I can fit in here... can you???

I bet you never thought I could fit so well in Bade Papa's Ford Figo...

Yup, That's me sitting comfortably behind the back seats of Bade Pa's Ford Figo... We were coming back from a trip and there were 4 people in the car, so I decided to take the high seat where I won't have to sit on anyone's lap :D

Dysplasia update

It was a couple of weeks ago when Pluto was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. For those who do not know what the condition means, here's an excerpt from Wikipedia... "Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic (polygenic) trait that is affected by environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and occasionally in humans, but is most commonly associated with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds."

For some time, I was very very very upset. And very angry. Both emotions ingrained as job description of being a mom... Couldn't see the pain he was in. Initial medication was not working and he was having difficulty getting up, walking...he was not in mood to go out and play (which probably will be a case if your hip was in such a bad condition) When a week from starting his medication, I heard him moaning while sitting (or rather throwing himself down on floor); I took him back to doc. She gave us anti-inflammatory meds and prescribed a new high power powder for hips.

Its 15 days since we are on new medication and happy to report...that we are almost normal now. We have stopped bunny hopping, and are more willing to climb stairs. We have also started chasing crows again. We run behind other dogs on the road and have started demanding more attention from family back at home. We are still not fully back to our old food habits and need cajoling and hand-feeding but we are back to begging food when everyone sits for tea or dinner.

We know there is a long way to go, but we are pretty sure about safe sailing. We thank you all those who sent love and advice our way and also all those who kept us in their prayers.

Me, Mom and the New Addition

Me, Mom and the New Addition to the family.... :)

Curious George - Part II

Hey...whats THAT??

mum...tell me, what is this???

oooooohhhh.... its a TURTLE

Don't you see I'm busy???

Can't you see I'm a little busy??? It's hard-work being an elder bro... lots of reading required...

Why indeed???

Everytime the doorbell rings, Pluto runs to the door with such vigor as if he is going to open it himself...

Hip Dysplasia... Can anyone help???

Past couple of days I've been noticing Pluto having difficulty in getting up from floor. During his past visits to the vet, she kept saying Pluto looks fine and the slowness while getting up is probably due to the unusual cold we are having combined with his fondness for sleeping on floor instead of his own bed...

After I got back from hospital, I've been watching him obsessively... In my mother tongue there is a saying which roughly translates to "there is no comparision to the worst thoughts that pass through a worrying mothers head" And my last visit to the vet confirmed my worst fears... my little angel is a strong candidate for Hip Dysplasia.

Vet has put him up on some medication for joints (Pet joint by PetCare) and has told us that we will get an X-ray once he completes 9 months... that is still 3 more months away and I'm getting anxious. I've been reading, reading and reading since we got back from Vet yesterday... and I can't find anything to help me understand what are we looking at or facing.

Is anyone out there who would make me understand what are we facing? Please don't tell me to talk to the Vet.. I tried that, and she keeps saying its too early to say anything and not to worry...

Can anyone help? Please?