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« on: April 16, 2009, 08:50:48 PM » |
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not sure if this is the area for this, but here we go
well just got back from the Vet and all is well with our pack.
well sort of.
Sydney our non-pug has been diagnosed with MS.
we thought it was just old age, since he has been losing his balance lately and sometimes his back legs were giving out on him.
he is 13 years old, so we thought arthritis...not.
we will start him on some supplements the vet recommended and go from there.
I am a firm believer in Quality over quantity.
chris
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2009, 04:04:22 AM » |
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Aaw Chris , I'm sorry to hear that. I don't know much about MS... is it loss of muscle control?
Hopefully the supplements will help ease Sydney's condition.
I'm sure you'll do all you can to give your Sydney the quality of life that he deserves. Wishing you the best.
Maureen
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2009, 04:47:19 AM » |
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Special thoughts for Sidney. He sure does a great job taking care of all those pugs!
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2009, 05:10:45 AM » |
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sorry to hear that chris. sydney is the most honorary pug i know! good thoughts going his way ...
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 05:30:25 AM » |
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Oh Chris, I am so sorry to hear Sydney's diagnosis!!! I really, really hope the supplements help. Will you keep us updated?
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2009, 07:25:56 AM » |
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Hopefully the supplements will help and the MS progress very slowly and not have too much effect on Sydneys quality of life.
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2009, 07:55:53 AM » |
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Really sorry to hear that...
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2009, 10:13:43 AM » |
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Chris, I'm so sorry about Sydney too! poor guy  it is hard when they cannot communicate to you what is wrong or what they need!! All the best to you and the family and hugs for Sydney! Keep us posted on how he does with the herbals that they want you to try! Lori and the boys! |
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« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2009, 11:46:40 AM » |
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I don't know much about MS... is it loss of muscle control?
Chris, thank you for the link... it is very informative and I hope the multitude of treatment suggestions is helpful to you and your Sydney.
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2009, 12:17:26 PM » |
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WOW! very impressive, Chris, most of the herbals recommended are what I already give to my guys  Although Sydney's ailment is not arthritis or perhaps a bit of it, the Lakota may help him out as well. Worth looking into. My guys also get the primrose 1/daily, Vit E taken with Cod liver oil 1/daily, plus the Vit C as ascorbic acid, B vit's in the form of B50 and most of the others that the University advises. Very very good report and one which I will archive for others to be able to read and keep available. Thank you! I send best wishes that this helps Sydney out! |
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2009, 02:04:31 PM » |
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 I'm so sorry to hear about Sydney. You know that I think he's very, very special and my all time favorite non pug. Hugs to you and Sydney and keeping fingers and paws crossed that the meds give him some relief. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2009, 03:11:16 PM » |
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Well shoot. Poor Sydney.
I hope that he gets some relief from the meds. And I'm with you--it's quality not quantity that counts--especially when they get older.
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2009, 04:25:27 PM » |
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I am so sorry for Sydney. I hope that the vitamins help.
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2009, 07:13:19 PM » |
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I'm sorry to hear about Sydney.
Hugs for you guys.
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