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Post by llancaster & Rex on Oct 21, 2022 2:08:13 GMT -7
My not quite three year old chihuahua mix was diagnosed with IVDD [10/20] today. We saw he was in pain and he became paralyzed in his back legs in the course of an hour.
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weight? 3 y.o.
name of anti-inflammatory as of 10/20? ?mg ?x/day for ? days?
name of ea pain med ?mg ?x/day
Dog needs GI tract protector, Pepcid AC, on board for duration of any anti-inflammatory drug!]
Thankfully the emergency vet saw him right away and he received pain meds. We brought him home and this is our first night dealing with IVDD. Rex is our loved one.
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 21, 2022 8:22:59 GMT -7
Moderator Paula is reading and preparing a reply. In the mean time if you see you've not provided needed basic information to provide a full picture, do so in a new post. QUESTIONS Fill us in on the details. Your info is what we base our comments on specific to your dog's needs. Assuming things could cause the discussion to go off in the wrong direction harmfully delaying help. ★1 Is there still currently pain? List the signs you observe. Does pain happen nearing next dose of pain meds? When having to move for potty time?★2 __How much does your dog weigh? Age? What is the list of meds your dog is taking? -- Exact names for each med, their doses in mg’s and times per day given? -- PLUS: IF on a non-steroid (NSAID) for how many days? -- PLUS: If on a steroid....what was the start date & dose? Date of steroid 1st taper -- Please include mgs/frequency for the "all important" stomach protector. Be in the know about Pepcid AC here: 3 stresses +Pepcid AC: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/06/stomach-protection ★3 Tell us about any red flag signs of stomach damage you are currently observing: Not eating, vomit, loose stool, bleeding ulcers, red or black blood in diarrhea?★4 What is your dog’s name? Your name, too? ★5 Did you specifically get a diagnosis of IVDD, aka: a disc problem, a disc herniation, a bulging disc, slipped disc? -- Is the ER vet a general DVM? OR.... -- a specialist surgeon (ACVIM neurology or ACVS ortho)?★6 What was the date you saw the ER vet for conservative treatment? If your dog moves around too much, the disc cannot heal. With pain medications to mask pain, dogs will not be in pain and want to be more active. So it is up to you to restrict your dog’s activity for them.
i.postimg.cc/3rLH7g7X/320still-healing-disc.jpg ** STRICT rest means: - no laps - no couches - no baths - no sleeping with you - no chiro therapy - no dragging or meandering at potty times.POTTY TIMES for dogs who can still sniff and pee Carry to and from the recovery suite to the potty place and then allow a very few limited footsteps. Using a sling (long winter scarf, ace bandage, belt) will save your back and help to keep a wobbly dog's back aligned and butt from tipping over. A harness and 6 foot leash is to control speed and keep footsteps to minimum as you stand in one spot. An ex-pen in the grass is an excellent alternative to minimizing footsteps with the physical and visual to indicate there will be no sniff festing going on! dodgerslist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Potty-leash-harness400-19kb.jpg **★7 Brain controlled "peeing" or reflex activated "overflowing"? Can your dog: -- Specifically sniff and squat and then release urine (bladder control)? -- Do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted? Indicator signs of an overflowing bladder (loss of control). Manual bladder expressing is necessary for health reasons. How to: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/05/bladder-bowel-care/★8 Describe what you observe currently about neuro functions. Can your dog.... -- wobbly walk? -- Move the legs at all? such as attempt to reposition when lying down or attempt to move up into a stand position? -- Wag the tail when you specifically do some happy talk? REGISTER THANK YOU for registering! Once registered, the feature of receiving an automated email alert when there is a reply waiting for you becomes available. More about registering here: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/7353/register-bookmark-dogs-post-thread |
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Post by PaulaM on Oct 21, 2022 8:54:08 GMT -7
Welcome! Hi, my name is Paula, what's yours? We are a small group and just go by first names here. The quickest way to get help is by providing details. We can't see your dog or read the med bottles. So you are our eyes and ears to know the details of what is going on. We want to quickly zero in on where we could help. Scroll back up to previous post questions in pink.
We'll be watching for your answers. Until we know more, these are the general areas you want to make sure you are in the know and taking action: ---- 100% STRICT rest (inside of a recovery suite) to prevent permanent nerve damage. Yes, nerves have the potential to heal with time. Would a surgery ever be an option for your family? Info to help your mind deal with conservative vs. surgery decisions: dodgerslist.com/2020/02/10/surgery-vs-conservative/ 🍫 Tips and ideas for strict rest and making it go smoother: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/14/strict-rest-recovery-process/--- Make sure your Chi is not suffering with any pain nearing next dose of pain meds or when having to be moved. The anti-inflammatory can take up to 30 days to resolve painful inflammation. In the meantime pain meds provide round the clock comfort. If not so then alert your vet to pain and get the pain meds adjusted 🍫 Be in the know about anti-inflammatory drug use during a disc episode: dodgerslist.com/2020/04/18/steroids-vs-nsaids/ 🍫 Be in the know about pain meds typically used: dodgerslist.com/meds-used-during-disc-episode/ 🍫 Be in the know why Pepcid AC should be on board today! dodgerslist.com/2020/05/06/stomach-protection--- Do you express Rex' bladder if his has lost control after having had a hands on your hands lesson? How many expressing times a day? Does he stay dry in between times? 🍫 Re-review expressing or bone up before a lesson if Rex leaks on you when lifted or you are finding urine in his bedding. Dogs who can sniff and then release urine outdoors have proof of bladder control VIDEO and TIPS for bladder & poop expressing: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/05/bladder-bowel-care/Is there a certain area of concern/ home care you would like us to address? |
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