Well, the antibiotic didn’t help. If I miss his pain medication (fall asleep before giving him night dose, a rarity but it did happen last night) he cries before daybreak.
My neurologist tells me that we continue pain control and pursue alternative treatments like acupuncture.
I’ll tell you this: I love this dog and pray that the medication continues to control his pain and acupuncture helps, because I can’t even entertain the thought of putting him down.
I’ll assure you that decision is not immediate, but the realization that he won’t be getting any better and that they grow immune to pain meds makes me sick.
Given that this is the best it’s going to get, he get’s treats now. If the IBD gets ugly I’ll give him the steroid but until then, HE GETS TREATS, PERIOD.
If this wonderful dog is going to have to endure this he’s NOT going to be void of treats. Forget it. He’s not going to be an old dog. I want him to enjoy the life he has.
Dante’s Mom
