Please send some love and positive energies to my darling friend Mowgli. I noticed him walking funny today around 3:00 pm. He stopped using his leg. I didn't think it was hurt, because when a dog has a hurt leg, they limp. Mowgli wasn't limping.. he was dragging his leg and stumbling around. He also had vomit around his mouth. My heart broke.
I was home alone at the time, and couldn't get a hold of my mother. Luckily I was able to get a hold of Brad, who drove the both of us to the vet. I was holding my baby's head against my heart almost the whole drive there. We got to the vet and took some x-rays. The doctor was not able to find anything wrong on the x-rays, he wasn't able to explain why Mowgli's back leg no longer had feeling.
Thinking it may be something neurological the doctor gave me some anti-inflammatory medicine. He said he really didn't know what was going on, and by Monday if Mowgli wasn't better I need to take him to a specialist.
Brad finally dropped us off at home, where Mowgli promptly threw up. A few minutes later he started to cry and whine while looking at his back legs.
He now has lost the feeling in both of his legs, he is unable to walk and seems to be in pain.
The vet bill has taken a huge chunk out of my "vehicle/rent fund" and I'm afraid to see the specialist, because specialist sounds like expensive to me.
Please keep Mowgli in your thoughts and prayers.
He is my sweetheart, and I hate to see him in pain.
Ask in advance if they'll take payments. Most will if you ask/explain the situation. Especially if you have relatively good credit. Sending happy thoughts up for him. Hope everything turns out well for both of you.
ReplyDeletePoor Mowgli! There is nothing worse than seeing your best friend in pain. Ace and I are sending puppy prayers tonight!
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ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear that :( as a pet owner I can understand what you're going through, one of my schnauzers started having seizures turned out she's epileptic and every time that happens my heart just breaks, I will keep your baby in my prayers and I really hope he gets well <3
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your sweetie, Rachael. Hopefully you'll have answers soon and options that are feasible for you. Thinking of you and the wild one.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mowgli gets better by Monday. If not, you know I will take you up to the specialist, and do whatever else you and Mowgli need. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh... My Paco boy and I will be sending love and strength to your boy (they look a lot alike). I'm so sorry for his hurt and yours.
ReplyDeleteI hope he gets better, it truly is heartbreaking when one of your furry friends is in pain :c
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping you guys in my thoughts.
This is breaking my heart! I Have to little furry ones and they are my life! I am definitely keeping him in my thoughts!!! I hope everything pans out and that it just ended up being some sort of weird incident. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. My dog was on steroids for awhile due to inflammatory of the brain. But those where not her symptoms. She ended up being diagnosed with dog tremors. She got cured by being on steroids for 6 months. I truly understand what your going threw. With it spreading that fast maybe contact the same vet to keep him informed. I'm sending him love and puppy kisses his way.
ReplyDeleteI wish Mowgli all the best and a quick recovery. My sister's dog lost ability to use her hind legs and they ended up needing to do surgery on her back because it was a pinched nerve. Praying for y'all!
ReplyDeleteomg no! i'm so sorry to hear that :( i wonder if it was a stroke or something? i'm not good with doggie medicine but the specialists will probably find out what it was. i know it's expensive though. sending positive thoughts your way!
ReplyDeletePoor Mowgil you must be so worried. It could be paralysis ticks, is he treated for ticks? Luckily where I live we don't have them. I don't know weather there in the are you live or not. Hope he gets better soon and it doesn't cost you too much.
ReplyDeletePoor Mowgli, I pray he recovers quickly! And a big hug for you!
ReplyDeleteOh no, you poor thing. My puppy and I are sending you and Mowgli huge big hugs and praying for you. That is so scary, for the both of you!!! Hopefully he gets better soon.
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ReplyDeleteDo you have ticks in the US? In Australia dogs can get things called paralysis ticks. These little things (almost the size of fleas) burrow in to their skin and release poison. In dogs, the first sign is vomiting and then the back legs stop working. After there it goes downhill. If where you live is susceptible to tics, definitely take him back to the vet straight away.
Oh you must be so scared not knowing what is wrong with him! I'm sending Mowgli all my love and wishes.
ReplyDeleteSometimes those symptoms can come from a snake or spider bite (I'm no vet though)
I really hope he gets better soon :(
I am so sorry to hear this Rachael! It's horrible seeing your pet in such a big pain!!!
ReplyDeleteAll my prayers are for little Mowgli!!! I hope he will feel better soon! Please keep us posted on this! xox
I'm so very sorry to hear about this. Please keep us posted throughout the day so that we can be there with you.
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"Ticks that cause tick paralysis are found in almost every region of the world. In the United States, most reported cases have occurred in the Rocky Mountain states and the Pacific Northwest."
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I'm not a vet either but this sounds like a possible reason to me. There, you don't need a specialist, you have all of us looking out for you. Hope he gets better soon!
Mowgli's in my thoughts. Hope he gets better soon! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteAwe, poor lil guy! I am sending positive thoughts and prayers his way! I had a similar situation happen to one of my pups who is now past on. It was horrible to watch but once we got it figured out and regulated she lived for several more years happily. I hope Mowgli's does the same! Whatever decision you make it the best one for him. I pray for a quick and speedy recovery for the little guy.
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Poor little love! I really feel for you and I hope your baby feels better very soon!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww so sweet :(
ReplyDeleteAwwwww poor little guy. It breaks my heart seeing them in pain and they can't actually tell you what's going on. I hope things turn out ok for the both of you.
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers!!!
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Loads of love and prayers for your lovely little dog ;_; xx
ReplyDeletewhen your pet is sick it's honestly all you can think of, i sincerely hope your dog gets better.
ReplyDeletePrayers for your baby & for you!
ReplyDeleteoh no! poor lil guy... I would for sure check with the specialist or vet if it could be a tick... He's so little and all... I will pray for him today... Please let us know how he's doing later. I'm sorry Rachel :( xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! This totally breaks my heart. I hope he gets better or you can figure out what's wrong really soon. Poor guy! You should set up a fund where people can donate to pay for his medical care... I'd donate! Good luck! I'll keep him in my prayers
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