It's been awhile since we've posted, but we've been dealing with Brighton's health issues these few weeks. His general lameness and weakness in his hind legs have persisted, and we've been to 3 different vets now. After more xrays, bloodwork, and a host of other medical tests, we still have no diagnosis. All we know is that he has a very low Magnesium level.
We're taking it day-by-day. Some days are better than others, when he stands up and enjoys spending some time outside. On his "bad" days, he just lays in bed all day and barely moves. Seeing him like that, as a 6-month old puppy, breaks our hearts. We've had to stop attending his Puppy 2 class too, because he's falling further and further behind and is unable to interact with most of the puppy agility equipment. Fortunately, he has already mastered basic obedience.
Starting yesterday, we're trying something new with his diet, incorporating in some Mg supplements, and we're hopeful that this may lead to an improvement over the next few weeks. We're also looking forward to some potential new changes that may be happening over the new few weeks as well. Stay tuned!
The adventures and mischief of Brighton, the sable rough collie and Coda, the silver border collie.
About the Collies
Brighton the Rough Collie (registered name Overland Sage Brighton) was born on July 24, 2011 at Overland Collies near Cleveland, OH. His Dam is Ch. Overland Lyrically "Lira" and Sire is Ch. Overland Hidden Agenda "Travis". He came home to Biru and Patric on September 17, 2011 at exactly 8 weeks old.
Coda the Border Collie (registered name Desertshore Silver Sage Grand Finale) was born on Christmas Day, 2011, at DesertShore Border Collies in Phoenix, AZ. His Dam is HSAs Desertshore Wilde Irish Charm "Gigit" and Sire is BIS Int Ch Am GCH Wildblue Tartan Sett AOM "Sniper". He and all his littermates were born with a very unique silver/blue coat. He came home to Biru and Patric on February 22, 2012 at 8 weeks and 3 days old.
Coda the Border Collie (registered name Desertshore Silver Sage Grand Finale) was born on Christmas Day, 2011, at DesertShore Border Collies in Phoenix, AZ. His Dam is HSAs Desertshore Wilde Irish Charm "Gigit" and Sire is BIS Int Ch Am GCH Wildblue Tartan Sett AOM "Sniper". He and all his littermates were born with a very unique silver/blue coat. He came home to Biru and Patric on February 22, 2012 at 8 weeks and 3 days old.
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