Saturday, February 21, 2009

Charlie is Grounded!

After watchful waiting to see if he'd get better on his own, yesterday I took Charlie to the vet.

A little over a week ago, Charlie quit jumping. He quit climbing on me to sing, quit jumping on the bed to sleep, and quit leaping the terraces to explore and hunt kitty poo. Worse, he quit being able to easily climb stairs - a problem in a house built into a hillside. Especially when your mom can't carry you!


Despite the fact that he is getting a little better, and despite the fact that I'm getting used to having room to turn over in bed, he still couldn't climb stairs, so it was time to drag him to the vet. And I do mean drag --- the floors there are well-waxed or else I don't think we would have gotten him into the examining room.

Of course at the vet's Charlie was on his most perfect healthy-dog behavior. He jumped all over me. He trotted around. He went up and down stairs. X-rays showed no problems (whew!), but on probing, the doctor could detect some guarding in his left hip and knee.

So it's probably a soft tissue strain, good news I think. And the bad news for Charlie is, well, good news for me. Charlie is completely and utterly grounded. For two weeks. Two long weeks that he's only allowed outside long enough to do business on a leash. Two weeks he's not allowed to jump at all. Two more weeks of spacious restful sleep for me.

22 comments:

meemsnyc said...

Oh Charlie, sorry to hear about the strain. Get better buddy!!

Allison Walton said...

We're sorree dat woo iz sick!! Feel better soon, Charlie!

Wuv,
Gus and Waldo

Lorenza said...

Hi, Charlie!
I am sure the rest will help you to get better soon!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Curt Rogers said...

Whew! I'm glad it's nothing more serious! But, poor Charlie, cooped up inside all day. Better keep that car cover well guarded!

Moco said...

Sometimes we all need a rest. Vibes are being sent for Charlie's full recovery.

Mason Dixie said...

Good luck with that strain, so glad to hear it wasn't anything worse. =)

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Snikhkering here...

Grounding a Siberian doesn't work...good thing woo are one of those GoldenTrievers!

Of khourse Charlie The Big Dog khan pull a sled...but only if he wants to!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Abby said...

Hi, Charlie...

First, I want to say I hope your leg gets better really soon...

Oh...And, I was visiting Khyra & I just had to come over & Congratulate you...

You actually CAUGHT a squirrel once??? OMdoG...That is amazing...How did you do that? Did you have to climb the tree??

I've been trying to catch one my whole life...Any tips you can give me would be great...

Abby xxxooo

Girasol said...

dude, sorry to read that, i hope you have a little fun at home.

Amber and Nala said...

Hi Charlie...sorry you have a hurt hip or something. :( You should tell your Mom to buy some stairs so you can still get up in the bed without jumping. ;) I would make my Mom do that...BOL! Feel better soon.

Nala

Thor and Jack said...

Get better soon, Charlie!

Love,
Thor

Amber-Mae said...

Charlie, good to know you're feeling a little better but not great news about your hip. Hope it gets better soon though. Grounded for two weeks really sucks.

Butt sniffs,
Solid Gold Dancer

Chef said...

Whew Charlie. I'm glad it's nothing serious. Just rest your leg and soon you'll be fine. Two weeks of pampering should be fun!

xoxo
Chef

YD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samantha said...

Woof Charlie,

We came over from Ari's blog. You are very handsome!
We hope you feel better soon, so you can jump on your human!

Tail Wags,
Samantha & June

Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...

WOFFFFFF Charlie!!!
we're glad it's nothing more serious.....while reading we had a lot of fear to hear that you feel bad!!!!
but at the end we're relieved to read it's not too serious!!!!!!!!!
we're sure the rest will help you to get better soon!!!!!
Take care of you and give us news asap!!!!
Lots of love and kisses

Kathryn and Ari said...

What a relief that must be! We're so glad to hear that Charlie doesn't have something more serious. Get better soon, buddy. We'll save some snow for you to romp in.

K&A

Sara Alves said...

ohh Charlie, hope you get better fast!!!
your mommy will pamper you this 2 weeks :)

liks
PU

Daniella said...

Hi Charlie,
I am Axel. I found your blog by way of Bogie's blog were my family went for their daily update on Klaus. We are sorry for your injury - last year I went lame for 30 hours and gave my parents a heart attack. They thought I'd pulled my knee too, but then I just got better and was totally fine...it was very strange!!
Anyway, good luck with your grounding. LOL
Thanks so much for helping Bogie and his mama during their hard times.

Axel
Http://wiryaxel.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

So glad to hear it's nothing more serious! We've been through a total hip replacement with Jill, and its no fun, that's for sure.

Moose said...

Hey again... I looked wayyy back to see what happened that got you grounded and apparently missed this post (duh!). I am so bummed to hear this. I do NOT want to worry you but this is exactly how Moose's torn CCL journey began (down to the clear xrays but guarding on the knee and hip). I only mention that to underline the importance of sticking with the 'grounded' rules. Not that you need to hear it from a random stranger, but as you mentioned he does not think he needs rest and that can make it challenging. Anywho... hang in there and Moose and I have paws crossed that 2 weeks rest and he will be good as new!

Life With Dogs said...

We have had too many of those vet trips!

Lenny said...

Good luck Charlie - I hope your leg feels better soon. That's tough staying still when spring is around the corner!!

Your friend, Lenny