My 7 yr old female Doberman-HELP HELP!!!!!
I'm a guest here and in desperate need. I have a male as well who is beside himself. Please help. My email address is Terry.Johnson3@AIG.com |
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| Terry, I wish I could help! I feel horrible that you are in that situation. I don't have any experience with it, so I cant give you any information, but I wish you and your dog all the best. |
| I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I think I was watching the dog show the other day on tv and they did a feature on this guy:
http://www.eddieswheels.com/html/dm.html He makes wheelcarts for all size dogs that have lost mobility-- front or rear legs. I don't know if it's something that you'd consider but I know in watching, I was surprised that he made wheels for larger dogs and they were moving around great. Most of the carts are under $400. I'm sorry I can't offer more helpful advice to actually make your dog better. Good luck! |
| Hi,
I don't have any experience with this either, but wanted to offer my support and condolences. I have a friend that is a vet and will email him and ask him for his advice. I'm not sure when he'll check his mail but will get back to you asap when I hear from him. In the meantime hugs to you. Marianne |
Hi, About 14 months ago, my OES Bentley collapsed because of several arthritic changes to his cervical and lumbar spine. My vet is a specialist in spinal problems and assessed him very carefully finding that he would not be able to manage a cart. He said that with care he could live several months even though he couldn't walk. He suggested a special diet of rice, vegetables and stewed chicken or turkey with Vit C daily to prevent urinary infections. This has worked well but it requres intensive care. It has worked because of his personality and the fact that I have been able to work part-time from my house. He is showing signs to me that he will not continue much longer. He has been very cheerful, continued to enjoy meals and treats and has a daily "bed bath". My cats keep him company and I have arranged most of my activities for the family room where he stays. When I have to go away on business to the coast, I have a house sitter who follows 2 pages of instructions to look after him. this is not for everyone nor is it for every dog. Best wishes, Lynda  |
| Hi,
You've recieved great advice from Lynda and I just wanted to pass along a quick note I recieved from my vet friend. He informed me that before any surgery is done, your pet should have the xrays checked out by an orthepedic surgeon/vet. To relieve pain he should be placed on Medecam. I can attest after having two pets on this is really does work wonders. However because it's hard for the body to metabolize this drug and residue remains in the liver , he should have blood work done prior to placing him on this medication. Just last week I had my cat on this drug but only for a few days after surgery, my previous OES was on Medecam the last 6 months of her life. I wish you the best and good luck with everything. Marianne |
| I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your responses. She has had x-rays done and I've tried to contact several specialists. But there are not very many in our area. Our regualr vet visited her yesterday and she's getting some movement in her hind legs. According to him, she has shown remarkable progress in two weeks. Techanically she should have starting showing signs in 3 to 4 weeks. I guess I'm expecting too much too fast. I am working with her to keep her hind legs moving, but I don't want to rush it. Just a few minutes every hour and she does enjoy her "bed bath". Her spirits are very high, but she has shown some signs of depression. Especially when she can't run with our male dog or greet visitors at the door.
I have done extensive research on her condition, and since its fairly new (last 15 years), there's not that much on it. I've contact several Vet colleges and unfortunately they of little help. Again, I want to thank you and I hope I'm doing to right thing. I wish it were hot enough to take her in the Chesapeake Bay and get her in the water. Several vets have suggested water therapy, but we have no doggie YMCA's around. Thanks again!!! |
| Hi Terry,
Please let us know how your girl is doing. I'm so sorry the Vet schools couldn't be more helpful. Holly |
| I just can't express the heartfelt thanks to everyone that has responded. It was quite overwelming to have so many responses from people I don't know or know my dogs. Shasta, has shown signs of great improvement since March 30th. She's now getting up herself and is able to walk(with a little help). The only thing she's having trouble with is turning from side to side. She ends up falling. She actually looks like a newborn puppy trying to walk. I figure a few more weeks of physical therapy, rest and TLC she'll be back to her old self again. Of course with limited activity.
My male dog, Bo, has gotten better since we started taking her outback again. He now knows we're only helping her. But he still runs through the back thinking she's right there with him, but he's gotten used to laying with her in the grass. Again, I just wanted everyone to know how much I really appreciate everything!!!! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. |
| Terry,
I am so glad your girl is feeling better  I think when a dog knows how much you love it that helps also. Give her belly rubs from Daisy and the boys.
Holly |
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