Conner

It's been an emotional roller coaster of a week. It's a really long story but to be short Conner wasn't feeling well last Friday night, so we took him into the vet on Saturday am. I didn't think he was really that sick, and was shocked to hear his results. He had a nerve pinched in his back and it was cause by a disease called IDD (Intervertebral Disk Disease). It's where the vertebraes start growing together and eventually lead to rear paralysis. The vet didn't know how long it would take. Could be months, could be years. For now Conner was on strict bed rest and pain killers. After 2 week he should be feeling better but will have to live a limited active lifestyle (ummm do you know my dog??) As you can imagine, Justin and I were devastated. You know in your head that your dog won't be around forever, but Conner's only 8. I figured he had a few more good years in him.

We got through the weekend and Conner didn't appear to be feeling much better. Most the times when he'd start to walk, his nerve would pinch and he'd freeze in place while his whole body started to shake. I felt so bad for him. Come Monday morning Justin is telling a co-worker about the situation. The co-workers knows of a great animal chiropractor and next thing I know we're bringing in Conner. Who knew they had such and thing and only my family would figure that out. We should be deemed poster children for Eastern Medicine.

I was hopeful but still skeptical. I'd love to say after the appointment Conner was frolicking but that wasn't quite the case. However he did seem to be feeling better. He was walking much better last night and there was even some tail wagging. The chiro adjusted him in 8 places and seemed to think with regular maintenance he will be ok. It's amazing to me the different prognosis the 2 different doctors have given us. I have a million unanswered questions but for now I'm hopeful that Conner will be ok and be able to live a normal dog lifestyle. We go back again next week and hope for more good news. Send good doggy thoughts our way!