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by Indy
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: stroke: acupuncture, amputation, or just leave it alone.
Replies: 2
Views: 4862

stroke: acupuncture, amputation, or just leave it alone.

My dog had a stroke at the end of Feb. She has recovered for the most part. She has a rear leg that just drags. We try to keep it bandaged, but she chews them off. We have purchased boots for in the snow and put them over the bandage. My husband wants to try acupuncture to see if it will help bring ...
by Indy
Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: high energy in wheel chair.... Loves her wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 5750

high energy in wheel chair.... Loves her wheels

I just have to say that my McNabb is in love with her Walkin Wheels. She took to it so quick. She did keep turning it over trying to run around, and putting her front paws on people. She even tried running up some stairs with it. We have clamped some posts at the back so when she starts to go backwa...
by Indy
Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: How to attach a leash to Walkin Wheels?
Replies: 6
Views: 11648

Re: How to attach a leash to Walkin' Wheels?

I have a McNabb and I still use her leash with her collar when we walk. None of the walking expectations have changed. She walks to my right and she is to be working on our walks. Which means she is paying attention to me and what I am going to try to get the dogs to do on the walk. Simple stuff lik...
by Indy
Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.
Replies: 9
Views: 9514

Re: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.

Love the spray. She is healing up so quick. She is getting her good spirits back faster now too. Going to try the banana tomorrow instead of the pumpkin. She will like that better. She took to the wheelchair almost immediately. She seems to be having better stools just from the added exercise. Tryin...
by Indy
Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:38 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.
Replies: 9
Views: 9514

Re: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.

Thanks for the info. Seriously need to get some tomorrow. She is partially shaved so we can help clean and protect skin. This will help a lot.
by Indy
Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:34 am
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.
Replies: 9
Views: 9514

Re: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.

Thank you. Vet is doing doggie daycare for me until I cam make other arrsngements. I will have my husband check with her when he drops her off.
by Indy
Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.
Replies: 9
Views: 9514

Incontinent dog. Stroke 3 days ago.

My 7 year old McNabb had a stroke 3 days ago. She had her first bowel movement yesterday morning. Now is seems to just keeps oozing out. I just can't seem to get it under control. She is so raw and swollen. We keep cleaning it it off and drying her. I have added pumpkin to her diet, used water to sp...