taft]

You have had it tough...hopefull the paw is something simple and may be treated easily. Positive thoughts from us.

Nice to see you back.

 

[victoria1140]

Hang on in there.we just end up loving our medically challenged newfs all the more.

Always a rollercoaster ride and l have had enough experience of that.

Hopefully everything will resolve itself and in the meantime they are lucky to have a good mum.

 

[lmfoltyn]

I'm so sorry for all your troubles. You seem to have more than your fair share.

It's only our deep love for this breed that keeps us going when things are tough. I think, in the end, all the sorrow and worry that we endure is repaid by the knowledge that we gave them a wonderful loving home, and that they are perfectly and gratefully aware of all that we do for them. It's an honor to be loved and appreciated by a dog and I have no doubt that your girls feel this way.

Hang in there and remember that we are here for support.

So well said!!

 

[jane]

Lost my first 3 boys way too soon and too young, but what they taught me about the breed made me realize I will never live without one!

 

[DAWNMERIE]

We are here, hopefully with what you need, especially any support

 

[Halli's Mom]

Well, Jasmine needs a TPLO. I was worried about this as she occasionally holds her back leg up and has a little trouble getting up at times, but was in denial.

on another note, my vet hospital posted pictures of their new CT Scanner and all I could think of was "HEY! I paid for that!!!"