Kodiak, the big Husky who came to us from Missoula Animal Control 10 days ago, is on his way to Spokane to see our board-certified veterinary surgeons. We loaded this hefty boy into the back of the truck and Alayne left about 11 a.m. Kodiak looked pretty happy sitting on his big bed. You can see our first post on Kodiak here.
His appointment is tomorrow morning. The surgeons will first do a myelogram (injecting traceable fluid into the sac surrounding the spinal cord), which should help them identify where the neurological problem is. It will also tell them if it's operable. If it is, Kodiak will go straight into surgery.
For more background information on myelograms in dogs, go here.
There is a chance the myelogram may not reveal anything, and also a chance that even if it does pinpoint a tumor or lesion, the surgeon can't operate on it. So at this point all we can do is wait and keep our fingers crossed.
Prayers to you, Kodiak. You're a beautiful boy.
Posted by: Roz | August 23, 2005 at 09:08 AM
Kodiak, such a fine fellow you are & looking so majestic on your riding platform; got my head & heart aimed towards you -
Posted by: Jean/Nevada | August 22, 2005 at 09:50 PM
My fingers are crossed too. He looks so handsome on the big bed.
Posted by: Leigh | August 22, 2005 at 06:55 PM
I got 'em crossed!
Posted by: Karen San Antonio, TX | August 22, 2005 at 03:33 PM