Kim SSR/Ashley Foster
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Post by Kim SSR/Ashley Foster on Nov 2, 2022 10:31:52 GMT -7
[Original subject line:GSD w hind leg Paralysis Thoracic Disc Rupture POST OP ]
QUESTIONS
☆ 1 Is there still currently pain?
yelping when picked up or moved; tight tense tummy; can’t find a comfortable position, appears restless
☆ 2 48 LBS 8.5 yrs old
Carprofen 50 mg twice daily
Gabapentin 100 mg twice daily
Reconcile (for anxiety) 50mg once daily
Dasoquin Advanced once daily
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit
48 lbs 8.5 y.o.
carprofen as of ? ?mg ?x/day for ? days, then test STOP
gabapentin 100mgs 2x/day
Reconcile® (fluoxetine hydrochloride) 50gs 1x/day for anxiety
Needs GI tract protector, Pepcid AC, on board for duration of carprofen! ]
☆ 3 -- red flag signs of stomach damage. None
☆ 4 German Shepherd, Ashley. Kim
☆ 5 Disc Rupture - MRI confirmed and Surgically repaired Oct 16th. Neurologist
☆ 6 Surgery Date - Oct 16th 2022
-- post-op rest? 3 weeks
-- passive Range of motion PT for 3-4 weeks; consult with PT Nov 21st
☆ 7 she leaks and releases urine interchangeably; i also express her to be sure she is empty
☆ 8 Any leg movement?:No; she has strong reflexive movements and will sometimes twitch or stretch the legs a tiny amount but no movement; she will bear weight for short amounts of time when standing for bladder expression and feet are placed for her
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Nov 2, 2022 11:37:23 GMT -7
Welcome Kim. You are the eyes and ears for any vet. Please call the neuro and report the signs indicating Ashely is in pain. Let us know the adjustments made in mgs and frequency dosing. What date is carprofen to stop? Does she stay dry expressing session to session. Or are you finding leaks in her bedding? How often are you expressing her bladder? You can also express for poop. It is not the health concern of UTIs that bladder expressing is. But more that Ashley does not suffer anxiety of finding body waste where she sleeps. Poop Expressing here: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/05/bladder-bowel-care/#poopHome care for a heavy dog can require some thinking out of the box. Our members have noted some great tips and ideas. Check them out here: dodgerslist.com/2022/02/10/large-dog-care-tips-ivdd/Is there a particular area you have concerns...we'd like to address those...let us know. IF you specifically do some happy talk, will she give a happy tail wag? That is the first sign of self-healing nerve repair. Did the neuro say she had deep pain sensation on discharge day?
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