I can't say for sure the coconut oil did this to help Champ, but I do know he is walking. I am so thankful for this. I never thought he would walk again. His surgeon said his was the worst case he had ever seen. Obviously Champ did not know anything about that, he just knew he wanted to get up and g...

I have to update this...Champ has not been cathed since April 5th! :bounce: He is going outside and peeing on his own! :cheer: I have never been so happy to see a dog pee! He walks :snoopy: down our steps,( he has fallen a time or two) and pees on his own...in the yard just like he wants to do. He i...

The coconut oil was given to a dog who had the same disk paralysis, he is walking now as well. I gave the coconut oil to champ for the last 2 weeks ( .5 tablespoon) and yesterday was the first tme he stood up and walked. I was wondering about that because I have never heard of it. I would personall...

critters wrote: Congrats!! These splints have gotten rave reviews for the situation you describe--knuckling, and they may be less intrusive that boots. http://www.handicappedpets.com/splints/

Knuckling...I did not know what it was called. I thank you for the link and will call them tomorrow.

I am very happy for you! What wonderful news! I caution anyone to give their dogs anything without discussing it with their vet. Can you please post the information/research about how coconut oil helps dogs with IVDD. I'm sure many of us would be very interested in reading it. Cindi...I don't have ...

Orion's Mom wrote:CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy for you!! I can't imagine the excitement you must be feeling!!

Thank You...I never thought we would see the day he walked again!

CarolC wrote:I can only imagine what it's like to see a 116 lb dog get up and walk again. Happy for your whole family! Congratulations!!!

Thank You Carol! We are very happy to see this kind of improvement in him!

I have a large dog (70 lb lab mix) who just had surgery for a ruptured disc 9 days ago. Does anyone else have a large dog who has gone through this? It breaks my heart - he can't even turn himself over! It is so hard! He does have deep pain and he stretches his legs sometimes. He also knows when he...

Hi all...I had to share the good news. Randall and I are estatic about this! Yesterday Champ went down the front steps (WALKED BY HIMSELF!!!!) and peed outside on his own! Today he has walked outside x2 and peed outside both times! He looks like he has had too much to drink when he walks and sometim...

Try online places for PBZ; I found it MUCH cheaper at Wedgewood when I got it for Buddy. It "loosens" the bladder sphincter, which, hopefully, will make him more expressable. He might even be able to pee by himself. The surgeons hope is that he will pee on his own. I have not gotten the m...

Thanks all! Champer stood for a few secs today! He is still wobbly and will go down on his rump after a few secs. His surgeon called yesterday for an update. I asked about the phenoxybenzamine. He feels it will help Champ. I don't know how it works though;Does Champ just pee anywhere then? Does he n...

Hello everyone, I hope 2008 finds you happy and healthy! Will(or Willy as we usually call him) the kitten is approaching a year old! He is still happy and healthy, playing with the others like theres nothing wrong with him. (He is rear paralyzed, needs expressed, as a reminder) I noticed on him tod...

Hey all, Quick question for ya. Did your dog take awhile to respond and enjoy thier carts? I got mine finished and Koro hates it. he usually tries to lay down while in it which seems to put uneccesary stress on his back so I just take him out of it. He never really tries to go more than a few feet ...

Hi all Just wanted to give you an update on Champ. He is doing well. We are still in and out cathing him twice a day. He is totally wagging his tail now. It is so sweet to see his tail thump everytime he sees me! He has kicked his back legs and can move them where he wants them to be. He can't stand...