Jodhpurs has entered the building.
Juno's home! When she came into the private room at the hospital yesterday, she acted almost normal. She jumped on me, licked me at least 87 times and play bowed about 16 times. She cried happy cries. She knew she was coming home. Nurses at VMS continue to rave on about her wonderful behavior, sweet disposition and happy personality. Nurses I never met, came into the room to say good bye. They all know Juno. It's a good thing I was picking her up. I get the feeling she was on the verge of being pup-napped.
She's not out of the woods yet. Her temp is holding normal and when she left the hospital it was 101.9. She's on Clindamycin and Baytril for antibiotics and Tramadol (narcotic) for pain. They’re still reluctant to give steroids because it’s seeming to show bacterial but we still don’t have cultures back.
The spinal tap showed negative on “growth” cultures, so no bacteria in her spine or head (though she thinks we should test Loki's head to see if we find anything in it at all). We’re still waiting on blood cultures and cultures from the second round of joint taps done on Sunday on her right back knee, which will take about 7 days. They tapped her left knee but it wasn't nearly as bad so they won't culture it. The doctor is truly hoping to see something grow in them because then we can name it and really knock this out. She's leaning away from it being autoimmune arthritis (thank dogs) because it doesn’t act like this. She also x-rayed her back legs and they did not show degenerative arthritis (praise cheeses). So we're hunting for the name of the bacterial infection. How she got this septic infection, we'll never know. Septic arthritis is usually from an open infected wound, which she did not have.
Though Juno's temperature responded within a day to the clindamycin, an antimicrobial. The infection and inflamation in her joints showed up on Saturday & Sunday, three days after hospitalization, after being on the antibiotic and after her first joint tap. The doctor informed me that it can take a while for antibiotics to reach the joint.
Her temp leaving the hospital was 101.9 and holding. She seemed to walk better, but now that's she's home, she's in a lot of pain and limping a lot. Her appetitie is great. She ate an entire chicken (meat only) and later on some tri-tip. I'll be taking her temperature twice daily and in contact with the doctor. Let's hope we find out what bacteria this is so we can really nail it!
Loki's happy to have her home, and acting like a gentleman. He's not being overly pushy or needy and seems to know to behave around her.
"I'm in the hospital for 5 whole days and HOW many times did you come? Only twice. And did you bring me any flowers or bones? No. You've got a lot of 'splainin' to do, buddy!"
"But... I don't drive... and besides, Mom's mini was in the shop. By the way did you know she dropped her cell-phone in the toilet while you were gone? That's pretty funny, huh? You had to be there I guess."
"Ah cupcake, I miss your smell so much, i just need to bury my nose here for just a second..."
"Wow, they sure did a major makeover to your coat. Is this patchwork shaving the new Northern Breed Living in CA trend?"
"Watch it buster. You're walkin' on thin ice. And since you're not a husky, you wouldn't know the first thing about surviving on thin ice."
"Let me just check to see if your jodhpurs are sill in place. It's very disturbing that they can just give you this make over so quickly."
"Yup, jodhpurs were spared. Thank dog!"
"I swear! I tried to visit you every day! But Mom wouldn't let me!"
"Don't you jive talk me Formosan boy. I know a line when I hear it."
Patchwork Juno doesn't look too pleased. She feels a bit like a hobo.
"Oh my dog! I'm so happy the jodhpurs were not taken!"
Though her temperature is still down, Juno does a lot of this above. While it may appear normal, believe me, it takes a mack truck to get her up because the pain is still quite bad in her back legs.
Juno Belle Jodhpurs remains an unsolved mystery and a puzzle for every Vet on her case. I just hope we can find the bacteria so we can get her better faster and possibly give her anti-inflamatory, rather than a narcotic, so she can walk without pain soon.
Juno is home! And she brought her jodhpurs! That is the best.
Sorry about getting your temp taken twice a day. That is a big invasive, huh.
But you are feeling better than a week ago, right? It can remain a mystery as long as you get well.
Slobbers,
Mango
So glad Juno is home, but frustrating not to know exactly what is going on. Keep getting better J.
So happy to hear that she's home! You must be so relieved just to have her with you. I hope the docs can identify and eliminate the cause of her illness very soon. Keep us posted!
She and Loki look very happy to be back together.
xxx
Suzanne, Frankie and Lucy
We're so glad Juno is HOME!!! We hope she continues to improve - and that the vets can find the source of all the pain!
Tail wags,
Storms
Wooos Juno! Now Loki, leave her alone! I hate it when I come home from the vet and my annoying little brother follows me around sniffing me, I get angry and growl at him sometimes! Juno must be ma much nicer doggy than me! I hope woo all find out what is going on and I will be sending more sibe-vibes so she gets better and does not hurt any more!
-Kira The BeaWootiful
I'm so happy she's home! I hope they figure this out quick!
I'm glad she's home. I bet she will feel much better to have her cushy life back and be able to boss around Loki. Maybe he can bring her ice chips.
Kat
The pack is reunited!
Praise Cheeses!
JBJ is in da hooouuuse!
WITH HER JODHPURS INTAKHT!
I was ready to have Mom pare down my pantyloons in support fur my pal BUT PHHHHHRRRRREEEEEWWWWW, I khan keep mine too!
Get better!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: PANTYLOON POWER!
Darling Juno,
We thought about sending flowers but we concerned that woo would eat them.
Keep getting better and sending Mom out for roasted chicken!
Bricey
Yay! Juno's home!!! I hope they can figure this out fast!
I'm glad they left her jodhpurs alone! 🙂
Mochi
We are very happy that you have your doggie home, but what a worry! We do hope they find out soon what's the matter. Just sending you lots of love, prayers and wishing for a speedy recovery.
MAXDOG AND FAMILY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Yay, the girl is home. We are so hoping for Juno to get all well soon. Loki, you treat her well now, you hear?
Woos, the OP Pack
We are so glad you are home Juno. You will heal a lot better with friends to keep checking to make sure no parts are missing..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Glad to see that Juno is finally home, hope she is on the mend soon.
Finley and Jennifer
We are ever so happy you are home!!!
We are crossing our paws they get those sickies out of you for GOOD with quick test results!!!
Smileys!
Dory
I am glad to see that Juno is getting better but hope the mystery will be solved soon. It's not a good feeling to see her not feeling well.
Get well very very soon Juno and Loki's a good boy being so gentle to her. 🙂
Madeleine
from Malaysia
Hip Hip Hooray Juno is home Juno is home!
Geez Loki is a bit personal. Hasn't he heard of the 3 foot rule.. the personal bubble. Only people taking temperatures or who want to kiss get that close. At least you were missed.
I think all the vet staff loved your jodhpurs too. Fluff it! Swish it! Keep feeling better.. I have some day camp rogue moves to show you.
norwood
BTW I'm not sure if I answered this here already, but The Thundering Herd is right, I'm using the VideoPress plugin at WordPress.com. I do like it better than YouTube but I have to pay a yearly fee to be able to stream video.
We're so glad that Juno is home. Hope the vets can get you some answers.
Hey Loki, give Juno some kisses from us.
Love Ruby & Penny
Hi J and L
I forgot to mention.. I love that pic Juno sticking her tongue out at Loki! I wish I had a brother to do that too!
Norwood
Oh Juno - sooooo happy to see you back home and getting better at last! And hope they get the results of the bacterial culture back soon so that you might finally have some answers!