Jackson's limping - need some help! {update: Dx w/ Lyme Disease}

[Britster]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Oh no, I'm just seeing this! (Actually, I'm kinda glad -- at least I know there's a happy ending!)

The limping reminded me so much of Eddie's ACL issues that I would have gotten you worried about all the wrong things. Thankfully, you found a great vet.

Amazing that the meds seem to be working so quickly! That's gotta be a good sign. I Googled, and it said the sooner you get treatment the better. I'm so glad your vet figured it out so quickly.

Please let us know how his recovery goes! We can't have a trick star out of action!

Thanks, Mike! I started thinking about Eddie actually when they took Jackson away at the vets for x-rays and I was sitting in the room by myself for over 25 minutes with my mind spinning, and I'm like "please don't tell me he needs surgery!" And of course, I'm on my iPhone on YorkieTalk, lol

Originally Posted by PiePiper

Years ago when Chipper got Lyme Disease it was about 10 days after getting the vaccination. Following year again Chipper got the Lyme shot and again got Lyme shortly after. The third year the same thing happened and I said never again would he be vaccinated for Lyme. Chipper lived to be 13 years and never got Lyme again. We live within a few miles of Lyme, Ct where the disease originated so we do have a lot of deer ticks in our area but my vet will not vaccinate any small breed. They just have too many severe side effects from the vaccine.

Wow! I'm thinking NO to the Lyme vaccine then. That's crazy.

[Britster]

Jackson wanted to show everybody how much better he is on his leg already.
He was way too concerned with burying his bone to filmed though.

YouTube - Jackson's leg is feeling better already

[Nico29]

Originally Posted by Britster

Jackson wanted to show everybody how much better he is on his leg already.
He was way too concerned with burying his bone to filmed though.

YouTube - Jackson's leg is feeling better already

So happy that Jackson is feeling better! He looks so happy. He's such a qt!

[Sweet Apple]

WTG Jackson...we can see you're on the mend...What a popular little guy you are......But then you're the one and only Action Jackson!!!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

WTG Jackson...we can see you're on the mend...What a popular little guy you are......But then you're the one and only Action Jackson!!!

I just realized we're on our 6th page! Wow, guys! Thanks for your concern and support. Couldn't have gone through this w/o YT, LOL.

Now my question... how in the WORLD am I going to keep Jackson "down" for 7 days? He's already jumped off my bed three times! Yikes! I'm trying hard but every time I turn my head... he's doing something he's not supposed to ("running" through the house, getting on/off furniture).

Luckily, he's relaxing right now chewing a bully stick.

[Sweet Apple]

Yep, bully sticks to the rescue...you might have to gate yourselves in your room for more time than you planned Why does he have to be still, anyway?

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Yep, bully sticks to the rescue...you might have to gate yourselves in your room for more time than you planned Why does he have to be still, anyway?

Well, she didn't say he had to be 'still' per say... just to restrict his movement more than usual and for 1 week only go outside to potty, no running around, rough housing or anything. I guess just to give his leg a rest.

[suda]

So glad he's better, he must be wondering why you were following him when he was burying his treasure, George always rehides it if I'm watching, it will be interesting to know how you keep him "still" for a week . Anyway excellent news I love keeping up with his exploits .

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Britster

Jackson wanted to show everybody how much better he is on his leg already.
He was way too concerned with burying his bone to filmed though.

YouTube - Jackson's leg is feeling better already

awww he looks SO much happier! Yea!!!

[kjc]

I just did a Happy Dance for Jackson!

After more thought: (scary) He more than likely built up antibodies against Lymes by having the disease, so vaccinating him wouldn't be necessary. You could do a titer instead. I have heard alot of flaky stuff going on with Lymes, like a lot of false positives when pets/people are tested, and vaccines that really don't provide the protection they were developed for.

Jackson's turn around is truly amazing! I can't stop thinking about it. I wouldn't worry about his weight loss at this point, but do keep an eye on it, maybe weekly would be good. I'm sure as soon as his activity level picks up, so will his appetite. He doesn't look thin, and from his videos he looks very fit and healthy. Good job Mommy.

[CouversMom]

I'm so glad to hear that Jackson is doing better!! He looks so much happier

Yay Jackson!!

[Nikitta34]

I'm so glad to hear that Jackson is on the mend!! I'm glad it was nothing as serious as LP.

[WalnutHill]

Just saw the thread. I am sooo glad Jackson is on the mend!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Yay! Jackson looks like he's feeling so much better! Can you get him some stairs so he doesn't jump? They have them at CVS or Wahlgreens for like $10.00. It won't be too difficult to keep him still for the next few days though...it's a little bit chilly to be going outside!!! brrrrrr.

Now it's really surpising about how different vets treat their patients, our vet recommended the lyme vaccine. We've not had any probles with it.

[alaskayorkie]

Welcome to my world! Eddie's on restricted activity for 6 months! I'm not sure what the vet told you but if you really need to restrict activity, you might consider setting up an xpen in the house. Eddie's not even supposed to walk on wood floors, so I have a foam pad and sleeping bag in the xpen. He's gotten to the point that he likes it in there.