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Post by Roxy & Poppy on Jun 9, 2014 17:16:58 GMT -7
My little girl Poppy, who ifs a mixture of chihuahua, jrt & doxie (best guess) had an episode 3 weeks ago. After reading here and going in for acupuncture and laser treatment, it is shocking that the first vet I went to didn't seem well educated about disc disease. She only wanted me to take her in for further diagnostics for thousands of dollars, which we don't have. I'm happy to report that she is doing we and the laser therapy has proven to be quite a miracle. Thank you for such a wonderful and informative website..Dodger would be proud!
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Post by Pauliana on Jun 9, 2014 21:49:41 GMT -7
Welcome to Dodgerslist! First thing to know is that it IS in the cards for your dog to get back to enjoying life after recovering. So happy our website has helped you and Poppy and that Laser and Acupuncture treatments have been making a difference for her! In order to help you more, please tell us more about Poppy and could you please answer these questions? ►What is your name? ► Did you specifically get a diagnosis of IVDD, aka: a disc problem, a disc herniation, a bulging disc, slipped disc? ► What was the date you saw the vet and started the all important 100% STRICT crate rest 24/7 only out to potty for this current disc episode? …. STRICT means 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, trembling, yelping when picked up or moved, reluctant to move much or slow to move, tight tense tummy? ► How much does your dog weigh? List the exact names of meds currently given, their doses in mg's and times per day given? What was the start dose if a steroid, date of taper? Please include the all important stomach protector such as Pepcid AC. Phrase the question to your vet this particular way:" Is there a medical/health reason for my dog 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 anti-inflammatory. ► Currently can your dog wobbly walk? move the legs at all? or wag the tail 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 nt once off of all meds and there is no more pain. The information highlighted in PINK pertains to a dog who can't walk. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/massagepassiveexercises.htm► Can your dog specifically sniff and squat and then release urine or do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted up? ► Eating and drinking OK? Poops OK - normal firmness & color -no dark or bright red blood? |
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