Wobblydog
August 28, 2006Poor Jack. He’s going to see a specialist at a veterinary University on Wednesday, which is good – hopefully they will be able to diagnose the problem and do something that will ‘cure’ him (at a cost of ££££ unfortunately – but money’s no object when it comes to the Boy).
Meanwhile, we just have to try to cope as best we can with him. He can no longer stand, or walk properly, unaided or for any length of time. He can’t go up or down steps or inclines. Unfortunately he’s also lost control of his bladder and bowels to a certain extent (he’s leaving us little presents around the house). We’re having to sleep downstairs with him as he can’t make it upstairs to bed and will be distressed if we go up without him.
Last Sunday we took him for a walk in Southgate and he was fine – running around, coped going up and down the cliff fine – basically was just normal Jack. Now, a week later, he can’t even walk out into the garden without falling over. What’s happened to my boy I don’t know, but it’s breaking my heart.
Thanks to all of you for the kind messages you’ve left – Jack sends big sniffs and licks to you all. Hopefully I’ll be able to tell you some better news on Wednesday.
It’s very frightening to witness first hand the rapid decline of a loved pet’s health.
Jack’s condition, whatever it may be, is now as serious as it can be. His life may be hanging in the balance, but I’m doing everything in my power to fix him.
Because he can’t tell you what’s wrong, everything seems more serious than perhaps it is. Hang in there, all three of you.
Hopefully its just that he’s hurt his legs and it will take a little while to heal. *hugs* to Jack & Claire & Ade!
Unfortnately it’s not just his legs. It is a neurological problem (something is affecting the nerves to his back end) but the vets aren’t yet sure what exactly is causing it. The appointment at the specialist vet hospital this Wednesday should give a definite diagnosis.
We just hope that there is something they can do.
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