Can't Wait Any Longer

Dakoda has gotten real bad.  I am gonna have to take him to the vet.  As of tonight he won't even walk on his left hind leg.  I'm just gonna go in for a regular exam instead of goin in to have him examined for hip dysplasia.  I am makin the call tomorrow mornin. :(

Wait and See

Well Koda has been on those supplement/meds I ordered for almost a week now and I don't see any progess but I also don't see and regression.  All the reviews say it took about two weeks so I guess I will give them another week and a half and hopefully they work.  I hate seein him in pain.  But I don't have the $200.00 to $300.00 for the vet just for the evaluation alone.  Ugh!

mmmmm....

Well I can definately tell which hip it is now that is givin Koda problems.  Its is his left hip.  I could tell by his gait all of a sudden.  It's gettin worse...maybe I should call the chiropractor again...I really hope this joint supplement that I ordered works.

Woohoo!

So Koda loves his new bed!!!  I owe Mrs. Patricia a great big hug the next time I see her.  Maybe I'll go buy her a new plant.  she would like that!

Thanks Mrs. Patricia!

A family friend of mine gave me a dog bed today and I'm hopin that it will help Dakoda's hips until I can get him his orthopedic bed!  Thanks Mrs. Patricia!

Another Pic

Pictures!!! Hooah!

Yes my dog is spoiled!  LOL!  Thats the way all animals should be!!!

First Step or technically the second

So I have made the first step...actually I guess its the second since really the first was takin him to the chiropractor...anyway I have made the next step, lets say that, I called SmartPak and the woman recommended this

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=2941

so I went ahead and ordered the 180 count bucket which will last 90 days.  I should get it within 3-4 business days so I will keep y'all updated on if I see improvment or not.  The woman said that alot of people use this supplement for their dogs who have hip dysplasia and they are all really pleased with the results so I have a good feeling about this.

I did call the vet also to get a price estimation.  If Koda doesn't need sedation and stayin the day it will be just under $200.00 for the exam and the x-rays.  If he does need sedation and does need to stay the day it will cost just under $300.00.  So I am gonna hold off on the vet for awhile and just see how these meds and everythin I get him helps.

I also got him those paw-pads so that when we go to mama's and daddy's house he doesn't slip around on their tile and hard wood floors and so that it is easier for him to lay down and get up.  Once I get about an extra $100.00 I'm gonna get those doggie boots that have the traction on the bottoms.  They will be cheaper in the long run compared to spendin $15.00 each week for the paw-pads.  These are the boots by the way
http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=4613
and he will need the socks to make sure they fit and stay on
http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=7049

Step 1...go to chiropractor...completed
Step 2...get supplements and paw pads...completed
Step 3...gettin the dog bed and sheet
Step 4...stairs to the bed and the ramp for the truck
Possible Step 5...take Dakoda to the vet :(

I wonder if I should have Koda seen every 2 weeks by the chiropractor or what...I think I'm gonna make him (the chiropractor, not Koda) some blueberry muffins.  LOL!

I really hope I am doin the right thing!  I hate seein my babies in pain!

This What I Am Gettin Dakoda to Help His Hips

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/ProductClass.aspx?productclassid=5252

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productclassid=5249
to make cleanin his bed easier

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/ProductClass.aspx?productclassid=457

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=6035
for when we are at mom's and dad's house

http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass.aspx?productClassid=3042
I'm either gonna buy this or I'm gonna make somethin similar out of wood and carpet.

Then I am also gonna make him a 3 step stair for my bed at 36" high by 24" wide by 36" long.  I am gonna put carpet on top of the stairs also so that he doesn't slip.  (I'm hopin my dad will help me build this)

I'm hopin all of this stuff will help his hips cause hip dysplasia is a degenerative thing and it will get worse.  It will eventually lead to surgery and I really hope to prolong that as long as possible.

The Bad Luck Carries to My Dog???

So I guess the "first time horse owner bad luck thing" doesn't carry over to dogs as well because Dakoda isn't my first dog.  LOL!  I wouldn't say we are havin a streak or anythin this is really the first problem I've had with him.  I think he may have hip dysplasia.  I did some research on it last night and it sounds right.  So I took him to the chiropractor today and he adjusted Koda's hips and he seems to be doin a good deal better.  I'm gonna get Koda a hip supplement, a ramp for him to get into and out of my truck, stairs for him to get on and off my bed, and an orthopedic bed.  I'm hopin that all that will take the stress off of his hips and they won't get aggravated as much.  That and I'm gonna see about regular chiropractor visits for him and I have also called the vet to see what information they can find for me and see if maybe I should take him in for x-rays so that I know for sure whether it is actually hip dysplasia or not.  I need to get all this done before I leave though.  So wish us luck!  If anyone is curious here is a little info on hip dysplasia....

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2084&aid=444

Meet Dakoda!!!!

So I know I kinda wrote about Koda in Sebastian's spot but I have decided to start one for Koda as well.  He deserves to feel special also!  LOL!

I got Dakoda, I wanna say sometime in October, so I will be makin his birthday October 1st.  I don't know his real birthday cause I adopted him from the SPCA.  But he is turnin out to be the best dog ever! (though I may be a little biased!  LOL!)

Here is a link on the American Eskimo Spitz breed if you are interested.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americaneskimo.htm

Meet my male 2 year old American Eskimo Spitz!!!