UPDATE chase's leg

by Chase Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:56 pm

Thought you might like an update on chase's condition. He was on anti-inflammatory for about two weeks which didn't affect his condition either way. So I took him back to the vet today to get X- rays done. What they found is he has sciatica in the lumbosacral joint. The vet said this can be caused by a chain reaction, he pinches a spot in his back which irritates the joint and can cause a build up which leads to arthritis.

So now he is on a course of cortisone and kept still again, hopefully that fixes the problem so we don't have to head to surgery. On the plus side though the vet X-rayed his hips and knees as well. he said his hips were absolutely perfect and his knees were in very good condition as well.

Have to thank tails again for the great vet recommendation; I am very pleased with his efforts to find the right treatment.

lastly a few pics having fun with my giant puppy

aaawwww mum that cats don't have to do this

by jonna Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:43 pm

What a cutie. Hope he is 100% soon.

by lorie Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:31 pm

OMG, he looks sooo sad in the santa suit! Laughing

by Chase Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:32 am

Don't normally dress my dog. That suit was ment to be for a two year old child lol. Christmas brings the sillyness out of me, but my two cats want get out of it next year there going to be elves ( and I will proberbly be ripped to shreds).

by lorie Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:10 am

Mingo's clothes.

The one time I put one of her dresses on the cat, Mingo got jealous and the cat rolled over like dead..

by Sinner Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:13 am

Beautiful pics chase.....dont think he liked to be santa.....Beautiful wardrobe lorie....she has more clothes than me!!!!!What about some dress up pics ??? Very Happy

by Tail's a Waggin' Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:09 pm

Thanks for update Chase. Glad to hear your getting looked after at vet. I'm moving this week but will still make the trip for all vet care. He is worth it and I have lot's of clients that have been happy with him as well...... Very Happy

by mutleymanor Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:18 am

Yes we all like to know how things are going...here's hoping they have it sorted - he's a very handsome young man indeed.
Jill, Mingo has more clothes than most people... Wink