Something's wrong with my meathead

[Bojie]

I'm a nervous wreck, and thinking the worst, so hoping some of you can ease my nerves. Bojie had the time of his life this weekend going for a swim in Nanooks pool. It was his first time in a pool, so he was a little awkward getting in and out from the steps, and instead hoisted himself out the side of the pool quite a few times, instead of going the easy way. He was as happy as could be running and jumping and swimming for quite a while, but just after we left their house, he whimpered a little in the car, which is very unlike him. A few hours later, he cried a couple of times just sitting down, or lying down and going to change position in his sleep. I manipulated every limb, did range of motion, pushed, and pulled all over on his body, and could not illicit any pain response. Sunday night he cried quite a few times changing position while sleeping, I gave him two baby aspirins. Monday, seemed OK, but a little mopey. Last night was great. This morning was awesome, he seemed himself, went for walk and some pep in his step. This afternoon, he seemed so normal, I threw the ball for him a few times, he seemed fine. This evening a bit mopey, didn't want to go out for a walk, but other than that no crying. He's been scratching at his ears, so I've been cleaning them, and when I put the antibiotic applicator in, he cried, so I was so excited to think maybe thats what it was, but a few hours later, he was barking at someone outside, raising his head with his big protective bark, and then yelped. Barked again, and yelped. I ran over to him, pushed his head up as high as I could to see if there was any pain response, and got nothing. I'm calling the vet tomorrow for an appt. I just didn't want to rush him in for unnecessary tests if it was something that would resolve on its own. But now he's back to crying like he was on day one. He's walking normally, no limping, jumps up onto my bed and off it to eat his kongs, gets into and out of my car normally, lies down, sits, gets up without a problem. I'm furious at myself for letting him play and run after his ball today...I feel like I made all of this pain that was going away, come back. Not to mention that I am a nervous wreck. He never complains. I'm praying that all this is, is a pulled muscle

 

[SarahZ]

Don't worry, he probably was having so much fun that he's a little sore, and maybe some water got in his ears. Give that big guy some extra special kisses from me and the Moe.

Ps, You didn't do anything to make him feel worse, so don't you be upset with yourself.

 

[pabusinesswoman]

Sorry to hear he is out of sorts. We'll be watching to see what the doc says tomorrow.

{{{{hugs}}} for you both.

 

[Murphy]

Hey Meg..I am not going to pretend to guess and say it's all ok.. it probably is.. ooops I just did.. nervous wreck I know about.. and it's not nice. So I know you will take him to the vet and they will figure it out .. so I'll just say I am thinking of you ... add some hugs for Meathead..

 

[Blacknewfs]

Kisses for the big Meathead. :kiss: Hopefully he has just pulled a muscle and will be fine with a little rest -- sounds like a muscle in his neck. See what the vet thinks. I'm sure he'll be good as new in no time.

 

[Charlie'sMom]

Charlie was like what you describe over the winter after a long romp in some heavy snow ... I think he pulled his groin, and after a week he was back to normal, but at the time it was totally terrifying! I am sure your meathead will be right as rain soon!

 

[ardeagold]

If he has an ear infection, movement/barking might make it have shooting pains.

Hope he's feeling much better soon!

 

[R Taft]

If he has an ear infection, movement/barking might make it have shooting pains.

Hope he's feeling much better soon!

I would have to agree with his...........Ear pain is often on movement

:hugs: :hugs: to Meathead, get well soon

 

[Lori]

Big hugs to the Meathead from here! I can imagine how nervous you feel. Prayers coming for the big guy!

 

[Liisa]

Meg,

I'm also hoping he's just sore from overdoing it. Hugs from here.

(Hubby - the Bojie fan - even ran over here to read this post...)

Liisa

 

[Bojie]

He's been yelping and crying every time he tries to move while he's been sleeping all night. He stops after I hold him and tell him he's OK. I haven't slept a wink. Waiting for the vet to open at 8, to rush him over. I already left them a message I've been crying over here myself for my poor guy. Thanks for the good thoughts.

 

[Murphy]

Hang in.. it's almost 8. We will all be thinking of you waiting for your update. You must be a wreck..

 

[charlieinnj]

Please keep us posted!

 

[Emma & Nigel's Mom]

Oh! Hugs to Bojie and you, I hope the vet can give you answers! From over here, it sounds like water in the ear, or a neck muscle, I'm not a real big help and I'm sorry.

I'll be watching for an update! You both have my prayers.

 

[2Paws]

Meg, try to remain calm for Bojie's sake. He can feel your concern and will worry about you. You're a good mom and have nothing but the best intentions for your special boy so don't beat yourself up for what you've allowed him to do. It's so easy to do but it doesn't accomplish anything.

Just tell the vet everything that you shared with us and I'm sure he will find out what's going on. Hugs to you and your baby boy. Sending lots of positive energy.

 

[jane]

Poor Bojie. Hopefully he's just sore from using muscle's he doesn't alway's use.
Hope he feels better real soon..

 

[dcamp2835]

Hang in there Megan....give Boj a big kiss from me. Like I said last night...I think it sounds like a pinched nerve.

 

[Ginny]

Dang these babies can cause worry. Sounds to me like he just pulled something. Let us know what the vet concludes.

BTW: All should be putting something like Swimmer's Ear Astringent in their ears after they swim. It dries up any residual water that could form a breeding ground for bacteria. I use it after bathing too.

 

[Bojie]

Just got back from the vets. He was able to illicit pain from Bojie's neck He is certain it is coming from there, possibly a slipped disc. He gave him two injectable steroids, a pain med injection, and sent me home with dexamethasone. He also drew a CBC. I start oral steroids tomorrow. I am beside myself with worry. The vet was pretty confident that his symptoms will get better with this course of steroids, and will check with me after the three day course to see how he is doing. If he seems the same, or worse over the next few days, he wants me to bring him back for an xray. Meanwhile, I had to go searching for an XXL harness to replace his collar, which no one carries. I am going to try to head into work, my neighbor is going to stay and work from home to stay with him for me, and let him out for potty breaks. Please say a quick prayer that this resolves on it's own, and my boy returns to his jubulant happy puppy personality again. Watching him cry in pain is just torturous for me.

 

[NewfLove]

Poor Bojie. It sounds like you are at the vet now, so I'm hoping for an update soon. I had this happen with our Great Pyr and they did x-rays and it was nothing. They felt he pulled something in his neck playing or he pinched a nerve. I know how scared you are. You will have your answers any minute now....