chickencam Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I hope Riley is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 So sorry to hear about Riley's latest troubles, I hope things settle down quickly for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 all paws crossed here that he gets well soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Barely any improvement this week so we've just taken him to the vets. She said it feels a bit better but unless they x-ray him they won't know if it's a break or something more sinister. I'm taking him in on Monday for the x-ray which could then be sent to a specialist for advice as to the next step. It was very upsetting as it was the first time the options of surgery, amputation or not letting him go on were mentioned. She did say that the arthritis was hereditary but by keeping him fit and a sensible weight, we have helped him have a much longer painfree life that he might otherwise have had. We sometimes worried that taking him up mountains and on hill runs, we'd been wearing him out - seems it's the opposite . Another photo of my gorgeous boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 The xray will shed more light on what is going and and should make the next step a more informed one. Try not to worry too much. I am a strong believer in quality of life for pets and I am sure that Riley would not have missed any one of those trips up those mountains so try not to beat yourself up about that Edited to add: Lovely photo, he really is a gorgeous boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just look at the grin on that boy! Cyrus has just nudged me with his nose to remind me to send their love to Riley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 He really is a lovely boy, with a smile. They win your heart, then break it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 He is such a handsome boy and so smiley and happy fingers crossed the vet can help him be pain free. Lots of love to riley x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 What a handsome boy Riley is! I am sorry to hear things don't seem to be improving at the moment, I hope that the x-ray will help to shed some light on what is wrong with Riley. Best wishes from all the gang here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Best wishes to Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 What an absolutely gorgeous photo! and how happy does he look there, he is actually smiling! I'll be thinking of you monday, and hoping for good news from the xray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Good luck with Riley's x-ray, very worrying for you all. Give him a big hug from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What a beautiful boy! Thinking of you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 A superb photo, thinking of you and Riley today x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 We're back from the vets. It's not looking good. She said she'd never seen such a bad x-ray. She can't rule out something more sinister either, as there appears to be bone "nibbled away". If he was younger, she would have recommended an immediate amputation. The x-rays are going to a specialist and we should hear by Friday. I can't bear this, he is such a happy dog even though he can't walk properly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh no, fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That's such a shame, I really hope he is okay The photos of him are brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I am so very, very sorry. I can imagine your heartbreak Gentle hugs and pats to Riley x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Poor Riley. Sending Omlet angels to give you strength xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh ANH, i do know how you must be feeling, its going to be a very long week for you hun. *Big Hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm really sorry to hear this ANH - he looks and sounds like such a wonderful boy. So very hard for all of you. I hope there's some more positive news once the expert's had a chance to look at the X ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Vicki, Riley is such a gorgeous dog, I love that photo of him. Sending him lots of positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear that Riley's been in the wars I'm another fan of his big smiley face! I hope you get some better news soon... Me and my Tink are keeping fingers and paws crossed for him. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 We're sending loads of positive thoughts to Riley-Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I hope that you get some more positive news by Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
