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Post by PaulaM on Mar 31, 2022 10:05:19 GMT -7
Danielle, very good you are already seeing that Cefpodoximine is the right antibiotic to kill off the bacteria in the bladder! I'm so sorry Hayu has signs of swelling. See if you can pinpoint what happened to ensure this 2-day course of Prednisone is successful in getting rid of swelling pain. CRATE REST Dancing for food- does he eat inside of the recovery suite? See section: CALMERS•MUSIC • NO JUMP for ideas. Dancing is clearly too much movement for a healing disc. Did the early healing disc suffer a re-tear with too much movement? Is everyone on board with 100% STRICT rest. Only out of the recovery suite with strict supervision at potty times and for the most urgent of vet visits? PAIN MEDS Pain meds methocarbamol and gabapentin hide pain from your eyes during the test for pain prednisone taper on 3/7. What is yours and your vet's plan for the pred taper on Sat Apr 2? PREDNISONE You had no clear way to prove if all painful swelling was actually gone when the pred taper began on March 7 with last dose on March 25. Each dog can have a different rate of metabolism. Prednisone stops working and gets eliminated from the dog’s body in "about a day or a day and a half." Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP. Prednisolone/Prednisone. Veterinary Partner. June 2021. veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951498
Would you have known sooner if pain meds were also quickly backed off or full stopped on March 7? What is your and your vet's plan for the begin of the Pred taper on Sat. April 2. Appears from your report the combo of pain meds on board plus having Pred back up on the anti-inflammatory level is perfectly providing pain relief! Fingers crossed that this 2-day course of pred will fully resolve the inflammation |
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Mar 31, 2022 13:57:21 GMT -7
We have been very diligent about keeping him quiet and resting. My husband is a sucker when it comes to the dog so if he cries or starts pushing on the crate, he goes to him. I have to have a conversation with him again that he cannot come out unless he is going potty and then he goes back in.
Hayu tends to drink his water at night so inevitably he has to get up and go potty. My husband also tends to get up in the night to use the bathroom. He also used to eat in the middle of the night and Hayu knows this. Craig got up to use the bathroom and took Hayu to potty. Hayu started dancing for food. I was asleep and this could have been happening on several nights that I wasn't aware of. He knows I am a very regimented with this protocol and he didn't want to tell me. As I tell you this it is all conjecture but I am betting this is what happened. He isn't home from work yet but I already told him. Crate or stroller. Crate only at night because he will try to crawl out of the stroller to be in our bed.
He eats all of his meals in his stroller or the crate. If he is in the crate. I have the door open but I am hanging in the crate holding the bowl so it doesn't go sailing across the room. I am also finally getting him to drink water. It took several different ideas but I cooked and pureed butternut squash in water and he drinks it. He now goes potty more often. I carry him to his pads. He will not potty if you are looking at him or standing there, so I need to walk away from him and turn my back and tell him to potty. Once he starts, I can walk back over and when he finishes, I let him take about 6-8 steps. I tell him to wait. He sits and I scoop him up and bring him back to the stroller or crate.
My husband loves this dog, so I am going to have another conversation tonight and tell him if we do not do this it is going to continue to happen and he will be in pain. That isn't fair to him and I am not putting a dog down due to pain when there is a fix. Yes it is long and time consuming but it is an easy fix if we work the program the way it is supposed to be done.
Pred is 2 x a day for 31st and the 1st. 1x a day for 2nd and 3rd. Then every other for 4 days which would end April 7. I follow up with him this coming Monday to give him an update. Once the prednisone is done, I think the dosing for the pain meds and the muscle relaxer need to stay the same to see how he does once he is off the pred. I am not a vet but I am thinking leave them for a week [pain meds] where they are after the pred stops and see how he does. I will talk to him further when I call on Monday with an update.
My husband never had a dog prior to meeting me. He grew up with cats. So he is not being obstinate or a jerk, he just doesn't understand a dachshund and their spine issues. I will work with him on this.
Please let me know your thoughts. And always I am grateful for everything you all do.
Danielle
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Mar 31, 2022 14:49:18 GMT -7
You have been doing a good job with crating Hayu and he seems to be feeling better with the additional pred.
When you say Hayu dances for food, I assume you mean he stands on his back legs and jumps. Since this is too much stress on his back, is it possible that your husband can join us on the list? Your husband loves Hayu and clearly does not want to harm him. If he joins us on the list, It may help him understand how crucial limited movement is.
I am glad that Hayu is now drinking well. That will help with the UTI. It is funny how some dogs seem shy about pottying.
The main reason for pain meds being cut back or stopped during a pred taper is to see if there is still inflammation in the spinal cord. Pain is how we know. Pain meds are designed to mask pain. If the pain meds are still on board at the usual dose, we will not know if there is still swelling. If there is still swelling, additional days on the full dose of the anti-inflammatory to treat the swelling may be needed. This might not be noticed right away.
On the other hand, if the pain meds are cut back or stopped during the taper, there may be no pain. If this is the case, the inflammation is gone. This means that no pain meds are needed, just the pred according to the taper schedule. The only thing that remains is the additional weeks of crate rest. |
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Post by PaulaM on Mar 31, 2022 21:40:04 GMT -7
Danielle, I agree with Romy's take on why you would want to know as soon as possible if there is need to get prednisone back up on the anti-inflammatory level.
"Pred is 2 x a day for 31st and the 1st."
This IS the anti-inflammatory level that works on resolving swelling: 10 mgs 2x/day. Your vet Rx's a 2-day course of pred.
"1x a day for 2nd and 3rd. Then every other for 4 days which would end April 7."
April 2nd begins the pred taper to see if pain remains (swelling remains). Taper days are not at the anti-inflammatory level and thus are no longer working on swelling.
If there is still pain during the pred taper, then it would be very prudent to have another course of pred.
Unfortunately, pain can't be observed accurately if blindfolding pain meds stay on board until last pred taper dose on April 6.
Pain meds on board during a taper can prevent Hayu from quickly getting pred back at the original dose should painful swelling still exist.
What sense is there to delay getting accurate information?
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 1, 2022 5:14:05 GMT -7
I spoke to my vet this morning. He agreed backing off the pain meds during the taper.
I understand what you are saying. I will back off the pain meds to see how he does with the pred taper.
My husband read the thread and understands. He woke me up when Hayu needed to potty. This dog and play him like a fiddle and the dog knows I am all business with love mixed in.
When I said dancing for food, he doesn't go up on his back legs. It is more of a prancing/hopping on all 4s. Again he potties and I let him take some steps then he gets carried back to the stroller or crate. He gets loving and typically gives me a face bath and then he's locked in his crate (in our room) and I go back to sleep.
This morning he rolled on his back for belly rubs prior to potty time and is now sleeping in his stroller next to me while I work.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 1, 2022 9:21:11 GMT -7
Danielle, what a loving face Hayu has!! Thank you for sharing his picture.
TWO EXCELLENT THINGS!
Kudos to you for a job well done in advocating for pain meds to be backed off at the begin of the prednisone taper tomorrow, April 2.
With your husband's understanding the why's of strict rest with this disease, Hayu is in position for a potentially great chance to heal.
You know by now how we love to follow along with Hayu's progress and treatment. So gotta ask.......
PAIN MEDS
-- What is the dose in mgs and change in frequency that the two pain meds will be backed off on Sat Apr 2?
-- the next step in backing off date: ?mg ?x/day
Currently:
Methocarbamol 500mgs 2x/day
traMADol 25mgs 2x/day
Do you have a plan B worked out with vet should pain surface on Sunday when he's not open.
Do you have permission to go back up to the 10mgs 2x/day until you can communicate on Monday?
Do you have enough pred pills, enough pain pills?
We will be watching for your next update with fingers crossed that a 2-day course of prednisone will be enough to resolve all painful swelling. Then all that would be needed is to continue the pred taper and backing off of 2 pain meds. And just finish out the strict rest until graduation day of Apr 25.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 1, 2022 10:23:45 GMT -7
So I am still at ▼Methocarbamol 500mgs 2x/day and ▼tramadol 25mgs 2x/day. I gave it once to him this morning and am going to skip the pain meds tonight completely.
Tomorrow I will do all 3 meds 1x
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit
23.2 lbs 8 y.o.
prednisone as of 2/28: 10mgs 2x/day for 3 days, 3/3 a test taper: √3/2 pain / _neuro
as of 3/3: 10mgs 2x/day for 4 days, 3/7 taper test: √3/30 pain/_neuro; last dose 3/25
as of 3/31: 10mgs 2x/day for 2 days, Sat 4/2 test taper; final dose 4/7
Cefpodoxime Proxetil as of 3/29 100mgs 1x/day for 10 days
Methocarbamol 500mgs ▼1x/day STOP 4/3
traMADol 25mgs ▼1x/day STOP 4/3 ]
Sunday, pred 1x and no pain meds.
Monday starts the every other day of pred for 4 days.
Doc already said if there is any indication of pain to give him the meds and follow up with him first thing Monday morning.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 4, 2022 12:41:10 GMT -7
Hello. I followed the schedule I laid out to you regarding his medication. Yesterday was day 1 with no muscle relaxer or pain meds and 1 steroid dose.
Today he has had no medication. Fingers crossed, so far so good. He tried to run across the room more than once. I am afraid to grab him and do something that will injure him so I yell loudly No sir! He will typically slow down or sit and wait for me to get him. He is resting in his crate now because he thought the stroller was his trapeze and he was a circus performer today. He gets a dose of the steroid tomorrow and Thursday and I follow up with the vet again on Friday. He told me today to continue with our plan as long as he doesn't show pain. If he does, to call him immediately. I have fingers, toes and just about everything else crossed along with a few silent prayers we are moving in the right direction. I will keep you posted. Thank you.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 4, 2022 15:13:53 GMT -7
Very scary stuff. Please let us know as the day goes forth no hint of pain surfaces.
What capabilities do you have to be one step ahead of Hayu. As they feel better it is more challenge to keep the back with limited movement.
--- Do you put the harness and leash on right as he comes out of the suite?
--- Are your eyeballs on him when using the stroller? That is never leave the stroller unattended. If you go to another room, roll Hayu's stroller with you.
Hayu is poised for a good graduation day on Apr 25. UNLESS he is too rambunctious and re-tears the healing disc. A re-tear can mean starting at square one in counting 8 weeks of re-healing time, more meds.
Sure hope you will not see any hint of pain with those antics today.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 4, 2022 17:17:23 GMT -7
When he’s in the stroller he is next to me at all times. Wherever I go in the house he comes with the exception of the garage (laundry). There’s a steep down and I don’t bring him down. I do put him at the doorway so he can see me. He was trying to climb while sitting next to me and wouldn’t stop. I took him to potty and he didn’t need to so I put him in the crate. I have not had a harness or leash on him because I was carrying him. Now, I am kneeling in front of the crate while opening the gate so he can’t run. I put the harness on him tonight. When he saw the leash he became animated so I held onto the harness and let him walk slowly to potty. I need to slowly introduce the leash . He always gets very excited when he sees the leash. So far, he still seems to be pain free. I will take him one more time to do his business and then in the crate for the night.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 4, 2022 18:32:51 GMT -7
Danielle, slow walking, walking or running all require the boney vertebrae in the back to move. When the vertebrae move they MUST press on the discs. That is just how the body works. The healing disc just may not be able to take that amount of vertebral pressure. The still weak and healing scar tissue on the disc could re-tear. Pain, back to square one! Set up a fence in 6 foot diameter area (use any kind of fencing, an 8-panel ex-pen. At potty time these are the ways to limit as much movement as possible during the disc's scar formation period of time. Keep in mind: NO walking anywhere. Only a bare few, minimal footsteps. dodgerslist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Potty-leash-harness400-19kb.jpg **See what you can do to prepare for potty times
-- have the leash already attached to the harness and leash wrapped up with elastic. Put on harness and carry to and from the suite. Set him down in the grass. Quickly grabbing the leash. Stand in one spot. Hayu may only take a few footsteps the 6 foot leash permits.
To me the use of an ex-pen or some of that wire garden edging fencing was easier. Form a 6 foot diameter area. The physical of the fence let my dog know there was not going to be any sniff festing or darting off.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 5, 2022 4:53:19 GMT -7
Good Morning Paula. Hayu will not go outside. I believe whoever had him initially pad trained him and never took him or his littermate outside. By the time we adopted him at age 5 the damage was done. His sister who was adopted by another couple is the same way and may be more timid than he is. He is terrified to go out. We have a room set up in the from of our house with pee pads. He knows when I take him to this room it is potty time. I carry him there and set him down and tell him to go potty. I put him down so I am positioned in front of him and I constantly tell him easy. It is here I will allow him to take a few steps to sniff around and do his business. He doesn't like to be watched when he goes. There is a pool table in the room and I have the pads set up so he can go around the leg of the table and he thinks he can't be seen. Then he relaxes and goes. Once he is going, I can walk up to him and wait for him to finish. He gets praise and is allowed a few steps and then I carry him back. I tried the harness last night and doing so is a cue for him that we are going in the car. This gets him riled up too much so the harness and leash are staying away for now. He seems to be pain free this morning still and is sound asleep in his stroller next to me. He willingly went into his crate last night which is unheard of because all he wants is to sleep in our bed. This morning again I slowly opened the crate and told him easy. He stepped out and sat and waited for me to pick him up. He has one more dose of the pred on Thursday and then I think the real test to see if he is pain free begins. I will be holding my breath and keeping you posted. Thank you.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 5, 2022 10:05:35 GMT -7
Danielle, thanks for the reminder and the history of why pee pads.
I think you get it (anytime the back moves all discs get pressured) and will avoid anything but the very fewest of footsteps while the one disc is healing.
I'm so excited that just around the corner, Hayu could well be a graduate on Apr 25. Holding my breath, too, that with the last dose of pred and limited movement, all will be good to go on the 25th.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 7, 2022 5:32:52 GMT -7
Last dose of prednisone given [4/7] this morning. I am sweating and he is snoring in his stroller (LOL). I will touch base this weekend.
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Apr 7, 2022 13:03:34 GMT -7
Fingers crossed that with the pred ending, no pain will be seen and Hayu will be on schedule for graduation on the 25th.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 9, 2022 7:51:21 GMT -7
Good Morning. So far he is doing well. I got up at 4 and he went to the bathroom. He was shivering and ai freaked out. Then I realized the weather dropped 25 degrees and he definitely gets cold. Once I put a blanket on him. He fell asleep. I got up at 7:30 and he went potty again and ate breakfast. He’s in his crate sleeping. I will give an update tomorrow. Enjoy your weekend ladies.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 10, 2022 13:25:29 GMT -7
Hello ladies. So far so good. Thankfully no pain so far. He is trying to run more and it is definitely a gymnastics event keeping him from doing so. This morning after taking him to do his business, I let him lay in our bed next to me for about 20 minutes. He fell asleep and didn’t move. I know I shouldn’t and I atypically don’t it he was more clingy than usual today so I let him. She has been in the crate or his stroller since. He is eating and drinking normally and his tail goes 1,000 mph when we come to get him. Fingers crossed these next two weeks go smoothly. We are going away for Easter weekend. I have a harness and seatbelt for him in the backseat with his bed. I also am bringing his stroller and crate with me.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 10, 2022 14:41:52 GMT -7
Danielle, the reason the recovery suite is ideal for disc healing is the safety factor is always in play. Dogs do the unexpected in a blink of an eye. Even an attempt to stop them can be too much movement. Why risk damaging the disc when there is a crate.
Beds, cushions slope into a person. Not the proper support Hayu's disc needs.
Think of the crate similar to a cast for a broken arm. Both discs and bones need limited movement to heal. Would a parent take the cast off of complaining child's arm? Pet owners need to be just as strong... in the crate and out for only the most urgent of things (potty time, vet visits that can't be handled over the phone).
In the car Hayu should also be inside of the crate. The crate could be secured with the seatbelt or other way of securing the crate in your vehicle. A harness/seatbelt combo in the car does not seem like a safe idea for his disc.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 10, 2022 15:41:39 GMT -7
I know Paula. I also knew you would let me know 🤣🤣. He’s back in his stroller and will remain where he needs to be until graduation.
I will put the crate in the car and seatbelt it’s. I didn’t think of that. Thank you.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 14, 2022 12:51:12 GMT -7
Update. We are not road tripping this weekend so we will stick to the regular plan with Hayu and touch base next week.
Good Morning. Hayu continues to do very well. When he is going potty he tries to run all over the place after but I am stopping him. I always support bottom and chest area when I pick him up and thankfully there has been zero flinching or crying when I pick him up. He sleeps in his crate every night. If he is in the stroller, we have to watch him like hawks because he is trying to crawl out of it if we are not right there with him. He comes with me all around the house in the stroller. If I need to go where he cannot come in the stroller, I put him in his crate.
We are going away for the weekend. I have a smaller crate that he fits in that also fits in my back seat. I will seat belt it in and put him in it for the trip. Then I can bring it into the hotel room for him.
I am still cautiously optimistic he will graduate on April 25, but the thought of letting him slowly move back to regular activity at that time stresses me out, I will follow up with you after the weekend. I am pit stopping in the vet's office tomorrow morning before we leave to put him on the scale. Thank you ladies and if you celebrate. Happy Easter and/or Happy Passover.
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Apr 14, 2022 14:11:00 GMT -7
You are doing a good job keeping Hayu confined. I know it can be difficult, especially when our dogs start to feel better. Hayu just doesn't know what we know, immobility is what allows the disc to heal.
We have information about how to introduce Hayu back to activity that we can discuss after graduation. It is always done gradually, so let that ease your mind.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 19, 2022 5:32:55 GMT -7
Good Morning. Hayu got away from me over the weekend when I took him to his potty pads. He jumped up on the couch. When I went to get him, he jumped off and ran to his crate.
He seems okay overall but is a little tender in his chest area when I pick him up. I am hoping he is only sore and has done nothing further. The vet is aware and I am monitoring him. I still have him in his stroller next to me during the day and he sleeps in his crate at night in our bedroom. If we are out, he goes in his bigger crate in my office. I have a ramp for our bed, if I let him back in with us which I think he will stay crated at night. Everyone sleeps better. I have ordered a ramp for the sofa which has rails on one side so he can't jump off it and has to go completely down the ramp. I should have that Friday.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 19, 2022 8:55:52 GMT -7
Danielle, so sorry to hear of the escape. Fingers crossed the disc scar tissue forming was not re-torn. If it was then your monitoring would be for pain in the spinal cord and any diminishment of neuro function. Muscle soreness is something temporary vs. spinal cord inflammation as you know can take 7-30 days to resolve when on an anti-inflammatory. Hayu is not on any meds.
Please let us know what you observe in the next days about pain, neuro issues.
Looks like a harness and leash is in order at potty times on the pee pad for your little stinker!
Sounds like you are getting things prepared for graduation day on 4/25. We'll have lots of information for the process of slowly introducing physical activity.
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 20, 2022 5:15:08 GMT -7
Good Morning. I put him in a corner this morning to back himself out to check his proprioception. He backed up and was ready to run across the room. I checked him for knuckling and he picked his feet up and placed them correctly immediately. I pinched his webbing and he pulled his feet away. He is also walking normal if not almost normal and is still trying to run if he thinks he can do it without me catching him. I am a bit leery to take the harness and leash out. When he sees them, he goes BANANAS. He thinks we are going in the car and is at the front jumping around and dancing. That thought scares me, so I carry him to his pads and tell him to go potty. Once he finds his spot I walk up behind him and when he is finished, I tell him easy. Most of the time he sits and waits for me. If he tries to run I give him a sharp NO SIR. He knows by my tone to reel it in. This worked all day yesterday and last night. I am going to continue with this and see how it works. His UTI is cleared up and the leaking has subsided. his pH is off a bit so he is now getting a cranberry supplement and I have to test his pH monthly until we get it to where it needs to be. All in all, a day in the life of Hayu. I realized long ago, this is Hayu's world and we get to live in it. LOL Have a good day.
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 20, 2022 8:34:12 GMT -7
Pinching toes is something most general DVM vets do not correctly identify.
With Hayu, there is no need to test for deep pain sensation with the pinch toe thing. By definition Hayu has long ago way exceeded that first neuro function (DPS) to having ability to walk. So naturally he has deep pain sensation.
I'm so excited to see Apr 25 approaching!
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 24, 2022 13:51:19 GMT -7
I didn't realize DPS wasn't part of what I should be looking for but I figured it couldn't hurt to check. LOL Dang. I truly didn’t know that. I won’t do that again. ---------- Hello ladies. I went away overnight and my husband took care of him and didn’t let him do anything he isn’t supposed to. I did buy him an orthopedic bed and he loves it. My husband said he spent most of the day in it sleeping. He went in his crate whenever Craig had to go out. He’s asleep in his bed next to me now. I will touch base tomorrow. I cannot believe we made it through 8 weeks. Thank you Thank you Thank you for all of your support during this stressful time. You all are lifesavers!!! 🎈🎊🎈
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 24, 2022 14:45:38 GMT -7
Danielle, with Hayu off all meds a good 2 weeks now and no pain at all he is ready to graduate! 🎈🎊🎈 Congratulations to you and your husband on Hayu's graduation tomorrow morning!! Hayu has already shown you he believes he should've graduated long ago with his escapes! GRADUATION, A SLOW RE-INTRODUCTION Determine how you are going to ease back into more normal activity from rest. The idea is to gradually give more freedom under controlled conditions. Be sure to employ a harness & leash to control speed and from darting off. Not free riegn of the house and yard immediately! This way should you observe soreness/pain you will not be confused if muscle pain because of overdoing exercise. Versus pain of perhaps a new disc episode. With any signs of pain naturally all of us think is this another disc episode. Hayu's muscles are soft and out of shape after the rest period. Gradually build up his muscles, lungs and stamina. Take a look at our information. Gradually building your dog's muscles over a month's time will have your dog safely running and having fun again! SAMPLE SCHEDULE Here is a sample schedule to safely and slowly introduce your dog back to family life and physical activity: dodgerslist.com/2020/06/15/back-friendly/?highlight=sample%20schedulePROTECTION 1) Make your home back friendly with ramps instead of stairs, blocking off furniture and training to keep all four paws on the ground: dodgerslist.com/2020/07/09/home-protect-ivdd-backs2) T each Hayu how to use a ramp all the way to the floor. No shortcuts of jumping off ramp. All that is covered in this excellent demo by Dog Trainer McDonald here: dodgerslist.com/2020/06/16/training-to-use-ramps 3) Strengthen his core muscles which support and protect the back. Core exercises don't require specialized equipment. Here are some exercises you can do at home: www.caninemuscleworks.com.au/health-articles/2017/8/22/strengthen-your-dogs-core-muscles 5 exercises: totofit.com/five-basic-exercises-essential-to-building-core-strength/Lots more ideas and tips in living with an IVDD dog such as how to handle dentals, nail trims and just plain having lots of fun with Hayu: dodgerslist.com/living-with-ivdd-tips MAY WE ASK.....? Did you know there are less than a handful who volunteer daily to help dogs and their owners? We need helping hands from other Forum members in educating. Education about disc disease is our number one mission! We invite you to hop on to our educational bandwagon team. Too many dogs are put to sleep because owners lack education about IVDD treatment. STRICT crate rest and proper medication have helped many dogs recover. We depend on all members to pay it forward for the help they have received with their dog by helping us educate! Pick what suits you....
We depend on you. Here are some ways to help.. ![https://i.postimg.cc/R0y7zpGx/IVDD-survior-gallery.jpg]() ** -- Please celebrate Hayu's graduation! Add a graduation photo and a short caption to our Gallery to give other members inspiration about your IVDD Survivor! dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/2262/add-dog-dodgerslist-photo-gallery-- "Share" our FB posts www.facebook.com/Dodgerslist-- When in conversation at the grocery store line or wherever you may meet breeds most prone to IVDD (Dachshunds, Beagles, Poodles, Spaniels, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, and Chihuahuas, Frenchies) give out our free little wallet cards. Hand carry our literature and print out our letter of introduction for your vet. [► TODAY, ORDER BROCHURES, it's free!◀︎] for your vet and wallet cards for you: Don't be a stranger! Stop in periodically. We really do love to hear how your dog is doing. We'd love a short video clip to see Hayu in action at home, at PT and living & loving life in spite of IVDD! if you see a new member on the Forum in a tough spot, give them hope. Some brief sentences about your dog can be insanely supportive and inspiring in a time of need! |
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Post by Danielle & Hayu on Apr 29, 2022 11:33:42 GMT -7
Hello ladies. I just wanted to touch base and let you know Hayu is doing really really well. He is very happy to be able to roam now. As I say that we have a ramp for the sofa and for the bed. He usually has me as a shadow to make sure he isn't overdoing it. I bought a bigger stroller so he has room to move around but at the same time stays quiet while I am working. At night I allow him in our bed for about 30-60 minutes while I read, then he gets taken to go potty and in the crate he goes overnight. If he is on the sofa I am next to him or we are watching him because he will gladly fly through the air if we let him. I realize this will be a never ending process which we are both fine with. As long as we are watchful, we are hopeful he will remain healthy. I will absolutely keep you posted on his recovery. THANK YOU!
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Apr 29, 2022 13:31:29 GMT -7
So glad to hear how well Hayu is doing. While we must be careful of our dogs' back forever, there is still so much for them to do and enjoy. Here's to many happy years ahead!
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