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hurtbs (original poster member #10866) posted at 7:44 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
My big baby girl (9.5 year old mastiff) is having hind leg problems. She had this issue last Fall and vet thought it was a minor stroke. She suddenly struggles with being able use her back right leg and her back left leg is also week. She cannot correct her toes (when you curl them under). When I touch her leg, hip, and back she does not react as though it is painful. She doesn't want to walk at all - usually when a dog injures a leg then can do the three legged hobble.
I have an appointment at her vet in an hour. This came on suddenly and progressively became worse. Maybe it's an injury, maybe musculo-skeletal. Not sure. Really worried. Please, keep me in your thoughts. At 9.5 years she is a "senior mastiff" but has been in exceptional health until the incident in the Fall and now. I'm really worried that this is very serious... waiting is the worst part! Image below (she's the big baby girl on the right)
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Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 7:57 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Poor sweet girl. Sending good thoughts for you both.
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Edith ( member #38337) posted at 7:57 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Oh she is beautiful! And her sibling is as well. I will keep you in my prayers. Please keep us posted.
E.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1:5
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 7:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Doggie prayers and good thoughts headed your way!
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TheRealDeal ( member #39560) posted at 8:09 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. (((hurtbs)))
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lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 8:18 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sending good thoughts and lots of mojo for your sweet baby!
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deeplysad ( member #16590) posted at 8:22 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
She is very beautiful...sending positive thoughts.
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FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 8:25 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sweet faces, both of them. Sending mojo.
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Charity411 ( member #41033) posted at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
They are beauties. My good thoughts and prayers are on the way.
k9lover1 ( member #8531) posted at 8:55 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sending good thoughts your way. Such beautiful animals and I'll bet they are great companions and loved very much.
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Faithful w/Love ( member #33128) posted at 8:59 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sending strength and good positive mojo your sweet girls way.
She is so beautiful. I love big dogs.
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metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Oh I just want to give her a snuggle 
. She's beautiful hurtbs. Sending all my mojo that she feels better soon.
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 9:52 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
My very best thoughts for your big, beautiful girl.
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ThoughtIKnewYa ( member #18449) posted at 10:01 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Awwww... she's GORGEOUS! Sending good thoughts to you both!
hurtbs (original poster member #10866) posted at 10:01 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Vet is nearly positive it's hip dysplasia. They gave me a referral to an orthopedic surgeon (can't see her until the end of next week) :/ Apparently, hip dysplasia cane have a sudden onset of symptoms. Shocking that it was never seen in her before now (9.5 years old). At her age, surgery is not really feasible so I guess I will be pursuing medical management. They gave me a ton of pills - pain killers, NSAIDs, and some Glucosomine (which I will wait to add to her diet until she can go to the bathroom without discomfort - don't want her getting diarrhea on herself).
Such a pricy problem...
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WBF DDay #1 9/2022 #2 11/2022
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luvbug0915 ( member #22934) posted at 11:33 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sending positive mojo that the meds help your baby girl.
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Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 11:36 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Awww...poor baby. I hope you can find a way to make her comfortable. I know what it's like to have an unwell mastiff; they are such wonderful fur babies.
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jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 11:52 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
Sending mojo and good thoughts. I hope the meds and orthopedic can help. Your dogs are beautiful.
lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 12:09 AM on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
I keep coming back to look at your baby. Her face is so sweet. How could anybody not want to snuggle with her and your other baby all of the time? 
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hexed ( member #19258) posted at 12:14 AM on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
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Around corners I have turned
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