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Post by Carie & Chewie on Feb 3, 2018 15:09:25 GMT -7
No Gabepentin and has not been in awhile.
[Moderator's note: please do not edit 14 lbs. MRI nerve root compression and crate rest as of 12/11 Prednisone as of 12/11: 5mgs 1/day for 5 days as of 12/24: 2.5mgs 1x/day; 12/25 knuckling returned on taper as of 12/25 : 2.5 mgs 1x/day for 30 days, then 1/23 taper test for neuro/pain issues as of 2/3: 2.5 mg pred every 3 days. Vet coming to house Tuesday 2/5 for likely last dose of pred Pepcid AC 3mgs 2x/day ]
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Feb 3, 2018 15:18:17 GMT -7
That's great. No pain meds, very little pred and no pain.
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Post by Marjorie on Feb 3, 2018 15:26:28 GMT -7
I'm glad to hear how well Chewy is doing, Carie. Wonderful news. Since Chewy won't be getting the last Prednisone until Tuesday, he shouldn't graduate from strict crate rest quite yet on Monday. You really won't have proof that the swelling has resolved until the Prednisone is completely stopped. Just to be sure you should continue strict crate rest for 4-5 days after the last Prednisone is given and then if no pain has returned, gradually reintroduce movement according to the link that Mary gave you. Take it nice and slow. Too much movement too soon and it will be difficult to determine whether any pain that might arise is from sore muscles or from a disc. I found the schedule that Dodgerslist suggests to be very helpful after my Jeremy graduated crate rest. Here's the link again: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htmHere's a link on how to make your home back friendly. No more stairs, no more jumping up or down on furniture or jumping up on hind legs. There's a list on this page of never-again activities. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/protectback.htmDo let us know how the next few days go and remind us know when graduation day comes so we can celebrate with you!
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Post by Carie & Chewie on Feb 3, 2018 17:24:01 GMT -7
Yes I will continue crate rest until then. I cannot thank you all enough . Without this website I don’t k ow what I would have done. It breaks my heart to see how many of us there are. But thank god and prayers that we all found all of u.Anything I can do to help this cause please let me know. I am hopeful after the pred Chewie Is healed. I will follow the instructions of after crate rest and with the vet o Tuesday as well.i will update progress
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Post by PaulaM on Feb 4, 2018 9:21:12 GMT -7
Carie, looks like that now on the every three day pred dose and no pain, Chewy will be able to graduate! We so love it when members like the idea of paying forward!! Thank you for offering. Please pick what makes you happiest, as any and all assistance is appreciate by our less than a handful of dedicated everyday volunteers!. We just can't be everywhere. We could really use a helping hand from other Forum members in educating. -- Upload a photo of your dog with a caption to our photo gallery as inspiration to those just starting the IVDD journey. In the Fall the photos will become a calendar where some will end up educating about IVDD in vet offices. Remember, too, to get your camera out for a graduation picture and a few sentences for the 2018 Dodgerslist Photo Gallery: Gallery LOGIN www.dodgerslist.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5username: Dachsie password: dodgerslist14 OR you can email (owner's name, email addy, dog's name + photo caption) to : photogallery@dodgerslist.com -- Hand carry our literature and introduce us to your vet. When in conversation at the grocery store line or wherever you meet breeds most prone to IVDD (Dachshunds, Beagles, Poodles, Spaniels, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Chihuahuas) to give out our little cards. Ask Linda to send you our free packet: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/litorder.htm
--- Become a "Helpful Member" on the Forum. Learn what makes posts helpful here: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/3277/helpful-member You ARE doing conservative treatment correctly ....if you see another member on the Forum needing support or information share what you know to be true or point them to one of our many IVDD articles over on the MAIN website. The "search box" on each website page makes quick work to find the right helpful link to share: www.dodgerslist.com/-- Help us multiply our reach even more about "Disk Disease is NOT a death sentence" to save even more dog's lives. Could you send the Jan 28 free weekly "Modern Dog" newsletter to all you know? This issue (Jan 28) has Dodgerslist AND a a very excellent article on scent games with your dog. Here is the link to the FREE weekly Modern Dog issue to share with everyone: mailchi.mp/moderndogmagazine/winter-activities-673073?e=cd6194c4e7
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Post by Carie & Chewie on Feb 8, 2018 7:59:09 GMT -7
Chewie day 6 no steroid tears of joy ......doing great
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Post by PaulaM on Feb 8, 2018 8:08:24 GMT -7
Carie, you did it!! You did everything to ensure his disc healed and waited til proof positive all spinal cord swelling is gone! Wonderful ful news 6 days off of pred and all other meds and no pain! The next several weeks, now that he has graduated, will be to very slowly introduce physical activity. He's been a couch potato while his disc has been healing. Too much exercise and he may get sore making it a concern is it muscle soreness or a new disc issue. Determe how you are going to ease back into more normal activity. The idea is to gradually give more freedom under controlled conditions. Not free reign of the house and yard immediately! LOL Take a look at our information and then come up with a plan to gradually increase activity over about a month's time following the end of crate rest. Also check out how to teach four paws on the floor and how to use a ramp.! www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htmTake a look at these home modification ideas so that you can reduce the stress on the spine in the future. No more stairs, ramps up to furniture, or blocking furniture all together. All those ideas and more are in this link: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/protectback.htm
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Post by Carie & Chewie on Feb 8, 2018 19:49:10 GMT -7
Following all guidelines for the next month as per your instructions on the website. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your site has healed my little angel. Don’t know what I would have done with out the support.
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Post by Carie & Chewie on Feb 12, 2018 8:56:23 GMT -7
Can Chewie be groomed? ??
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Post by PaulaM on Feb 12, 2018 10:07:39 GMT -7
Carie, you will want all people who care for Chewy to understand a few things. --- How to lift and carry Chewy. Basically both ends need to be supported as the back is kept horizontal to the ground.
-- All leashes are to be attached to a harness. No more tugging/pulling at the neck, the neck soft tissue! So don't know how that would work with the typical grooming station, something to discuss with the groomer. Collars are now just to hold tags.
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Post by Julie & Perry on Feb 12, 2018 13:49:30 GMT -7
As for groomers, what I do is I've found small independent groomers work best.
The neck loop is a no no for IVDD dogs. I go in with my dog and help hold and move her for the groomer, in lieu of the neck loop.
Also, that way you can make sure they're safe as to how they're handled.
I wash and dry my dog myself before we go to the groomer.
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