LisaLQ Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Sky's much the same as my last update, a lot better - still a bit wobbly, not so wonky any more (although her back seems to be curved a bit like she's twisted). She's finished the NSAIDs, but is still on the vivitonin, and we're seeing how she goes. She's not going to be uber-chuffed with us as we're taking her for her nails clipping next week if the vet says it's ok for her to be sedated (plus she desperately needs a bath but I daren't do it in case it upsets her). So I'm currently Ebay surfing for a nice new collar for her - dont know whether that's to cheer her up or me?! I guess I just got a shock - a wake up call to how old she is now - and am feeling the need to spoil her rotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 It is a hell of a shock when that happens. I know Issie was giddy for a while afterwards. I couldn't let her offlead for a while. If she looked behind her when we were out she would fall. I sort of guided her around. She was ok walking in a straight line but turning into roads and around she would stagger like a drunk. She did get over this. It knocked her confidence a bit so took her longer to realise she was better than she was. She was trotting around again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegk68 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm glad the little beauty is feeling better. 's to you both as this must have been very worrying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I meant to say she was trotting around later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLQ Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Sky recovered really well from her first vestibular episode, but she's never been her "normal" (abnormal lol) self really. She's a lot slower, sleepier, doesn't have her giddy half hours any more - and has got even more grumpy (when we didnt think that was possible lol!). She's been drinking progressively more and more over the last week or two, and this week she had her first accident indoors in 7 years (all over my bed, we thought the roof had leaked - no word of a lie!). Then last night she had another vestibular episode, she's recovered very quickly this time - but we had her checked over at the vets and she is showing signs of either diabetes or kidney failure. So she's going back in tomorrow to be tested for them both (wee sample required, and a blood test). We were heartbroken last night as we've come to the realisation that, we're possibly going to have to make "that" decision soon. Anyhoo - I'll update as soon as we know anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 So sorry, I will be thinking of you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm really sorry to hear she has had a further episode. Hoping the vet can help her tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Am sorry to hear Sky is not doing so well Lisa - lots of healing thoughts sent and fingers crossed the vets can do something to help her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissie Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Only just seen this thread Lisa. So sorry about Sky's current condition, and hoping you don't lose her just yet but her problems are things that can be fairly easily remedied. Ear rubs for the gorgeous girl herself and for all her family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLQ Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks for the support Whilst I appreciate the sentiment, we are taking this very seriously. As far as I know kidney failure is irreversable, not "easily remedied", and leads to a slow painful death, specialist diet or not. Besides, it is up to our vets and ourselves to decide how serious this is - it's not something that can be conveyed via an internet forum. But thank you for trying to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I am sure you will make the best decision for Sky, regardless of your own feelings. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLQ Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thank you - my feelings are to keep her with us forever no matter how, but it's her feelings that matter. I'm a firm believer that she'll tell us when she's ready - as it is, it's not today so I'm very grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLQ Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Wee was average for a dog her age, blood tests back on Wednesday morning. If her wee was ok does that mean it's not diabetes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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