tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post4925126018427250210..comments2023-10-28T08:11:31.703-04:00Comments on KatDoc's World: Grace Goes to the VetKathihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-2008836444604298942008-10-10T18:56:00.000-04:002008-10-10T18:56:00.000-04:00Hi, cottrell, I'm sorry your Rott is having so muc...Hi, cottrell, I'm sorry your Rott is having so much trouble. I'm afraid I don't completely understand the situation. Your dog was lame for several weeks, at which point you took him to the vet's office, where he was prescribed Rimadyl. (This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID for short, given for pain and swelling.) This gave him some relief, but not much, is this right?<BR/><BR/>Here are a few of my questions: Is the lameness in the stifle (knee joint?) Did your vet X-ray him? Has he been diagnosed with an ACL rupture? If the answer to all these is yes, have you discussed surgery with your vet? If the answer is no, then you need X-rays, and a diagnosis before proceeding.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what you mean by PLT. It is not an abbreviation I am familiar with, except maybe for the blood clotting cells, platelets.<BR/><BR/>The muscle degeneration would be a common complication of a neglected ACL injury. The goopy eyes would not.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what you mean by "prepare yourself for the worst." I don't have enough information about this case to afford an informed opinion.<BR/><BR/>My suggestions would be to discuss this case with your vet and if you don't find his/her answers helpful, request a second opinion, preferably with a board-certified orthopedic (bone) doctor. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck,<BR/><BR/>~KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-84105854683081025252008-10-10T16:04:00.000-04:002008-10-10T16:04:00.000-04:00Hi My 5 yr old rottweiler is going through a simil...Hi My 5 yr old rottweiler is going through a similar beginning to Grace.<BR/>After several weeks of believing it was a pull that would be worked of, we finally took him to the vets. That was 3 1/2 weeks ago; he was put on Rimadyl, with a marked improvement in the 1st week but ever since no further improvement. In fact further complications seem to have developed, gluey eyes and muscle degeneration. So much so that he has now been taken of Rimadyl and prescribed PLT after 4 days free of drugs.<BR/><BR/>Do I need to prepare myself for the worst?<BR/><BR/>RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-3911198012508864182008-02-01T22:00:00.000-05:002008-02-01T22:00:00.000-05:00All good wishes for Gracie's speedy recovery, I'm ...All good wishes for Gracie's speedy recovery, I'm so glad for you that she is doing well. As for being objective about all this, NO WAY, she's your baby !Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622829084271770317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-91003843882731087582008-02-01T09:37:00.000-05:002008-02-01T09:37:00.000-05:00I'm glad you have a vet you can trust with your Gr...I'm glad you have a vet you can trust with your Gracie. And I'm also glad you share the regular non-vet views when it comes to your own pet: "At first, I did what any good pet owner would do: I ignored it. "Maybe it will go away," I rationalized."<BR/><BR/>I hope Gracie is home and well.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-5885060609601559872008-02-01T02:42:00.000-05:002008-02-01T02:42:00.000-05:00So glad that Grace came through the surgery fine. ...So glad that Grace came through the surgery fine. Hope she will have a speedy recovery. Her doctor looks like a wonderfully compassionate man.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510568676585443796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-54387691267956029472008-01-31T23:08:00.000-05:002008-01-31T23:08:00.000-05:00I am so glad I read this after you heard that Grac...I am so glad I read this after you heard that Grace was OK. <BR/>One of my all time fav dogs was a Rottie who lived next door--and when I look at your photos of Grace, I think of that old friend.<BR/>So glad she is doing well--hope she heals well too.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-30136529882962339902008-01-31T22:59:00.000-05:002008-01-31T22:59:00.000-05:00*where did my last comment go? Blogger is acting ...*where did my last comment go? Blogger is acting like Frogger*<BR/>It sucks being on the other side of the table, huh Kath?<BR/>I'm so glad she came out okay (though the heart arrhythmia gave my own heart a jump)Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-64891639061709205442008-01-31T19:51:00.000-05:002008-01-31T19:51:00.000-05:00Our Springer had an ACL repair and ran like a pupp...Our Springer had an ACL repair and ran like a puppy for many years thereafter. I'm glad it was something "fixable." Here's hoping she is well long before you have made up the extra money to pay for the surgery.<BR/><BR/>We'll all be thinking of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-84919425119969081692008-01-31T19:32:00.000-05:002008-01-31T19:32:00.000-05:00Praying that Grace will be well.It's noble of you ...Praying that Grace will be well.<BR/>It's noble of you to find the merit of being the client, instead of the vet. I expect you are very empathetic with the people who trust their animals to your care.<BR/><BR/>Hoping your phone call comes quickly.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-79360936731116111632008-01-31T19:03:00.001-05:002008-01-31T19:03:00.001-05:00Dear Katdoc, Grace is being prayed for as I type....Dear Katdoc, Grace is being prayed for as I type. I can imagine your anxiety. You know too much. :/ She will be ok. You take good care of her.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-65739246193094321492008-01-31T19:03:00.000-05:002008-01-31T19:03:00.000-05:00I sure will.SaraI sure will.<BR/>Saralittleorangeguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654738679277701610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439217614964375870.post-46646198302499021162008-01-31T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-31T18:57:00.000-05:00Of course prayers for Grace. Right now. I knew y...Of course prayers for Grace. Right now. I knew you would tell when there was something to tell and yet I've been hesitant to ask, knowing her hx. <BR/><BR/>Prayers to all of Katdoc's family tonight. Please keep us updated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com