Time for the VET (Update added)

[Heather & Brinkley]

I wrote about Brinkley's sore paw the other day.  I was giving it a few days hoping to see improvement but I've actually seen him get a little worse (not a huge difference but it's going in the wrong direction for my liking.)  It actually seems to be more sore now as he pulls away when I touch a certain spot.  It also appears a little swollen, when earlier this week it didn't.  We have an appointment Thursday at 5 to see his vet.  Here's hoping it's nothing too serious.  We started obedience three training last week (on Thursdays), hoping after he completed this round he could test to visit hospitals, but now we have to hold off on completing that for the next round in November.  Bummer because he really loves going to training (our trainer is wonderful).

Crossing my fingers he's okay. 

Here's a great picture that I took of him yesterday after he fell asleep in the yard:

UPDATE:

Update on Brinkley:  Wouldn't you know yesterday I would make a vet appointment b/c I think he's favoring his left leg-- and I thought it looked swollen-- and today I get home from work to give him some TLC before the VET trip-- and he appears PERFECTLY FINE!  Not a limp, not a whimper, not a pulling away of the leg when I touch it (all of which he did just yesterday)-- and no swelling. Yesterday he didn't want to do much playing but today he's was ready to go!!   Don't get me wrong, this is all good- I just think it's funny that I get all worried that something could be terribly wrong... and then today, not even a hint that something was wrong less than 24 hours ago---and all he can do is bring me his ball and try to get me to play with him.  I'm still trying to limit his hard play/exercise b/c I don't want him to agitate anything if he is on the mend.  We didn't do a full vet appointment today after all since he seemed fine.  We did a quick drive-by and had someone come out to the lobby to do a quick peak at it (to make sure they didn't **think** it could be broken or dislocated.)  They seemed to think it looked all right-- especially since he was putting all of his weight on it many times to scratch an itch, etc.  So, it's probably a slight strain or sprain or bruise and he'll continue to be on the up and up-- but we'll watch it through the weekend and if he has a flare up, we agreed we'd do x-rays at that point next week.  Thanks for all of the well wishes!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

What a great picture!  I hope his leg is ok and it is just a bruise or something easy.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

I hope your appointment for Brinkley goes well tomorrow.  Hopefully it will be something they can quickly make better.

Will be looking for an update.  What a sweet photo.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I sure hope he feels better.  It's probably a good idea to have the Vet look at it.  Let us know how you make out.  Love that nose!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Big smooch to that nose!  I hope it is nothing too.  Stuart had both front paws have problems through much of the summer and now that we are in FL the big Irish Wolf Hound that he plays with is also having problems.  Allergies or something chemical in the grass?  If he licks at it - use baby socks.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Hope he feels better soon.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Awwww I hope Brinkley's paw is feeling better soon.  I love the pic of him snoozing :)

[Pam & Trixie]

Hope he is ok, that it isnt anything serious.

 Thats a Great picture!

[BG and Gavin]

Good luck at the vet.  Adorable picture of Brinkley!

[Jennifer]

Hmmm, maybe he has a sliver or something? Hoping it isn't serious and the vet can fix him right up. Love the pic, he's too cute.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I hope it goes well at the vet today and that his paw can be easily treated.

[Heather & Brinkley]

Update on Brinkley:  Wouldn't you know yesterday I would make a vet appointment b/c I think he's favoring his left leg-- and I thought it looked swollen-- and today I get home from work to give him some TLC before the VET trip-- and he appears PERFECTLY FINE!  Not a limp, not a whimper, not a pulling away of the leg when I touch it (all of which he did just yesterday)-- and no swelling. Yesterday he didn't want to do much playing but today he's was ready to go!!   Don't get me wrong, this is all good- I just think it's funny that I get all worried that something could be terribly wrong... and then today, not even a hint that something was wrong less than 24 hours ago---and all he can do is bring me his ball and try to get me to play with him.  I'm still trying to limit his hard play/exercise b/c I don't want him to agitate anything if he is on the mend.  We didn't do a full vet appointment today after all since he seemed fine.  We did a quick drive-by and had someone come out to the lobby to do a quick peak at it (to make sure they didn't **think** it could be broken or dislocated.)  They seemed to think it looked all right-- especially since he was putting all of his weight on it many times to scratch an itch, etc.  So, it's probably a slight strain or sprain or bruise and he'll continue to be on the up and up-- but we'll watch it through the weekend and if he has a flare up, we agreed we'd do x-rays at that point next week.  Thanks for all of the well wishes!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Glad Brinkley is feeling better!