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Post by Marie & Peanut on Jun 14, 2013 23:35:47 GMT -7
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Good morning Paula it as been a while since we were intouch for today we have some concern about peanut first he had a bad case of diarrhea out to the Vet was given antibiotics
( metronidazole half a tablet of 250mg every 12 hrs) and now no poop for 3 1/2 days we give him pumpkin puree and little bet of probiotic yogurt plain what else should we do ? should we be concern of course being Sunday it is hard to call a vet, Peanut is not uncomfortable he seems his happy self I am sure that in the past I did mentioned that he had two slipped disc and now he is paralysed from the back end since last June we are still have to express his bladder and his poop used to be shortly after eating any help will be greatly appreciated thank you so much Marie
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Hi there my dog peanut is on steroids for 2 slip disc and he is constipated what can I give him please I would appreciate some help , he drinks a lot and I have given him pumpkin puree but still no go he has paralysis in his back legs and we have to express his blader, thank you
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Hi Paula my name is Marie Hogan we have a long haired silver dapple Dashund also name Peanut butter but we only go by Peanut he is 4 years of age, we got him from the ( Oregon Dashund rescue society ) 3years ago one month ago today we had to take him to the emergency animal clinic there he was diagnose with IVDD 2 slip disc we were devastated, surgery was mentioned but no guaranty and very costly so we are doing conservative treatment, crates for 6 to 8 weeks for the first 2 weeks he was taking steroid dex... tramadol, pepcid and antibiotic for precaution due to his paralysis in his back legs we were and still are expressing his bladder he does not have deep pain sensation in his back legs and of course no wag from the tail our vet says that there is not much we can do he does not appear to have pain he has no problem eating and drinking we have not yet organized the poop schedule but we are working on it, we are going to start some rehabilitation next week and we are going to order him a set of wheels, but how long after can we have him in wheels? all his medication is finish he is some what stronger now meaning he pull's himself up on his front legs and pivots himself ,I know it is still very soon any help will be very appreciated and thank you for your Dodgerslist it is so helpful and to read other people's feed back makes us a bet more hopeful, Peanut is such loving little guy we love him to pieces he brings us so much pleasure and love his weight is almost 20 lbs you see when we got him he was classed as a tweeny because he is not a mini not a standard so he is in between he has beautiful marking I will enclosed his picture as soon as my husband helps me download one for you. Looking forward hearing from you thank you
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Jun 15, 2013 6:53:41 GMT -7
Welcome to Dodgerslist. My name is Paula what is yours? I'm sorry to hear Peanut is is suffering with a disc episode. We'd like to be able to support you better…can you tell us a bit more about his current status: -- What was the date you saw the vet and 100% STRICT crate rest 24/7 only out of the recovery suite to go potty? We guessed it might have been on June 12 or so?? -- Is there still currently pain - shivering, trembling, yelping when picked up or moved, reluctant/slow to move head or body, tight hard tummy? -- Currently can your dog 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 and the ONLY rehab that should be done until after all 8 weeks of crate rest have been completed. The information highlighted in PINK pertains to a dog who can't walk. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/massagepassiveexercises.htm There should be no wheelchair until all 8 weeks of crate rest have been completed…so do let us know the date you started crate rest. -- Does he stay dry in between expressing sessions? While on pred you may have to express every 2-3 hours because he is drinking more water. -- Are you also expressing for poop? Here is the how- to video plus tips: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/Expressing.htm#poopWe look forward to your answers and learning more about Peanut. |
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Post by PaulaM on Mar 2, 2014 14:03:27 GMT -7
Marie, do you also express for poop? Is he now eating, so there is something to digest and expel?
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