Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Lymphnode
Mark checked the lump out on Troy's hind leg; it is a lymphnode. He is not sure why as there does not appear to be an infection in his paw/leg. But all the other lymphnodes are ok which rules out lymph cancer! So happy!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Update
Oh dear, I forgot to update...
I took Troy to see Mark on Wednesday. We discussed the various symptoms, what supplements he is already on etc. Mark prescribed the Aktivait, and he also gave Troy a vitamin B injection to strengthen his muscles a bit.
I feel that Troy has benefitted from the vitamin B. It seems to have sort of given him the last push... though I am not sure whether I am just imagining things, but he seems taller to me again and standing straighter on his back legs. Also, I have seen him trotting this week, and walking back, neither of which he has done for a good while.
Today, we went to see Susan, our chiropractor. She went over him as usual, but she also pointed out to me that there was a lump in Troy's muscle in his back leg! I had never noticed this. Susan said she had noticed it before, but she thought it was just a knot in the muscle and nothing to worry about. But it has now grown. It feels quite hard. So this is something that I will get Mark to check on Wednesday when we are due back to see him. I don't like the feel of that lump at all, it doesn't feel like the other fatty lump he has on his front leg... but then I am no expert. We'll see what Mark says on Wednesday.
I took Troy to see Mark on Wednesday. We discussed the various symptoms, what supplements he is already on etc. Mark prescribed the Aktivait, and he also gave Troy a vitamin B injection to strengthen his muscles a bit.
I feel that Troy has benefitted from the vitamin B. It seems to have sort of given him the last push... though I am not sure whether I am just imagining things, but he seems taller to me again and standing straighter on his back legs. Also, I have seen him trotting this week, and walking back, neither of which he has done for a good while.
Today, we went to see Susan, our chiropractor. She went over him as usual, but she also pointed out to me that there was a lump in Troy's muscle in his back leg! I had never noticed this. Susan said she had noticed it before, but she thought it was just a knot in the muscle and nothing to worry about. But it has now grown. It feels quite hard. So this is something that I will get Mark to check on Wednesday when we are due back to see him. I don't like the feel of that lump at all, it doesn't feel like the other fatty lump he has on his front leg... but then I am no expert. We'll see what Mark says on Wednesday.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Faecal incontinence
Troy is starting to mess indoors more often. He has done it twice this week already. It's another thing to discuss with Mark on Wednesday.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Troy didn't want to go for a walk
Yesterday, Troy didn't want to go for a walk. I asked him and he didn't move... :-( I am not sure whether it is the car, or the actual walking. He does look a bit less comfortable again now.
He is due to see Mark next week regarding the dementia, so I will see whether we can sort out some pain killers for him as well.
He is due to see Mark next week regarding the dementia, so I will see whether we can sort out some pain killers for him as well.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tail wheeled
Yesterday whilst walking in the park (and wow, does Troy walk fast again in the park, like someone has put a rocket up his bum) I noticed Troy wheeling his tail over his back... something that I haven't seen for a while. I'm so pleased about his progress and now in fact feel that I don't need to see the vet as he has improved so much. Way to go, Troy.
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