We heard from the vet a few minutes ago. He said that Max’s blood work was VERY normal, so that’s a very good sign.

He told us that it was early, and we need to give Max some time to heal. We might not see any improvement for a couple days. So, we’re gonna be positive!

Max is very lucid. He is not glassy-eyed or confused or anything like that. He’s wagging his tail now, which he was not doing closer to the event.

He does not seem overly agitated, which I’ve seen in other dogs who are unhealthy. In fact, he’s very calm, and if you looked at him, he appears to be fine, until he tries to move.

He ate his breakfast, so his appetite is still there. All good signs.

Thanks for all the emails guys. We’ve read them to Max and he’s embarrassed about all the fuss! haha

We’ve just returned from another vet. We wanted a second opionion from our regular vet. I admire this new vet so much, so much more professional and caring than our other vet. So very thorough…. Such a nice man, and such wonderful helpers he had. But I’m afraid the prognosis is very poor, however.

Max is comfortable, at the moment, but if we move him a certain way, he yelps in pain. He was unable to really recognize us early this morning, and did not react to hearing his name called, but seems more alert now. We’re going to try a round of steriods in an effort to improve muscle control to his left side. Right now, he is unable to move his left side, front or back legs.

We need to see some improvement in his mobility. He can’t just lay on the rug forever. There is some flexibility, and range of motion in his legs, so that is some cause for optimism. But he doesn’t seem able to control them at all.

Overall, it is very heartbreaking.

Alicia – I am very sorry, but I do not think Max will last the week. You need to get in touch with us, soon, if you want to see Max to say goodbye.