Border collie Jack passed away on February 28, 2022

[Shellie]

Re: Border collie Jack

Jack's tail is back! Whooohooo! SO happy that is resolving! Dogs need wiggly tails..it's just a must have item...even if small.

And agreed...do those folks know yet what an activist you are?

[buddingartist]

Re: Border collie Jack

Good news about Jack.

Say Natalie, do your neighbours know who you are and know of your dedication to animal welfare?

Louise

[jesse girl]

Re: Border collie Jack

i did think about getting one of those hurdling balls for jesse but i dont think i could get her not to be timid of it looks like so much fun for them pushing it around

sounds like something fun for jack to do and if with your training it maybe something he can do on his terms and stop when hes had enough

its great the tail is back at attention i felt so happy when jesses returned to normal her problem did start with exercise chasing rabbits high impact and it did happen a few times after that not recently though

[k9diabetes]

Re: Border collie Jack

Mr. Jack's tail looks pretty much normal to me today. Standing at attention like a flag the way it used to. Yesterday he still was reluctant to sit. Seemed better last night and will check today to see how that is going.

No luck with the diagnosis yesterday. Saw a new vet at the same practice and she didn't want to do it. Might try to get the ER vet to issue a diagnosis given his rapid recovery.

A while ago I was in another room and heard Jack issue a couple of low boofs like something was outside. I went to the backyard and found a big rubber ball about 14 inches across. The new neighbors seem to lose something over our fence every day... did I mentiion that the new neighbors are breeding pitbulls who spend 24 hours a day in kennels with little human contact?

Anyway, this big blue rubber ball was scaring Jack. I brought it inside and started tossing kibble toward it - it was breakfast time so he was hungry. Took him a little while to get close to it but eventually he was willing to take kibble from deep underneath and to bump it with his nose. Doesn't completely trust it but is willing to manipulate it and can be around it without constant worry.

Natalie

[buddingartist]

Re: Border collie Jack

That's good new Natalie.

Jack is obviously bouncing back quite fast. Good boy Jack... wag that tail for mommy

Louise

[k9diabetes]

Re: Border collie Jack

Hi Sian,

You posted the note to my profile page. If you click on my user name, you can go there and see it and my reply. Thanks for your kind note!

Never thought I'd be so happy to see a simple curl of Jack's tail!

Outside he's holding it generally at hip level or higher and the cute little curl at the end is back most of the time plus he's wagging it a lot more. Before it was just hanging limp and flat like a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey fake tail... Still not 100% but much improved and he's obviously feeling better too.

Natalie

[Sparkhouse]

Re: Border collie Jack

Hi Natalie

I posted a note to you yesterday, I am not sure where it "went". This is my first time ever participating in a forum so I am a bit rough.

At the risk of repeating myself, I was just sending my feel better wishes to your lad, and to thank you for taking the time to send me your reassurance regarding Mac's eyes especially when your plate is so full!!

Much appreciated.

Sian and Mac

[Shellie]

Re: Border collie Jack

Yay! Puppies tail wagged! NOTHING better than that! Ok...maybe puppy bellies but not much else! Hugs!

[Abby's Mom]

Re: Border collie Jack

Glad he is getting better, and I just love Jack's story. Finally got some time to read it.

[Patty]

Re: Border collie Jack

Good to hear, Natalie. Hope the improvement continues.

[jjefferjo]

Re: Border collie Jack

Glad jack is better and I must say
Nobody but you Natalie

[Soaphie & Sydney's Mom]

Re: Border collie Jack

So glad you are seeing come improvement Natalie. Also glad his blood work is fine.

[k9diabetes]

Re: Border collie Jack

Jack seems slightly better today but he's still subdued and didn't really object to being rested today. This evening when he went out to potty, he managed to raise his tail above his hips for a couple of seconds. First time he's done that since Monday night. It's mostly hanging limp with just the first few inches standing away from his body a bit. But he has wagged it multiple times today.

If I want to turn in an insurance claim I will need a formal diagnosis - not sure whether to get that from the e-vet or talk with our regular vet.

Jack was due for blood work anyway so had them do a panel and everything looked lovely on that, including his thyroid level.

And Jack was so good at the vet's too. They put him through quite an exam - the orthopedic exam involves a whole lot of pushing and pulling on his legs and neck - plus x-rays and a blood draw and a urine draw and an IV injection of the pain med. He managed to tolerate it very well and was not muzzled. Everyone on duty that night was very relaxed and had quiet personalities.

Think I will call the regular vet tomorrow and see whether I should bring him in for a formal diagnosis.

Natalie

[buddingartist]

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Wow, I have learned something new today. I never even thought that the tail could affect a dog's balance.

Jack knows he can throw all kinds of curves at you Natalie because you are so knowledgeable and if you don't know, you will find the answer.

It's a good thing that you had access to excellent vet care and hope Jack recuperates quickly.

Louise

[Patty]

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Wow, interesting Natalie. Glad Jack is doing somewhat better. Hope he recovers quickly. Also glad the Emergency Vet is so great!