Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Brian,
Glad they're at least on the right path for treatment of him.
Remember that vet care is always hard as you're dealing with a patient that has the multiple disadvantages of a) they can't really communicate with us, b) their wounds tend to be hidden under fur, and c) they have a tendency to cover-up when they're hurt. That makes for a tough diagnosis at the best of times.
Concentrate on getting your boy well and embarking on a gradual rehab program to get him back up to snuff. That will be the ticket!
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Brian,
Glad they're at least on the right path for treatment of him.
Remember that vet care is always hard as you're dealing with a patient that has the multiple disadvantages of a) they can't really communicate with us, b) their wounds tend to be hidden under fur, and c) they have a tendency to cover-up when they're hurt. That makes for a tough diagnosis at the best of times.
Concentrate on getting your boy well and embarking on a gradual rehab program to get him back up to snuff. That will be the ticket!
Great advice from Will! I'm so glad that he's on the road to recovery......and SO glad that the pus-pockets were drained.
Please keep us posted when you can! Boy, won't it be great to have your guy back and on the mend!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
THANK GOD! *I* was worried-can't imagine what YOU were going through, Brian! Let us know how the next few days go. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Molly Graf Webboard User Reg: 06-11-2004
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I understood from many vets the normal temp for adult dogs is 99-101. 102 is not a fever, 103 is a fever, 104 and above is a dangerous fever. below 99 (96-99) is a normal temp for a female in whelp (in labor). 101-102 is normal for puppies. Perhaps some vets consider 102 to be also within the normal range.
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...I have to throw out one question, the ER vet tells me that a normal temp is between 101 and 102, but I have seen posts that say it is less than that. What is the correct temp range for a 21 month old GSD?
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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Thats Great <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> your puppy's on the mend. He might develop diarrhea from the antibiotics. You might want to adjust his diet when he gets up and about. There are a few threads on that here. I heard live yogurt was good for a start. the dieticians will jump in I hope
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Thats Great <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> your puppy's on the mend. He might develop diarrhea from the antibiotics. You might want to adjust his diet when he gets up and about. There are a few threads on that here. I heard live yogurt was good for a start. the dieticians will jump in I hope
EXCELLENT point, Dennis! I had PM'd that very suggestion! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Always good to replenish those friendly bacteria before any distress develops.........because there's no downside (barring milk allergy, and most dogs tolerate it in yogurt well).
Brian Jackson Webboard User Reg: 03-02-2004
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I have had some requests to give an update of Jet's condition. He is home now and has been for a couple weeks and is doing great. No more swelling, no temp and his appetite is back to normal. He has gained back about 7 of the 14 pounds he lost.
We are now dealing with the rehab of the leg. I walk him three times a day and walk slow enough so that he cannot hop, it forces him to use the leg. I also have him swimming now that all of the drains and surgery incisions are healed. But, he still holds the leg up when standing and around the house he hops. Hopefully that will fade and he will be using the leg normally.
I want to add that the major lesson I have learned from this experience is that a normal vet's office is for shots and that is it, anything else and I will be going to the emergency clinic, period.
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