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Post by Julie & Perry on Jan 2, 2020 17:07:53 GMT -7
I can't believe it's 2020 already! Nala and Perry are both doing well.
It's been two years since Perry had his first episode and thankfully hasn't had anything since. Bowel and bladder control is still only partial but Perry can run and walk just fine.
Nala just turned 15 and hasn't had an episode in 3 years. She's still walking although like a bow legged cowboy!
The hardest part is seeing her slow down. However, Nala still enjoys her food/treats and loves her heated dog bed.
Happy New Year to everyone!
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Post by PaulaM on Jan 2, 2020 21:03:56 GMT -7
Julie, what a delightful report 2 and 3 years out from a disc episode on your precious two. You are doing a good job in caring for and loving on them!
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Post by Michelle & Keira on Jan 5, 2020 4:42:02 GMT -7
Happy New Year Julie, Nala and Perry!
So glad to hear that they are both doing so well.
Wishing you all a wonderful year.
Michelle and Keira
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Post by Julie & Nala on Aug 19, 2020 16:29:20 GMT -7
Great news for Perry, after 2 1/2 years of nerve healing he's regained bowel and bladder control!!!
Never let anyone tell you it's hopeless. You just never know.😀
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Post by PaulaM on Aug 19, 2020 18:45:08 GMT -7
Julie, thanks you very much for stopping by to let us know how your two are doing. What very fabulous news that bladder and bowel neuro function self repaired 2.5 years after having lost them. That is really VERY amazing news. Perry is great inspiration to new members to see what we say "Stay strong, be positive and nerver give up." Our dogs go about loving and living just fine until/if a day comes nerves self heal.
Thanks again so much for stopping by to update us. Don't be a stranger, you have lots of experience under your belt that can help another member get thru an unexpected sic episode.
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Post by Julie & Perry on Sept 15, 2020 15:48:13 GMT -7
So last week Perry started carrying his tail down but didn't have any other symptoms of IVDD and it wasn't limp.
Researched online and found out about limp tail.
Basically, he sprained his tail!
A week later he's back to his old waggy self.
What a relief it wasn't IVDD.
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Post by Michelle & Keira on Oct 23, 2020 2:13:10 GMT -7
Oh Julie, I’m pleased to hear it wasn’t a case of IVDD, we always fear the worst don’t we?!
How is Perry coping without Nala? I’m sure you both miss her very much.
Wishing you both all the very best.
Michelle
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Post by Julie & Perry on Jul 21, 2022 18:02:46 GMT -7
Perry has a grape sized interdigital cyst in between his toes on his right front paw.
He is having surgery to remove it in 2 weeks and I'm a little nervous.
I have made a sign to put on his kennel stating he has ivdd and how to pick him up and support his back.
Anything else I should do?
Also, I remember at one point seeing a post about certain anesthesia being better for dogs being calmer coming out of it. Anyone know the name?
Thanks.
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Post by PaulaM on Jul 22, 2022 7:44:11 GMT -7
Julie, see if there are any other tips you might use here: dodgerslist.com/2020/06/26/ivdd-precautions-anesthesia/If possible schedule the procedure on a day that is not "booked solid", so the staff has more time to care for Perry. Sevofluorene or isofluorene anesthesia? Animals who go to sleep smooth will more often wake up smooth. Keeping the dog calm prior to the procedure will have impact on how it wakes up. Therefore, it is the pre-medication and the emotional state of the dog before it goes to sleep that is more important to the smooth awakening than which anesthesia is used. This neurosurgeon shared his thoughts on types of anesthesia with Dodgerslist: Both ISOfluorene and SEVOfluorene are good. Sevo is quicker in and out of the dog’s system. I prefer a slower recovery from anesthesia so like Iso over Sevo. It really would be up to the doctor and what anesthesia protocol they are used to and works for them to have the dog recovery peacefully. So, in short either is fine in my book.Hope this helps you out in discussing your concerns with the surgeon. |
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Jul 22, 2022 13:00:50 GMT -7
Wishing Perry a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery.
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