Buddy Girl needs some good thoughts.

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:06 pm

My old lady is slowing down a ton in the past year. She has an on/off tendonitis in her right shoulder and a chronic ligament tear (stable but arthritic) in her left hind.

Tonight she has come up acutely lame on her right hind. I have no idea why. She went out to potty, came inside no problem, then stood up suddenly and couldn't put weight on that leg. Given that she only has two good legs to start with, she can't walk very well right bow.

I've given her some tramadol but if she isn't better tomorrow, I'm going to have to cancel Obi's appointment for blood donation and take her in.

Shes been through SO much and she's my world. I hope it's just a strain. I don't know what i will do if she's blown both cruciates.

by **Leslie H** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:35 pm

Sending good thoughts for your little old lady.

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:55 pm

Thanks Leslie.

It's funny. She can't hardly walk but she's sitting on her bed trying to play with Obi so I think "maybe something popped back into place". Then she gets up and is still toe-touching. Nothing wrong with her spirit or attitude. If only her body would cooperate...

by **patty** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:32 pm

Sending love to Buddy Girl. Praying she just has "A Hitch In Her Giddy-Up"

by **Libby** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:38 pm

Oh no Allison! I will be keeping Buddy Girl in my prayers.

by **julie64** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:39 am

Lot's of good thoughts Buddy is doing better this morning. :hug:

by PitbullLover* » Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:10 am

sending some good thoughts for your little girl :hug:

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:59 am

Leg is no better.
Knee is very swollen. Knocking her out to take an xray.

Its likely a torn ligament.
My worst nightmare since she has a chronically torn ligament in the other leg and a bum shoulder. How could she ever recover from surgery?

by **dogs4jen** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:06 am

Poor girl. I don't suppose one of those braces would be a better option for her?

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:13 am

That's what I'm going to look into.

Doing xrays now...

by **turtle** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:23 am

Awww poor girly, I hope she is feeling better. Getting old sucks! My old gal is sore with arthritis and limps from all corners.

Did you try a heating pad if she will lie on it? That often helps with the soreness.

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:37 am

FML.

Her ligament is fully torn.

by **starrlamia** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:52 am

oh im sorry Allison

by **AllisonPibbleLvr** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:18 pm

That's what Buddy thinks of her diagnosis.

by **Ilovethepits** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:20 pm

Oh Buddy Girl! That's what we all think of your diagnosis.

I am so sorry Allison. I hope you can find some way to make her comfortable for a while.