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by Chapmd
Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?

Very helpful! I did end up purchasing a wheelchair for my pup - he was terrified of it at first so I had to leave it out for him to get used to it! :lol: He had a bit of a flare up a few weeks ago so currently resting him more just sticking to acupuncture/laser and mostly standing exercises, but exc...
by Chapmd
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?

Thank you!! Looney tunes is a great name for my pup too 😅 He’s having a flare up so resting up now, but definitely going to try the wheelchair when he’s feeling better!
by Chapmd
Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?

Thank you for the advice! <3
by Chapmd
Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?

Thank you so much, CarolC!! Really appreciate the advice and for sharing your experiences! My dog sounds a lot like Katie in terms of energy - I think it will be helpful to let him go on his own to tire him out physically, and then use the wheelchair after that to help support him - I'll definitely ...
by Chapmd
Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Wheelchair for partial paralysis?
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Wheelchair for partial paralysis?

Hi all! New here and just looking for some advice for my frenchie with stage 5 IVDD - now post two surgeries - and timing for using a wheelchair. I've gotten different opinions from physical therapists, his current rehab vet, and a family friend who is also a rehab vet in another city, so any advice...