[Original subject line: Finn's 12/15 Conservative 2/16 Grad (Healing Complications?)] Hey! My name is Amanda. Finn was first diagnosed with IVDD [8/28
dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/9138/amanda-finn-conserv-pug-grad ]. He seemed to be healing but unfortunately
reinjured his back on [10/9]. His nerve damage in his back feet seemed slightly worse, but was still mild [loss of some pain feeling in back left]. After the reinjury,
he didn't heal despite 8 weeks on Rimadyl. My vet decided to switch him to
predisolone after a washout period
starting on [12/15]. He seems to be a bit perkier but I'm having a hard time telling if theres improvement.
I have been super strict about recovery. The only things I think could be improved would be taking him out in a sling, as I have been using a wheeled stroller that goes over some small bumps to my apartment entrance. I am unsure of how much that would effect healing.
I'm wondering if theres any alternative treatments like laser therapy or something that could help? The doctor recomended the next step may be considering surgery if he's a treatment resistant case.
QUESTIONS
☆ 1 Is there still currently pain? Pain meds relaxed his stomach Aug-Oct but hasn't seem to fully relieve it since. No other obvious signs of pain besides that.
☐ reluctant to move much in crate such as shift positions or slow, ginger movements
☐ shivering, trembling ☐yelping when picked up or moved
x☐
tight tense tummy ☐can’t find a comfortable position, appears restless
☐ Arched back ☐head held high or nose to the ground
☐ Holding front or back leg flamingo style not wanting to bear weight
☐Not their normal perky selves?
★2
30 lbs 8 years old
A.. meds currently given
Prenisolone 10 mg 1x a day
Gabapentin 100 mg 3x a day
Methocarbamol 500 mg 2x a day (my vet did not want to prescribe this for some reasons?)
Tramadol 50 mg 3x a day
Pepcid AC 15 mg 2x a day
steroid
start date & dose? [12/15]
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit
30 lbs 8 y.o.
Can walk fine, moves legs, wags tail. Mild limp on left foot but it seems to have gone away.
Rimadyl date? washout to pred
pred as of 12/15: 10mg 1x/day for ? days, then taper down
gabapentin 100 mgs 3x/day
methocarbamol 500mgs 2x/day
traMADol 50 mgs 3x/day
Pepcid AC 15mgs 2x/day ]
Date of steroid taper?☆ 3 -- Does you dog show red flag signs of stomach damage? List only the ones you observe:
☆ 4 Pug, Finn. Amanda☆ 5 🔘 Diagnosis from xrays, said it was a
disc herniation but may not be chronic (?)
🔘 -- Is the vet a general DVM? Yes
☆ 6 🔘 What was the date you saw the vet for CONSERVATIVE treatment?
[8/28] [10/9] [11/21]☆ 7 🔘
sniff and squat and then release urine ?
Yes 🔘
Few accidents from prednisolone
DOGs with BLADDER Carry to and from the recovery suite to the potty place and then allow a very few limited footsteps.
Using a sling (long winter scarf, ace bandage, belt) will save your back and help to keep a wobbly dog’s back aligned and butt from tipping over.
A harness and 6 foot leash is to control speed and keep footsteps to minimum as you stand in one spot.
An ex-pen in the grass is an excellent alternative to minimizing footsteps with the physical and visual to indicate there will be no sniff festing going on!
☆ 8
Can walk fine, moves legs, wags tail.
Mild limp on left foot but it seems to have
gone away.
