Something's wrong with my meathead

[Bojie]

Thank you everyone. So so much. I have tears in my eyes from all your support. I got home from work, and he saw me out the window coming in, and started to get up, and I could hear the crying and yelping from outside my door. I got inside, and he was standing, hanging his head low, crying, but still wagging his tail happy to see me. I am so heart broken for him. Tomorrow can not come soon enough so that I can give him his first oral dose of steroids. I don't know how I am going to make it through tonight. He is afraid to sit, and lay down, so he just stands in place staring at his favorite spots to lie down on, with his head hung low. I managed to find a harness, that fits fine. He doesn't even need it, since he doesn't want to go outside, but I like having it in case I need it. He keeps coming over to sit in my lap, or throw his butt in my face for rubs. If my hands go anywhere near his head, he screams...keep thinking of my boy. I pray these steroids kick in soon. Looks like another night of holding him while we sleep together on the floor...

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

Did the vet check for spondylosis in his neck/shoulder area? Hate to say it, but this is quite a bit how Maggie acts (and she has spondylosis pretty much from skull to hips). Moving the head...especially raising it...elicits pain response. Putting weight on her forelegs, when standing up or shifting position, elicits screams of pain that bring the other dogs running to check her out. The pain comes and goes, as it's the result of pinched nerves. She moves one way and everything's fine. She moves another and stuff goes out of whack....then muscle spasms occur.

If the vet didn't check for that, then ask him to.

 

[mrs big dogs]

aw, poor boy, hugs and prayers sent, he knows his mom loves him

 

[Pam G]

Meg, I havent' been on NN for quite awhile so just seeing this tonight. I feel so bad for poor Bojie. I know how hard it is to see them in pain. I hope he gets some relief soon. Hang in there...Hugs to both of you.

 

[nowhavethreebears]

Poor Bojie Sending all sorts of healing prayers and hugs and wet drooly newf kisses to both of you......

 

[Tricia2]

Oh, that is so hard to read. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you to see poor Bojie try to get comfortable. Many prayers for a quick recovery and relief of his pain.

 

[Bojie]

Did the vet check for spondylosis in his neck/shoulder area? Hate to say it, but this is quite a bit how Maggie acts (and she has spondylosis pretty much from skull to hips). Moving the head...especially raising it...elicits pain response. Putting weight on her forelegs, when standing up or shifting position, elicits screams of pain that bring the other dogs running to check her out. The pain comes and goes, as it's the result of pinched nerves. She moves one way and everything's fine. She moves another and stuff goes out of whack....then muscle spasms occur.

If the vet didn't check for that, then ask him to.

He did do those tests on him, but I didn't know thats what he was testing for when he did it. He lifted his head all the way up, and he did not whimper. He also pushed on his legs, and he didn't cry. The only time he cried, was when he grabbed the back of his neck tightly and kind of pressed down on it. He finally settled down, he's snoring next to me right now, its music to my ears. Thank you for the suggestion though. I want to make sure we get this nailed down so it never happens again.

 

[blackberry6]

I just read your update, Poor Bojie,
Sending healing thoughts for your sweet boy.
I hope the steriods help him.
Gentle, gentle hugs.

 

[KodysGrandma]

Don't really know but we one time had a big Lab that ran and swam so hard his muscles were just full of lactic acid the next day and he was miserable. Took several days to resolve (and a trip to the vets for us to know what was going on). Aspirin if I remember correctly (must be 25 years).

 

[Jeannie]

I have had to endure this with our Sara. Prayers for your meathead

Until you find a harness try looping the leash and slipping it under one front leg. That way you will not pull his neck

 

[R Taft]

Bummer.......thinking of the sweet lad.
I would give acupunture a go. One of our work dogs had a lot of neck problems and acupuncture alwyays helped. And it won't do any harm.........

 

[Murphy]

Gosh Meg. No advice. just hoping you guys have a quiet night and get some much needed rest. Thinking of you....

 

[Susan Ferree]

Meg,
I am so sorry to hear B is having problems. Hope the meds will kick in soon and it turns out to be a case of having had too much fun.
Hugs to you both.
Susan

 

[Lori]

It sounds just like Chance used to get when he was having neck/shoulder pain from spondylosis. He got a shot of Dexamethasone, heating pad on his neck and accupuncture. Hope Bojie starts to get relief soon.

 

[Bojie]

Well, I am awake, mostly because I never really slept. Bojie did not have a good night again last night. His cries are blood curdling. The second it turned midnight, I gave him his first oral dose of steroids, and just gave him another now. I just want to get more in his system. He screams when he initially lies down, but then manages to settle for a bit. He just wants to be next to me, so I am staying home with him today. I have contacted someone to try to get him in for acupuncture, and am waiting to hear back. It does seem to me, that he is holding his head up a little higher this morning, I don't think it's just wishful thinking either. And as always, his appetite is healthy, anything for food. I am trying to look at the positives.

 

[R Taft]

Still happy to eat is a good positive sign............Roll on Saturday for acupuncture treatments. Thinking of you big boy

 

[Murphy]

Meg.. Are you managing to gey him out potty ok?? Is there anyone who can give you a hand until he is more comfortable??

 

[Ginny]

FYI: I inject my 23 yr. old mare with the same steroid and it works for her. She gets 10cc.

I hope these meds kick in soon. It is soooo hard to watch them suffer. Continued good thoughts and prayers from here. Did you find a harness? I have one that I think would fit. I used it on Dunk when he was about a yr. in obedience class. If you don't have one, let me know and I'll dig his out to see if it would fit your meathead.

 

[Bojie]

Meg.. Are you managing to gey him out potty ok?? Is there anyone who can give you a hand until he is more comfortable??

He's still walking ok. He just doesn't want to go out. When we get outside, I have to do a mantra over and over again to tell him to go to the bathroom. He will eventually urinate after I ask him too, but he's been holding off pooping. I think it's because he doesn't like to go so closely to the house, but he doesn't want to walk too far. I got an appt with the chiropractor/acupuncturist for Saturday evening. It was the last appt left. I wish he would drink more, but I know it's hurting him to get a drink, so he won't go over to the bowl, even though I have it raised. I even tried to put it under his mouth for him, and he screamed just from the anticipation of the pain. I am hoping today turns into a telling day, the medications should be well into his system by the afternoon.

 

[twins2again]

:hug:That is a nightmare of stress. I think the chiropractor will give him relief, he will know just what to do. I hope the meds kick in till you can get there:hug: