Comments on: Juno’s Jodhpurs

By: Steve & Kat

Steve & Kat — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:57:28 +0000

I should probably get both S&K checked. Kat always sits on her hip like that. I am so worried that we could have done this to them because I think we let them do too much running as puppies because we didn’t know any better. We ran with them on walks and stuff. It’s killing me to see Steve not be himself and I hate the thought that I could have done it to him by not being an educated dog owner. I just hope if it is his hips, we will catch it early enough to help him be comfortable for lots more years.

The S&K Mom

By: de

de — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:42:20 +0000

“….skillets and rolling pins to wet noodles….” , oh my gosh!

By: achieve1dream

achieve1dream — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:12:58 +0000

Hey, Juno!! Don’t be worried about the swimming! It’s a lot of fun and my mom always enjoys watching me because of the way my tail floats on top like a rudder. Keep us updated. I’m glad you’re feeling better, but I’m sorry you have HD so young. With your caring mommy and a good maintenance plan you’ll be okay.

Storm

By: Dennis the Vizsla

Dennis the Vizsla — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:44:01 +0000

hello juno its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am sorry to heer abowt your displayzha but it is gud yoo hav got a diagnosis and yor pantyloons ar stil verry verry nice!!! ok bye

By: Mochi

Mochi — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:24:11 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about the HD and I hope you will cooperate with the swimming exercises! I know you dislike water as much as I do!

Mochi

By: Huffle Mawson

Huffle Mawson — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:03:50 +0000

I have dodgy hips too Juno! I never let it stop me though. I’m totally not letting mum see anything about swimming though. I don’t like to get my furs wet.

By: Mack

Mack — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:48:24 +0000

First off I must say GREAT butt shots!
Secondly, I sure do hope they give you some good meds that really help. My momma Emily did well with her H.D. on Rimadyl.
Boy, I bet that swimming would be fun!

Take care of your pretty self,
Mack

By: tula

tula — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:39:56 +0000

oouchie Juno! you know you still have sexy jodhpurs.no worries about that:) luv to know how the swimming goes.. would be interested in trying it out myself. big kisses to your mom for finding this out now- to help manage your pain & enjoy a sibe’s life.

scratchies on your head, not your hips.
tula

By: Reilly

Reilly — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:16:28 +0000

Poor Juno – that is never an easy thing to cope with and over time your mom will learn the read the ‘signs’ of when you are really hurting – licking in one spot is always a sure sign – dogs lick like hoomans rub. My mom has arthritis and when she is hurting she is constantly running the sore spot. Tell you mom she might want to do some reading on Canine Systemic Lupus – it might explain some of the other issues.

By: Frankie the Law Dog

Frankie the Law Dog — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:46:46 +0000

Thanks for the update on the beautiful Juno. I hope she learns to love swimming, as that will be a wonderful, low-impact exercise to keep her moving and feeling good.

xxx

By: norwood

norwood — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:12:24 +0000

Juno…
The good news is you have a great mom who is extremely proactive and attuned to your behaviors and symptoms. The bad news is Loki will need someone for a romp of rowdiness- enter me and the harry funballs -at least virtually. I love to swim. I’ve been known to teach a few to swim.. yep. I’d be happy to demonstrate in a video my side stroke. I agree with the herd, Juno is not on the disabled list. Disabled means unable to do essential functions. She is quite capable still but may do it a little differently now.
Norwood

By: Brooke & Darwin

Brooke & Darwin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:08:18 +0000

eeee hip dysplasia… Im worried about that with Darwin… not that she or her parents exhibit any signs of it, but just knowing Danes are prone to it. Good thing we have insurance!

By: Kira

Kira — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:44:08 +0000

Wooos! I have not visited in a while, and now woo are getting as many diseases as me…hmmm, lets try and not make this a contest, ok??? I hope woo likes the swimming, I doooo!!!!! If=t is fun and woo can get really cooled off. which is why I like it, after a good playtime with the Scampi, I jump into the pool for a swim and cool down.
I hope woo feel better soon, now that Mom has figured out what to do.
~puppy kisses~
Kira The BeaWootiful

By: The Army of Four

The Army of Four — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:15:46 +0000

Sorry to hear about the HD, though like the Herd said, now you can focus on the right activities – and get some treatment/pain relief, too! I’ve had mild HD for many, many years but I don’t let it get me down. Just focus on what you CAN do, not what you can’t!
Tail wags,
Storms

By: The OP Pack

The OP Pack — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:51:53 +0000

Wow, this was quite the surprise. Like the Herd said, at least now you have a path to follow. We hope she likes the water because it is such good therapy. We have never been in a pool, lake, river, just the stinking rain. But knowing how well you do everything else with Loki and Juno, we are confident you will figure out a way to make her enjoy her new lifestyle.

Hugs, the OP Pack

By: Mango

Mango — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:47:26 +0000

My Beautiful Raja had the hip displace ya really bad. It made her grouchy sometimes and she had to take lots of different medicines. I hope you don’t have it bad like her. But I loved her, you know, and I still think you are a hottie!

Slobbers,
Mango

By: D. K. Wall & The Thundering Herd

D. K. Wall & The Thundering Herd — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:43:20 +0000

The Herd is in the house. And normally we love the trash talk, because that is what we Sibes are so great at. And trust us, there is lots and lots of trash talk at Chez Herd.

But on the for real side, we are really glad you got the diagnosis because you can focus on the right activities. Cheoah will be more than happy to help with the swimming lessons because a dog named “Otter” (in Cherokee) loves – and we mean, loves – to swim. Though Sibes generally are known for not wanting to get wet, the Cheese Whiz (there is that trash talk) loves to get wet to the bone.

But about that skillet / wet noodle thing – we reject the term disabled. Miss Juno might have an extra challenge, but she proves every day with Loki that there ain’t no disabled about it (how is that for proper English).

And we would never say anything about your haircut. It looks great. On a poodle.

Play bows and Siberian Grins –

The Herd

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:15:27 +0000

awwww, sweet Juno, I know this disease quite well. Too well. Abby was diagnosed at 8 mos, and she lived (with artificial hips and treatments) until she was 13 years old. Swimming was great low impact exercise– but keeping her weight down was a challenge. Silly girl liked her kibble with tomatoes, pasta, and anything she could find on the dinner table. Acupuncture and massage therapy worked, sometimes. I would give her nightly massages to relax and help with pain management– I still give the massages, but to Sugar every other night. She loves them…hmmm…maybe I’ll do a video? Anyhow, I strongly recommend the “slapping with the wet noodle” approach. Just as effective as iron skillets. Just sayin’…

Karen

By: Khyra

Khyra — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:09:16 +0000

Woo tell ‘em Girrrrrrl!

And whilst they are at it, they khan talk to my pantyloons too!

Woo have some furry special pawrents to khare sooooo furry much!

I think woo will also benefit from your furry frig, 50″ HDTV, pool boy, and oh so much more!

Maybe woo need to take a vakhation somewhere furry special!

Soooo many things to make woo khomfy and kept in the style woo deserve!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Sistas in PantyloonJodhpur Solidarity!