X-Rays

X-rays are all normal. No issues with the back or hips. Her knees look good. No signs of arthritis. Her internal organs look normal. At this point Dr. Johnson believes that it is muscle related to her back legs. She has no problem with her front legs. We are starting her on an anti-inflammatory (Rimadyl) today. If this is the issue, we should see improvement within 24 to 48 hours. I'll be watching her closely for any type of reaction to the Rimadyl and checking in with Dr. Johnson.

The good news: Lucie's ears are doing much better! The bumps are mostly gone and right now there is skin falling off where the bumps were which was expected. It is possible that Lucie's muscle issues with her back legs could the remnants of the Vasculitis. We will just have to wait and see. I believe that is the hardest part.

I was mistaken on the tick panel. It is a very reliable test so we can rule out the following: Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Anaplasma Phagocytophilum. There is an auto-immune test that can be done but it is not reliable. I was confusing the two. This has been a lot for me to absorb in such a short period of time.

I am very thankful for Dr. Johnson! There is no other vet that I trust as much as him. He has always been there for all of our dogs and you can truly see that he loves them as much as we do. He is leaving no stone unturned in trying to help her. Dr. Johnson recently moved to a new office and all of their staff is just so sweet and nice to work with!

(No, that's not Lucie. I was too focused on Lucie at the appointment today to even think about taking pictures, but I promise I will.)

I had a request to share her blood tests. They are all normal. I use this blog as a reference point to so it is good to have all the info in one spot.

I gave Lucie her first Rimadyl at 10:45 a.m. after she has eaten something so she was not taking it on an empty stomach. She has been sleeping since.  My hope is that we will see improvement from the Rimadyl soon.

It is a beautiful fall day here in Texas! After some lunch I am going to take Addie out for some playtime at a local park. She has a lot of energy to use up since she has not had her buddy to run and play with. Ron will be keeping an eye on Lucie while we are out.  Hailey is snuggling with her right now.