M O R G A N S O F I A
Patient Summary
Morgan Sofia is a tri-color female Welsh Corgi. She is 12.5 years old, weighs 22.4 lbs. She
has been experiencing a limp, lameness in her right front limb since the early
morning of June 23rd.
There is no specific event noted or witnessed that caused
the limping. Morgan Sofia tested
positive for DM Degenerative Myelopathy in March of 2017. This condition
usually manifest itself in the patient with noticeable tremors in her back
legs, usually after she has had some level of activity.
Today is August 2nd, 2017.
It’s been 33 days since Morgan started
limping and how I wish she could talk.
She’s been to three veterinarians; 4 x-rays and 1 ultrasound later she was diagnosed with mild tendonopathy. Her left front bicep tendon sheath and supraspinatus were injected with 20 mgs. of
DepoMedrol.
No noticeable improvement
was noted after the injection on 7/14 or any day since then.
Oh how I wish Morgan could talk.
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| Morgan and Maddie |
Morgan is now seeing a wellness veterinarian in Jacksonville and
has received 5 laser treatments and 2 acupuncture treatments, she is still
limping. The vet today was surprised
that there is no noticeable improvement, and at the same time, because the patient
cant’ speak, we are not 100% sure when the issue in the front left limb started.
Morgan could have been in pain and discomfort long before the June 23rd
date when the limping began, long before.
Morgan Sofia has been a trooper through all of this. Her walking has been significantly restricted. She basically goes to and from her water bowl, her bed and her place in the kitchen where she
eats her breakfast and dinner everyday.
Morgan now rides around the Mirabella community in her super duper RED
WAGON, when she goes out to do her business. Thanks to Uncle Toby who sent the wagon from CA, Morgan is riding in
style everyday. She’s gotten used to the wagon
and enjoys her rides especially when Maddie joins her sometimes.
Thanks to all who’ve sent, called, texted well wishes for
Morgan Sofia. Today she had 12 acupuncture needles in her for 10 minutes,
hopefully the addition of this treatment modality will trigger something in her
cells to get better. Per her physical exam
today, the veterinarian noted the inflammation has gone down.
Morgan is still Morgan.
She will not miss a meal, her celery treats and she
loves loves her tummy rubs. Maddie continues to be a loving sister, she is very patient with Morgan. The
day Morgan came back from the vet a bit woozy from her ultrasound and
injection, Maddie sat and guarded Morgan for 2 or 3 hours. She wanted to be
sure her sister was OK. It was so so
sweet.
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| The day of the injection, Morgan sound asleep and Maddie by her side keeping her company for 2 or 3 hours. |
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| Sisters... Maddie Louise & Morgan Sofia Always An Adventure |
