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Nov 23, 2012 21:02:25 GMT
Post by floydie on Nov 23, 2012 21:02:25 GMT
Sometimes they get tired having the first 1 or 2 (or more), or are so engrossed cleaning the others up that they forget about the other/s  . Its just one of those things sadly. |
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Dec 12, 2012 7:55:57 GMT
Post by Geranium on Dec 12, 2012 7:55:57 GMT
I thought you'd like to know that Henry spent the day at the vet hospital yesterday and had sedation, then an X-ray and blood tests. The results confirm that he has arthritis in his left leg, so he'll be on more drugs. I think I told you he'd been limping for a while. One problem is that he's not supposed to go up and down stairs - but that's impossible at the moment.  Another insurance claim - they must love us! (NOT!) Poor Henry. He's only 8. |
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Dec 12, 2012 8:02:53 GMT
Post by Cherry on Dec 12, 2012 8:02:53 GMT
Poor Henry. I hope the medication helps.
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Dec 12, 2012 8:51:18 GMT
Post by Rosie on Dec 12, 2012 8:51:18 GMT
I hope Henry gets on better with arthritis meds that i do  Poor Henry, give him a cuddle from me  |
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Dec 13, 2012 7:04:37 GMT
Post by Geranium on Dec 13, 2012 7:04:37 GMT
I will. I added a blanket to his bed last night because the kitchen was chilly after a day of fans and dehumidifiers going full blast in there. I thought he might appreciate being a bit 'cossetted'. :)We have to wait to pick up his meds, which had to be ordered for him. |
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Dec 13, 2012 16:56:34 GMT
Post by lesley on Dec 13, 2012 16:56:34 GMT
Stripes my cat also has arthritis's in his back leg and he's now on Metacam for the rest of his life, I know how you feel Gerainum it's heart breaking to see them like it. Stripes has now been on it a fortnight and is doing ok  |
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Dec 13, 2012 19:50:08 GMT
Post by SueA on Dec 13, 2012 19:50:08 GMT
Poor Henry & poor Stripes, it must be tough for them.
The damp can't be doing Henry any good either can it, glad you gave him an extra blanket Geranium.
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Dec 14, 2012 5:30:30 GMT
Post by grindle on Dec 14, 2012 5:30:30 GMT
sorry they are both suffering, that can't be nice |
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Dec 14, 2012 6:51:56 GMT
Post by Geranium on Dec 14, 2012 6:51:56 GMT
Sorry about Stripes. Les. Henry's not supposed to be going up and down stairs - before 'it' he hardly ever did, but now of couirse he does - and he likes to follow us round which is even more difficult. We're trying to take it in turns to go down (if possible), and reward him for staying. |
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Dec 19, 2012 14:33:09 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Dec 19, 2012 14:33:09 GMT
I don't know about animals but when I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands years ago I was told there was no cure as it was 'Wear and Tear'. I had to give up window cleaning and concentrated on my garden work instead. I still had to go up a ladder from time to time though After about a year or so the arthritis disappeared. I don't know why. There is always the hope then that the animals' arthritis may disappear too in time. Fingers crossed. |
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Dec 19, 2012 16:21:46 GMT
Post by Cherry on Dec 19, 2012 16:21:46 GMT
I know what you mean SP. I had a nasty carpal tunnel syndrome, but it wore off . I am trying to get my knees to work well as I was told by the consultant I would need a new knee in five years. That was four years ago after arthroscopy and I do not want a new knee.
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Dec 19, 2012 16:56:51 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Dec 19, 2012 16:56:51 GMT
I know what you mean SP. I had a nasty carpal tunnel syndrome, but it wore off . I am trying to get my knees to work well as I was told by the consultant I would need a new knee in five years. That was four years ago after arthroscopy and I do not want a new knee. What would you do with the old one? Give it to the dog? Sorry Jen, sometimes the devil guides my hand ;D |
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Dec 19, 2012 17:53:35 GMT
Post by Cherry on Dec 19, 2012 17:53:35 GMT
I know what you are like SP. It is just that he had the photos of one knee, but when he showed them to me, I could not see arthritis or anything else for that matter. |
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Dec 19, 2012 18:28:17 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Dec 19, 2012 18:28:17 GMT
I know what you are like SP. It is just that he had the photos of one knee, but when he showed them to me, I could not see arthritis or anything else for that matter.  |
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Dec 19, 2012 21:08:00 GMT
Post by robh on Dec 19, 2012 21:08:00 GMT
i love labs but i prefer newfoundlands i had 2 up till last year plus 10 pups not recommended in a house
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. Its just one of those things sadly.
Poor Henry, give him a cuddle from me 
