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Title: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ycartrob on May 17, 2007, 03:40 PM
Back in May 2005, our beloved Corgi mix Sparky
had a herniated disc that caused paralysis in his
back 2 legs. He had corrective surgery and has
been fine and healthy for the past 2 years.
Until, last night, when his back legs
"went out on him", and after being up
all night and day, to 3 different vets, he has
another herniated disc in his back and will
be going into surgery this afternoon. (which will
cost about the same as seeing the White Stripes over 100 times).

So, please send prayers, karma, energy,
all just good ol vibes to Sparky here in Nashville.      
PEACE

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/sparky4.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/spsps-1.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/Sundaymorning13.jpg)
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/IMGP2868.jpg)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: megisnotreal on May 17, 2007, 04:28 PM
my best to you.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: sweatboard on May 17, 2007, 04:41 PM
Oh no.  I thought you ment you were walking Sparky around the neighborhood when the White Stripes tickets went on sale.  Knoxville is sending good Sparky Vibes your way.  Good Luck Sparky, We Love You. :-*
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: vespachick on May 17, 2007, 04:43 PM
Me and Mack are sending tons of good vibes to Sparky...
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o291/okonokos/Mack.jpg)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: BH on May 17, 2007, 04:45 PM
Good luck Sparky.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ycartrob on May 17, 2007, 04:45 PM
QuoteOh no.  I thought you ment you were walking Sparky around the neighborhood when the White Stripes tickets went on sale.  Knoxville is sending good Sparky Vibes your way.  Good Luck Sparky, We Love You. :-*

well, at this point, I'd rather walk Sparkums around the block than see anyone play, especially after watching him drag himself around the floor in pain this morning.

Unless, of course, it was Hey Girl at Altamont...
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: SMc55 on May 17, 2007, 05:07 PM
Hope all goes well for the little chap.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: corey on May 17, 2007, 05:43 PM
Ohhh... my.

I'm sorry, Tracy. Best to you, LA, and good ol' Sparky.

I'm gonna go give my dog a hug now.

Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: Jenny on May 17, 2007, 06:20 PM
that's devastating
i'm sorry.
good luck!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: red on May 17, 2007, 06:22 PM
All the best!!!  
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: dragonboy on May 17, 2007, 08:51 PM
Hope it all works out OK.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: JacketGal on May 17, 2007, 11:10 PM
All the best to Sparky. What a cutie!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: Dee. on May 18, 2007, 12:15 AM
Sparky appears to be a grand champion.

Best wishes!!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ali on May 18, 2007, 04:14 AM
sorry to hear that tracy - lots of love to you & the little guy for a full recovery!!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: EC on May 18, 2007, 12:44 PM
Sparky is a Ninja Warrior.  He'll be ok, Trace, no doubt in my mind.  I'm sorry about the worry, though, and the poor little guy having to have pain.  Doesn't seem fair.  Keep us updated, please!!  xoxoxoxox  Best vibes heading south to Nashville maintenant!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: sweatboard on May 18, 2007, 02:00 PM
How did the surgery go?
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ycartrob on May 18, 2007, 02:08 PM
QuoteHow did the surgery go?

So far, so good. He comes back home Tuesday. He's on copious amounts of pain killers; hopefully he has some good tunes to listen to.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: sweatboard on May 18, 2007, 02:19 PM
Ha, take him some Dan Deacon.....and save some of those pain pills.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: corey on May 18, 2007, 02:34 PM
That's great news.

Since this has happened a few times, did they give you any warning signs to look for so that this might not happen again? Or is there any way to prevent it?
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ycartrob on May 18, 2007, 02:40 PM
QuoteThat's great news.

Since this has happened a few times, did they give you any warning signs to look for so that this might not happen again? Or is there any way to prevent it?

The vet says this happens to your smaller, long bodied dogs (dauchsands, corgis, etc...). You can try to prevent them from launching themselves from chairs, beds, etc...but somethimes there's nothing to do to prevent it b/c there's so little support in between their front/back legs.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: corey on May 18, 2007, 06:08 PM
So since my parents' dachsund is a big fat-ass, it never launches itself from any chairs. I guess it has that to it's advantage.
But to it's disadvantage, it's carrying around a bunch of extra weight which can't be good.
Hmmm.

Best to lil' ol' Sparky! He'll be at home resting with you guys in no time.
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: ycartrob on May 21, 2007, 11:38 PM
Sparky is home and doing amazingly well! The doctor who did the surgery
is amazed at his progress and he is already walking (wobbly, but walking).
Thank you all for you support, prayers and karma!

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f296/ycartrob/sparky3.jpg)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: sweatboard on May 21, 2007, 11:44 PM
Ha, that is a great picture.  Way To Go Sparky, you have awesome parents!!!  
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: colleen on May 21, 2007, 11:52 PM
hooray for sparky!!  :)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: Jenny on May 22, 2007, 12:14 AM
kalloo kalay
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: dragonboy on May 22, 2007, 12:16 AM
Excellent news!  :)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: BH on May 22, 2007, 12:25 AM
Can't keep a good man down! :)
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: corey on May 22, 2007, 02:18 AM
Fuck yeah! Great news!
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: EC on May 22, 2007, 09:51 AM
Quotekalloo kalay
somebody likes jabberwocky. ;)

YAY SPARKY WAY 2 GO!!!  
Title: Re: Sparky goes under the knife (again)
Post by: The DARK on May 22, 2007, 12:27 PM
Great news! That is one awesome dog.  ;)