Wednesday, January 16, 2013

UPDATE on Lily Belle

Oh goodness, what a day! First let me say we are ALL home. Whew!!

Taken this morning before we left for the Vet's.
 I put the blankie under her head because she didn't want to put her head down.

We are so thankful for the excellent care and treatment we received at the Vet's. That alone, is a blessing in itself.

We saw the good (and most handsome) Dr. O'Sullivan. Even tho they have all of Lily's surgical paperwork on file (from her disk rupture in NY in 2011), we brought a copy with us. It's kept in our "emergency backpack." We learned that ya always gotta be prepared. This is our Doxie Emergency Preparedness Kit.



We talked for quite a while and compared how Lily is today to when she ruptured her cervical disk back in 2011. There are vast differences (thank goodness) but we still knew there was something wrong.

This is Lily and us in the waiting room. Normally she would be all over the place, shaking in fear. She is not fond at all of going to the Vet's. Here she is calm as a cucumber.


Here she is doing her best Puddles impression while waiting and watching for the Dr.

The Dr. did a very through exam. Lily was such a good girl the entire time and even gave Dr. O'Sullivan some kisses (damn her! I'm so jealous.)

He said that neurologically she looks good! But.... he is concerned about her backside shaking. He even put her on the ground and had her walk around for him. He was smiling as he watched her strutt her stuff. She's such a heartbreaker.

He discussed doing a set of x-rays but we know that many times that will not show any disk problems even when there are some. So he suggested putting her on Tramadol (a pain killer) and Steroids for a week and keeping her as quiet as possible. He said it is possible that it could be a lower disk problem just starting to rear it's ugly head, but is hoping that she just is sore from hitting the sliding door.

He reviewed all the warning signs with us on what to look for. Needless to say she will be watched like a hawk!

First round of drugs are in and right now she is laying down with her Daddy in the big recliner. They are both snoring away.

I can't thank you all enough for your amazing support, love, prayers and kind words.

I've been blogging since September 2011 right after Lily's cervical surgery. I thought it would be a great way for me to express my love for Lily, my fears for her, my raw emotions of having a sick dog, a way to relieve my stress and so much more. Who knew that in the end, we would gain a Blogville Family. For that I am very thankful!

We love you all.

Hugs,
Kim




Hi furends,

Mommy Kim here.

Lily needs your Power of the Paw and she needs it NOW!

The other day Lily ran smack dab into a glass door. She seemed fine after it happened. Yesterday I noticed she wouldn't use her ramps and would not jump into her favorite chair. By last night she was shaking and just wasn't herself. She also tinkled and pooped in the house which she NEVER does. This morning she is still shaking and is walking very gingerly and is not herself.

This is NOT good news as she had cervical surgery about 1 1/2 years ago for a ruptured disk.

The Neurologist here in Florida is not in today, but we are seeing her Vet at 11:30.

We are praying as hard as we can right now for her. If you've got some extra prayers please send them her way. She (and we) could really use them.

Thanks Blogville!

Hugs,
Kim

52 comments:

  1. Oh shit...sorry, I is traumatized readin' dis! Oh dear, we has plenty of prayers and vibes to spare fur Lily, ya don't even has to ask fur 'em.
    PLEASE, if you has da time afters da appt. let us know sumptin' cuz I is very worried.

    I loves you Miss Lily, please don't let nuttin' be wrong.

    Puddles

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  2. OH NO... NOOOOOOOOOO Poor Lily Belle... Ernie and I have our paws crossed sooooo tightly and we are sending you our
    STRONGEST VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and our Prayers.
    Please keep us posted. We are ALL thinking about you.

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  3. Lots of doggy prayers going up. Please let us know how she's doing.

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  4. OMD we have paws crossed big time. Sending healing paw and lots of love and licks and good stuff. Lily be OK please. Thinking of you. Please give us a pup-date when you can.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. Oh no! Paws are crossed that all goes well with the vet. Paw prayers for Lily! Love Dolly

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  6. Oh no...Kim, this is almost the same thing that happened to Amber a few years ago. Only with Amber it was a step she ran into when she miscalculated as she was racing up the stairs. The symptoms are the same. One-day delayed reaction, shaking, pain, did not want to move, etc. Diagnosis....a disc was popped out of place in her neck. Our vet in Winter Haven did the surgery to repair everything and she was fine within a few days. The vet expected a longer recovery period but Amber fooled everyone.

    We still try to watch Max when he tries to play a little rough with Amber. Occasionally her neck gets sore with hard play and she has to have rest for a few days along with pain medication, but other than that, no more problems.

    We'll be thinking about Lily and sending extra prayers and hugs to her today. Keep us updated.

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  7. Oh no! Cinderella and I have our paws crossed HARD and are sending up as much Power of the Paw as we can muster. Get well SOON, Lily!

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  8. We are sending all our prayers to Lily today.....please give her a big hug from the two of us, and even dietzman cos we want her to feel better, let us know how things went after the vet appt. Stay strong!
    stella rose and momma

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  9. Millie has her paws crossed extra tight that her dear friend Lily Belle feels better soon. We are all sending healing vibes your way.

    Cindy & Millie

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  10. Sending all my very best prayers!! AND my paws are crossed for her, all four paws.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  11. Praying and praying...please keep us posted.

    NOra

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  12. Praying our hearts out for Lily Belle!

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  13. We are sending you the healing power of paw and prayers. I hope all will turn out well.

    Huggies and Cheese,

    Haopee

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  14. Our prayers for Lily Belle for quick diagnosis and recovery!

    Baxter, Baxter's Dad and Mom

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  15. We Beaglebratz were vizitin’over at the DWM blog an’read what happened tue Lily Belle – we iz so furry much sorry tue read that she hurt herself an’will definitely b sendin’her sum Beagle Arooooooo’z – that’z Beagle speak fur POTP an’healin’vibez.
    Shiloh'n The Diva Shasta

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  16. Woof! Woof! Sending Lots of Golden Prayers to Lily. I'm crossing my Golden PAWS and sending her Lots of Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden woofs, Sugar

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  17. Oh no. Sending tonnes of doxie feel good rayz for Lily.

    Love Ruby & Penny

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  18. Paws are crossed here. Be well Lily.
    The Portie Pack

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  19. My sister Gabby and I and our Mom are all praying for you. Hope you're feeling as good as new real soon.

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  20. Oh yeah – if u haz a chance sumtime after her vet visit, cood u let us know what the vet sez – we iz worried like Puddles iz an’we knowz how that stuff can hurtz.
    Shiloh'n The Diva Shasta agin

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  21. Oh this makes my heart hurt... Prayers for Lily Belle....

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  22. We have all our feets crossed for Lily
    Benny & Lily

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  23. Pray...pray...praying! Lord touch sweet Lily and heal her little body…you care so much for everything that concerns us. You understand the joy the peace and the comfort our beloved animals bring us. And you also understand when they are hurting... we are hurting. So Lord surround Kim with your peace as you take control of this situation and carry her and Lovable Lily through. In Jesus name Amen! :)

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  24. OMD I'm so very sorry to hear about these ouchies! I'm hoping she is just a little bit sprained and will be fine asap. I'm sending my ultra-strong healing vibes to help right away. Oh, Lily Belle, hoping your dogtor fixes you up and makes you all better fast.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Furiend

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  25. We send all our love and best chi vibes for Lily. Get well soon Lily, hope there is nothing serious there, we are praying you will be okay.
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  26. Aww.. bless her heart. Will be praying!!

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  27. You may wanna do a whole new post cuz I is afraid dis update is gonna get lost and nobuddy will see it...just a thought.
    Okays, well dis is some good news udder wise dat dr. would has been to do all sorts of things. I think he may know in his mind our Lily Belle is gonna be okays. I knows you is gonna watch her likes everything! My heart does go out to all ya'll, dis is such a skeerey situation fur doxie owners (any breed really).
    If ya'll need us we is right heres and we is still sendin' our vibes to ya'll.

    Puddles
    Her does such an awesome Puddles pose.

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  28. Shiloh'n The Diva Shasta here-
    This duz soundz good tue us. We wunder if Lily knew u wanted tue kiss the vet-man butt she knew she wuz close tue him so she sneaked in a couple of kisses fur u. We iz gonna keep up with the POTP'n healin'vibez cuz that'z the way we Beaglebratz due thingz.

    Frum the mom - Shiloh haz been diagnosed with IVDD - a few years ago plus the xray showed he haz two disks that are totally missing. When first diagnose - that wuz in his tailbone and right where the tail meets the body. This past October he was having problems with his back and walking so I am all to familiar with stuff that affects that area. He was on pain-meds and an anti-inflammatory to treat the worst of it. He is now on a supplement called Duralactin (I blogged about all this back in October of 2012. Gotta go for now - at work. Sending healing prayers for Lily.
    Mom Kim

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  29. Dear Lily,

    We're sending you healing vibes and good juju. We hope you get all better soon.

    Love,
    Tootsie

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  30. Oh no!!!!! I can't believe I didn't see this! My poor, beautiful BFF! ALL our paws and fingers are crossed for you! (((((HUGS)))))) We love you, Lily! Please tell your momma she can email my mom if she needs to talk to sone one!
    Love, Hugs and Doxie healing vibes,
    Nola, Auggie, Boston, Phoenix and Dachshund Mommy

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  31. Here's hoping that she is just sore and will be back to normal in less than a week.

    Your vet is CUTE?!? That sounds like a good deal. My vet gives tons of treats...I think I like treats more than cuteness..

    Nora

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  32. Thank goodness this is better news than expected- Tasha has been pacing up and down all day and driving me crazy! (She never stalks like that in the house) If you need anything, you got it!

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  33. We hope that this medicine fixes everything!

    Oskar & Pam

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  34. Thanks for the update. I've been thinking of you all day. Too bad you didn't get a picture of the handsome Dr. O'Sullivan. Sounds like you were a bit jealous of all the kisses Lily was giving him. Keep up your sense of humor. I'm sure it will help you cope.

    Love to all.

    Cindy & Millie

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  35. Hey Kim and Lily, your friend Nola sent us. We really hope that this medicine helps Lily to recover and to recover very soon!
    Feel better soon, Lily! Get lots of rest!

    xoxo
    Marquie, Lassie & Petal

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  36. Oh dear - I'm only just now reading this. I sure hope Lily is feeling better and that it's just a minor thing and the pain killers help. I'll be thinking of you Lily and sending extra healing lab vibes your way!

    your pal,
    Garth

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  37. I'm so sorry that I've been away from blogs for a few days, and I didn't know that you were going through this. We are sending all the power of all the paws in our house. I hope that Lily recovers really quickly. One of our Labs had a disc problem that hurt so much that he stood up and cried all night long. But, those drugs that you're giving Lily pulled him out of it, and it was never a problem again. I hope that's what happens for sweet Lily.

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  38. Nola sent us over here...please take care of yourself, Lily Belle. Do what the peeps tell you and rest so the meds can do the trick for you. The 4-pack (Blosson, Sawyer, Bentley and Baylee) are rooting for you and our Mom is praying for all of you. Get well soon!

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  39. My paws will be crossed for your Lily until you are fully recovered.
    I am happy to know you are at home! Take your meds and soon you will be like new!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  40. Oh, we hope Lily is just smarting from hitting the door. Poor girl....hope you are feeling better soon. We're sending hugs and our strongest healing vibes.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  41. Dtto Scotsmad. Sending healing paw and lots of love. Kim get some rest too. You all take it easy. We are thinking of you.
    Best wishes Molly

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  42. OH NO LILY BELLE...WE SOME HOW MISSED YOUR POST YESTERDAY. NOT LONG AGO BLOGGER POSTED A PREVIOUS DAY OVER THE CURRENT DAY ON OUR BLOG TOO.

    BLESS YOUR SWEET DOXIE HEART LILY. WE ARE SENDING LOTS OF PURRS AND HUGS AND LOVE TO YOU, YOUR PEEPS AND MUFFIN 'CAUSE WE KNOW YOU ARE ALL WORRIED AND NEED EXTRA TLC. HOPEFULLY REST WILL PUT YOU ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
    HUGS FROM YOUR BFFF
    MADI

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  43. Dahlin Lily! We are so SO SORRY we got here late to hold your paw while you were out there at the vet's. But Oh Boy!We are just so relieved you are doing fine.That vet sounds really nice (n you say he's handsome too?)n we have all the toes,paws n fingers available at our house here for you.

    Licks n wags n hugs from Mummy too,
    Gin,Bud n Shadow

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  44. Thanks fur the update! We're so glad Lily is feeling a little better. We'll keep our paws crossed that it's just a little problem that will go awway quickly.

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  45. Thank you for the update, got chicken skin "chill bumps" as I read this. Prayers going up for the baby girl! Give her kisses from her new friends in Alabama... Sophie & Lucy!

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  46. Sorry to be so late with our visit, but we just heard about Lily's injury today. We have all our paws crossed for her to be OK.

    Woos- Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  47. Oh Lily I am so sorry to hear this. We will be saying a prayer and checking in with you. Love you and good luck.

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  48. Thinking of you and sending lots of love and good vibes your way!

    ((((Big Hug))))))

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  49. Lily, I am keeping paws crossed for you and Mommy is praying. I hope you are feeling better by now and getting all snuggly by Mommy and Daddy. I am sending a fresh batch of magic bubbles filled with love and good wishes and happiness.


    Loveys Sasha

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  50. Wishing puppy health angels by your side!
    Sending lots of love too!

    Hugs and kisses
    Hildy

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  51. lots of doxie love and prayers coming your way!
    ...and stinky doxie toot-bombs to scare away the pain (or at least distract you from it - BOL!) ;)

    -ramsay-

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  52. Mom would like a picture of the oh so lovely to look at Dogtor of yours. :)

    Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
    http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

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