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Post by superteacher on Jun 11, 2013 19:10:34 GMT -7
Bubby is in week two of his recovery post op. Last year, Bubby had a severely painful and herniated disc at C3-C4 that had to surgically correcdd. At this time we found that he had a calcified disc at T13-L1 and it herniated last month. He lost control of his back legs and we took him to the neurologist immediately. On top of the surgery, he had pneumonia. This has made his surgery recovery difficult. He is eating his food, drinking, and taking his medicine, in addition to chest thumps, and massive amounts of antibiotics. He has his follow up appointment on Thursday.
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Post by Pauliana on Jun 11, 2013 21:11:15 GMT -7
Welcome to Dodgerslist, my name is Pauliana, what is your name? Poor Bubby, IVDD and Pneumonia,, Sounds like he is quite the trooper having surgery twice. Great that he is eating and drinking and good about taking his medications. I hope his Pneumonia is getting better.. Please let your Bubby know with your utmost confidence that things are going to be ok…because they will. With this disease self education is critical not just so you make sure the right things are being done for the best recovery but for your own emotions. The unknown is simply a scary place. Get ready to fight this disease now and in the future by knowing all things IVDD. There is no better place to start than on our main web page with "Overview: the essentials" and then read all you can as soon as possible. Here's the link www.dodgerslist.com/healingindex.htmIn order to help you more, could you please answer these questions? -- What is your dog's name? -- Are you now doing 100% STRICT crate rest 24/7 only out to potty and for surgeon directed PT? …. No laps, no couch, no sleeping in bed with you, no meandering, scooting or dragging around during potty times. No chiro (aka VOM)? What did your surgeon direct for PT and for crate rest? -- Is there still currently pain - shivering, shaking, crying when picked up or moved? -- 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. -- Can your dog move the legs at all or wag the tail if you do some happy talk? -- Can your dog sniff and squat and then release urine or do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted up? Helpful videos with tips on expressing both urine and poop: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Expressing.htm -- Eating and drinking OK? -- Poops OK - normal color and firmness no dark or bright red blood? Laser light therapy, acupuncture and electroacupuncture which sends a microcurrent of electricity to and from acupuncture points (which are really big nerve bundles), can be very beneficial at helping to re-establish the nerve connections in the body. Any one of these therapies can be started right away if in your budget... they not only help relieve pain and inflammation but will kick start nerves to begin regeneration. Find a holistic vet here: ahvma.org/Widgets/FindVet.html www.serenityvetacupuncture.com/index.php/faq_/ [one vet's overview/prices] NOTE: Chiropractic is not recommended for IVDD dogs. |
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