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Post by Donna & Daisy Duke on Jul 23, 2019 8:26:09 GMT -7
Just little bumps on her belly and Inside of her legs. No abrasions or open wounds. Maybe it isn’t even from dragging. She drags her legs behind her when she gets tired.
Daisy can pull herself up to a standing position if her legs are in front of her like in a sitting position. When they are behind her she can’t seem to bring them forward. She corrects the knuckling when she stands. I am actually wondering if it could be from the chlorine in the water treadmill?
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Post by PaulaM on Jul 23, 2019 8:42:03 GMT -7
Donna, dragging legs usually will cause abrasion on the areas touching the ground. So if her belly is not touching the ground as the insides of her legs would not, then the rash sounds like to be an allergy to something.
If any part of her back legs/paws are getting abraided where they drag and touch the ground, then you'd want to protect the back legs/paws. That might entail wearing some sort of pants? Let us know if that is the case so we can come up with some ideas for you.
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Post by Donna & Daisy Duke on Jul 23, 2019 10:32:22 GMT -7
I posted a picture in this thread a while ago. It is just like that picture but a little worse. Previously posted picture: We thought back then it was her urine burning her? She is going to the bathroom by herself maybe she is still getting it on her?
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Jul 23, 2019 13:57:03 GMT -7
When I look at the picture it seems that the rash is on the belly and inside upper thighs. It doesn't seem likely that the inner thighs would be involved when she drags herself along. If she is not wetting her bedding then I don't think it is caused by urine either. The rash may be allergy related.
If her belly touches the floor when she drags that could explain abrasions in the belly area. Some of our members have used onesies on their dogs. Something like that might protect her belly when dragging indoors on smooth surfaces. Onesies would also not hinder her when walking. I have also seen some surfer style shorts for dogs that could provide protection in both areas. Drag bags are very helpful for paralyzed dogs, but not best for a dog that also can walk.
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Post by Donna & Daisy Duke on Jul 25, 2019 17:34:43 GMT -7
Thank you I will try a onesies!!! It is better today. Kind of strange I have told co workers not to give her any treats just in case it is an allergic reaction to something
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Post by Donna & Daisy Duke on Aug 1, 2019 13:08:26 GMT -7
Ok need anyone’s help!! Daisy is having an issue with her ear again. I took her to the neurologist today because she also started acting funny with her wobbling. He says she looks fine but if I noticed a decline in her then crate her and let him know in a few days she may need another MRI. He looked in her ear and had it up on a screen so I could see and he sees absolutely nothing at all wrong with her ear. He stated it could be neurological but would need a scan of her brain to see if something is going on behind the ear drum. Has anyone else had this issue where the injury has effected the ear? I am dumbfounded all this money to him and the vet for them to tell me they don’t see anything not to mention medications and ear rinse that I have paid for
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Aug 1, 2019 13:27:05 GMT -7
I am sorry that Daisy is having more problems with her walking. IVDD does not usually effect the ear.
Good idea to crate her in case it turns out to be a disc episode and not ear related this time. If a disc episode is even a possibility it is prudent to treat it as we would a disc episode until we have a positive diagnoses
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Post by Donna & Daisy Duke on Aug 10, 2019 6:09:25 GMT -7
We are on our way back to the emergency vet. Daisy is throwing up blood. Poor baby can not catch a break. She is on steroids once again for her ears could this be making her throw up blood?
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Post by Julie & Perry on Aug 10, 2019 6:45:09 GMT -7
I'm so sorry. Prayers for Daisy. One possibility with steroids is a stomach ulcer. Was Daisy on a stomach protector?
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Aug 10, 2019 13:30:53 GMT -7
I am so sorry that Daisy is throwing up blood. Yes, this could be a side effect of a steroid. All anti-inflammatories, like steroids, cause excess stomach acid that can lead to serious stomach issues. When a dog is on these meds it is important to protect the stomach lining against gastrointestinal problems and at Dodgerslist we follow vets who are proactive against not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding ulcers by using a stomach protector such as Pepcid AC every 12 hours when on an anti-inflammatory. You can speak with the vet about Pepcid AC and also Sucralfate. Sucralfate can help bandage damaged areas of the stomach and actively assists in the healing process. You can read more about Sucralfate here: www.marvistavet.com/sucralfate.pmlPlease keep us updated on Daisy's condition. We will be wanting to hear.
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