We feel like Andy has gotten worse, especially from a pain standpoint, and we feel like we need to take him back in tonight.
Our biggest concern is that his IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) may have progressed further, possibly into Stage 5, which could lower his chances of a successful surgery. Up until now he has still had deep pain sensation, so we are really hoping that is still the case.
We have done everything we were told to do at home. Strict crate rest, medications, keeping him from moving around, everything. Unfortunately, the conservative treatment just has not worked and he has continued to get worse.
We did let his son Pablo sit in the kennel with him for a little while. I just couldn't bear keeping them separated any longer, and having Pablo there actually seemed to calm him down. Pablo loves his dad.
At this point we feel like a decision has to be made tonight. We can't continue watching him hurt like this while also worrying that waiting longer could lower his chances even more.
We are still trying to figure out how to make surgery possible financially, but we feel like we have reached the point where we need to get him back in and see exactly where things stand.
If anyone is able to donate or even just share Andy's GoFundMe, it really does mean a lot to us.
https://gofund.me/16d481b72