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Post by Roxie doxie on Oct 16, 2018 18:06:04 GMT -7
Hurt back or neck?
Hello. I'm looking for help with my doxie. She came out of the bedroom acting hurt. Head down a bit and hunched a bit. She will walk but doesn't want to. I have her resting and keeping her from moving. Shes not shaking or whining just looks uncomfortable. What can I expect if I take her to vet and can she go tomorrow if not better or should I go right now? What will they do? My ver is over an hour away. There is one closer but I don't trust their skills. What should I ask for and expect 😪
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 16, 2018 18:22:39 GMT -7
Hi and welcome to the Forum. I'm Paula, we just go by first names...what's yours? Until you know for sure it is not a disc episode, the prudent thing to do is to crate at once. Limited movement of the back and the neck are critical to avoiding this progressing to possible paralyzed limbs, loss of bladder control. Tips, supplies in getting the recovery suite quickly available for Roxie: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/CrateRRP.htmThe reason for getting to the vet as soon as possible, is IF this is a disc episode, an anti-inflammatory can get started right way to begin the work of getting rid of all spinal pain and swelling over the course of 7... up to 30 days. Head down and a hunched back are signs of pain...with a disc episode the spinal cord is aggrevated by a bad disc and the cause of surrounding swelling. If possible I would take my dog in. Sounds like classic signs of possibly a neck disc. Same information would be still good for a back disc dog. Read over so you know IF, if this is diagnosed as a disc episode you know what to expect for meds, and the extra things you can do at home, etc. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/cervical.htm Answers here: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/healingswelingANSWERS.htm The guest board is a temporary Guest courtesy to get immediate help until you can register. I encourage you to register and login. That way all the features of the Forum are available to you, making it faster to reply and get an email alert about replies. It also makes is far easier for us to track your dog and give the best assistance. Illustrated what to expect during registration: www.dodgerslist.com/forumads/RegisterFORUM/register.htm |
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Post by Brandy & Roxie on Oct 17, 2018 11:11:02 GMT -7
Update on Roxie. I drove her to a recommended vet and he felt it was a minor injury but advised to be cautious. We got pain meds and anti-inflammatory. She is on crate rest too. I'm keeping a very close on her. She ate a little breakfast and drank some water this am. Thank you so much for your help. This is a wonderful place. Oh and my name is Brandy.
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10/16: TUE 11:15 PM FB message:
A little stiff on one side of her neck. Got some pain meds and anti inflammatory meds
Blood work was good and he didn't see a need for x-rays. She will be on strict crate rest for a few weeks
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 17, 2018 17:06:44 GMT -7
Brandy, what was prescribed exactly? We LOVE details-- mgs, frequency, dates, exact names of meds.
What date did Roxie start the meds?
Name of each med, how many mgs each dose and how often do you give?
Did you also get the OK to use a stomach protector --- Pepcid AC (famotiine)?
So the vet did not think the signs were of a disc episode. He did not think it a neck disc when he examined?
Is Roxie inside of a recovery suite now until you are certain you are not dealing with a disc episode? It takes 8 weeks to heal a disc, not "a few weeks"
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