Our 2023-2024 Southern Migration Trip

[AuntieDodo]

@Jim I really hope Ryker gets the needed results to make him whole. Very awful that you lost the $ for campsite booking, it’s not like they wouldn’t re rent it out.

We would do exactly the same thing in your shoes though. Ryker loves you for it.

 

[Jim]

@Jim I really hope Ryker gets the needed results to make him whole. Very awful that you lost the $ for campsite booking, it’s not like they wouldn’t re rent it out.

We would do exactly the same thing in your shoes though. Ryker loves you for it.

Thank you, AuntiDodo!

Ryker got his 1st stem cell injection this morning. While he was sedated, and prior to the injections, they did an ultrasound to check the abdomen and elbow for tumors, as the stem cell injection can promote the growth of such issues. They also did an ultrasound of his damaged tendons and determined that he has no avulsion or fracture of the flexor tendons.

But prior to any of that, he had what is called "shockwave therapy" (video below) which is supposed to jump-start the body’s ability to regenerate new tissue and to decreases pain by directly stimulating the nerves at the site of the injury. This was his 4th of 5th shockwave treatment, and as strange as it sounds, it seems to work.

So we're back at our site now, and he's working his way out of the sedation. And of course, he's getting an ample amount of love and lots of treats!

 

[AuntieDodo]

Thank you, AuntiDodo!

Ryker got his 1st stem cell injection this morning. While he was sedated, and prior to the injections, they did an ultrasound to check the abdomen and elbow for tumors, as the stem cell injection can promote the growth of such issues. They also did an ultrasound of his damaged tendons and determined that he has no avulsion or fracture of the flexor tendons.

But prior to any of that, he had what is called "shockwave therapy" (video below) which is supposed to jump-start the body’s ability to regenerate new tissue and to decreases pain by directly stimulating the nerves at the site of the injury. This was his 4th of 5th shockwave treatment, and as strange as it sounds, it seems to work.

So we're back at our site now, and he's working his way out of the sedation. And of course, he's getting an ample amount of love and lots of treats!

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Wow he is a real trooper! Give home a belly rub for me

 

[team bradfield]

Wow he is a real trooper! Give home a belly rub for me

x 2, Megara says get better Ryker

 

[purring along]

Jim that sounds like great news so far, keeping a positive outlook.

 

[J&JD]

To give you an idea of the power of modern medicine, here is Dusty just after being surgically treated for a massive infection of unknown origin. He’s now acting like a new puppy even though he will be 12 in May. Go Ryker go!

 

[ARD]

Awwww, Ryker is such a handsome boy. It's so hard to see him recovering from the sedation. He has such soulful eyes. Sending all the love to the boy.

 

[team bradfield]

Hoping for good outcomes, Our berna-doodle (gizmo) is fighting cancer right now, tumor removed last week,

 

[ARD]

Hoping for good outcomes, Our berna-doodle (gizmo) is fighting cancer right now, tumor removed last week.

It's so heartbreaking. I'm still grieving over the loss of my lil Alfie. I hope your baby has a speedy recovery and GREAT outcome.

 

[team bradfield]

He likes his Chris Evans sweater from knives out better than the cone of shame

 

[Jim]

x 2, Megara says get better Ryker

Thank you, Megara!

 

[Jim]

To give you an idea of the power of modern medicine, here is Dusty just after being surgically treated for a massive infection of unknown origin. He’s now acting like a new puppy even though he will be 12 in May. Go Ryker go!

Wow! Looking GREAT, Dusty!

 

[AuntieDodo]

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Poor Gizmo, I hope they kicked “C’s” butt with the surgery. We just lost our Lexi to cancer but surgery was not an option that we chose due to where the tumour was and she was 12 and it would have too hard on her. Way to go Gizmo, I will pray for great results!

 

[team bradfield]

Poor Gizmo, I hope they kicked “C’s” butt with the surgery. We just lost our Lexi to cancer but surgery was not an option that we chose due to where the tumour was and she was 12 and it would have too hard on her. Way to go Gizmo, I will pray for great results!

Thank you, he is only 6 so we and vet are optimistic

 

[Jim]

Getting ready to take Ryker to his Hydro Therapy session this morning and checked the cams at the park. lol, yeah, I knew there was a reason I'm down here in Florida. . .

Not a lot yet, but in a couple of hours it'll be hard to find the road. Not missing it.

 

[Jim]

Apparently the rain has been brutal. Here is picture of Joses in Gatlinburg.

 

[sheridany]

Not a lot yet, but in a couple of hours it'll be hard to find the road. Not missing it.

Just provide the address to @Neal because he loves that white stuff. He’s all over it and makes a great camp host while you are away. Just saying….

 

[Neal]

Just provide the address to @Neal because he loves that white stuff. He’s all over it and makes a great camp host while you are away. Just saying….

As soon as I saw that I booked all of the sites! On the way...Elli has her sled, ready to play!

 

[purring along]

I talked to our kids yesterday,they said the Charlotte area is flooded. A little bit of rain here in Key largo, but windy. Keep us updated on Ryker.

 

[Jim]

I talked to our kids yesterday,they said the Charlotte area is flooded. A little bit of rain here in Key largo, but windy. Keep us updated on Ryker.

He's been doing well with his hydro-therapy and seems to really enjoy it. Vet said he's doing great! I believe we're seeing improvement as well. But then, I have to distinguish between what I hope is happening and what is really happening. lol, but I think he's doing better.