Category: basset

Marv is evil when getting his nails trimmed so he has to wear the naughty mask.

thanks for all the advice, guys!

Billy has been getting more obedient and calm the longer we have him. He just babey! But he can already do more than most human kids at his age, so suck on that, infants.

Anyway! Billy wants you to have a great valentines day!

er, more advice, maybe – this little dude reeks – how can I control the smell on a regular basis without full baths?

He loves his TV.

Hi everyone. I’m posting because we’re in that awful limbo stage and I’m hoping to hear from people who’ve been through something similar.

This is Golly, a very young puppy (not even a year old yet). A few days ago, he started crying out in pain intermittently with no obvious trigger. He was eating, drinking, alert, but clearly uncomfortable. He especially reacted when his neck or head was moved, and he seemed reluctant to hold his head up at times.

We took him to the vet, and based on the exam and his symptoms, they’re concerned about a cervical spine issue. Wobbler syndrome was mentioned as a possibility, though nothing is confirmed yet. He’s now on strict rest and medication, and he has an MRI scheduled soon to get real answers.

I’m attaching a video of him walking. Some moments look almost normal, and other moments worry me more. I can’t tell if I’m overanalyzing or if the gait really looks off, especially in the rear and with how carefully he moves his head and neck.

A few questions I’d really appreciate input on:

• For those who’ve dealt with Wobbler or other cervical spine issues, does his walk look familiar to you? • Did symptoms come on suddenly or gradually for your dog? • What did the waiting period before imaging look like, and how did you manage rest with a young dog? • If it wasn’t Wobbler, what else did it turn out to be?

I know no one here can diagnose him, and we’re following our vet’s guidance closely. I’m just trying to learn, prepare myself, and hear real experiences from people who understand how scary this stage is.

Thanks so much for reading and for any insight you’re willing to share.

Our girl passed a few months ago at 14 yo from cancer…. She didnt seem in pain but a vet told us only because they dont show it, that doesn’t mean they aren’t in pain… cant stop thinking about that tbh. Anywho… here is a little photo of her 💗