My dog is limping ***Update

Thanks all for your help on my other post. Unfortunately I think it is Lymes. When I was away my MIL said that my dog had a small rash, but said it did not seem like anything, and since I was away I thought it was just nerves. I totally forgot about this until people brought up Lymes and I started to research it and she seems to have all the signs.

I started to cry at work when I read it . I feel so guilty (I am VERY attached to my dog . I have been through a lot this past few years and she has been my best friend. Sad I know)

Can anyone tell me what is going to happen now? Is she going to be on perscription for the rest of her life? Is there going to be permanent damage? I am freaking out.

TIA

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

Bring your dog to the vet before jumping to any conclusions.

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

First, take your dog to the vet and let them evaluate her. Don't go soley by what you've read.

Secondly, stop beating yourself up. You're a good fur-mom and these things happen, dogs get sick, it's a part of life.



I hope she's ok and gets the help she needs!!

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

You can't be sure so don't panic. Even if it is, dogs can be treated much more successfully than humans. Plus from the research I did, I don't think dogs get the same rash as humans do (could be wrong but I read that).

A simple blood test will tell and the dog would be treated on antibiotics. Please take your dog to the vet and don't panic, you really can't be sure.

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

I have an appointment today with the vet. But I KNOW it is Lymes. I mentioned it to DH and he said that is what he thought but he did not want to scare me because he knows how I get about Kasey (my dog).

I am just glad that she was running around yesterday. From what I read that is a good sign. I normally don't freak out about stuff, I am a calm person, but for some reason when things happen to Kasey I freak. I never thought I would be like that with an animal. My mother always says to me if I am like this with my dog, imagine how I will be when I have kids

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

Posted by hope2bamom

I have an appointment today with the vet. But I KNOW it is Lymes. I mentioned it to DH and he said that is what he thought but he did not want to scare me because he knows how I get about Kasey (my dog).

I am just glad that she was running around yesterday. From what I read that is a good sign. I normally don't freak out about stuff, I am a calm person, but for some reason when things happen to Kasey I freak. I never thought I would be like that with an animal. My mother always says to me if I am like this with my dog, imagine how I will be when I have kids

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

Posted by hope2bamom

Thanks all for your help on my other post. Unfortunately I think it is Lymes. When I was away my MIL said that my dog had a small rash, but said it did not seem like anything, and since I was away I thought it was just nerves. I totally forgot about this until people brought up Lymes and I started to research it and she seems to have all the signs.

I started to cry at work when I read it . I feel so guilty (I am VERY attached to my dog . I have been through a lot this past few years and she has been my best friend. Sad I know)

Can anyone tell me what is going to happen now? Is she going to be on perscription for the rest of her life? Is there going to be permanent damage? I am freaking out.

TIA

Message edited 1/17/2008 7:25:25 PM.

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

Ebs had lymes and was put on meds. He recovered completely. Good luck.

Re: My dog is limping ***Update

If it is Lymes the dog will recover, it is not lifetime medication.