So it wasn’t my imagination – Tweed’s limp after running is not normal procedure for recovering from the sesamoid issue :(
We went back to the vet today and Tweed has a mystery infection on that foot. It’s hot, and swollen. He should not be limping at all anymore.
Why have the agility Regional gods forsaken me?
He is now on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. We have a deadline of about 10 days – he can go to class next Thursday, and if the limp is gone and he runs fine, we’re golden. If he comes up lame, we need to scratch from the competition.
*sigh* Why? WHY??
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SweetCeana says
Me thinks the agility gods may be aligning themselves with the house of Piper. Poor Tweed, it just isn’t fair. :(
By the way, I just wanted to share that while out of town I sent my dog sitter a text to see how the pooches were doing. She responded “They’re great, we’ve been playing a lot of Dumball.” You (the FL) are officially apart of Arizona dog speak.
Vicky says
Poor Tweed and FL. Hang in there guys and if it’s meant to be, it will definitely happen for you. You always have Piper, right? Maybe this year is meant to be her year. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Mr. Tweed.
Janice in GA says
Poor Tweed. :( Give him a big kiss for me, and take my good thoughts for fast healing1
Carol says
Aw, Tweed! Ya just can’t get a break, can you?
Maybe it is Piper’s year for Regionals…
riosmom says
Poor Tweed and poor FL. The new infection sucks but I gather that the sesamoid issue is resolved? Yes? That is good news and, if the infection heals in time, the long layoff may actually be good. My agility instructor is a big believer that breaks from agility really help and she has made a believer of me. Of course, Tweed has not been getting exercise and it sucks that he won’t be getting exercise for the next week. As others have said, there is always Piper and this may be her year. Tweed won’t care as long as he gets better and gets to run. Hang in there, FL.
JoAnne says
All paws and fingers crossed here that Tweed heals quickly and you get your wish to do Regionals with him.
Evie Douglas says
Oh no, no, no! Poor Tweed!
RachelB says
Oh, Tweed! So sorry. I know how bored you were with the crate.
julie says
Poor Tweed and poor you. Sending strong healing-vibes from the other side of the world!
cinnamondog says
Aw, poor Tweedle, I’m sorry. :( I hope the abx kick it soonest.
Lori says
That’s so stinky for both of you. Fingers crossed for a 10 day complete recovery.
Michelle says
Oh no, poor Tweed! I’m sorry to hear he’s got such an infection. I hope the antibiotics get it out of his system asap. Sending good thoughts his way!
Heather and Ellie says
Aww that totally sux!!!
Poor Tweed, poor FL!
Hope he gets better soon :(
MalaysianFan says
I suppose this wouldn’t be the appropriate time to suggest that the WooTWOO (one & the same dog) must be in fine shape from all that rabbit-chasing in the tall grass? And ignoring their recall by running halfway to Mexico? No. I didn’t think so. I guess they’re probably not Regionals material.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Tweed’s toe. And Ms. Piper!
P.S. No, you never mentioned Karl. *ahem* Photos??
Kimberly says
I hope he gets better soon.
Pat Anderson says
Poor Tweed. Here we need to watch for not only the burrs that can get inside the paw pads and be unseen but the seed from a certain type of grass that can do the same and the grass is harder to find and get out before causing an infection.
Hope he is much better soon.
hornblower says
Well, that’s a kick in the teeth.
Get well soon Tweed!
claire's mum says
rest, Tweed, rest….and don’t do too much too soon! i worry that if he pushes it now he may have another injury due to being a bit out of shape, etc…. I know with people the older you are the longer it takes to rebound from injury and infection, no matter how hard you try. I expect it is the same for dogs, too. Would hate to see Tweed have another setback if this infection doesnt clear right up quick!
Hard to know what to do…..listen to your wise heart.
SheSpeaksBark says
Feel better soon Mr. Tweed!!
Ktbug Ladydid says
:( When it rains, it fricken pours. :( Hope your bank account and Tweed heal quickly from this latest setback.
amy says
Well that sucks :( Sorry to hear it FL and Tweed..
Quinn says
Wow, that really is terrible for both of you. I agree with everyone’s sentiments – poor Tweed! Hm…maybe getting all of these pesky leg and paw problems toppled on now will pile up the doggie karma so that he never has to deal with another health problem again for the rest of his days! xD
Here’s to a speedy and /full/ recovery, and to WooTwoo becoming svelte and trim due to running all over the place. …well, maybe the last one is a bit of a reach. ;3
Best wishes to you all.
Snazzy Ace says
Get well soon Tweird! I’ll be sending the good vibes!
Karen says
Geez, if it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Here’s hoping I’ll be seeing BOTH Tweed AND Piper running at Regionals!! Speedy recovery Tweed:)
Amy says
Awww :-(
Bev Johnson says
That so sucks, Just not fair.. Poor Tweed and FL..
If their is such a thing as Karma and I believe there is all will work out and Tweed will get to Regionals along with you FL..
All positive vibes being sent your way Tweed…
ty says
xoxxoxoox
awh poor Tweedydoopy doo (sorry I’m thinking in an annoying baby voice as see his sad face in the crate), wishing you recover from this setback super quickly.
Jennifer says
Hope the medicine is doing its job and that we see Tweed’s “happy face” again real soon. XXX
Noirewolf says
Tweed’s long term recovery is the priority. It would be awful if he got hurt running some agility competition and ended up with more crate confinement, or worse, he became permanently lame. The gods have not abandoned him; they are preventing him from further injury and pain.