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Post by joey410 on Apr 26, 2013 7:11:37 GMT -7
I'm so gald I found this site. We have 2 doxies, Tootsie and Gabby. Gabby has IVDD. She had surgery in June of 2012. She was recovering slowly when she had another episode around Thanksgiving. Just recently, the first week of April, she had another. She has been on crate rest for the past 3 weeks. Her pain was a little difficult to get under controll. She still has controll over her bowels and bladder. She is able to stand. She has never regained the full use of her legs. She walks stiff legged, still knuckles and tail doesn't wag. This is the third time in a year. For now we are able to financially take care of her and hope we will be able to continue. It is comforting to know there are groups you can share. Please keep us in thought and prayer as we will for all those out there going through the same. I will keep updates as we continue to recover. Thanks  |
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 26, 2013 8:11:49 GMT -7
Joey, welcome to Dodgerslist. I'm sorry to hear Gabby is having a series of disc episodes. Can you give us some details so we know better how to help: -- 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)? We have guessed it might be April 5. -- Is there still currently pain today or yesterday - shivering, trembling, yelping when picked up or moved, reluctant to move much or slow to move, tight tense tummy? -- 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. 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. -- Can your dog 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 color, firmness, no dark or bright red blood? -- If signs did move to more serious, would surgery be an option for your family? First thing to know is that it IS in the cards for Gabby to get back to enjoying life after recovering. Some dogs do have mulitple disc episodes. What can make a great deal of difference is your own self education. Knowledge is the best defense in fighting and winning with this disease. Reading others posts on the forum can be of comfort. But the meat of what you need to know is on our main web page. A very quick way to get up to speed on meds, how healing happens and when for each of the phases is the "Overview: the essentials" yellow button. Then work your way through the rest of the orange and blue buttons to complete your education. Here's the link www.dodgerslist.com/healingindex.htm We look foward to learning more about Gabby with your answers. |
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StevieLuv
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Post by StevieLuv on May 1, 2013 8:58:53 GMT -7
Hi Joey, we're in the same boat as you, Stevie has multiple problem discs and has just had her 2nd episode this year. Kind of discouraging at times isn't it? There are alot of great people and alot of great info here, and we are in this together! We'll keep you in thought and prayer too |
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