Thanks Ya'll for the comments... Sorry that I just haven't had much energy to blog! But, the good news is that I now have cable tv and Internet at my house! Wheee! So, I don't have to be at church to check my email!
It is still looking very much like Bu has what is called Wobblers. It is a condition that presses on the spinal cord and causes neurological issues. However, because we moved, we are MUCH closer now to a Vet who does an alternative treatment for it. Who knew that a Vet in Marion, Indiana would be the MAIN person who does gold bead implants. We have an appointment on May 5th -- He will give Bu an exam and then take 1 more x-ray to try and confirm if this is what is going on with my boy. Then if they do find that it is Wobblers, they will go ahead with the implants.
http://www.durkesanimalhospital.com/GoldBeadImplants/tabid/55/Default.aspx
This is a minimally invasive treatment that should help -- if not reverse some of what has been going on, at least it should prevent anything from getting worse. Western medicine meets Eastern medicine -- but the people who speak of this Vet speak highly of him...and all that is written on acupuncture and gold bead implants in dogs is done by him. He's only 2.5 hours away!
Other than being insanely dopey -- Bu is fine. He's loving the fact that he's getting green beans at 2 meals a day, he loves the new back yard -- but I've got to put something around the tree because he keeps biting off the bark! Grrrrr. We don't run and play much because watching him fall over bothers the heck outta me but it doesn't seem to bother him much! Now that I have the box springs back in my bed, he really can't get up on the bed without help! It's just too high! And, yeah, it is sad but true... I help a 136lb great dane up into my bed where he proceeds to hog every inch of space and I end up curled into a ball. *sigh* The stupid thing us pet owners do!
I'll update pictures soon. The unpacking process is exhausting. My office at work is finally all put together! Just in time for the installation service! Now, I just need to work on getting the house all settled in.
Ohh, and did I tell you that in his x-rays...the Vet in Toledo said that he's still got growing to do???? His growth plates aren't closed! Who'd have guessed! I think I'm going to have at least a 150lb dog on my hands!!
Thanks for your continued prayers.
Grace2you, jen.
6 comments:
Little Bu,
I hope you are feeling better. Explain to your Mom that doggies aren't much bothered by weird problems as long as they don't hurt.
Watch out for the landscaping. I got in big trouble for eating the baby fruit trees.
Mango
Awe Jen hang in there...If it was Chels I'd try east west north and south...You doing all you can and he's not in pain..so take life at his pace...let us know how your going...Love Abz
Oh no! Keep us all posted, ok?
I have to admit, I went to this guy's website, and it was a reminder to keep Behr's growth as slow as we can. Yikes.
Our prayers are with you. (I just narrowly missed surgery myself last week...for the second time)
Behr Behr
http://behrrake.wordpress.com/
Hi Jen,
This is Jenny from Zane's gold bead experience blog. You can contact me at jwoschultz@yahoo.com. The GBI's were not successful for my brindle boy and he is going in today for major spinal surgery to halt the progression of the Wobbler's. Lately, I have been meeting too many people who did not have success with the gold beads. It's great when it works, but when it doesn't, your dog could get worse without you knowing for a while. Once the disease progresses, there is no reversing the damage, all you can hope for is stabilization at that point. There are 2 groups for Wobbler's dogs on yahoo so please join.
Hi Bu!
I sure hope you are feeling better soon...I know your mama is doing everything she can...we'll keep all our paws crossed & keep sending the pawsitive vibes your way...
Lots of Love & Licks,
Randi
Bu, my man, I am thinking about you. Hope all is going well.
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