Marjorie
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Post by Marjorie on Mar 14, 2014 8:00:07 GMT -7
Just a note, too, about the Vetri Disc. If your vet says it's OK to give it and there are no contraindications with other meds/health issues, that's fine. From what I've read about it, the main ingredient, bovine tracheal cartilage, is rich in chondroitin. In order for nutrients to reach the discs in the spine, they have to be able to penetrate the blood brain barrier. Please take a look at our supplement page to further educate yourself about the use of chondroitin and supplements in the treatment and maintenance of IVDD. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Supplements.htmI just don't want you to get your hopes up about using this product. But if your vet says it's OK to give it, then give it a try. |
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noellie
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Looking for vet recommendations in the Phoenix area... Thank you!
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Post by noellie on Mar 17, 2014 19:23:06 GMT -7
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Post by Daniel&Peke on Mar 29, 2014 23:10:58 GMT -7
Hello here is an update about peke's condition... its been two weeks since peke is not taking any medicine , she is doing excellent . No signs of pain or anything ..she still in crate rest but next tuesday is her last day....so happy seeing her healthy again..we will be taking her to the vet next saturday for a blood test cause last time her liver results were abnormal.. we r crossing our fingers they went back to normal after getting her off from the predisone..
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Post by Sigrid & Gretta on Mar 29, 2014 23:36:15 GMT -7
I'm so sorry you are having to go through all of this. I live in the Phoenix area too, and I've had excellent results with the Vet and Surgical specialists at "Arizona Veterinary Specialists" in Gilbert, AZ. www.azvs.comThey have locations in Scottsdale and Glendale too. This is where my Oliver had his surgery--but they were promoting crate rest and I was the one who chose surgery. Since then I've had to do two more rounds of crate rest. Good luck to you and Peke!!! |
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Post by Jean & Mimi on Mar 30, 2014 5:44:37 GMT -7
Fingers crossed for Peke's vet visit! Remember to be prepared for the end of crate rest and to gently get Peke back into physical activity. Those muscles are really weak from being in a crate. The below link is a great place to learn. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htm |
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Post by Daniel&Peke on Apr 1, 2014 18:07:53 GMT -7
GRADUATION DAY IT IS HERE!!! My peke is doing great no more crate rest ..ready to chse squirrels. ..so Happy. |
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 1, 2014 19:06:34 GMT -7
Congratulaions, Daniel! You and Peke certainly had some journey together through all this. Now your focus needs to be on slowly introducing Peke back into physical activity. There is a sample plan on our "All Things IVDD" page under the After Crate rest then What column at this link: www.dodgerslist.com/literature.htmDon't forget to add a photo to the gallery and one for the 2015 calendar that will be coming out this Fall. Directions here: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/260/upload-photo-dog |
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StevieLuv
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Post by StevieLuv on Apr 2, 2014 5:58:28 GMT -7
Happy Graduation Day!! You did it!! Happy Dance!  |
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