LJ: Wonky rear end

LJsMom · 06-08-2009, 07:27 AM

She's had a little more toe dragging on our walks lately. Getting Adequan injections every 3 weeks. Last night, wobbly rear. This morning, very wobbly rear - needs full harness.

I suspect DM. Chiropractor or regular vet??

She's been on Baytril for 18 days for a staph infection.

Her appetite is great, poops very good. Not incontinent.

I feel so bad for her. This really sucks.

Zisso · 06-08-2009, 08:36 AM

So Sorry to hear you are struggling with such a nasty problem. Hope you can find a good solution to help and get better. I know how bad it sucks and how difficult it can be altho I have not personally dealt with DM. My last girl had HD and it was nasty to her.

littledmc17 · 06-08-2009, 10:23 AM

that stinks my Trainer his dog has DM
I'd take to regular vet first!

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 06-08-2009, 10:45 AM

Regular vet-then vet neurologist-I think they were the ones who checked Nina. That's what I would do and then any complementary care that would help-if it helped.

I hope LJ is just having a bad day. XOXO to her, please.

BowWowMeow · 06-08-2009, 10:59 AM

No advice but sending positive thoughts to LJ!

LJsMom · 06-08-2009, 11:06 AM

Me thinks its a relapse of Vestibular Syndrome. As soon as my DH gets home, we're off to the vet to confirm. She does have a slight head tilt and her eyes are twitchy.

Thanks for the help!

LJsMom · 06-08-2009, 12:48 PM

We're back from the vet. Vestibular Syndrome relapse. What luck! Exactly 10 weeks since the first time. The vet said this time she is quite a bit worse - but not all that bad as she can still stand and walk. She was given an injection of Dexamethasone - which I'm not crazy about - and some Antivert for the nausea. The vet said she could potentially be better by tomorrow. I hope so - because my helper (DD) is in Chicago until the end of June.

BowWowMeow · 06-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Oh no! Just hearing about that disease makes me feel nauseous. Poor Lady Jane.

If the other stuff doesn't work then try the homeopathic remedy nux vomica 30cc.

ETA: I'm looking up some others in case that might not be the best one for her situation.

Ok, the nux will help with the nauseau and dizziness but not the overall balance issues.

LJsMom · 06-08-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the reminder Ruth. I gave her some nux vomica and now she's napping. Her eye movements are making ME ill.

She hasn't been getting her usual dosage of fish oil. I really need to find something that she can tolerate.

I started giving her curcumin today (500 mg). It's supposed to be a good anti-inflammatory.

Brightelf · 06-08-2009, 02:51 PM

How does LJ do with flax, if fish oil doesn't agree with her?

I am sending good vibes for sweet Lady Jane. May this bout be quashed soon, and may she respond well to the meds. I know she has been on the Baytril and getting over the staph infection too. We are all pulling for this wonderful girl! We love you, LJ!!

06-08-2009, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	LJ: Wonky rear end She's had a little more toe dragging on our walks lately. Getting Adequan injections every 3 weeks. Last night, wobbly rear. This morning, very wobbly rear - needs full harness. I suspect DM. Chiropractor or regular vet?? She's been on Baytril for 18 days for a staph infection. Her appetite is great, poops very good. Not incontinent. I feel so bad for her. This really sucks. __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

06-08-2009, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zisso Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,002	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end So Sorry to hear you are struggling with such a nasty problem. Hope you can find a good solution to help and get better. I know how bad it sucks and how difficult it can be altho I have not personally dealt with DM. My last girl had HD and it was nasty to her. __________________ Nadia - GSD -DOB 12-29-07 Zisso - GSD- DOB 9-16-07 Pepe & Kiki`my sweet kitties Zisso is my heart~Nadia is my Love~My kitties bring me everything in between~Together they bring me Joy!

06-08-2009, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
littledmc17 Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11,306	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end that stinks my Trainer his dog has DM I'd take to regular vet first! __________________ Dawn GSRNE Volunteer "A dog a day keeps the Doctor away!" proudly owned by: Brady von Barren Berg, CGC GSD 5/4/05 Cooper von Nordosten, GSD 12/27/10 Missy, Chocolate Lab 3/9/03

06-08-2009, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end Regular vet-then vet neurologist-I think they were the ones who checked Nina. That's what I would do and then any complementary care that would help-if it helped. I hope LJ is just having a bad day. XOXO to her, please. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

06-08-2009, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end No advice but sending positive thoughts to LJ! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

06-08-2009, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end Me thinks its a relapse of Vestibular Syndrome. As soon as my DH gets home, we're off to the vet to confirm. She does have a slight head tilt and her eyes are twitchy. Thanks for the help! __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

06-08-2009, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end We're back from the vet. Vestibular Syndrome relapse. What luck! Exactly 10 weeks since the first time. The vet said this time she is quite a bit worse - but not all that bad as she can still stand and walk. She was given an injection of Dexamethasone - which I'm not crazy about - and some Antivert for the nausea. The vet said she could potentially be better by tomorrow. I hope so - because my helper (DD) is in Chicago until the end of June. __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

06-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end Oh no! Just hearing about that disease makes me feel nauseous. Poor Lady Jane. If the other stuff doesn't work then try the homeopathic remedy nux vomica 30cc. ETA: I'm looking up some others in case that might not be the best one for her situation. Ok, the nux will help with the nauseau and dizziness but not the overall balance issues. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

06-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end Thanks for the reminder Ruth. I gave her some nux vomica and now she's napping. Her eye movements are making ME ill. She hasn't been getting her usual dosage of fish oil. I really need to find something that she can tolerate. I started giving her curcumin today (500 mg). It's supposed to be a good anti-inflammatory. __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

06-08-2009, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: LJ: Wonky rear end How does LJ do with flax, if fish oil doesn't agree with her? I am sending good vibes for sweet Lady Jane. May this bout be quashed soon, and may she respond well to the meds. I know she has been on the Baytril and getting over the staph infection too. We are all pulling for this wonderful girl! We love you, LJ!! __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

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