lizzydoxie
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Wanted to post an update on my Bailee, who had emergency surgery for a ruptured disk on April 7, 201
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Post by lizzydoxie on Apr 23, 2013 11:21:54 GMT -7
Bailee's surgeon has her on the 8lb. dose of Metacam daily with the 25mg of Trazodone 2x per day. She feels that Bailee's behavior in the crate is more an act of separation anxiety than pain at this point. I blame myself for always holding and having my doxie sisters close by. I am not seeing the signs of pain with her. But she does appreciate a warm blanket on these colder morning...Oh' my spoiled girls  Bailee had her staples removed on Saturday 4/20 and took her last pain meds yesterday evening. She still does not alot of back leg control but she is peeing potty and pooping on her own during sling walks. Because she is on minimal meds now she is whining, barking and digging when locked in crate or hanging out in the pack and play. Our doctor wants her resting as much as possible for the next 4 weeks and has prescribed the sedative Trazodone, 25 mg every 12 hours. |
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Post by Sherry Layman on Apr 23, 2013 12:23:20 GMT -7
Indeed the whining, barking and digging are signals of distaste for being in that crate rather than discomfort. We all love to spoil our dogs and to a point there is nothing wrong with that. But also knowing how to cause them to behave is a healthy thing to learn...mentally and physically. It's important that Bailee rest at this time so she can heal properly, as I'm sure you've not only assumed but been told by your surgeon.
When Bailee is demanding your attention (barking, whining, etc) absolutely ignore her, don't even so much as look at her. If you must leave the room to accomplish this then do so. When she is behaving then you may tell her she's a good girl, give her a little petting through the bars of the crate or on occasion give her a little treat...be sure you limit this as she's very inactive and you don't need her packing on the pounds. If she starts to act out again you must ignore her immediately. It will take a little time but gradually she'll learn what behavior you expect of her. And periodically she'll test you just to be sure you mean business...show her you do. As she learns what is expected of her you can cut back on the Trazodone and see if she still behaves, if she does then stop it altogether.
Awesome that she's pottying and pooping on her own. Leg control is a process, it can be slow in coming. Some days you may see a bit of progress and then nothing new for a while and then suddenly a new sign of progress. Also once she's through this healing period and allowed out of the crate and can work on strengthening the muscles again you will often notice more progress than you do during these first weeks when the most important thing is healing from the surgery.
Hang in there, this is a process and one day you'll look back and be amazed at how far you've come.
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Post by piaffplease on Apr 23, 2013 12:50:58 GMT -7
Im going through the same thing now with my dog. He is starting to feel better but still needs to be on cage rest. Once Ive gone through the options of "does he have to pee, is he thirsty, etc" I try to soothe him to sleep/rest. I can usually get him comfy and then get up and walk away. Ignoring him hasnt worked and he becomes very upset and paws at the cage. I have had to tell him a stern "NO" every once in a while and he knows what that means and calms down for a bit.
Trazadone helped my dog in the early stages when we were trying the conservative method.
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lizzydoxie
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Wanted to post an update on my Bailee, who had emergency surgery for a ruptured disk on April 7, 201
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Post by lizzydoxie on May 8, 2013 12:12:03 GMT -7
I wanted to post an update on my Bailee, who had emergency surgery for a ruptured disk on April 7, 2013. We've both come a long way and Bailee is going great. She is raring to go. She started leash only walking this past Saturday. Just a couple more weeks of crate rest and she will be going on her own. I am so proud of her and my ability be positive and have patience. Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes. I learned a lot from Dodgerslist and Bailee. What a scary adventure!! Dodgerslist is my new daily read...thank you for being there.
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Post by Pauliana on May 8, 2013 12:50:15 GMT -7
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lizzydoxie
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Wanted to post an update on my Bailee, who had emergency surgery for a ruptured disk on April 7, 201
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Post by lizzydoxie on Jun 25, 2013 13:38:57 GMT -7
My Bailee is 10 weeks post surgery and she wants to be on the go.
With her surgeon's orders, she is NOT doing any jumping or stairs and has a few hours of crate rest daily.
We were told to continue range of motion exercises and to allow her to roam free under my watchful eye or to leash walk . However, I am noticing that because of her walking unevenly, her back nails are wearing down unevenly and the pads of her feet are rough in places. She is not in pain and I am cautious to keep them clean. Does anyone have ideas on how to protect her feet and nails?
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StevieLuv
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Conservative Treatment 3x. It really does work!
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Post by StevieLuv on Jun 26, 2013 8:10:31 GMT -7
insert code hereIs she scuffling her toes when she walks? There are little booties that you can get to help protect her feet and to give better grip. Check the sites that make doggie wheelchairs, they often have other mobility supplies too. I am looking for a link - I'll keep you posted  |
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Post by Pauliana on Jun 26, 2013 14:00:55 GMT -7
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lizzydoxie
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Wanted to post an update on my Bailee, who had emergency surgery for a ruptured disk on April 7, 201
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Post by lizzydoxie on Jun 27, 2013 10:01:18 GMT -7
Thank you!!
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