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by Anna
Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Deciding to Let Go
Replies: 4
Views: 4129

Deciding to Let Go

Hi, I am preparing to say goodbye to my dog who has been paralyzed for 3 months (Dylan). I have never had to put an animal to sleep before, and I know there are a few different ways to go about it (have vet come to house, go to the vet or hospital, or call the emergency ambulance service). I think I...
by Anna
Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamine?
Replies: 5
Views: 6533

Re: anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamin

Hi, Cindi. thanks for your reply and also confirming that I need something that would help relax the bladder instead of strengthen it... In terms of "healing", I meant something that would allow the bladder to become healthy and function more normally again (instead of having such a hard t...
by Anna
Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:22 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamine?
Replies: 5
Views: 6533

Re: anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamin

Hi, Karen. Thanks for helping with the research! What you found confirms what I was worried about--that the natural remedies that advertise that they help "strengthen" the bladder would do the opposite of what my dog Dylan needs--something to relax his bladder so that he can actually pee o...
by Anna
Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:56 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamine?
Replies: 5
Views: 6533

anyone tried natural remedies along with phenoxybenzamine?

Hi, My dog is on phenoxybenzamine to help him pee. Since this medication is so expensive, and I'd like to help my dog's bladder heal naturally, I've looked into natural remedies online. I found a few that say they help with bladder strength (one by Vetri-Science). I asked my vet about whether it wou...
by Anna
Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:04 am
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: my puppy is getting stressed out
Replies: 5
Views: 6537

my puppy is getting stressed out

Hi, My dog always had some level of separation anxiety or just general anxiety. Once in a while he would get panic attacks and even try to escape. A month ago he escaped through a second story window and ended up paralyzed. Now that he is home, his anxiety seems to be getting worse and worse every d...
by Anna
Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:53 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: where can I find dogsitters for paralyzed dogs
Replies: 3
Views: 5372

where can I find dogsitters for paralyzed dogs

Hi, This is Dylan's mom and I am wondering if anyone can help me find people who can help care for my dog when I am out of town. If anyone out there is willing to help and lives in southern California, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not sure how/where to find a non-traditional or special needs ...