kitbag Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi guys, I am really worried, as I think my gorgeous Laufie has had a stroke. He is staying with my auntie, and she has taken him to a specialist clinic but I'm really worried and scared that be won't make it. I don't know any more than that. I will update you when I know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hope he'll be OK. Some dogs get a condition known as Vestibular Syndrome as they get older. My Henry had it, and I thought he was having a stroke, but it is treatable. So there could be other causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 oh no, poor laufie sending get well vibes for him cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Sorry to hear it. Bracken sends lots of woofs and healing licks to Laufie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hope he'll be OK. Some dogs get a condition known as Vestibular Syndrome as they get older. My Henry had it, and I thought he was having a stroke, but it is treatable. So there could be other causes. I would echo this, they can recover quite well with good nursing and TLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hi guys, a quick update for you - the vet said it was a piece of cartalidge that was loose and it hit his spinal chord, making three of his legs useless. They injected him with steroids, and may have to put him to sleep tomorrow if that doesn't work. Apparently it would take him 6 weeks minimum to recover if he isn't pts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Oh Megan ... so sorry to hear the news, I hope that things don't come to the worse... Sending big hugs to you and Laufie from me and Charlie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Goodness Megan how upsetting for you all. Really, really hope that little Laufie makes a miracle recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I can't imagine how upset you are. I'll keep my fingers crossed for little Laufie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Megan, I really hope that Laufie recovers. I've got my fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 So sorry to hear that, how are things today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I'm so sorry - fingers crossed here too - sending hugs to you and Laufie. Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 That is sad news, how are things today? Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 So sorry to hear about Laufie. One of my Labradors twisted his spine which caused him to lose the use of his back legs. He did recover after several weeks and went on to live to a ripe old age. Thinking of you and praying he makes a recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hi guys thanks for all your concern. Laufie came home yesterday, and three of his lgs are paralysed, although he has an 80% chance of making a full recovery! We have mainly wooden floor downstairs so have had to buy a remnant of carpet so he can make attempts to walk! The good news is that he is able to 'lurch' from treat to treat that we put down, so is already making a good attempt at recovery. I am so happy, as yesterday, we all thought we were going to have to put him to sleep. Thanks again guys, I will update you when I know more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 That's good news Megan let's hope that he recovers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'm so pleased Megan, make sure you keep us posted as to how he is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'm pleased you have him home and I hope he gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am so pleased, that's excellent news Best wishes to Laufie for a full and speedy recovery. Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
