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Post by Nathalie & Daphne on Jun 15, 2014 16:40:48 GMT -7
Hi my name is Nathalie from Miami, Fl. I have 2 doxies Daisy and Daphne. This past Thursday I came home to find Daphne not walking on her back legs. I took her to the Vet and they sent me straight to Neurologist. We were hoping it was a slip disc and MRI could not confirm that. She's being treated for a neurological infection and a UTI. Today doc called and told me she may come home tomorrow. She has not regained the use of her legs. I really have a panic that is setting in and I don't know what to do. I'm scared to bring her home. Please help
Daphne is 5 weight 15 lbs
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Post by Nathalie & Daphne on Jun 15, 2014 16:42:11 GMT -7
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Lola & Hurley
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2 paralyses, 3 surgeries, 2 conservative treatments. Now walking :)
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Post by Lola & Hurley on Jun 16, 2014 2:03:26 GMT -7
Welcome Nathalie. Your Daphne looks absolutely adorable! I'm so sorry that this has happened to you but I'm sure Dodgerslist will be able to help you forward.. You say that they did not confirm it is disc related - does this mean that it could still be IVDD or that the vet definitely ruled it out? If there is even a minor chance that it is IVDD, you should keep her in strict crate rest for 8 weeks, meaning 24/7 rest in a crate, only out to potty, absolutely 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). Please also answer these questions so that we can help you more: ► Did the vet tell you if Daphne is currently in pain? Any shivering, trembling, yelping when picked up or moved, reluctant to move much or slow to move, tight tense tummy? ► List the exact names of meds she is/will be given, their doses in mg's and times per day given. ► Currently can Daphne move her legs at all? Wag her tail when you do some happy talk? ► Do you know if she can sniff and squat and then release urine or are they finding wet bedding? If she cannot release urine on her own, you need to express her at steady intervals when she comes home. Your vet should show you how to do this before you take her home. ► Do you know if she is eating and drinking OK? Poops OK - normal firmness & color -no dark or bright red blood? ► 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, ask your vet about it when you go and pick her up. (Note that if it is IVDD, chiropractic treatment is NOT recommended.) I know it feels scary to bring her home from the vet clinic. However, dogs usually recover better in familiar surroundings and I'm sure Daphne will be happy to finally come home. If the paralysis continues, the very, very lightest least aggressive range of motion and leg massage will eventually necessary during conservative crate rest treatment but only 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 so you can study it in advance. Looking forward to your answers. Love, Lola |
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