ruppell
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:20am PT
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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.
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hootowl
Mountain climber
VA
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:26am PT
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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.
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2013 - 09:31am PT
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Just talked to the vet again....heading down to Bishop shortly...
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:32am PT
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LUCK be with you and Cush!
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:35am PT
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Good Luck!! We're all pullin for ya Cush!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:36am PT
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^^^^^+1
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2013 - 09:37am PT
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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.
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Tami
Social climber
Canada
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:38am PT
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All the best wishes for Cush & you guys. Love the pic of doggy dress up.
Randisi fuq off. Nothing nice to say ? Then STFU.
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:48am PT
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Crag that could very well be an inner ear thing then! Fingers crossed..
and +1 for Tami..
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weezy
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:50am PT
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GO CUSH!! hang in there bud!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:53am PT
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Keep us posted.
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2013 - 09:53am PT
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Thanks to all you guys....this is hard stuff....he is such a huge part of our family....
 Missing photo ID#222866 |
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ruppell
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:58am PT
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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.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:02am PT
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Cragman,
Sorry to hear about Cush. Hoping everything works out and for the best.
Thanks for being there for him,
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:06am PT
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Hazel Ray is sending her vibes from the spirit world.. GET WELL CUSH!!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:18am PT
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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!
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2013 - 10:19am PT
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The Taco is shining down on us....and for that, we are deeply appreciative....thanks to you all....
Cush, after summiting Mt. Conness with me...
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 22, 2013 - 10:28am PT
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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
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Ron Anderson
Trad climber
Soon to be Nipple suckling Liberal
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
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Good hope bump..
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:50pm PT
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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.
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