Emma had another set back……..
Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and Emma Lovers: Well, today we had a very tough day. As I have been reporting Emma has been up and down but not very down with her back problem. However, this morning she could not walk on her back legs for a period of time. She is still very wobbly.
Her doctor said to bring her down right away for an x-ray and we were his first appointment.
This is our Emma in the Element. She was able to slowly walk up the ramp and did so good. She got her legs as the morning went on. However, these are her weak legs in the Element.
The x-ray revealed that she has some bulging in one disc. She is on a course of steroids but she does not get her first one until 7:30 this evening because she had a pain pill this morning.
There is a 24 hour clinic near by that has orthopaedic doctors if she takes a turn for the worse over the weekend. We just have to see how she does.
Since Emma went blind she has taken a few stumbles, slid off the ramp to the car and twisted her back in ways that I know she would not have if she were not blind
I am so happy that she is with us. The poor girl is just so compromised.
She is not asking for drool yet. Save it for the extremely needy. I will be keeping all of her fans updated as time goes by over the weekend.
Oh, on a good note! My brother-in-law is an orthopaedic surgeon. I am going to have him look at her x-rays. He is one of the best of the best in our region. Emma is his only niece, so she is his little girl.
Also, Sandy – Thank You for all of your help. Sandy is our dear friend who offers so many suggestions for Emma.
More getting “back” to you later…….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma
Comments(11)
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Emma.
Emma is in my prayers. Rest up swet girl and let the steroids do their work.xoxoxox
Keeping you in our prayers, Hope the steroids help. Just rest now and do what the vet says so you get to feeling better real soon
We’re sending drool anyway for sweet Emma — and her mom. Hope she is feeling much better FAST!
OH NO our poor Emma , Prayers headed your way from the Johnson House. Love Ken
We’re sending drool anyway. Our sweet Emma needs it. Rest good pretty girl.
Pollyanna, Teddi and the Momma
Drool in full supply for our Emma and her Mommy heading your way. We will keep you both in our prayers, please keep us posted. Rest easy Emma, your Mommy will make sure you get better.
sending Drool from the Schukan-Davidson clan
(((hugs)))
Xtra slurps to our dear Emma. We are hoping for a quick recovery – get well so, girl – you’ll be needed to keep all the boys in line.
Candy and Bailey
We love you Emma! Get well soon:)
Emma take care, your two sweet to endure all of this, get well and get indulged soon.