[Original subject line:Prince William ] William and his brother Harry are
13-year old brothers that we rescued in 2012. William is a b
lack-and-tan dapple who is experiencing
back discomfort. These boys are not our first dachshunds. Our first boy, Frankie, had severe IVDD. His hind end was paralyzed. We went through unsuccessful surgery and PT with before he went completely downhill and passed away.
We
crate rest the boys (we call them the Princes) at the first sign of reluctance to move on their part, and this has proved a good strategy for the past 10 years.
However, the issues William is
having now [date?] are similar to what we experienced in Frankie’s early days of paralysis.
Is there still currently pain?
X. reluctant to move much in crate such as shift positions or slow, ginger movements
X. shivering, trembling is currently occasional; however, he is a nervous boy, and he
trembles when anxious also.
X. tight tense tummy -
comes and goesX. Arched back when walking. Back
legs occasionally slip out from under him, also. We have limited his walking.
X. Not their normal perky selves? He wants to be, but he is confused as to why
his back legs won’t cooperate.
2 How much does your dog weigh? Approx
13 lbs.
A..
Carprofen 25 mg of every 12 hrs for pain
Gabapentin 100 mg of every 12 hrs for nerve spasms.
Additionally, he gets one 250 mg SunMed CBD dog biscuit for pain management between the Carprofen & Gaba.
C.. PEPCID AC:
any health issues to prevent use of Pepcid AC (famotidine)?
No
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit ]
13lbs 13 y.o.
Carprofen as of 8/15: 25 mg 2x/day for ? days, then test STOP: _pain/_neuro
Gabapentin 100 mg 2x/day
William needs GI tract protector, Pepcid AC, on board w/CARPROFEN! ]
☆ 3 -- List any red flag signs of stomach damage. None
☆ 4 What breed?
Dachshund, black-and-tan dapple- William.
Randy & Vickie
☆ 5 general DVM? Yes
☆ 6 William has been to the Vet twice in the last three years for minor disc problems. This
latest bout [8/15] came on this morning and we
have not yet been to the Vet. We are
reluctant to do surgery again as it ended unsuccessfully for our first Doxie.
☆ 7 Yes sniff and squat, although he is
holding urine longer today. ☆ 8 Currently wobbly walk? wag? Yes. Also Appetite is good.
