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Post by doxiecamp on Jul 13, 2013 4:25:33 GMT -7
Hi, my doxie Ava went down the middle of April. We decided to take the conservative method. For 10 weeks we were very strict and then little by little we are allowing her to do more. She went from no being able to use her legs or wag her tail to wagging her tail, pottying, and now standing and taking steps. It worries me she wibble-wobbles when she walks. I am wondering for I should try to limit this? I do know the more she does the stronger and farther she can go. I do not want to stop her progress but I do not want her to hurt herself either.
I am so proud of her, and want the best for her. Thanks for your feedback.
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Jul 13, 2013 10:55:52 GMT -7
Ava is doing well and with time will have more nerve damage repair to improve her walking. The concern with wobbling too much is the back is not in alignment when the dog's rear tips over. Also learning how to walk again involves the muscles in coordination with nerves. So you do want her to practice walking in the proper form as much as possible. If you can do some sling walking where the sling is just there as standby should her rear begin to tip over. Also consider water therapy…that is one of the best and fastest ways for the body to relearn the art of walking. You can find a rehab clinic that does underwater treadmill. You can also use a child's wading pool at your home. The water is to help with balance and bouyancy making it easier to walk in the proper form. Start with water just up to the lower chest and reduce the level of water as you see she is getting stronger. The lower the level of water the more challenge to the muscles. This page has more on this topic www.dodgerslist.com/literature/watertherapy.htm Let us know how she takes to the water therapy. |
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Post by doxiecamp on Jul 25, 2013 15:21:25 GMT -7
Update: Ava is doing great! Walking almost back to normal and even trying to bury her poo and run. (Well, kinda run) Thanks for all your advice and support.
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