Poor Jake

[Fiona]

Jake is OK, the pain killers are helping and not! He seems harder to control as he obviously thinks his leg is getting better but its just the pain killers. He has the vet tomorrow for a check up but his appointment with the specialist isn't till 27th December. I spoke with him today and he says Jake is to young for the kind of op he thinks he might need. He would only op on him if he was between 8 -12 months, he is only 5 months just now

We will know more after the 27th. Just have to wait and see i'm afraid.
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[Nicola]

Oh Fiona, that wait will seem like ages. Just keep hoping. At least he's in good spirits by the sounds of things.

[Fiona]

You could call it that Nicola B!oody nutter is what I like to call him

Thanks for asking
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[Nicola]

[Fiona]

I'm actually lucky, he is a pretty laid back big guy, can't imagine what it would be like with a overly active dog

He has his moments when you can see in his face he is just waiting for the crate door to open so he can go nuts, when I see his "crazy" face I go and get the leash just to take him out the crate

He is missing his walks with Libby and Star. I have to walk Jake alone and its basically 2 mins there 2 mins back twice a day on the lead
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[Nicola]

Awh, poor Jake. They can pull some faces, can't they?

[Mary]

Fiona it must be so hard for all of you - Jake is so gorgeous and I agree pretty laid back for his tender age - positive vibes sent your way as ever - the wait must seem forever.
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[Eleanor]

Hi Fiona

sorry to hear Jake will have to be rested a bit longer, it's hard but will be worth it in the long run I'm sure

Let us know if you see an improvement with the magnets.

Fingers crossed

Eleanor

[kendal]

aww poor boy, im missing him on the walk. is he getting more vocal.

he will probably look huge the next time i see him
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[Fiona]

He is massive now kendal! you need to come over and see him, want to keep him used to people visiting

He is just as vocal as ever somethings just never change
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[shirley c]

What a nightmare for you, even though he is mostly laid back must still be difficult when he wants his mad 1/2 hr (or 6 hrs )
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[Lorna]

Fiona, sorry to hear he is going to be restricted for a while. Being laid back should help. Been there with my beagles. The dogs seem to worry about it less than we do.
Thinking about you guys. Take care.
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[Isabel]

Hope he is better soon, must be frustrating for the poor wee man.

[Fiona]

Well the specialist has had a look at Jake's x ray's and he sees nothing wrong with his joint at all. He wants me to start working Jake up to normal walks and exercises over the next few weeks and then give him a call. He thinks its either been a sprain or growing pains but its def not OCD. If he shows no sign of lameness between now and his appointment we haven't to take him.

Jake will be happy
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[Mary]

I am absolutely delighted for you and young Jake - best news this week so far!!!!
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