[Anselcat]

Our rescue greyhound would start screaming in pain sometimes, usually when he got up from his doggy bed but could be random. Heart-breaking -- he'd be looking at us and screaming but we couldn't touch him w/o making it worse.

He had a pinched nerve in the neck. Chiro helped, cortisone shot + chiro and he's been fine for 2+ years.

Libby Engel did his chiro, I think she's out your way.

Good luck!

[asb_own_me]

Four big Doberman hugs headed your way from Iowa, EqT. I hope things continue to improve.

[JGHIRETIRE]

((Hugs)) and jingles - I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to not know what's wrong with your pets!!!
Hope all is soon revealed.

[lovey1121]

Still jingling for all 3 of you, EqT....

[EqTrainer]

Everyone is resting quietly

Started puppy on metro. Dosed up the big dog. I think the pain is under control now that the dose is high enough and has been consistent. Added sucralfate.

Am going to catch some sleep before the next round. Thanks everyone!

[BaroquePony]

Good so far .

[CVPeg]

My big girl sends best wishes to your big guy. (and the pup as well.)

Take care of yourself & your back. I finally got over all my hurts from being bucked off in Feb - and then my microwave died over a week ago. Bought one yesterday but it's still sitting in the car while I wrestle with dragging it into the house - and the kitchen is upstairs...

Taking it easy was what helped me get better (except I could still ride!)

Hope this is all over with quickly!

[Aven]

Lots of jingles from me and all my dogs. I have had dealt with similar (only there was no blockage to explain it) Scandal, the pup, said it sucks greatly.

[monstrpony]

More jingles!! Hope things continue to resolve for all of you.

[EqTrainer]

I think we are all feeling better

Will be posting on the menagerie board tho to figure out what to feed this puppy. Sigh.

[yellow-horse]

I'm also wishing all a full recovery.
Years ago, I noticed one of the dogs had a huge swelling in his neck and was drooling, I thought tooth but took him to the emergency vet in the middle of the night and he had a fork stuck in his throat, he must have swallowed it like a sword swallower but it took a few days off my life getting him taken care of.

[Zu Zu]

GREAT NEWS !!!!

Easter Bunny Jingles & AO ```

btw is this 'baby' Baxter or Boxster ? with brothers ?

[EqTrainer]

Baxter! And yes, there was one left.. Not sure if he is still available tho. I can hook you up!

[Zu Zu]

EASTER JINGLES FOR EqTrainer and the 'gang' !

Hoping everyone is in recovery mode and feeling near 100% ```

Sunshine Sunday ~

[MunchingonHay]

Still jingling for your pups. you have been on my mind since this thread started. I too, believe in the power of collective thought.

[dreaminOTTB]

More jingles your way!

Your big dog sounds like my parents' dog (a boxer/dalmatian mix): she typically moves well but at times will do something, an extra exuberant leap, jumping down from a couch/bed, a bad step, SOMETHING, and cry out in pain. It's usually centered around her hip/lower back. Of course, her last episode was on Christmas Eve and by the time we could get the vet to see her, it had resolved with just a treatment of painkillers my mother had on hand. My parents and the vet have never gone into any in-depth diagnostics, but the thought is something like a pinched nerve that occasionally causes episodes of pain.

Hoping you get some answers and relief soon!

[Whoanellie]

Sending BIG Jingles and Positive Thoughts! I hope all situations are resolved in a short time.

[EqTrainer]

It turns out the food my dogs eat (ate!) was recalled

Tonight I made homemade dog food. Until I can meet with the vet, that is what they will be eating.

Now... I know that Baxter ate the mouse toy on his own, but he is still not 100%. Neither is Noggin. But they are better

So perhaps this will be an answer.

[BaroquePony]

I heard about some bad dog food from/made in China (all regular American name brand stuff) several weeks or a month or so ago.

I did note that what I feed wasn't on the list.

Could well be that. I can't remember which ones or the dates they said to look for.

[fish]

Bump--

How are you and your dogs doing, EqT? Any good diagnosis on the big guy yet?

Also would love to know which dogfood/s you're talking about (PM me if you prefer?). I'm feeding mine Orijens + homecooking now. Was sadly surprised to discover as a result of this thread that a supposedly high quality food I used a couple years ago (Natural Balance) was on the long list of foods contaminated in the melamine disaster of 2007-- and now on the samonella list, too. Clearly, selecting posh feeds from pet boutiques is not the answer