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13. Sending Buddy

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2013, 01:01 AM

Aug 2013

good thoughts and hoping he feels better
soon. It sorta sounds like hip dysplasia to me. I had a German Shepherd mix and she
developed it in her later years.
Buddy will probably need an X-ray to see though.

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Our dog Buddy seems to be NO LONGER in trouble - Buddy is better! (see my newest reply) [View all] NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 OP

BEST VIBES to Buddy and you all. elleng Aug 2013 #1

If you have a specialist Vets office near by it might be more... Walk away Aug 2013 #2

Sending good vibes....beautiful dogs! Keep us posted! snappyturtle Aug 2013 #3

Nothing but the best of thoughts to Buddy and all who love him. Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 #4

I hope Buddy gets better soon. bluedigger Aug 2013 #5

Sending your family good vibes. MuseRider Aug 2013 #6

Did they do any x-rays, blood work, etc.,or just feel and manipulate? n/t jtuck004 Aug 2013 #7

felt and manipulated - decided against Xrays with the morning symptoms (mild) NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #8

Yeah, sounds like you and they did about what would be expected. But the rest does jtuck004 Aug 2013 #9

Poor Buddy. I hope he's OK! Maybe try a second vet, too. Triana Aug 2013 #10

Sending out the good Mojo! nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #11

Sending you an Buddy deep prayers tonight. intheflow Aug 2013 #12

Sending Buddy KC Aug 2013 #13

This sounds very much like the symptoms of Lymes Disease TorchTheWitch Aug 2013 #14

May Buddy have a full and speedy recovery! meti57b Aug 2013 #15

poor baby, I'm so sorry CitizenLeft Aug 2013 #16

What beautiful dogs! Phentex Aug 2013 #17

I updated the OP toward the end with the results of our Vet visit today... NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #18

Thank you for the update, I was about to ask... jtuck004 Aug 2013 #19

well, now we have a new concern - he just vomited and has diarrhea - NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #20

When one of our dogs has diarrhea, I switch their diet to plain rice with a little canned chicken. jtuck004 Aug 2013 #21

Buddy was indeed an angel who brought healing to your family IrishAyes Aug 2013 #22

Best wishes to you and Buddy LiberalEsto Aug 2013 #23

Whether it is the steroids, passing of some time, or what - Buddy is back to 95%! NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #24

Great! That leads more credence to the inner-ear issue. jtuck004 Aug 2013 #25

Great news. Hoyt Aug 2013 #26

Looks like everyone's good wishes and healing vibs did a good deed. Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #27

I am so relieved! Left on my trip with a hobbler, returned to find good ol' nutty Buddy! NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #28