Pixie is limping on her front leg

[Connie]

Patti! What a lot of concerns you've had with your babies! I'm so glad that you took Pixie in and that she got meds and hopefully will feel better quickly. Now I'll have to google that too and see what it says. It couldn't hurt to keep Pixie quiet. I'm glad you have meds for the other dogs. It's bad enough when one has diarrhea, but 3 of them! Seeing the pictures just gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling! How sweet! *HUG*

[Maximo]

The pictures are of Pixie and Nikki are beyond adorable. Sending well wishes for your entire crew. I pray that Pixie's leg doesn't give her any more trouble.

Spinning and moonwalking, lol, Pixie and my Teddy sound a lot alike.

[lillymae]

You can give her an epsom salt soak or you can soak a small towel in the sink in epsom salt & apply it to the area for a few mins a couple times a day just make sure if you use the towel method that you do not wring all the water out.

[Patti]

Originally Posted by lillymae

You can give her an epsom salt soak or you can soak a small towel in the sink in epsom salt & apply it to the area for a few mins a couple times a day just make sure if you use the towel method that you do not wring all the water out.

Thanks! I will try that as she is still limping on and off.

[BonBon]

Patti, have the upset tummies settled any?

Sending more hugs and prayers for little Pixie and her leg.

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by Patti

Thanks everyone. Just as I was leaving for the vets with Pixie, Roxie had diarrhea! So they all got baths when I got home. Pixie has bicep tendonitis. My vet did a very thorough exam and gave her medcam. She also gave her a laser therapy treatment to reduce her inflammation and minimize pain. I had never heard of of but the vet gave me a brochure on it and it is pretty interesting. It says it is a holistic,non invasive way to treat and manage many conditions. She goes for another treatment Friday. Her blood work was perfect so I was glad to hear that. She also gave me some medicine for the others diarrhea. So hopefully they will all be better soon. I have attached a couple of pictures I took a few minutes ago of Pixie and Nikki snuggled up. Nikki usually won't share his spot. Thanks for the good thoughts.

They look so cozy together what a sweet picture. Buster also gets this treatment when the arthritis in his front legs caused him to limp after he jumped off a wood deck. I hope all your babies are feeling better soon. Best wishes.

[Patti]

Pixie is been more active in the past 24 hours than I have ever seen her. I am going to limit her mobility. All of the others tummies have cleared up so far. Thanks for the concern.
How many treatments did Buster get? Is he better now?

[Patti]

Pixie had her second laser treatment this morning and may have one more next week depending on her progress. I have to give her the Medacam at bedtime otherwise she is too active during the day. All the others are doing great.

[kjc]

So glad to hear she's doing so much better!

[Buster Brown]

Buster only had two treatments and we had limited his movements. But the favoring of his front leg led to more pressure on his back legs which caused his LP to get worse and we ended up having surgery for that. So with all the crate rest from the LP his front leg rested enough that the problem was resolved for the time being. But I did find out from the Ortho that he does have arthritis in both front legs so I try to keep him from leaping etc. The Ortho said the worst thing is running, quick starts and stops and turning especially on wood floors. I hope Pixie continues to improve.

[gidget529]

I just saw this thread. OM, three sick little yorkies - what a week for mom and 3 little ones! Glad to hear tummies are feeling better. Mom, you deserve a margarita for cinco de mayo!!!