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Post by Mary & Mila on Oct 9, 2018 3:11:32 GMT -7
hi Angie, I can definitely recommend hydrotherapy, my dachshund Mila had it back in 2014. When she graduated crate rest her back legs were very thin and weak, a few sessions of swimming in the hydro pool made such a big difference, even to the muscles in her back, muscle definition came back after a few sessions too, I'm sure Theo will love his water therapy! Mary This is a little collage of Mila, doing her thing.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 10, 2018 17:47:25 GMT -7
Theo had his third electro-acupuncture treatment today. The vet was very happy with his progress. I don’t remember if I mentioned that the deep pain sensation is only back in his legs, not in his tail. So, not really sure how he is wagging it. Today was the second day of beginning one of the Chinese herbs she prescribed (one pill a day.) I looked it up and read about all the ingredients. I’m giving him ✚ Bu Yang Huan Wu [Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum), Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)] . The brand is Jing Tang & website is www.tcvmherbal.com. The second one she prescribed is Double P II [aconitine, Chiang-huo] . I’m not giving this one to him, yet. It causes diarrhea - no thanks! And one of the ingredients is listed as poisonous by FDA. Think I’ll run that one by my other 3 vets first. [Moderator's note: please do not modify 22 lbs Neurontin (Gabapentin) 100mg 3x/day Phenoxybenzamine 2.5mgs 2x/day to relax sphinter Valium 5mg 3x/day for expressing Tradazone 50 mgs 2x/day ✚Bu Yang Huan Wu - diaretic- increased urine]He has been restless and irritable today. Was good & sleepy & calm all last night and then after his second Bu Yang Huan Wu & acupuncture he has barked or howled all day. He tried to kill my 90 pound boxer when she walked in the room. He also started leaking pee today. Up until now he just peed when we expressed him. Today has peed a total of 7 times. Every time we noticed a leak, we expressed him and got a lot of pee out. It smells the same & is clear. I take him into NCSU Rehab & Wellness at 7:30am tomorrow. Will let them know about the pee & they can check for a UTI.
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Post by Marjorie on Oct 11, 2018 4:46:32 GMT -7
It sounds as though Theo may be having an adverse reaction to Bu Yang Huan Wu that's making him restless and irritable. One of the ingredients - Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) aka Lovage - acts as a diuretic so that may well be why he's peeing more since he started it. Please speak to the vet about these reactions to these herbs ASAP. You're right to be very cautious about Double P II. Double P II is derived from the classical formula Da Huo Luo Dan. Herbs containing aconitine such as Double P II are toxic to the nervous system. Aconitine excites the vagus nerve and central nervous system first, and then leads to successive inhibition, and finally death because of paralysis ... Herbs containing aconitine include Aconite (Chuan Wu), Aconite (Cao Wu), Aconite (Fu Zi ), and Aconite (Xue Shang Yi Zhi Hao). It has been reported that 0.2 mg aconitine per patient by mouth caused toxic reactions in people, and 2-6 mg per patient orally could kill a human. Signs of toxic reaction are tremors and numbness of lips and limbs, excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety, disorientation, convulsions, dyspnea, paresis or paralysis, fecal or urinary incontinence, arrhythmia, coma and death. Fu Zi is the most commonly used herb containing aconitine in veterinary practice.21 ...The most commonly used herbal formulas that contribute to GI upset are Ku Shen Si Wu, Stasis Breaker, and Double P II (modified Da Huo Luo Dan). www.tcvm.com/doc/TCVMNews2010SummerR.pdf If Theo is able to wag his tail when hearing a happy voice or when given a treat or when someone he knows walks into the room, then he must have deep pain sensation in his tail since the brain can communicate with the nerves to the tail.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 11, 2018 15:24:48 GMT -7
No more herbs for Theo! I just picked him up from therapy. They said they think he has regained some bladder control. When they took him on a sling walk he squatted & tried to poop, but couldn’t squat very long. They were very happy about it. They also said his sling was wet so they think he tried to pee. He didn’t leak there & was only expressed twice all day (and pooped on his sling walk). They said he did great in hydrotherapy. They also gave him cold Lasar therapy. He is exhausted. They told me to stop giving him the Valium and see if we can express him without it. [Moderator's note: please do not modify 22 lbs Neurontin (Gabapentin) 100mg 3x/day Phenoxybenzamine 2.5mgs 2x/day to relax sphinter Tradazone 50 mgs 2x/day Bu Yang Huan Wu - diaretic- increases urine STOPED]
His urine is clear and no UTI. He was so quiet on the way home, which usually takes 15 mins, but took an hour because I am in NC and we are having another hurricane. I guess they wore him out. I put him in the kennel as soon as I got home. He pitched a fit - I took him out and put him on the pee pad and he peed ALOT (I started expressing, but he had already started.) He also thought it was a great time to poop on me He goes back to therapy every Monday & Thursday for the next two weeks and then he will be reassessed. In two days, it will be one month since the injury/surgery (and oddly since the last hurricane).
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 12, 2018 7:53:06 GMT -7
Angie, when you can give that sniff and pee test to get proof of bladder control. He he can smell an old pee spot and then make the decision to release urine there...that is proof. Slings can press on the bladder kinda expressing. So relax the sling when he sniffs or use your hands on his thighs to give support to his weak legs if needed.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 14, 2018 13:50:43 GMT -7
Theo is doing something new. When he wakes up from a nap, he stretches his entire body out and yawns. He straightens his back legs all the way out and then gets back in regular position, ready to be picked up for potty time. Is this a good sign?
Also, when dogs cock their legs to pee do they always cock the same leg or so do they favor a side, the way humans are left or right-handed? Clearly, I am staring at my dog too long! But, we thought he tried to lift his leg today when we were expressing him.
Final question. How many acupunture treatments should I get? Next week Theo has a vet appt four out of five week days. Thank you for the feedback, Angie & Theo
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Post by Julie & Perry on Oct 14, 2018 15:59:27 GMT -7
Those both sound like very positive signs to me.
I believe Theo is beginning to heal.
Ask your vet if they have accupuncture packages. It's usually cheaper and if you don't need all of the treatments I believe you can use them later.
Worth asking.
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Post by Mary & Mila on Oct 15, 2018 3:25:34 GMT -7
Hi Angie, What huge progress from Theo in a short while. As Marjorie says if he is wagging his tail, the DPS is there for sure. Also sounds he like is doing the yoga type stretches my doxie does. All these are great signs - so positive and going in the right direction! You're doing a great job. kind regards Mary
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 15, 2018 15:09:31 GMT -7
Today was hard. If I weren’t self-employed, I’d probably be fired for missing so much work.
I woke up to Theo howling like a lunatic. I rushed to his crate & he had pooped & gotten it on his feet. He HATES urine to touch him, much less feces. I took him to the bathtub and put him on pee pad & expressed him. Then I tried to clean him up with wet wipes, then a wash cloth and ended up giving him a bath. It was all in his nails. This was around 6am. This is ok. I am thinking, I’ve got this. I have poop all over me & he also started peeing on me when I picked up to take to express him. I swaddled him in clean towels & put him in his stroller & stripped his kennel. All that..done. I had to have him at vet school between 7:30-8:30am for drop off.
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned I have a 90 pound female Boxer (6 years old & resource guards) and a 17 pound male Boston Terrier (11 years old & blind).
It’s time for pills & breakfast. I feed everyone. During all this rushing around I forgot a MAJOR RULE, Petra the Boxer must always be locked in another room at meals. Anyway, to make a long story short, she jumped over me and attacked my Boston (Igby) and I had to breakup a fight. Theo was in his crate egging them on. It was horrible. I broke it up. This has happened before. We took the Boxer to aggressive classes & even sent her to a 6 week boot camp for bad dogs three years ago.
My husband works the overnight shift - so now it’s 8am and he walks in the front door & I immediately hand him Theo & tell him to please take him to his therapy. I was covered in poop, pee, & blood. Igbys muzzle was lacerated & his lower eyelid was bitten. I put Petra outside when I pulled her off of him & so now I could examine Igbys injuries. I peroxided his face, wiped myself off & took him to the closest ER vet.
He needs stitches! And since it is so close to his eye they wanted to do general anesthesia. He has an eye specialist already at the Vet School! No way I was letting the ER vets do eye surgery. So they cleaned him all up, gave him an antibiotic and gapapentin & a cone of shame. Told me if it got worse to schedule surgery. I ended up going to work & leaving him with my husband for the day. I left work at 4pm to go pick up Theo from rehab.
They said Theo is the same as he was last week (on Thursday) & also that he has improved muscle tone. I asked them about the stretching when he wakes & they said it could be a reflex. They told me he hates the hydrotherapy, but it usually takes 3 times before they aren’t scared.
I drive home. Igbys eye is much worse. I called his eye specialist. I have to be there (30 mins away) tomorrow at 8am.
I can’t believe this. I am so stressed out & exhausted. I’m sorry I am complaining and whining - like this is my diary. But, I think you all understand & most other people probably think I’m crazy. How am I supposed to keep Petra separated from the two little ones? She is big & thinks she is little. I feel so stressed out. I’m never going to re-home Petra. But, I think I’m going to have to set my house up like North Korea & South Korea. No intermingling.
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Post by Julie & Perry on Oct 15, 2018 15:32:53 GMT -7
Wow, that's tough!! Try to take a little time for yourself if possible.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better.😋
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 15, 2018 15:36:05 GMT -7
Angie, today was a tough one for you, no doubt about that!!! North and South Korea sound like a plan.
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Oct 16, 2018 12:56:35 GMT -7
What a horrible day you had. I hope that Igby's eye is improving.
You have an awful lot on your plate right now so maybe keeping Petra separated from the other dogs, at least for now, will make things easier.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 17, 2018 6:15:08 GMT -7
Good news!! Today is day 36 since injury/surgery. I was expressing Theo and barely supporting him on one side and he attempted to cock his leg and pee came out!
Afterwards, I was wet wiping him down from the pee & he decided he was going to make a run for it. I was supporting him in a standing position with one hand and he just started walking (very drunkenly, but fast & his back legs were properly placed) he zoomed from the bathroom into my bedroom. I think he went 2-3 feet before he spun out!
Yesterday, we took our little Igby to Animal Eye Care Specialists in Cary, NC and he does NOT need surgery. They changed his meds & told us to bring him back in ten days. He seems fine.
Today will be Theo’s fourth electro-acupuncture treatment. Feeling optimistic.
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 17, 2018 8:06:05 GMT -7
Sweet report for both dogs! From this point on first let Theo try to pee on his own. Then follow up with a quick express check until you are satisfied he can fully void his bladder on his own.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 18, 2018 9:25:00 GMT -7
I want to post a video of Theo in hydrotherapy. How do I do that? He walked more this AM at home on the yoga mat, trying to steal Igbys breakfast. The NCSU Vet School just sent a video of him underwater walking!
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 18, 2018 10:44:26 GMT -7
Angie, would LOVE to see Theo! Everyone can see a Youtube video. —First upload your video to YouTube.com —At the top of your browser when viewing your uploaded video you will see a "share" button below your video window. — Pressing it will expand to reveal the URL (it starts with <http...> you can paste into a Forum post. —How-to details for mobile devices and computers: support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en
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Post by Camille & Bean on Oct 19, 2018 15:50:14 GMT -7
I know this is late but I'm so sorry to hear about your super tough day/week Angie. I think this is a proper space to vent because alot of us don't have just one pet to take care of and some like yourself have multiple special needs pets. I totally get the struggle of giving most of your attention to Theo while still needing to provide time and attention for the rest. I have two others dogs as well. I'm with you in spirit during these trying times. I'm glad that you didn't need to get surgery for your sweet Igby. Most importantly, congrats on the wonderful improvements with Theo. So exciting to see his and Bean's progress daily. Her improvements seem to follow suit after Theo's almost like clockwork. I have some updates and will post shortly but I just wanted to send out some virtual hugs to you and your family for having the courage to continue to get through this! And you will....Looks like Theo is soooo ready to get back to his life <3 Camille & Bean
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 21, 2018 18:43:56 GMT -7
I haven’t posted in a few days because I have had a nasty cold and been resting as much as possible. Theo has made progress each day. I believe it is day 38 since the injury. He is off all meds except pheno twice a day for urine expression & tradazone 50mg, 3 times a day. He keeps standing up completely in his kennel & turning around or drinking water. He has begun longer sling walks, per neurologist orders, of 5-10 mins per day. He stands up briefly on his own & can walk appropriately, with no knuckling over, for a few seconds (no sling). He is pooping more & try as we might, we can not figure out when this will occur. We do know one poop occurs everyday at 5am. The rest seem random. I think a lot of his meds were causing constipation. So, maybe we can figure this out soon. He has been quiet & sweet. The tradazone really works! I wonder if he needs it all the time. Before the accident, he was SO LOUD all the time. I never had a dog that was a barker. I hope everyone is doing well or getting better. I’m going to catch up on your posts. Thank you for all the kind words!
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Post by Mary & Mila on Oct 22, 2018 5:12:45 GMT -7
Hi Angie,
It sounds like little Theo is going from strength to strength. It's great he is standing on his own. Happy days.
Is he loving the hydrotherapy? Sounds like that and the acupuncture are helping him on his way to recovery.
I'm sure the pooping end of things will get into a more regular pattern as he gets back to his normal routine.
thanks for checking in and keeping us all in the loop, great to hear about his progress
kind regards
Mary
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Post by Julie & Perry on Oct 22, 2018 8:07:30 GMT -7
Do you feed Theo at the same time every day? You could try mixing a little corn into his food. Since it mostly doesn't digest you can tell how long it takes for the food to go through his system.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Oct 22, 2018 14:06:41 GMT -7
We feed him the exact same amount at the same time every day. I set my alarm for the 5am poop this morning & wouldn’t you know it, he slept like a baby until 7am! Corn is a great idea. I will start that in the AM. I just picked him up from physical therapy (session #4) and now he likes the hydrotherapy. Today was the first time the specialist did NOT have to get into the tank with him. They said he did great all day & they have moved him to balancing ball activities. They said he tried to run away multiple times today & stressed the importance of us keeping him on STRICT crate rest for at least two more weeks. His tail wag has moved to completely upright & normal. They said they believe he will get back to 100% & they can’t believe the fast progress he has made. They sent me home with adorable little blue socks to make him wear during his sling walks, to help with traction & to prevent any scrapes. They also said he peed on his own (or started to) several times today & he has some bladder control & they feel it when they express him the rest of the way. I couldn’t wish for better news. This board has been an invaluable tool, resource, & comfort during a very stressful time. I would like to do what I can to help others, spread the word about DodgersList & with anything else we can.
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 23, 2018 8:18:49 GMT -7
Angie...hydrotherapy...is it underwater treadmill to be specific? Good to hear he has adapted to water!!! A bit confused here...who is the specialist calling for 2 more weeks of STRICT rest? The surgeon had called for 6 weeks of post op crate rest. Is it the surgeon himself who has added 2 more weeks to make that 8 weeks of STRICT rest which includes the PT directed? For Theo the original graduation date at the end of 6 weeks on Oct 30 does not mean he is given free reign of your house or outside in the yard. There is still supervision and sling walking as a very gradual introduction back to family life over the course of a month takes place. Take a look at this sample plan and discuss with the rehab person or the surgeon, what that plan should look like for Theo. www.dodgerslist.com/literature/AfterCrateRest.htmHow happy it makes us to hear you are keen to help educate about disc disease. Here are some ideas, pick what makes you happy! Thank you in advance for helping US!!!! -- Upload a photo of your dog with a caption to our newly opened 2019 photo gallery as inspiration to those just starting the IVDD journey. Gallery LOGIN www.dodgerslist.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6username: 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
There are only less than a handful of us who regularly volunteer every day helping dogs and their owners. We could really use a helping hand from other Forum members. --- Become a "Helpful Member" see more about that here: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/3277/helpful-member 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: www.dodgerslist.com/-- We have store where you might find something you absolutely need! Or maybe instead a small donation? Our earnings go to paying for our webpage and literature to hand out. www.dodgerslist.com/store.htm- Help another trying to make quick decisions about surgery… We have a directory where you can share surgical costs. Here is where to enter information in the directory: dodgerslist.boards.net/board/10/guidelines-postingState: Hospital: Address: Cost: Date of surgery: What was included in cost (MRI?, days stay, ER? PT? meds for home, sling, etc.) Comments:
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Post by Angie & Theo on Nov 4, 2018 19:29:09 GMT -7
I don’t think we are at the place where I’m checking out & graduating to anything yet. I’ve been so exhausted I haven’t been able to update. I have been following others. I have to go back to see what I posted last on my baby’s health. It has been awhile. I think today is day 49. I would have to go check his log, too tired. The Friday before Halloween we took him in for his 6 week neurologist re-Check. They haven’t seen him since surgery. He pooped all over me when we walked in. Then he pooped again all over the surgeon. He shivered the whole time. The doctor wanted to see him walk/do what he could do. He performed terribly for her, and she thought it was good. I explained he does so much more at home. She told me no one ever brings their dog back & she was happy to see we were trying. She said for us not to get our hopes up for anything better. Then discharged him. She told us to do whatever the Ortho said to do from now on. She said she was happy he was on the better side of the 50/50 she had given him. Since then he had been to his 6th water treadmill (they call it hydrotherapy) and his 6th electro-acupuncture treatment. The Ortho said - more crate rest!!! More sedation. Don’t let him do anything at home. The holistic vet said, Friday Nov. 2nd that he can’t take anymore acupuncture treatments because he is doing better & hates it & starts howling when she turns on the machine.
We are really lucky so far. The ortho warned us that any jumping or anything at this time could cause complete remission. He has started peeing a lot. He knows when to go. He freaks out when he has to poop. This is all great! I am still very scared & treating like a Faberge Egg. I have starting having nightmares. I have never had these before (except freshman year in college). We have covered our house in yoga mats. We have all hardwoods. It helps him get traction. We will do all that we can to support this site. Paula & others I will respond to your questions as soon as I can. Just wanted to give an update.
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Post by Julie & Perry on Nov 4, 2018 19:53:43 GMT -7
Angie, sounds like Theo is doing great but you're exhausted!
It's easy for a caregiver to forget to take care of themselves.
Is anyone helping you with Theo?
If not can you ask family or friends to do respite care so you can nap/get a pedicure/go out to eat?
Could you medically board Theo for a few hours or a day so you can relax?
Having 2 IVDD dogs myself I understand how exhausting care can be at times.
It's important to also care for yourself.
God bless.
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Post by Marjorie on Nov 5, 2018 7:32:02 GMT -7
Did the ortho give you a specific reason why there should be 2 more weeks of strict crate rest and that Theo shouldn't do anything at home? Did he mean there should be no PT at home for another two weeks? Did the surgeon give you any PT exercises to do at home? It's the surgeon who knows best based on what was seen during surgery as to how long post-op crate rest should be. However, I see that the surgeon has told you to do what the ortho tells you from now on. Theo has made some very significant improvements during the short 6 weeks since his surgery. Please don't take it to heart that the surgeon said that you shouldn't hope for anything better. My Jeremy's surgeon told me three months following surgery that Jeremy would never walk again but three months later he was walking. No one can say how much nerve healing there will be or how long it can take. 6 weeks is very soon in the healing process so there's no reason at all to give up hope. Jumping is something that can no longer be done as it causes too much stress on the spine. Also no more going up or down steps/stairs when Theo is able to. IVDD is a life long disease so future problems can occur no matter how much we try to prevent it. That can cause a lot of stress for pet owners but those worries do recede in time. I was a mess after my Jeremy's surgery but in time I realized that he wasn't that fragile and there was no sense in worrying about what may or may not happen as it did't help anything. Some dogs only have one disc problem their whole lives while other can have several. Jeremy ended up having three disc episodes. The first was treated with surgery and the other two were treated successfully with conservative care. Keep learning all that you can about IVDD as knowledge will help settle your fear. You'll know that as soon as you suspect another disc problem or see any sign of pain to immediately crate Theo to protect his spine and get him to a vet ASAP. Catching a disc problem early will help prevent nerve damage from occurring. Try not to be frightened. It's been 6 weeks after surgery and Theo is doing very well. His spine has healed from the surgery by this point. While you still need to take some precautions, such as no jumping, no steps/stairs, no rambunctious playing, he doesn't need to be treated like an egg. Take a breath and try to start enjoying your boy again. Here's a page about future expectations that may be helpful to you: www.dodgerslist.com/index/SDUNCANquality.htm
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Post by Merriem & Spike on Nov 5, 2018 13:53:32 GMT -7
First of all you have been doing a great job! I do understand and it can just be more than a person can deal with many days. Spike is now a year past his surgery and it has been a real roller coaster. We have dealt with all of those thoughts and the exhaustion . Trust me, it is hard work. There are days where I would think " gee, he is going to be okay"..then comes " he may never be the way he was" I still remind myself how dogs are different than people and they deal with these things better than we do. From one mother to another, it does get better. Regardless of what level of progression they make. We have a mobile dog groomer who came today for both of our dogs. Since Spike cannot stand up for any period of time, my husband is the assistant groomer and helps her. All these issue somehow we just get through. The best piece of advice I ever received was from the rehab vet at a wonderful clinic we took Spike for any months. He was a limp rag when I first took him in and we talked, and she kindly said "lets determine what Spikes new normal will be". After many watertreadmill sessions, last week we finally said, that just enough. He is at his new normal, and he is happy. Please just keep up the wonderful job you are doing and things will settle out for both of you. Thinking only warm thoughts.
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Post by Camille & Bean on Nov 11, 2018 14:50:36 GMT -7
Hi Angie, just checking in to say hello and hugs to Theo. Bean and Theo seemed to be at the same timeline still, bad prognosis from neuro, but progressing nonetheless. That's a bit odd your ortho told you that Theo needed more crate rest - that doesn't seem to follow because they are usually already healed fully by six weeks. Maybe you should check in one more time with the neurologist to be sure, or ask the ortho why? Tomorrow we are seeing the PT to tell her about the post-op visit with neuro to see what she recommends as far as continuing water therapy. I hope that things are better this week for you and Theo.
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Post by Angie & Theo on Apr 14, 2019 8:14:05 GMT -7
Hello! I haven’t posted in so long. Theo is still recovering and it’s been 7 months since his injury. He runs and walks! He looks sort of strange, but is fast and happy. He sleeps in us crate every night and doesn’t wet it. About 75% of the time he poops in his kennel while sleeping. When I wake him up he immediately makes a run for the back door to go outside. As soon as he is on other side of door he starts peeing. He can’t hold it all the way to the yard. He still wears a male wrap cause he dribbles in house when excited. He seems to know when he has to poop cause if we are holding him - he jumps down and goes on the floor. Big improvement over popping on us all the time.
Big, new change this week, on a walk he attempted to cock his leg to pee and did it! Up until this week, he has been kinda squatting like a female dog!!
He is off of all meds and appears to grow stronger every day. Oh- one more thing he can jump up on his back two legs and try to jump on couch. Clearly, we don’t encourage this behavior. But, it’s exciting because he hasn’t had the strength to do this until the past week!!!
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 14, 2019 9:27:24 GMT -7
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