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by IvyLeagueInk
Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

Carol C you are wonderful. I wish I found what I wanted at Handicapped pets, but, I found these and ordered...since he is a Bichon, I think the front will fit the hind and I'll have two sets. I do Like those proactive better (especially for outside!), but always leery of international shipping. THAN...
by IvyLeagueInk
Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

Looking at the website now....trying to see if any of the splints could be used as protection. Need more of a guard not a splint that can cover his hind legs and slip on and off. Doggie shin guards?
by IvyLeagueInk
Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

Skipper sometimes does the same, she asks to go out, but we're pretty sure she has no idea when she needs to go. It's been 4 years and she still acts so nervous if she has an accident in the house (and we NEVER scold her, ever ever). Once you all find a method that works, it'll be no time before it...
by IvyLeagueInk
Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:34 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

That is extremely encouraging! :hurray: It sounds like he doesn't mind the cold as much as going in the house. I hope your weather will stay dry. Is there a patio or something he could go out to if it starts getting wet again? He must feel so much better now. Would love to see a picture of him. I'm...
by IvyLeagueInk
Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

And it gets better! My son took the other two pooches and Snap started his front leg scooting to aim himself toward the side door and barked. "You want to go OUTSIDE, buddy?" Scooped him up and put him on a pad. The next thing I knew he scooted to the snow where he had some traction, got h...
by IvyLeagueInk
Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

UPDATE! I knew he had to go, but now he started barking and going to bite me whenever ever I tried to lift his thighs, knowing I was going to make him a bit uncomfortable. BUT, I had to. I started to think he is holding back because he knows not to go in the house.My son scooped him up and we brough...
by IvyLeagueInk
Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Expressing my dog.
Replies: 4
Views: 4131

Re: Expressing my dog.

Roscoe has a slipped disk. He can't use his hind legs. He is getting a little better. My problem is he won't pee. No problems with the bowels. I have been trying to express him for 4 weeks now. I took him to the vet monday and they catherized him. He dribbled some with a poop Wednesday. Today is fr...
by IvyLeagueInk
Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

OK, I'm glad he responds to comforting. Just the hospital stay alone would be enough to upset him. I'm sure he is so glad to be home(!) Did not realize you just had elbow surgery. That certainly complicates things. You might try some of the techniques in the article on bowel management, such as the...
by IvyLeagueInk
Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Re: Newly Paralyzed Bichon

Thank you! I have seen some videos using the method you use. I am trying to sit him in a squatting position and stimulating his rectum but I may have it easier if he is laying on his side. I just had elbow surgery so holding him up is difficult unless my son is home or I have another person to help....
by IvyLeagueInk
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newly Paralyzed Bichon
Replies: 14
Views: 9516

Newly Paralyzed Bichon

Hello all, I am so relieved to have found this forum. I know I should be searching for answers, but I am really stressed (which doesn't help matters). Short story, went to sleep New Year's Eve and woke to 2017 with my dog 9 year old male Bichon, Snap being unable to use his hind legs. Laminectomy L1...
by IvyLeagueInk
Sun Jan 08, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Stuff I learned along the way
Replies: 41
Views: 66919

Re: Stuff I learned along the way

What wonderful words! I am brand new to life with a paralyzed dog and I am overthinking everything. Very stressful, but I think Snap will teach me. Snap is a 9 year old Bichon who suddenly slipped a disc and had emergency surgery. He only came home Friday night so this is is all so overwhelming. I a...