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Post by migsy on Oct 31, 2016 14:47:17 GMT
Took Skip to the vets last week,he's 14 now, and still very healthy,with pretty good eyesight, hearing and mobility.I have only in recent months started him on YUMOVE for elderly dogs, as one of his back legs is a bit weaker sometimes, probably through belting up the garden steps to chase away cats.He has a few lumps the vets not concerned with,and started coughing after drinking a couple of years ago due to slackened throat muscles.
Last week there was a bit of blood on the kitchen floor and thought prob a cut pad,but found nothing.Then more blood the next day,realised it was coming from his mouth.His lovely new vet gave him anti biotics,and the bleeding has stopped.Vet is hoping it is an infection and needs to lose some teeth,but prepared us for possibility of a tumour.So fingers crossed for tomorrows visit to the vets.(He may need an Xray to see whats going on).
We have to be so grateful he has never had an illness in the 13yrs we have had him,and is still happy and mobile.We meet so many dogs who developed arthritis quite early,and some are only just able to walk and are deaf or almost blind.We did'nt even think of him aging until he started losing so many doggy pals
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Post by caz2golden on Oct 31, 2016 14:54:25 GMT
Sorry to hear you have some possible health issues creeping in with Skip.
He sounds like he is doing really well for a 14yr old.
Mums dog is only 13 and her back legs look wobbly at times, Horners syndrome looks like it is back (on opposite eye to last time), she has a number of little lumps (vets not concerned).
Wishing you and Skip a good result at the vets tomorrow.
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Post by migsy on Oct 31, 2016 15:00:34 GMT
Thank you very much caz2golden,all fingers crossed.I have never heard of Horners syndrome before,(will have to look it up)hope all goes well for her too. |
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Post by lotsofcats on Oct 31, 2016 16:35:10 GMT
Good luck at the vets with Skip migsy. I hope it's something that can be cured quickly. He's been doing really well for 14. I'm looking up Horners Syndrome too caz2golden. |
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Post by barley on Oct 31, 2016 18:05:16 GMT
Alfie & I will keep all fingers and paws crossed that all is ok with Skip. Thinking of you... the oldies are tougher than we give them credit for  xx |
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Post by scallywag on Oct 31, 2016 18:58:54 GMT
Sorry to hear this anout Skip migsy, good luck at the vets {{{HUGS}}} to you both x |
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Post by McCuddles on Oct 31, 2016 19:41:32 GMT
Good luck for tomorrow Skip |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2016 19:48:39 GMT
We'll have everything crossed for you and Skip tomorrow (((HUGS)))  |
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Post by cazypops on Oct 31, 2016 20:56:29 GMT
Hope all goes will at the vets tomorrow with Skip. I'll be thinking off you. {{HUGS}}
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Post by orpheous87 on Oct 31, 2016 21:55:49 GMT
Good luck at he vets tomorrow migsy and Skip! My fingers are crossed for you! |
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Post by tonib on Nov 1, 2016 2:36:47 GMT
Hope you have a successful vet visit with Skip migsy, certianly a worrying week. We'll all be thinking of the both of you in the morning. |
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Post by migsy on Nov 1, 2016 21:07:46 GMT
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all your good wishes.Thank goodness the trip to the vets with Skip tonight was better than we could dared have hoped for.The antibiotics have worked,and all the horrible bruising has cleared up.A tooth has been killed so will change colour,but Skip won't be needing anymore treatment.Surprisingly the problem was caused by trauma,which we have pinned down to one night when Skip was straddled up the garden steps and had to be lifted off,so most likely bashed his mouth on them then,ouch!
Skip thinks its brilliant,you go to see Jim,he feeds you lots of treats(to look into his mouth)and then you come home for your tea!Whats not to like about vets?
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Post by cazypops on Nov 1, 2016 21:17:57 GMT
That's such a relief migsy. I'm so glad that Skip is ok. Jasper was at the vets for his Carprofen injection tonight, and he's loves going too, getting to meet all the doggies and get a fuss off Chris.  |
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Post by migsy on Nov 1, 2016 21:40:02 GMT
That's great cazypops,it's so nice when they are happy with their visits.All this is new to Skip,he used to freak out at his last vets,he was so terrified,so it was traumatic for us too.His new vet is wonderful,he has a fantastic reputation and is so calm,kind and patient.Even the atmosphere in the waiting room is relaxed and friendly,all of the dogs have wagging tails.My only regret is we didn't make the change long ago. |
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Post by orpheous87 on Nov 1, 2016 22:11:13 GMT
So glad the visit went well migsy! |
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