Sorry we've been absent again. Last week Schatzie developed a horrible limp in her left rear leg. Schatzie suffers from hip dysplasia and we've been wondering when it was going to rear its ugly head. You see, she was diagnosed with it about 5 years ago and we've been able to keep it at bay with proper weight, exercise and low doses of pain medication. Last week she began limping severely and we can tell see is in a lot of pain. We are only able to walk a couple blocks now--so sad cause Schatzie loves her walks. Well today mom went and got Schatzie a doggie lifejacket and started water therapy with her tonight. It's a good thing "Sissy" loves the water!! The session only lasted about 10 minutes,cuz mom didn't want to wear her out or cause further pain. Schatzie seemed to enjoy it and is now sound asleep behind mom's chair. We will continue doing the water therapy in hopes that it will bring her some relief. So if you have a couple extra prayers, we hope that you would send some up for Schatzie. We know that there's not a lot we can do for her, but we will try and keep her as pain free as possible.
Love, Gracie
I'll be thinking of you all !
ReplyDeleteSchatzie you can do it.... !!!
POTP for Schatzie, water therapy is a good idea. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteHugs my sweet girl, so sorry to hear of your pain...
ReplyDeleteSending lots of PawHugs to you, Schatzie. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh Schatzie, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I sure hope the water therapy works and helps to ease your symptoms and pain.
ReplyDeletePoor baby. Maybe physical water therapy will help
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ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear this. I will keep you all in my prayers. :)
ReplyDeleteSwimmies always help me feel better. I have some spinal problems and I LOVE the waters!
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Oh, that is heartbreaking! We will cross our paws for her!
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I'll be willing to bet that the water therapy works wonders, it certainly works good for humans! Fingers crossed for Schatzie :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that is sad to hear. Hope the water therapy helps her out. We know how hard it is for dogs that love to walk to have pain because of Katie. She has great hips, but it is her arthritis that makes it so hard for her. Most days she knows she can't go on long walks, but it is so hard to leave her on the days she thinks she wants to go but we know she can't do it. She gets her own walks but it isn't the same.
ReplyDeleteShe is very lucky to have such a loving family that will work with her and do what it takes to make here comfortable.
ReplyDeleteHugs for your sweet girl! Do you take her swimming in the ocean?
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