Amanda is Having Problems Again!

[lotsadox]

I thought that Amanda was doing okay, but now she's definitely having back problems. She has a spot in her neck that's sore and is very stressed. I'm getting ready to put her in a tub of hot water to see if I can get her to relax and not make it worse. We have a vet appointment at 12:30, I'll let everyone know what happens.

[Meemoo]

Rayz to Amanda! Patrice I just HATE to hear this! Maybe she just pulled something and will be better real soon.

:rayz: and :kiss: to you AND her!

[dutchman]

Please keep us posted. Tanner tends to get very stressed if he isn't feeling well and after trying rescue remedy last summer I now know for him it's not a bad thing to reach for when he is a little bit off. It really helps him relax and forget his problem for a while allowing him to get a good nap in.

Ask your vet what he thinks about it. I ask my vet before I used it for the first time. His reply was he didn't know if it would help or not but didn't see how it could so any harm so feel free to go for it.

Sending rays that Amanda has a full and speedy recovery.

[yolanda]

A very warm "spa" bath always seem to hlep my crew.

[TessieMom]

Poor Amanda! We are sending lots of rays her way in hopes that it is something minor like a pulled muscle.

[juliette]

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz:
Hoping the soak in the hot tub works to relax her - please keep us updated on her progress!

[quavec]

Any news yet? I hope all is well :rayz:

[isobelsmom]

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: comin' your way Amanda and hoping it's only a pulled muscle. Big hugs to the worried humommy!

[Mark]

Lotsa DBB Healing RAYZ coming your way. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

Please do keep us posted.

[minicooper]

Lots of :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to Amanda!

Please keep us posted!

[Kim H.]

many rayz & please keep us updated.
:rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[lotsadox]

I took Amanda to the vet today and her back and neck muscles are very tight. The vet gave me something to help her relax and prescribed crate rest and warm wet packs for her back. Amanda is not a happy camper. She doesn't like being confined in the crate! She was barking at me when I came home to let her out! The DH and I had decided to go out of town for the weekend for the first time in years so Amanda is going to go stay with my friend who runs a boarding kennel. She is really good with old dogs and dogs with problems. She'll keep her in a crate in the office area and just take her out for potty breaks. She's doing better already. I'm very hopeful that she'll be okay.

[samiam]

Keeping Amanda and you in my thoughts!! Please keep us posted.:rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Heide]

Keeping Amanda in our thoughts and sending mega DBB/MS healing rayz for her.
Give her a big hug and smooch and I am sure you and your hubby will have a good time, you all need something like this. I am sure your friend will take good care of her.
Go and have some time for you and the hubby.

:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Roobyrocks]

Patrice, I'm sorry to hear Amanda's having problems but it sounds like you've got a handle on things and Miss Amanda will just have to deal with the crate rest! You know her staying at your friends kennel might make the crate rest easier... she'll be in a less familiar environment and won't put up as much of a fuss over it... maybe?
Sending calming, relaxing rayz :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to Amanda. Try not to worry and keep us posted! :)

[alfina]

I hope miss Amanda feels better when you come back from your trip. Try to have some good time. It is hard to go away when your furkid is sick but she will be well taken care.

[Mark]

We're keeping her on our *lotsa DBB Healing RAYZ list*. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Patt]

Sorry to hear of Amanda's problems. I'm sending prayers and healing rayz from CA to Amanda, :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: hope she feels better by the time you return from your trip. ;)

[lotsadox]

The hot packs and crate rest seem to be helping. She was barking at me to let her out this morning. Her back muscles still feel awfully tight though. I'm going to do the hot packs again in a minute.

I think that I was so stressed out about everything that my back has tightened up, too. My neck is kind of stiff! Now I'm probably going to have to go to the chiropractor!

[isobelsmom]

Figures that you'd react to her tightness, Patrice! Hopefully your week-end will soothe those cramped muscles for both you and Amanda. Have a good time and keep us posted on the little one. Oh, and give her a big smooch from all of us here!:kiss:

[Meemoo]

sympathy pains huh? ;) I hope you BOTH feel better soon!

[dr kate]

Hi everyone, I am brand new to this forum but had to jump in right away to tell you that chiropractic will help most any dog with back issues. My rescue girl, hope, is a walking poster child for chiropractic. When i got her she couldn't walk, wag her tail or hold her head up and her back was arched because of the problem in her back she also had no bladder control and her back legs were like tooth picks due to muscle atrophy. She now walks, runs,(we call her bullet) wags and holds her head up high. She has much more control of her bladder has many fewer muscle spasms in her back and is a happy dog. Her legs have filled out and gotten much stronger, she no longer licks incessently to try to comfort herself due to the extreme pain in her back.
In addition to regular adjustments I have found that changing her diet has made a huge difference. I noticed that she had more bladder problems after chewing rawhide chewies or eating kibble with grain products in them so I cut all that out. Please, everyone, do your four legged friends a favor and find out what chiropractic can do. Please email me if I can help further!

drkate

[Kim H.]

A lot of members on here have used chiropractic on their dogs with good results. I see you are a chiropractor - it will be great to have an expert on the board!

Just wanted to say "welcome!" I am mom to two little girls (below in my signature). When you have a moment, post in the Welcome section, too, so everyone can greet you properly!:)

[lotsadox]

Amanda had a chiropratic adjustment last week and is going this week for another. I've used chiropractic successfully first on my dogs and then on myself. It did help her.

[TessieMom]

I am glad to hear that she is doing better after the adjustment. I've been there too!

[yolanda]

I really believe tha acupuncture and chiro care helps a lot with our puppers back issues.

[lotsadox]

Amanda is doing okay. It's kind of up and down. She's better in the morning and worse in the afternoon and then a little better at bedtime. I just never know. She really isn't improving though, just not getting a lot worse. At 15, I'm afraid she may not recover from this one. She's made it through back surgery and cancer surgery, but I don't know if she can beat it this time.

[Meemoo]

I know how hard the ups and downs can be. I get a knot in my tummy every time Chief isn't himself. It's a bad roller coaster ride isn't it.

:rayz: to you and Amanda!

[lotsadox]

It's awful! I'm not sure she's going to make it through this one. I've done this twice in the last 3 years and it's so hard.

[Meemoo]

you Patrice...but I know you are doing all you can do! Stay tough. Feel free to PM any time! ((((((HUGS)))))

[lotsadox]

Thanks! I will!

[juliette]

We all know it's tough Patrice...but I look at MiniCooper's Cooper, and he's still going strong even tho he's a senior that's gone through this.

We're here for you and lots and lots of :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: for Ms. Amanda!

[TessieMom]

You might ask your vet about baby aspirin (actually, they even have dog aspirin) and see if that helps some on down days. I know it is tough when they are on a rollar coaster!

[dutchman]

Not much to add at this point but sending out more rays.

[Patt]

Sending prayers and more healing :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to Amanda.

[minicooper]

Sending more :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to Amanda!

I don't know if you have Amanda on Ester C, but I find that if Cooper or Mini get a bit 'Wobbly" I double their normal dose for a day or so, and that really seems to help.

We are keeping both you and Amanda in our thoughts.

[Roobyrocks]

Sending lots of positive energy and rayz :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to Miss Amanda and hugs to you Patrice. We're here and thinking of you both.

[Heide]

My heart is with you. I know this is so hard for you and for Amanda.
She has come through alot.
She may surprise you and beat the odds of this too.
I sure hope she does.
GIANT ((((((HUGS))))))) to you and know that any time you wanna talk or need someone I am right here.

[doxunzX3]

Here are a few more rayz coming your way.:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:
We've got our toes and fingers and paws and tails crossed. Even the ears are crossed along with the eyes that everything is better soon!
With Woofs and Tail Wags too!

[Mark]

Mega DBB Healing RAYZ headed your way. :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[lotsadox]

Thanks, guys, you're all the best. It helps a lot just to know that you are out there.

[isobelsmom]

Sorry I'm late on this one, Patrice. Paws and fingers crossed that Amanda feels better soon and back to herself. Sending :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: from Ohio for both of you and hugs to you both!