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[007Sean]

Good morning, Cafe.

Update on Ben. He is still dragging his front feet and has a somewhat unsteady gait. I think all legs are affected so if this is spinal cord impingement (which I am 99% certain it is) it's in the cervical region. And because he's suffered no traumatic injury, it's due to degenerative disc disease and a ruptured disc. I can only hope that the prednisone ultimately knocks the swelling down enough to relieve the symptoms. Surgery would cost about $8,000 dollars so that really isn't in the cards for me. And even if it what, what happens when the next disc ruptures? I'm at the "keep him comfortable" stage.
But if he starts to loose bladder and bowel control, I'll have to let him go. He made a huge mess yesterday all the way down the hall, through the kitchen and over to the deck door because he had to pee and didn't ask to go out soon enough. I think that just took him by surprise. He'll now be going out on potty breaks on Fuji's schedule.

Tonya, sorry to hear about Ben.
I guess all you can do is hope for the best and prepare for the worse. It's such an emotional roller coaster. Sending my hope, wishes and prayers for Ben and you.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good morning, Cafe.

Update on Ben. He is still dragging his front feet and has a somewhat unsteady gait. I think all legs are affected so if this is spinal cord impingement (which I am 99% certain it is) it's in the cervical region. And because he's suffered no traumatic injury, it's due to degenerative disc disease and a ruptured disc. I can only hope that the prednisone ultimately knocks the swelling down enough to relieve the symptoms. Surgery would cost about $8,000 dollars so that really isn't in the cards for me. And even if it was, what happens when the next disc ruptures? I'm at the "keep him comfortable" stage.
But if he starts to loose bladder and bowel control, I'll have to let him go. He made a huge mess yesterday all the way down the hall, through the kitchen and over to the deck door because he had to pee and didn't ask to go out soon enough. I think that just took him by surprise. He'll now be going out on potty breaks on Fuji's schedule.

Hugs for both of you .

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good morning everyone.

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Sorry to hear about Ben, DL

 

[room onthebroom]

So, there's a fresh pot of coffee and a platter of Almond Joy Cookie Bars if anyone is interested in an afternoon pick up (or whatever time it is for you all)...

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Ahhhh my very favorite baker! Please tell me you made these & that you'll share the recipe?


(*nevermind I see it.. Thank you! )

 

[igorsMistress]

Hello cafe. I made a fresh pot of coffee. Help yourselves.

 

[room onthebroom]

I'm sending out a general group hug this morning.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning Cafe sorry slept late both of us dogs woke me enough to go yell at them
for barking
I am sorry Dobie hard place to be in
Sour hope the boys can pull another off

 

[igorsMistress]

I'm sending out a general group hug this morning.

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like people are particularly grumpy? I'm trying to push it off but man, it's wicked right now.

 

[pennyJo1960]

tad but the dogs woke us it is 10 here