Sparky's Saga/Update #74

[Pinot's Mom]

Ellie I was away and didn't catch up on this until now. I'm sorry there's no definite diagnosis, but it's good Sparky is feeling better! I hope that continues and the antibiotics help....good thoughts and prayers coming!

[Asiel]

Been watching for the answer to Sparky's problems , glad I checked in and found this. Not the best news but it sounds like your vet might be unto something and at least something positive is being done. Glad he's on the antibiotics and I hope it does the trick for him. Will keep my fingers crossed for Sparky and hope he goes easy on the bank account. Gotta do what we gotta do for our fur pals.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Wow, Ellie, this is just strange. You must be ready to lose it some more. At least some things have been eliminated. I'm surprised it isn't arthritis. I always marvel at how well dogs hide their pain. Do you suppose he's been hiding it and he could no longer keep it a secret. Meaning, it could be arthritis?? I'm not a doctor of course.
I'm glad he's on the antibiotics and I hope this does some good. This is exhausing isn't it? Poor little guy and poor Mom.

Your vet is awesome!! I have a fabulous vet team but they want their money no matter what.

I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to hearing that Sparky is mending nicely. Did she suggest some Rimadyl or somthing else for pain?

[pomtzu]

He's Mr Bouncy-Blitzy this morning again. This is good!

No Terry - he's not on any pain meds. She took him off the aspirin too, and wants to see what the antibiotic alone is going to do. She said if he appears to be distressed and in pain again, to put him back on the aspirin. But the way he's moving and jumping up and down off the bed and steps, he definitely doesn't appear to be in any pain.

Thanks again everybody for the well wishes. I'll keep you posted on his progress.

[Daisy and Delilah]

My goodness, Ellie, I feel the confusion you must be going through. I hope he continues to act like a puppy and all of the other stuff will go away!! Still thinking of you and the pups.

[pomtzu]

He seems to be on the right track - hope it continues. Hardly a noticeable limp left - if any - and his energy level is coming back to where it was.

He went tearing across the back yard this morning in pursuit of a squirrel. He's fast - but not that fast.

The only thing I have noticed, is that he is hesitant about jumping down off the bed, but he will jump up on it without any hesitation. Maybe that's still uncomfortable for him, so I just pick him up and put him down on the floor. He'll go up and down steps without a problem, but from bed to floor is a greater distance than it is between steps.

I'm just happy that he's doing as good as he is, and feeling better. The last month or two has been a roller coaster ride with him! I guess it was Lyme's afterall, and hopefully a month on the antibiotics will get rid of it for good.

[Asiel]

Great news Pomtzu. Hope Sparky keeps on feeling better each day. Jumping off the bed probably hurts him, like a dog jumping bars in obedience or sometimes horses taking jumps. They land on their forefront pretty hard so just continue lifting him and putting him down, that's what moms do for their fur friends. He's probably enjoying that extra butler service.

[pomtzu]

Originally Posted by Asiel

He's probably enjoying that extra butler service.

More like "slave service"..........

[Daisy and Delilah]

Originally Posted by pomtzu

More like "slave service"..........

Ain't that the truth!! These dogs are so clever. How can anybody think they're not smart? Those are people that have never been around them long enough, etc.

I am hoping and praying some more that he will continue to improve. Mom needs a break.

[Grace]

Originally Posted by pomtzu

The only thing I have noticed, is that he is hesitant about jumping down off the bed, but he will jump up on it without any hesitation. Maybe that's still uncomfortable for him, so I just pick him up and put him down on the floor. He'll go up and down steps without a problem, but from bed to floor is a greater distance than it is between steps.

Why don't you get one of those bed-stair things for him? Then he could get up and down from the bed by himself - and save your back

For example -

[pomtzu]

Originally Posted by Grace

Why don't you get one of those bed-stair things for him? Then he could get up and down from the bed by himself - and save your back

For example -

Gretchen - I hope you know that I didn't let him see that pic. He would never give me a minute's rest until I bought him one!

I had thought about one if it gets to the point where he really needs one, but right now, I think there might be some "drama king" effecting his issue with jumping off the bed. Thank goodness he only weighs about 12 lbs!

[Asiel]

Never thought of that but it's a great idea. If you find it takes up too much romm you can get a ramp, my daughter has one for her aged dog who can't get up or down and it's the greatest thing yet. Nothing too good for a "drama king", maybe you could get it for Christmas, bet you could even make your own. Awww......pretty please mommy....

[Daisy and Delilah]

I have to have steps all over the house for Daisy so Delilah just uses them too. Delilah can fly through the air if she's feeling good so sometimes, she doesn't use them.

[pomtzu]

Thought I'd post an update today on Sparky's progress.

This morning he took the last of his 30 day antibiotic treatment for Lyme's, so I guess it's a wait and see what happens now vigil.

He's back to his normal self and there hasn't been any more limping or moping around either. He seems to be back to the way he was before all this started back in August. He's the silly, blitzy, fuzz ball of energy and goofiness that he was before.

I guess a little medicine and a lot of PT prayers and well wishes did the trick for him. We both thank you all!

[Freedom]

He's back to his normal self

Atta boy, Sparky!!!