Charlie is hurt.

[ldcox29]

Originally Posted by Christinee

Thank you everyone. I am going to take all your advice and see a specialist. I want him to feel better asap. He's sleeping a lot, probably due to meds. I hate to see that. He's usually so active.

Sending prayers and good thoughts that your baby feels better soon.

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I think you will be very happy you did this! You will leave knowing just what is going on. BUT...to be sure of that, take a pad and pen and take notes. Often we get overwhelmed in doctors' and vets' offices. If you can, take someone else along. Four ears hear more than two!

What meds is he taking?

For sure. I am so frustrated. I hate seeing him like this. I can tell he doesn't feel well and it breaks my heart. I need to move quick. I can't stand it. I love hearing his feet tapping behind me everywhere I go in the house but now he just lays around. I only hear the tapping a third of the time now.

He's taking Rimadyl ( Carprofen) 25 mg 1/4 pill one in the morning and ibe at night and Tramadol 50mg 1/4 pill morning and night.

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by ldcox29

Sending prayers and good thoughts that your baby feels better soon.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Christinee

For sure. I am so frustrated. I hate seeing him like this. I can tell he doesn't feel well and it breaks my heart. I need to move quick. I can't stand it. I love hearing his feet tapping behind me everywhere I go in the house but now he just lays around. I only hear the tapping a third of the time now.

He's taking Rimadyl ( Carprofen) 25 mg 1/4 pill one in the morning and ibe at night and Tramadol 50mg 1/4 pill morning and night.

The Tramadol may be making him sleepy. I surely hope he is not doing that because of pain. I thought you said he was walking around more??

Did you check that link to find a specialist close to you?

[ladyjane]

Here is one that looks good in Irvine...this is a link to their surgery department. If you call them and tell them your pup is in pain they should fit you in quickly.

Surgery

[Christinee]

He is walking around more but just not as mush as I am use too. He's much better than when it first happened, that's for sure. Things like how he'd start playing with everything while I clean the house. He gets all into a toy he picks while I clean. It's too cute and I love the company. Those types things aren't happening right now. I'm sure you know what I mean. You have one.

I am going to start researching the links soon. I have to submit a math test before 9 my time and it's hard so I need to get it out of the way. I'll be looking at those links soon and calling tomorrow.

[ladyjane]

Okies, keep us posted!

[Christinee]

Up late researching diet and supplements and ended up ordering him some flexoplex. haha. It comes with free green tea extract too. First step to recovery. Now I need to figure out a diet plan. Ok off to bed I go. I need some sleep. I work in 7 hours. blah.

[jeane]

good luck with the specialist// keep us updated

[Christinee]

I will. I love updating here. Keeps me going. He seems much better today. I didn't give him his medicine last night because of how drowsy it makes him and he seems better without it. He's playing this morning and even jumped up on the bed. Maybe I'll just stick to the anti--inflammatory? Looking into the specialist today as soon as I get a chance. That one in Irvine looks like a really nice place, but Irvine is quite a drive. I'll see if I can find something a little closer.

[rubymoon2072]

prayers for continued improvement for charlie.

[yorkietalkjilly]

How did I miss this? Just seeing this thread and reading about Charlie! I'm so sorry that sweet boy is going through this pain and trouble and so glad to hear he's doing a little better. Hoping that the specialist will offer you some real help for him! I'm praying for your sweet Charlie.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Christinee

I will. I love updating here. Keeps me going. He seems much better today. I didn't give him his medicine last night because of how drowsy it makes him and he seems better without it. He's playing this morning and even jumped up on the bed. Maybe I'll just stick to the anti--inflammatory? Looking into the specialist today as soon as I get a chance. That one in Irvine looks like a really nice place, but Irvine is quite a drive. I'll see if I can find something a little closer.

There are vets closer...it looked like Irvine was 20 minutes from you so I suggested it since they looked great! If you stayed up half the night looking for alternative solutions, surely you could have found a specialist and made an appt.?? I just don't understand. I just hope he is ok. I am out of suggestions.

[Christinee]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

There are vets closer...it looked like Irvine was 20 minutes from you so I suggested it since they looked great! If you stayed up half the night looking for alternative solutions, surely you could have found a specialist and made an appt.?? I just don't understand. I just hope he is ok. I am out of suggestions.

That place looks awesome. but yes, irvine is a bit of a drive. Yes I was up late searching supplements but not vets. But I did find a guy I am going to call tomorrow because it's too late now. He is close and I found him on ACVS. Thank you for the link. It looks like these guys aren't easy to find so that link helped millions. Charlie seems to be doing very well. He's acting himself today - so that is at least good news.

[wemple2]

So happy to hear Charlie is feeling more like himself. Please do keep us updated, anxious to hear what the specialist opinion is. My first Yorkie, Spencer, had a luxating patella that would pop out and my vet just showed me how to pop it back in place...never had surgery...never needed it. Obviously there are different stages and it is possible Charlie's is more advanced...but I am very curious to see what he says.