Jolene
Member
It has been a long 2 weeks since I found this site, after reading about SM it came to me that my Shadow
has many of the symptons. We were wondering why he rubbed his face and scratched so much, I was missing him
as he doesnt like to sit on my lap anymore and loves our kitchen floor the best. He shakes his head everytime he gets up from laying down and
he always looked sleepy to me, closing his eyes while sitting up. It all makes sence now. He also hasnt eaten a meal on his
own in months.. He has only yelped one time about 6 months ago but I never really thought anything about it. So 2 days ago I brought
our new puppy to see the vet and brought some SM paperwork I printed from the internet to show the vet before I bring in Shadow
next week. The vet wasnt that negative but needed to tell me that they dont like when clients come in and think they know it all and that Shadow more than likely
has bad allergies. I was kind and told him I really wish it was only that. I took a video and put it on youtube and would like to get your opinion, this was one episode this morning followed by 4 more episodes with lots of scratching. My husband doesnt agree with insurance or the surgery. Shadow is only 2 years old. Is there a way I can get meds without seeing a nerologist? I know my local drugstore has Gabapentin for a cheaper price. The nearest nerologist is over one hour away
and it is very expensive to just see the dog there. I just want to get him comfortable, I miss my baby boy. Now that I understand this disease I keep thinking that our new puppy is showing signs. He is 3 months today and has yelped 3 times the past 3 days. He chews on his back feet often and today he yelped when he chewed. Last night while I was cuddleing him softly, he yelped for no reason. 2 days ago, while scratching at his collar, he yelped really loud. Do you think he may have it too or am I paranoid? I love my boys and am so sad, I just want them comfortable. Thanks for listening to me.
here is the youtube link.... (puppy Snickers wanted to play so bad with Shadow this morning as you can see)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V74D7T7Re4
has many of the symptons. We were wondering why he rubbed his face and scratched so much, I was missing him
as he doesnt like to sit on my lap anymore and loves our kitchen floor the best. He shakes his head everytime he gets up from laying down and
he always looked sleepy to me, closing his eyes while sitting up. It all makes sence now. He also hasnt eaten a meal on his
own in months.. He has only yelped one time about 6 months ago but I never really thought anything about it. So 2 days ago I brought
our new puppy to see the vet and brought some SM paperwork I printed from the internet to show the vet before I bring in Shadow
next week. The vet wasnt that negative but needed to tell me that they dont like when clients come in and think they know it all and that Shadow more than likely
has bad allergies. I was kind and told him I really wish it was only that. I took a video and put it on youtube and would like to get your opinion, this was one episode this morning followed by 4 more episodes with lots of scratching. My husband doesnt agree with insurance or the surgery. Shadow is only 2 years old. Is there a way I can get meds without seeing a nerologist? I know my local drugstore has Gabapentin for a cheaper price. The nearest nerologist is over one hour away
and it is very expensive to just see the dog there. I just want to get him comfortable, I miss my baby boy. Now that I understand this disease I keep thinking that our new puppy is showing signs. He is 3 months today and has yelped 3 times the past 3 days. He chews on his back feet often and today he yelped when he chewed. Last night while I was cuddleing him softly, he yelped for no reason. 2 days ago, while scratching at his collar, he yelped really loud. Do you think he may have it too or am I paranoid? I love my boys and am so sad, I just want them comfortable. Thanks for listening to me.
here is the youtube link.... (puppy Snickers wanted to play so bad with Shadow this morning as you can see)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V74D7T7Re4