I don’t talk a lot about Jake’s spine/walking issues. The progression from good to bad, for the most part, has been slow and steady, so it’s given him time to learn to acclimate. Every once in a while I’ll find a video of him from the early days of him living here and recall just how mobile and fast he used to be.
It is what it is.
Until it’s not.
The cone is a pain, for sure. There is no dog who has ever worn a cone and loved it and there is no owner that has had a dog in a cone that hasn’t thought ‘do we really need to use that thing’. Jake is on week 4 of the cone (24/7). We have to protect his eye. But in doing so, it has become apparent that it was at the mercy of his spine and legs. It’s not just holding the cone up, it’s the posture he’s forced into while wearing it. His leg function has decreased. A lot.
If you asked me if I would rather he see or keep leg function as long as possible, I don’t know what my answer would be. I hate finding out there has been a trade-off but the reality is, his legs were always going to decline so I guess protecting the eye was the right thing to do.
One of our awesome readers suggested we try this mask thing for Jake It’s much lighter than the cone and it does protect his eyes. The problem is that Jake is flat faced and even though we ordered the flat-faced version, he is too flat faced for even that. So he can wear this while I’m home but he has to still wear the cone when I’m not home and at night. But giving his back any break is a good thing, so we are pretty excited to present to you, the newest Power Ranger!
You can still see his hamburger eye, through his Power Ranger mask.
PS. His eye is not healing very quickly. The graft is taking but it’s still ‘too thick’ so we have a whole new set of eye drops. I would say more on that but I am trying to curse less.
i love this little googly eyed boy!!!! I ADORE his mama 🙂
Thanks, Carrie!
We feel your pain, and poor Jake has even more challenges than Boca did. I’m glad the visor is somewhat of an improvement for when you’re home. The cone is one of the most evil of necessary evils!
I think after this is all over, I will set the cone on fire!
Ahh! I love it. He makes everything look stylish…
I know! He’s a sexy beast!
In the last picture looks a bit like my spot bot cleaner. 😊
Hahhahahah! Love it!
What a cute precious power ranger…..does he try to claw or rub the mask off?
Jake you have a great mama!!!
He tries to shake it off. And the first 1/2 hour it was on, he was under the impression he couldn’t walk!
Can you share where you got it? I want to let a friend know.
You can get them here: http://horse.bigdweb.com/search#w=optivisor&asug=
Thank you so much!
You are so amazing for recommending this mask! Thank you!
What a precious boy, you are the best mommy ever. We’re praying for quick healing in Jake’s eye!!
Thanks, guys! Whatever it takes!
I’m bummed that it won’t let him stay cone free, but at least it works for while you are home. I swear, cones are almost the worst part about having an injured dog, because it just adds insult to injury. The awesome side effect of the optivisor is that your dog looks like a welder or motorcycle maniac.
It’s still such a huge help, thank you! I spoke to the company, they said Frenchies often have trouble with it and can sometimes use the normal mask with modifications. I ordered that one too but it didn’t work for him. His crazy face!
hahahahaha trying to curse less! I can only imagine the foul language Jake is saying under his breath! lol Hang in there you 2, the silver lining has to be right around the corner.
I just want him better! But if could happen quicker, that’d be great!!!
I love this fellow so. My heart aches for you both but I know his eye is going to be fine! I don’t trust people that don’t curse. 😄
Well then you can trust me completely!!! He will be better and we will laugh about this!
Sorry to hear trying times are still here but it’s all for the best keep fighting!!!
We will never stop fighting! Unless we pass out. But when we wake up, we will fight more!
Sorry the healing isn’t going as quickly as it could be, hope the new drops help!
Yes! I think it will.