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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:17pm PT
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Wondering if this may potentially be an inner ear thing?????
He just kind of came to...with a grimace on his face like he was in pain...then threw up a bit....now is lying with his head a little turned...
why not do a phone consultation with your vet?
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:18pm PT
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So sorry to hear this Crag. Hoping for a full and long recovery!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:19pm PT
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sorry to hear. Hope he picks back up.
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ruppell
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:20pm PT
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Talked with the vet a few minutes ago...trying to decide whether to subject him to the ride to Bishop or not.
Crag
That shouldn't be a hard decision at all. Get in the car and head down the hill. I vet will be able to tell you what is going on instead of just guessing. A few minutes of pain for him may save his life in the long run.
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hootowl
Mountain climber
VA
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:26pm PT
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Cragman, get Cush to a vet! If it's "vestibular" (inner ear/balance) problem it's treatable and correctable! My sister's cat had this, and on prednisone and some anti-nausea meds has come back to life, with just a wee bit of a head tilt. Like Cush, it seemed at first as if Stella had had a stroke.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
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Good Luck!! We're all pullin for ya Cush!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:36pm PT
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^^^^^+1
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weezy
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:50pm PT
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GO CUSH!! hang in there bud!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:53pm PT
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Keep us posted.
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ruppell
climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:58pm PT
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The last couple of times we took him down off the mountain, he had a real hard time getting his ears to clear as we came back up in elevation
Crag
That COULD be a sign there is an ear issue as well. On your way back up take Lower Rock Creek Rd and stop often to let the pressure equal out. Either way the vet will give you a diagnosis which will help you and him deal with whatever is going on. Hoping for the best.
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Jan 22, 2013 - 01:02pm PT
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Cragman,
Sorry to hear about Cush. Hoping everything works out and for the best.
Thanks for being there for him,
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 22, 2013 - 01:18pm PT
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Glad to know you're on the way to the vet. It was just over a month ago that I thought Teddy was dying, and SoftCookay kicked my rear and said "Get to the Vet!" Teddy just had a hell of an infection, and because of it was thrwoing up which through his balance completely off. With vet care - rehydration and antibiotics, Teddy was on the mend within 24 hours. Had I delayed to the vet much longer, or thought there was no hope, Teddy would not be here today.
Godspeed Cush!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 22, 2013 - 01:28pm PT
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Oh Dean , Bums sends her love from heaven....
I do fostering for Lab Rescue and going to pickup a foster today....we'll send good vibes your way and later we'll be up at the Dog Blessing Walk on Land of Medicine Buddha and pray for you guys..
Susan
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Jan 22, 2013 - 03:50pm PT
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Sending my best wishes over your way Dean.
Dogs lives go by too fast. It's especially tough when you think you'll get 12 or more good years before they start to go downhill and some problem kicks in early and they go downhill fast. But this could just be temporary.
One of our dogs was having problems a few months ago (he's getting old) and it turns out the majority of the problem was dehydration. He'd be spending a lot of time indoors because it was cold out (he's primarily an outdoor dog) and the alpha dog (primarily an indoor dog) wasn't letting him get water. The vet injected water under the skin in his back (he looked like Quasimodo)and he was much better.
If his ears aren't clearing let him chew gum during the trip. Just kidding, but maybe trying to get him to yawn (by yawning yourself and it IS contagious for dogs) or giving him some small treats to chew and swallow on the way.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 22, 2013 - 03:51pm PT
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Zuni sends his supreme posture vibrations!
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chappy
Social climber
ventura
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Jan 22, 2013 - 03:54pm PT
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Cragman, I wish you and your four legged family member all the best...
Chappy
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Jan 22, 2013 - 03:55pm PT
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Like others, I was very sorry to hear this. Hoping against hope that it is something that can be cured. Let us know as soon as you know anything.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 22, 2013 - 05:40pm PT
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Looking for an update. Hoping for good news.
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Michelle
Trad climber
Toshi's Station, picking up power converters.
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Jan 22, 2013 - 05:41pm PT
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Same here.
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Jan 22, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
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Dean there are so many pet lovers on this site that you can be sure of a lot of support. We all wish the best for both you and your precious pet.
All of us who have pets feel the pain and helplessness when we see our best friends age ahead of us. They cannot tell us what hurts or where it hurts.
It's hard for the non-dog people to understand the special attachment we have to our special four-legged friends. It's the unconditional love that is hard to explain to those who not experienced it. They give us everything and ask very little in exchange.
For the last year or so I've been watching my own dog Monty start to age. He's a little guy, so he should last a bit longer, but it's still hard. I described him as having a little doggie-zheimer's, but he still hanging in there, he will be 15 this year.
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