No one noticed it, especially when I still moved around reasonably fast. Not until I hobbled towards Mage on three legs.
A video of me hobbling on 3 legs.
Since then, they started calling me Tripod Stand.
Since then, they started calling me Tripod Stand.
Rane and Mage rushed me to the veterinary clinic the very moment it was opened for the evening sessions. The doctor was surprised to see Rane, as she has just been to the clinic during the afternoon session (Rane brought Posh to the doctor for a checkup; all thanks to her swallowing the durian seed.)
After some pulling and stretching of my joints, the doctor concluded that I have loose joints and is probably suffering from a 'slipping kneecap' condition known as luxating patella in medical terms. However, I could also be suffering from an injured/torn ligament.
The only way to confirm the doctor's suspicions is an x-ray, but even an x-ray will do little help to the treatment as surgery is the only way out. Even a surgery does not mean regaining 100% use of my limb as I am overweight, and that will hinder the recovery of my surgical wound.
Thus the doctor decided to give me some painkillers to stop the pain temporarily, and a week's time for my joints to recover by itself.
She also suggested separating Posh from me, so that my injuries will not be aggravated/worsened when we play rough. (This happens every other minute). So off Posh goes into her play pen, while I rule the household yet again. Hehs.
Meanwhile, Rane still left for her vacation that very night. I wished she would stay behind for my sake, but she didn't. She chose her vacation over me. Sighs.
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It's been almost two weeks since I injured myself. I am happy to announce that I am a Tripod Stand no more. I can now walk as per normal, however Rane is considering sending me for alternative/complementary medicine like TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and/or nutritional supplements like glucosamine (which the doctor encourages.)
Any advises?
Any advises?
5 comments:
Hi Sugar,
We find glucosamine helps a lot! One brand is Cosequin, that seems to do the best. Cheaper ones haven't done as well. My vets are doing more and more holistic medicine in addition to science. There is also fish oil for anti-inflammatory stuff and it helps make your coat shiny. Hope you feel good real soon.
love & wags,
River
Ouch!!! Im sure its pain....but am glad you are tripod stand no more. Is better to walk with 4 legs...
We're so glad you're fully recovered. I'm on glucosamine too based on the vet's recommendation (it's a result from my jumping down 6 foot fences during my escapes,eerr I mean adventures.
Hi Sugar
Thanks for dropping by to say Hello.
There's been heaps of changes in our lives. Moves, considering job offers and yes, this means possible quarantine AGAIN.
Glad to hear that you are no longer TRIPOD stand.
Im interested in TCM for dogs.
If you get more info. please share.
Hmm not sure what photo you're talking about.
There was no HDB gate in our photos. Unless that was one of the stray/ Singaporean specials in the pound behind grills that you saw.
Keep in touch
Love
FEi and her human, E
Hi Sugar,
Sorry to hear that you had leg problems but glad to hear that you seem to be ok again. We haven't heared about glucosamine but if it will help you it sounds like a good idea to take it.
Lix
J&D
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