Our mom's tail bone is broken and she is unable to sit comfortably.
It's not broken, Sassy; the doctor says she is suffering with Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction,
which is a fancy way of saying, Rama's getting old!
She's in a good bit of pain, and will start physical therapy next week.
Losing 20 pounds would certainly help Rama's condition...but you didn't hear that from ME!
In the meantime, we are "suspending"
the DogDaze campaign until further notice.
We will miss y'all,
and hope to be back soon!
Ciao for now!
Hope Rama is OK - that sounds nasty.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again soon!
Get well soon, Rama!!
ReplyDeleteAROOOOOF!
Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack
Sorry to hear this . Hope all goes well .
ReplyDeleteMam nadzieję, że nie czuje silnego bólu i leczenie szybko przyniesie pomoc. Oj, te nasze pieski też nam zmartwień dodają :-(. Pogłaszcz pieska, tam gdzie lubi :-). Pozdrawiam
ReplyDeleteSO SORRY TO HEAR!!! get to feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Poor girl. Here's hoping everybody is on the mend soon!!
ReplyDeleteElyse and Riley
Sending lots of get well wishes for Rama! Licks and woofs
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that happening before--I've heard of 'cold tail' before (one of my Goldens had it) but it wasn't painful, just a tail that wouldn't wag...I really do hope Rama feels better soon, and I do hope YOU are doing well too!!
ReplyDeleteTake care!!
Oh no, we hope Rama feels better real soon!
ReplyDeleteOMD OMD that sounds terribly painful. Poor Rama.
ReplyDeleteHope you can come back soon and that all will be well for Rama.
Oh dear! I do know that pain! Heal quickly!
ReplyDeleteAnother common cause of SI joint dysfunction is pregnancy. During pregnancy, hormones are released in the woman's body that allows ligaments to relax. This prepares the body for childbirth. Relaxation of the ligaments holding the SI joints together allows for increased motion in the joints and can lead to increased stresses and abnormal wear. The additional weight and walking pattern (altered gait) associated with pregnancy also places additional stress on the SI joints.
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Hmmmm, do you have something to tell us? :)
Oh sorry to hear that Rama, I hope the rest helps and you feel better soon =^..^=
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Does physical therapy include lots of walkies? ;-) Get well soon!
ReplyDelete*kissey face*
-Fiona and Abby the Hippobottomus
Yikes! Hope her hiney is better
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Oh no. That sounds painful. Get better soon. See you when you get back. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteOh no, that has to be so painful and uncomfortable. The Momster says she so understands the whole getting old thing. We hope the PT helps make things much better. Paws crossed and lots of good thoughts and prayers from Mom.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
OoH poor Rama :(
ReplyDeleteWe are sending extra boxer puppy prayers to her to helps her get better faster. We will be here when you get back too.
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae and Max
EEEEEE!! That sounds soooo painful!! Especially considering my mommy has been feeling some pain at her bum too.
ReplyDeleteLicks,
Ruthie
OUCH!!! So sorry about this Kit :(
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. I am heading back to awful weather in ANC on Saturday. I am super glad I missed all the wind, rain and ice. But the winter has just begun. All 4 poodles are with their caregiver at her home. I prefer them in her care. Expensive and very well worth it. xoxo
Hope she gets better soon!
ReplyDeleteStop on by for a visit
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
Okay, I'm back...I'm back because something about this post bothered me. So much so that I woke up this morning thinking about it and YOU...and now I see why! For some reason, in the rush of the day and in my foggy, foggy brain I was thinking SASSY had done something to her tail bone...What a dope I am! I'm so sorry that I didn't pay closer attention!! But now that the fog has cleared (at least for now) know that I'm sending lots of good vibes and healing thoughts in your direction! I hope you're feeling better soon. You and your friendship have become something that I value, and hope that you're feeling better very, very soon!! Take care, okay?
ReplyDeleteOh! So sorry to hear this. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Sierra Rose
We are hoping for a speedy recovery! We know that is not fun!
ReplyDeleteSam
You are not old...just your parts are wearing out! I bet with the right care, they can be nearly as good as new! I will miss DogDaze.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness Rama doesn't have a broken tail bone, there's nothing you can do for that!
ReplyDeleteBeen there done that!
Can't put it in a cast or a sling!
Just sitting on a doughnut thing!
Hoping for good results from the physical therapy next week!
Dog Daddy,Buddy, Sassy and Zack we are confident Rama will be good as new very soon with all of you there to look after her!! PT for winter and come spring you all can take turns 'walking' her.
ReplyDeleteHugs from your BFFF,
Madi
MOL I just read Jack/TGs comment.
ReplyDeleteSister I'd pay good money to see your face when you read that.
LOL
HiC
Hi,
ReplyDeleteJust dropping in for the first time from Sherry's blog.
Just love all the doggies! We have two Labs, too. :)
I hope you feel much better soon. I can identify with a sore back/tailbone.
All the best,
Lois
Best wishes to Rama! It's hard when you can't sit comfortably. Hope the holidays are good.
ReplyDeletelove & wags,
River
NO, JackDaddy (You stinker),
ReplyDeleteRead my lips: I AM NOT PREGNANT!
But if I am, I hope it's a litter of Labs, because I'm sending one to you! :)
Hi Y'all,
ReplyDeleteYou better take good care of your Rama y'all!
My Human tells me she broke her tail bone in a fall off a horse onto a rock when she was young. She couldn't walk very well.
So Fiona, I doubt that physical therapy includes many walkies...especially with the likes of all those Labs.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Oh poor Rama! I know how many human activities seem to involve sitting. Sure hope she can get some relief.
ReplyDeleteAny way you three can sneak in to her PT sessions with the camera? I am thinking her bottom exercises would be most entertaining.
Of course if humans had proper tails like doggies they might not be prone to such injuries.
Slobbers,
Mango
Hi Kit! Hope PT is doing you some good. I would LOVE to volunteer at the 2012 Iditarod with you! That is the only way I could do it!
ReplyDeleteOuch... hmmm.. maybe I should start doing the PT exercises NOW, since I've been told I have some degenerative stuff going on in my SI joint. For some reason it never dawned on me that this could eventually cause sitting problems, I was thinking more along the lines of not being able to RUN. Well, I hope PT gets you back into good sitting and blogging shape, because we will miss you! I've just found your blog, and was looking forward to reading about your adventures in north GA, my old stomping ground. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon ♥
ReplyDeletePlease take care of yourself...
ReplyDeleteThat just plain sucks. Hopefully you're on the mend by Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to read about your Rama. We are sending her lots of positive thoughts and paws crossed she heals quickly. She is very smart to take some time off to take care of herself. Give your Rama lots of licks and tails wags so she heals quickly and gets well soon!
ReplyDeleteHave a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year!
Suka
Oh noes! Has she been wagging it too much? Maybe she whacked it against something. I do that when I am extra happy! Too bad she is not having puppies like jack thought... I bet that would be superfun! I hope this does not adversely affect your walkies! Feel better soon Rama!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say hello and send some good thoughts to Rama. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to all of you.
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom
Wesołych Świąt i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku . Pozdrawiam ciplutko
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed Christmas with your family by your side, and a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dozer and Cooper Edwards
in Oregon