Monroe's Daisy 4/17 conservative NECK

If this is indeed a disc episode then the SINGLE most important care you can give is 100% STRICT crate rest 24/7 only out to potty for a full 8 weeks  …. 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).  In other words do everything you can to limit the vertebrae in the back from moving and putting pressure on the bad disc.The purpose of crate rest  is to act as a cast of sorts to let the disc heal… only limited movement  of STRICT crate rest allows that to happen…there are no meds to heal a disc. Immediate neuro improvement may or may not come during the 8 weeks of crate rest… as nerves may take more than 8 weeks to heal. 

OK, Monroe,  now we need to know some specific details to better support you and Daisy

-- Is there still currently pain - shivering, trembling, yelping when picked up or moved, reluctant/slow to move head or body, tight hard tummy?  Did the vet think the disc is in her neck?  Did he take an xray to rule out other disease that mimic disc episode?

-- How much does your dog weigh? What are the exact names of meds currently given, their doses in mg's and frequencies?
Anti-inflammatories can increase GI tract damage. Phrase the question to your vet this particular way:" Is there a medical/health reason my dog may not take Pepcid?" If there is no reason, we follow vets who are proactive in stomach protection by giving doxies 5mg Pepcid (famotidine) 30 minutes before the Deramaxx and thereafter every 12 hours. 

-- Eating and drinking OK? How are poops today- normal color and firmness, no dark or bright red blood?

-- Currently can your dog move the front legs at all, the back legs? or wag the tail when you do some happy talk?  

-- Do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted up?  That would mean you need to get to the vet for a hands on top of your hands lesson in expressing the bladder.  You'll have a better lesson with a bit of prior understanding with this video:  www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Expressing.htm

-- If there is pain or neuro diminishment, dogs can benefit greatly with acupuncture or laser light therapy. These therapies can be be started right away to help relieve pain and to also to kick start energy production in nerve cells to sprout. So if this therapy is in your budget, seek out a holistic vet.
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www.serenityvetacupuncture.com/index.php/faq_/ [one vet's overview/prices] Chiropractic is not recommended for IVDD dogs.