Dogs and strokes??? We're holding vigil with our boy....

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10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:17pm PT

Wondering if this may potentially be an inner ear thing?????

He just kind of came to...with a grimace on his face like he was in pain...then threw up a bit....now is lying with his head a little turned...
why not do a phone consultation with your vet?
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:18pm PT
So sorry to hear this Crag. Hoping for a full and long recovery!
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:19pm PT
sorry to hear. Hope he picks back up.
ruppell

climber
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:20pm PT
Talked with the vet a few minutes ago...trying to decide whether to subject him to the ride to Bishop or not.

Crag

That shouldn't be a hard decision at all. Get in the car and head down the hill. I vet will be able to tell you what is going on instead of just guessing. A few minutes of pain for him may save his life in the long run.
hootowl

Mountain climber
VA
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:26pm PT
Cragman, get Cush to a vet! If it's "vestibular" (inner ear/balance) problem it's treatable and correctable! My sister's cat had this, and on prednisone and some anti-nausea meds has come back to life, with just a wee bit of a head tilt. Like Cush, it seemed at first as if Stella had had a stroke.
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
Good Luck!! We're all pullin for ya Cush!
10b4me

Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:36pm PT
^^^^^+1
weezy

climber
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:50pm PT
GO CUSH!! hang in there bud!
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:53pm PT
Keep us posted.
ruppell

climber
Jan 22, 2013 - 12:58pm PT
The last couple of times we took him down off the mountain, he had a real hard time getting his ears to clear as we came back up in elevation

Crag

That COULD be a sign there is an ear issue as well. On your way back up take Lower Rock Creek Rd and stop often to let the pressure equal out. Either way the vet will give you a diagnosis which will help you and him deal with whatever is going on. Hoping for the best.
atchafalaya

Boulder climber
Jan 22, 2013 - 01:02pm PT
Cragman,

Sorry to hear about Cush. Hoping everything works out and for the best.

Thanks for being there for him,
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jan 22, 2013 - 01:18pm PT
Glad to know you're on the way to the vet. It was just over a month ago that I thought Teddy was dying, and SoftCookay kicked my rear and said "Get to the Vet!" Teddy just had a hell of an infection, and because of it was thrwoing up which through his balance completely off. With vet care - rehydration and antibiotics, Teddy was on the mend within 24 hours. Had I delayed to the vet much longer, or thought there was no hope, Teddy would not be here today.

Godspeed Cush!



SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 22, 2013 - 01:28pm PT
Oh Dean , Bums sends her love from heaven....
I do fostering for Lab Rescue and going to pickup a foster today....we'll send good vibes your way and later we'll be up at the Dog Blessing Walk on Land of Medicine Buddha and pray for you guys..

Susan
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Jan 22, 2013 - 03:50pm PT
Sending my best wishes over your way Dean.

Dogs lives go by too fast. It's especially tough when you think you'll get 12 or more good years before they start to go downhill and some problem kicks in early and they go downhill fast. But this could just be temporary.

One of our dogs was having problems a few months ago (he's getting old) and it turns out the majority of the problem was dehydration. He'd be spending a lot of time indoors because it was cold out (he's primarily an outdoor dog) and the alpha dog (primarily an indoor dog) wasn't letting him get water. The vet injected water under the skin in his back (he looked like Quasimodo)and he was much better.

If his ears aren't clearing let him chew gum during the trip. Just kidding, but maybe trying to get him to yawn (by yawning yourself and it IS contagious for dogs) or giving him some small treats to chew and swallow on the way.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Jan 22, 2013 - 03:51pm PT
Zuni sends his supreme posture vibrations!

chappy

Social climber
ventura
Jan 22, 2013 - 03:54pm PT
Cragman, I wish you and your four legged family member all the best...
Chappy
Jan

Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
Jan 22, 2013 - 03:55pm PT
Like others, I was very sorry to hear this. Hoping against hope that it is something that can be cured. Let us know as soon as you know anything.
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Jan 22, 2013 - 05:40pm PT
Looking for an update. Hoping for good news.
Michelle

Trad climber
Toshi's Station, picking up power converters.
Jan 22, 2013 - 05:41pm PT
Same here.
Park Rat

Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
Jan 22, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
Dean there are so many pet lovers on this site that you can be sure of a lot of support. We all wish the best for both you and your precious pet.

All of us who have pets feel the pain and helplessness when we see our best friends age ahead of us. They cannot tell us what hurts or where it hurts.

It's hard for the non-dog people to understand the special attachment we have to our special four-legged friends. It's the unconditional love that is hard to explain to those who not experienced it. They give us everything and ask very little in exchange.


For the last year or so I've been watching my own dog Monty start to age. He's a little guy, so he should last a bit longer, but it's still hard. I described him as having a little doggie-zheimer's, but he still hanging in there, he will be 15 this year.



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