Please pray for Bernie

[Ginger&Bernie]

I'm off today, so got up early, gave the furkids a bath and a groom and have been going about my day...Bernie has been very happy in his sunspot on the floor, so I haven't been paying too much attention to him. Then we went to take him out and he didn't want to go with us. This is really odd behavior, so dh picked him up and carried him outside...

Anyway, he's not using his back left leg (the side he has pins on)...and when he stands its shaking. It was even shaking when we were holding him. Poor guy is dragging that leg around and looking pathetic.

Called the vet and we are leaving in about 20 minutes. He's been doing so well, you'd never even know he'd been through his earlier trauma...

(for those who don't know or remember his story, he's our rescue baby who was found on the street after getting run over by a car. The rescue got him to a great surgeon who did a wonderful job of putting him back together...he's had an uphill battle but has been doing so well!!!!)

I hope this is just some kind of minor injury from jumping off the furniture. I hope my sweetie isn't backsliding!!!

I know the power of YT prayers and well wishes, so thought I'd post this here.

Judy and Bernie

p.s. Bernie sends his love, even though he's a little sad right now.

[Morkie4]

Awwwwwww, Judy, I am sooooooo sorry!!! I hope he is ok after your trip to the vet. I am sending big time positive vibes your way!! I do hope he will be ok and maybe just needs to rest the leg! I'm so sorry...........check back when you get back from the vet and let me know what they found out!
Give Bernie some huge hugs and pats from me and sloppy licks from the girls, Kallie and Brandy!

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[MaxJack'sMom]

Bernie, Jack sends his best get well quick vibes to you. Hope all goes well at the vet and the power of prayer can do wonderous things in troubled times.

[Ginger&Bernie]

An update...

Well, so far it's a mystery. Nothing is broken, no sprain, the pins seem okay.

He's eating and drinking...but now that we are back home he's so depressed/lethargic...I brought him in, covered his bed with a clean sheet and laid him on it. He hasn't moved once and it's been a couple of hours. That's so not like him.

I brought him food and water. He did eat, but didn't drink.

Sorry I didn't come back sooner, I've been focusing on him and on getting the other furkids cared for.

It's so strange to only have one yorkie following me around...I'm worried sick. :( :( :(

Thanks again, and please keep him in your prayers. I'll be on and off all night, I'm sitting here beside him on the floor with laptop at hand...just waiting for some kind of improvement.

I'll keep ya posted.

[Zo zo's mom]

I hope everything goes well with your little guy. I am sorry to hear he isn't well and I know how scared you must be.

Good vibes and positive thoughts are headed your way...

[Morkie4]

Well, at least you have had him checked out and found nothing visibly wrong so that is a good thing. Maybe a few days he will be better. As I told Teri earlier Kallie limped after falling and then would not walk on it for a whole day. Just when I was about to take her to the vet and have it checked, she was fine and walking on it with no problems and within two days, running on it. So don't know what was wrong but it fixed itself. Keeping you in my thoughts and thanks for updating us. I know you are worried! I will worry with you! xoxox

[maltchimom]

Hope
Bernie is better very soon.

[mia's mom]

Come on Bernie stop worrying Mom go play!:o

[maltchimom]

Judy my son's shih tzu had a problem with her leg and it was luxating patella. She is old so they didn't do surgery but the vet gave her joint medication and she does well now. I hope Bermie wakes up today and is fine.

[Ginger&Bernie]

When I woke up this morning I carried Bernie outside. He went potty (both kinds) which was amazing because last night he just stood their on his 3 legs refusing to move and looking pathetic.

Of course, he hobbled underneath a bush, went potty and then decided not to move anymore. LOL, had me crawling under bushes at 7 in the morning in the snow. But, what a huge improvement from last night!!!!

He also drank water this am, something we couldn't get him to do after we got home from the vets. Yaay Bernie!

He's resting, but keeps trying to resituate himself (again, a lot more movement then last night).

Thanks again to EVERYONE for all their well wishes and advice. You are all so kind. Bernie sends his love.

I will keep you updated.

[Morkie4]

When I woke up this morning I carried Bernie outside. He went potty (both kinds) which was amazing because last night he just stood their on his 3 legs refusing to move and looking pathetic.

Of course, he hobbled underneath a bush, went potty and then decided not to move anymore. LOL, had me crawling under bushes at 7 in the morning in the snow. But, what a huge improvement from last night!!!!

He also drank water this am, something we couldn't get him to do after we got home from the vets. Yaay Bernie!

He's resting, but keeps trying to resituate himself (again, a lot more movement then last night).

Thanks again to EVERYONE for all their well wishes and advice. You are all so kind. Bernie sends his love.

I will keep you updated.

A little progress is "great news." Even if you did have to crawl under bushes, in the snow at 7AM..............just shows what a good mommy you are! I am so glad to wake to an improved Bernie! I hope he each moment is a better moment for him and YOU! If you need any more distractions, just IM me! :) Enjoyed our chat last night! Keep us updated! BIG HUG TO YOU AND PATS FOR BERNIE & SWEET GINGER!!! :)

[lilybellesmom]

I'm sorry to hear that Bernie is not feeling well but it looks
like he's doing a little better.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to little Bernie for a fast
recovery.

[Ginger&Bernie]

Thanks everybody!!! He's walking around here right now! We'll still go to the vet tomorrow, but I'm feeling a lot better about him!

[Ginger&Bernie]

Here is Bernie yesterday...this is pretty much how he's been since Friday, including this am...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBv0j269HvY

And here he is just a short time ago!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br6xXrhVmtY

What a difference, huh? :D :D :D

Still anxious to figure out what is going on, but I'm feeling so much better about him!

[maltchimom]

Bernie looks so much better. I am so glad he is recovering.

[MaxJack'sMom]

So happy to see Bernie up and moving around. There is a terrible dog flu going around, my son's dog got it and his in-laws dog got it too.
Hope all goes well tomorrow at the vet. Bernie is such a little cutie pie.

Please PM me your pet's birthday so I can get it on my calendar. Don't forget to include the year born. Hope you join in on the fun.

[omega]

I'm glad he's doing better. :)

Kaya hurt her leg a few days ago and it's not better yet. But she's not sick like your little guy.

Keep us updated.

[Morkie4]

It was so good to see Bernie up and about..........glad he is feeling better cause I KNOW that will make YOU feel better! Thanks for keeping us updated!:)

[menvin]

Poor baby, he is so beautiful. Could he have developed arthritis in that leg?

[Ginger&Bernie]

I'm glad he's doing better. :)

Kaya hurt her leg a few days ago and it's not better yet. But she's not sick like your little guy.

Keep us updated.

I'm sorry to hear about Kaya. How is she doing today????

(((((Hugs)))))

[Ginger&Bernie]

Poor baby, he is so beautiful. Could he have developed arthritis in that leg?

Thank you! The thing is it came on so suddenly...he is at the vet today for more extensive testing:( I hated leaving him, but need to do whatever we can to help him.

His spirits were completely restored this am though. He kept trying to get me to take him for a walk!!!:) Of course, mommy knows best and I kept him right here beside me.

I'll post an update when we know more.

Carol - I love your avi. You are the best!!!! Thanks everyone!!!!!

[Ginger&Bernie]

Bernie had surgery in 2006. He had been run over by a car and had his pelvis repaired. (This was before he came to live with us).

It was extensive surgery, but he recovered.

Turns out his pain was because one of his pins had loosened and was migrating. As soon as we found this out, we contacted his original surgeon and they removed the pin.

He's recovering from surgery now, but the vet expects him to return to normal use of the leg!

Thank you all for your support!!!

[Morkie4]

Bernie had surgery in 2006. He had been run over by a car and had his pelvis repaired. (This was before he came to live with us).

It was extensive surgery, but he recovered.

Turns out his pain was because one of his pins had loosened and was migrating. As soon as we found this out, we contacted his original surgeon and they removed the pin.

He's recovering from surgery now, but the vet expects him to return to normal use of the leg!

Thank you all for your support!!!

Thanks for the GREAT update! I was soooooooooo happy to hear they found the problem and fixed it! Big hugs and pats to Bernie!!!!

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[maltchimom]

Hope Bernie does well after surgery. Glad you found out what was wrong and got it taken care of. Give him lots of hugs from Chipper while he is recovering.

[MaxJack'sMom]

Bernie had surgery in 2006. He had been run over by a car and had his pelvis repaired. (This was before he came to live with us).

It was extensive surgery, but he recovered.

Turns out his pain was because one of his pins had loosened and was migrating. As soon as we found this out, we contacted his original surgeon and they removed the pin.

He's recovering from surgery now, but the vet expects him to return to normal use of the leg!

Thank you all for your support!!!

Jack sends a low five to his pal Bernie. He didn't want him to jump up for a high five with his having surgery. My best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't forget to send me Bernie's birthdate. (and Ginger's too:awink: )