A week ago he started limping and favoring a back leg. We think he probably has hip dysplasia. It's a common problem among the larger breeds of dogs, and the outlook is not good. Monday we will find out for sure if that's the problem.
There is a surgery that can be performed, but the chances of it helping the dog are slim, and the cost of the surgery is high.
Heather and I had a long talk tonight, and we agreed that the best course of action would probably be to spoil that dog rotten and fulfill his every dream in the next few weeks.
Does anybody have a large female dog in heat? I'm pretty sure that would be on Titan's bucket list. No, he isn't neutered.
Meanwhile, if the diagnosis confirms our fears, we plan to feed him steak and hamburger and whatever else might appeal to him.
I'm so sad tonight. I sure hope we are wrong about what ails him.
Oh no. I do hope everything turns out good. Since losing Rascal and baby both this month, I cannot stand the thought of someone else I know losing a loved one.
ReplyDeletedangit. sorry. sorry to hear. that stinks.
ReplyDeleteit would be so nice if their lifetimes more closely matched our own.
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I sure hope it's something else, but, if not, your plan sounds wonderful....
ReplyDeleteSending love and good wishes to Titan ~
ReplyDeleteSo sorry!! You-know-what sure happens to the best people(and dogs). Hate it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Our pyr started limping years ago. It was cancer. Love them while you have them! Sending healing thoughts & prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. Titan is such a sweetheart. Full of life and love. he'll be in my prayers. Hoping for the best, poor thing.
ReplyDeletehopefully it's a pulled muscle or sore tendon.
ReplyDeletebtw, glad you got my name tattoed on your shoulder.
I suppose I'll have to keep this quiet.
If steak, hamburger, and a horny female dog don't cure him - - I don't know what will.
ReplyDeleteGive him plenty of love. I'm sure he's a sweetheart.
That is not good news at all. I have heard that large dogs can have that problem. I'm hoping that something can be done for him.
ReplyDeleteI hope the vet can offer some help and suggestions. So sorry the poor thing is hurting.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope it's nothing serious with Titan. What type of breed is he anyway? He's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHoping Titan will be ok. Hugs Lisa
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that. Sure hope it's something else! Hugs to the big boy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are wrong too. Our dog had this and he was pretty bad for a while but he actually got over it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope so too! He looks like a big sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything comes out ok.
ReplyDeleteHe got over it! He still died young, with cancer, but the leg never bothered him again once he got over that spell.
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