Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Back to the vet

Corbin's momma here... Corbin has gotten very sick again.  His ouchies have come back - although, not nearly as often.  But the fact that he's still in pain on the steroid is worrysome.  He's lost a lot of weight and almost all of his muscle tone.  You can see his spine, hip bones and you can feel his ribs.  His gums are pasty white and he's very lethargic.  He's eating, drinking and going to the bathroom fine... so I guess that's a positive.  But, he's not our happy Corbin.

We were away on vacation last week -which I almost cancelled last minute.  I guess it took a week away from him to see how much he's really gone down hill.  He was fine while at Heather's, eating and drinking and not anxious or pacey, so I don't think any of this is/was stress related.  The weight/muscle loss started before we left.  Dr. Mike is afraid the pale gums are a cardiovascular issue, so we're heading in to Dr. Gordon - another vet that has been treating Corbin.

Please say a prayer for my boy.... The hardest part is not knowing what is causing all of this :-(

56 comments:

  1. Sending love for Corbin and you

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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  2. Poor Corbin and poor Mom. It must be so frustrating not knowing what you are dealing with. Do you live anywhere near a veterinary university hospital where you might be able to see a wide range of specialists? We so wish you could find some way to make Corbin better.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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    1. We live near Cornell University (about 2.5 hours away) and Tuffs University (about 3 hours away). We've discussed going there, but have held off. Our vet has been in contact with Cornell about Corbin's case. I think we're a few steps closer to making the drive now though. He just continues to get worse.

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  3. Dear Sweet Corbin, I am so SO very sorry that you are so sick. I will have you in my heart and in my prayers.
    Ernie and I will both cross our paws very tightly. Please take these good strong VIBES to the Vet with you.
    VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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  4. Sending lots of power of the paws prayers....come on Corbin, you have to figure out a way to let those vets know what is going on so they can fix you up. Mom always says "it's times like this that she wishes we could talk out in human talk". We agree with the OP pack.....that is what we had to do with Reilly - go the university of Texas veterinary sciences to find out what was wrong with him.

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  5. Corbin,

    I hate that you've been so sick. Lincoln and I have been praying for you lots!
    Poor baby.

    Muah,

    Minnie Moo

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  6. Oh No! We are SO sorry to hear Corbin is still so sick. We are keeping our paws and fingers crossed and praying for you Corbin and for Mom that they find out what is wrong with him and can work to make him better.
    Loving wags
    Ernie,Sasha,chica,lucas,& rosie

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  7. Corbin and da momma, you knows dis just makes me terribly upset knowin' da Big Man ain't wells. I miss him so much even thoughs he be likes a million miles aways.
    But just knows withouts a doubt dat we is sendin' our bestest vibes and prayers, and healin' thoughts and hugs to all ya'll.
    If there be anything ya'll needs ya'll just hollers.
    We is heres to gets da Corbin through dis.
    Corbin is a strong boy.

    Corbin, puuuuuuulease get betters...I loves ya dude.

    Puddles and mum

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  8. Oh Corbin, we are praying that you will be healed from those ouchies and that your pain will leave. May Christ heal you sweet boy.

    Licks,
    Ruthie

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  9. How frustrating. There must be an answer somewhere. You are in our prayers and thoughts AND we're sending our most powerful vibes to our favourite chick magnet.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  10. Praying for healing and wisdom for the Dr. Vets!! Feel better! HUGS AND KISSES!!!!

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  11. Keeping our fingers and paws crossed that the vets can figure this out and help Corbin get well.

    Cindy & Nina

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  12. Corbin, we hope they can get to the bottom of this sooner than later :(

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  13. I am so sad to hear this. I hope you and the doctors get to the bottom of Corbin's issues soon. Thinking of all of you.

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  14. I hope you guys are able to get this thing figured out soon....poor guy!

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  15. Paws khrossed furry furry tightly fur ALL of WOO!

    We always hear great things about Cornell - is that an option?

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  16. Oh goodness! Corbin, we all have our paws crossed for you! I hope that the vets can find out what the problem is and help you get on the road to recovery soon!

    Bunny

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  17. Oh, Corbin and Corbin's momma...my heart just sank down to my toes when I heard about this. Everybuddy here at my house has our fingers, toes, paws, whiskers ...EVERYTHING... crossed for you, Corbin. I sure hope your dogtor can figure out what's going on. We all love you super lots and want you to get back to your regular Corbin-self real soon.

    Encouraging Wiggles & Wags,
    Mayzie

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  18. Oh Corbin's Mommy!!!!
    I am doing the biggest most bad-a--IST JUJU dance ever! I don't want anything bad to be wrong with Corbin.
    Love a very worried Noodles

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  19. Sending loads of good healing juju Corbin's way!!

    Pugs & Kisses,

    Brutus & Ellie

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  20. You are in our thoughts and prayers, my friend....please keep us posted....

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  21. Oh Corbin, we love you pal and we are praying for you and sending you our best purrs.

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  22. Corbin! We are pulling out all our Hobbit Magic and sending it to you so you'll feel better soon!

    Sam and Pippen

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  23. Gosh so sorry about Corbin..poor baby..we will keep all our feets crossed
    Snuggles
    Benny & Lily

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  24. Sending healing thoughts your way, hope he gets better soon x

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  25. We are sending all our pawsitive energy and prayers to Corbin and hope that the doctor figures out what's wrong with him. Get well, Corbin, we love you!

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  26. Oh nose.....we are all so sorry to hear our Corbin is feeling poorly. We have all 36 paws in our house crossed for him and we're also sending some good vibes. And Mom is saying some prayers for a quick recovery.

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  27. My paws are crossed and my mom is praying for you Corbin!
    I hope your Vet will find what is happening so he will give you the right treatment to make you get better soon!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  28. Oh dears.......we are filled with the worriedness about our handsome Corbin. We are gonna say a special prayer tonight just for him!

    Love and Lotsa hugs.....

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  29. The worst is not knowing what's wrong with him. I sincerely hope this Dr Gordon will find out what's wrong with Corbin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

    HUGS!
    Dommy + Anny

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  30. I've got everything crossed for you, Corbin!
    Dachshund Nola

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  31. We are saying pawerful prayers for those Dr's to find a fast remedy for you Corbin. We all want our old, happy Corbin back.

    Nubbin wiggles & hugs,
    Oskar & Pam

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  32. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. We're sending you lots of love from Chicago! <3

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  33. I just came from Barbara at If I did not have a sense of humor.
    She told me that Corbin needed prayers, so I am praying right now.
    love
    tweedles

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  34. Poor Corbin... I hope you find out what is causing him to be sick so he can feel better soon. Will definitely be keeping him in our prayers.

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  35. Woof! Woof! Sending Lots of Golden Prayers and Crossing my Golden Paws. Lots of Golden ALOHA n Woofs, Sugar

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  36. We saw this on The Daily Oskar and hopped ofur to give you lots of purrs, purrayers, and pawsitive thoughts. Get rid of those owies and feel better quick, soon, and in a hurry! From all of us at Prancer Pie.

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  37. We are so sorry to hear about Corbin. And will be sending special 24 Paws Prayers and all of our Sibe Vibes your way. We love you Corbin. <3

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  38. Hi Corbin, this is our first visit to your blog - we read about your health problems on Oskar's blog. We are really sorry to hear about your problems and we can only imagine how worried your peeps are. We are thinking of you and hope you are on the mend soon.

    Woof.

    Groucho

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  39. Oh gosh, I am sure you are worried sick. My paws are crossed tight for my friend,Corbin! I hope you get some answers and good news soon. We are sending lots of good vibes and prayers.

    Your pal, Pip

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  40. Just popped in from Oskars to offer our positive thoughts for Corbin! We'll keep our paws and fingers crossed!

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  41. We heard about you not feeling so well when we went to Oskars blog.
    Hope you are feeling much better very soon Corbin, all our thoughts are prayers are with you and we have got our 60 collective claws crossed :)
    Dip Bridge & Elliot x

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  42. Oh dear oh dear, I'm so sorry that you're not feeling well. Our paws and fingers are crossed and will keep you in our prayers all the time. I can understand how frustrating your mom and dad are, that's horrible not knowing what is really going on.

    Hang in there, big boy!

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  43. Corbin, I am so sorry to read that you are not feeling well. I am crossing paws and sending a blast of magic bubbles your way. My Mommy is praying hard. Please get well my sweet pal.

    Loveys Sasha

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  44. My paws are crossed for you, Corbin, and I am sending tons or AireZen!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch

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  45. Hello Corbin, I'm Luna, I came from Oskar blog.Please be positive!I'm sending prayers and purrs to you!
    Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

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  46. Hi Corbin, Oskar told me your not feeling well and I hope you get better really soon! Love!

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  47. Corbin, Oskar has said you are feeling the sickies again. We are hear to offer some drool and power of the paw. We pray that they can find out what is troubling you soon. We so know how you feel as we went through all these things with Cleo. Not knowing what is wrong is the hardest part. {{HUGS}} Sniffs, The HoundDogs and Mom

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  48. Praying for Corbin and you.

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  49. Found out about you from Oskar...sending you good vibes from here, together with a prayer.

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  50. We are purring and praying for Corbin, his vets, and for all of you.

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  51. Oskar sent us over. Praying for an answer and treatment for your boy!

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  52. Big huggs for you Corbin. I do ope everyfing gonna be ok for you. I send speshul hugs for mum too cos I kno she be worried. I got a bad heart and the vets fix me up good so dont lose hope my pal. Is many ways for a dog to be in this werld...

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