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queensgrt
queensgrt Posts: 15
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I know many here have pets and love them like family. I need your support and experience if you know anything about the following:

My heart is breaking for my 7 year old, 9 pound poodle. She has been in pain, which the vet says is from a probable slipped disc or two (per x-ray). Was given pain meds, anti-inflammatory med, glucosamine and Phycox soft chew samples. All her toys have been taken away and she is on crate rest for three weeks. Vet said this could ultimately lead to paralysis, so we must do this for three full weeks. This dog loved her balls and toys more than I can say, and this is just killing me. I've never had to crate her, as she is so good and never tears up anything. I know it's probably harder on me than her, but I need any advice or experience you may have to share.

Thanks for listening,

Louise Stewart
Charlotte, NC
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  • Austin Egger
    Austin Egger Posts: 256
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    Hey Louise, I really feel for you and will pray for you. My wife and I adopted a cocker spaniel 2 months ago. She had "kennel cough" but it really looks like she had distemper but lots of doctors could not say for certain. Unforutnately, her shots came to late. It moved from a cough to a massive respitory problem and that cleared up but then went into her nervous system. After lots of costs she worsened and could hardly walk and was really whining, so we had to youthenize her. We're still mourning her since it was about a week ago. I understand how hard it is. Interesting part is that for a while she would ONLY eat chicken tender on the egg. That kept her going for a while. I wish you and your dog the best!!! I heard of a lot of positive stories from others while we were going through it :)
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  • Neil Gunn
    Neil Gunn Posts: 93
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    You have absolutely no choice but to follow the prescribed regimen for three weeks and then see how things are. Going without her balls and toys is not going to hurt her in the long run. Good luck to you and the pooch.
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  • thebtls
    thebtls Posts: 2,300
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    I had a vet. tell me one time to never allow a pet to suffer to avoid my own suffering for their loss. You can choose to follow the prescribed treatment and then if no improvement take the appropriate course of action.

    I would also contact the closest college with a vet. school and see if you can talk to a specialist in that area about the condition, the treatment and the prognosis. God Bless.
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  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
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    Hi Louise, I am so very sorry for what you and your baby are going through. they really are our children and part of our life's for sure. follow to the letter what the vet is telling you. this three weeks is nothing if it helps you baby and you have the joy of many more years. you have to be the leader and do what is best :)
    just put all the toys in the closet and you might find the crate becomes part of his life even after this is all over. many dogs enjoy the safety and closeness of the crates. hugs and please keep us posted on how he is doing. I have two Maltese poodle mixes and one is 16 years old and only 6 lbs and the other is 8 or 9 years old and 10 lbs. both rescues :) Julie
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  • Vetereggnarian
    Vetereggnarian Posts: 252
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    Louise-

    This is tough one, but at the least you should heed your vet's advice and be strict with the cage rest for three weeks. You won't be doing her any favors in the long run by being lax with the instructions. Only give one kind of anti-inflammatory, and don't mix them with steroids.

    Consider coming over to NCSU to see the neurology service. They can examine her, and tell you what they think the problem is. From there they can recommend treatment, which may be strict rest for a few weeks with meds, or they might give you the option of surgery. There is also a chance they will find a totally different problem. They are a bunch of smart people.
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  • AuntieEgger
    AuntieEgger Posts: 258
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    Hi Louise,
    I too have a 7 year old poodle 10 lbs and my heart goes out to you as I have been through some things with my own little girl I am also a foster for a rescue organization and I know it’s just as hard on us as it is on the dogs.
    As hard as it is I know you will do as the vet says for this little one.
    The only thing I can suggest is with no toy play for your little dog try to give her as much mental stimulation as possible. Does she watch tv? If so put her crate in front of the tv and put animal planet on for her (not the program where the lions are killing the prey LOL) or you could maybe put the crate up on a table so she could watch outside ,, cars going past ,, people walking down the street Etc…

    Please let us know how she is doing

    AuntieEgger
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