Hello! Welcome to Dodger's List. I'm Sabrina - what's your name?
Have you reported your dog's worsening symptoms to your vet? If not, that's something to do now.
With this disease self education is critical: not just so you make sure the right things are being done for the best recovery of your dog, but also for your own emotions. The unknown is simply a scary place. Get ready to fight this disease now and in the future by knowing all things IVDD. There is no better place to start than on our main web page with "Overview: the essentials" and then read all you can as soon as possible. Here's the link
www.dodgerslist.com/healingindex.htmIn order to help you more, could you please answer these questions?
-- What is your dog's name?
-- How much does he weigh?
-- What was the date you saw the vet and started the all important 100% STRICT crate rest 24/7 only out to potty …. No laps, no couch, no sleeping in bed with you, no meandering, scooting or dragging around during potty times. No baths, no chiro (aka VOM)?
-- Is there still currently pain - shivering, shaking, crying when picked up or moved?
-- What are the exact names of meds currently given, their doses in mgs and frequencies? Please include the all important stomach protector such as Pepcid AC.
-- Can your dog move the legs at all or wag the tail due when you do some happy talk? The very, very lightest least aggressive range of motion and leg massage is necessary for paralyzed legs during conservative treatment. The information highlighted in PINK pertains to a dog who can't walk.
www.dodgerslist.com/literature/massagepassiveexercises.htm-- Can your dog sniff and squat and then release urine or do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted up? Helpful videos with tips on expressing both urine and poop:
www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Expressing.htm-- Eating and drinking OK?
-- Poops OK - normal color and firmness no dark or bright red blood?
Also, Dodger's List has a comprehensive "must-have" $3 DVD on IVDD to your arsenal of educational resources. Friends, family and those who will be caring for your dog should also watch this DVD:
www.dodgerslist.com/store/DVDorder.htmHang in there! We are here to support you as you help your dog!
))Hugs!((
- Sabrina
I forgot to add the link that helped me so much when my dog was first diagnosed!
YES, Your Dog CAN Have a Great Quality of Life! -
www.dodgerslist.com/index/SDUNCANquality.htm
