October
2013
You Are Never Going to Believe This8
This weekend Bailey had what appeared to be some belabored breathing. I could not seem to get him to calm down. He was just panting and breathing hard for about 20-30 minutes. He finally relaxed but I noticed that anytime he got excited or went outside the same would happen but for a shorter period of time. Expecting some potential heart issues I took him to the vet this am. Fortunately the vet was able to see Bailey’s belabored breathing and decided to run a chest x-ray anticipating the cancer had metastasized into his lungs…20 minutes later the report came in. No cancer showing up on the x-ray, a little bronchitis but nothing abnormal for a dog his age and some thinning of his trachea, again nothing abnormal for his age. Let’s just call him Super Dog. He said he definitely has arthritis all down his spine and eventually that may make life difficult, but for now he said he looks like a 9 year old. Happiness lasted for a few hours for me to come home to find blood all over his pillow and various spots around the house. The toes on his back foot were bleeding as they are all the way down to the nip. Vet saw them this morning and said I need to try to keep him off the pavers or any concrete. Our front and back yard both have pavers. So I ran back out and bought a bunch of indoor outdoor rugs for the pavers. Now the outside of my house looks like the inside – a carpet emporium. Toes crossed this works and it gives his nails time to grown.
Scary! I hope that carpet solves the problem for your 9 year old puppy! Amazing, Bailey! Really!
~ Katy & Jackson
Fortunately it was his nails and nothing else. Still was scary. Dogs are amazing. He still was walking around on like nothing was wrong.
Oooh Bailey! Well what a crazy ride THAT was. I’m so glad your doc gave you an A+. Wow to be 9 again eh? AWESOME!
As for the foot, you may want to consider putting a bootie on it. We have lots of great ideas in the Tripawds gear blog:
http://gear.tripawds.com/2010/12/21/best-traction-for-tripawds/
I hope your pretty tosies are feeling better!
Thanks for the tip. I think I might try the PAWS rubber bootie.
Hooray for the excellent health check!! Sorry about the toes. If he’ll tolerate it, booties may be the way to go for a bit. And look at the bright side: when his feet are all healed, you can have a giant carpet sale! 🙂
Super Dog Bailey, you are ne AMAZING pup! Truly one of a kind!
And mom, we all bow down to you! Your devotion and love for Bailey know no limits! I love you two!
Sorry about the toes, vut mighty glad about everything else! It does seem strange that it’s just the rear legs. As Jerry suggested, maybe the booties would help…gotta be sore!
Love following Bailey on his magical journey! He’s doing a stellar job of loving life! Continue to stay in the resent with him and don’t let anything rob you of your joyful time together now!
I think it’s tme for a “nine years young” birthday party!
Keep rockin’ super dog!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Bailey, so glad to hear your X-rays were clear. Sorry about the bronchitis, though.
We had much luck with Pawbootz that Jerry mentioned. Would definitely recommend them.
I think you deserve a belly rub now.
Angel Butchey’s Furamily
Bailey you are such an inspiration! Those darn nails need some super grow!
Keep on showing us all how it’s done!
Luanne and Spirit Shooter