Wow! Yours and Butterscotch's story is such an inspiration. Your update and information will provide hope for so many who will find there way to this site in the future! I no longer post here, but Dianne was kind enough to let me know that you had mentioned me, so I wanted to be sure to come back an...

There may be a few people here that remember me and my sweet pups. Sage crossed the bridge 11/22 at the age of 16. With the aid of my kind and supportive Vet, Sage passed peacefully and is now young again at the Bridge. Only days later on 12/01, I watched as Hunter, 15, took his last breath. Losing ...

Paul~
My heart is just aching for you and Auggie right now. Oscar and Hunter went down within a month of each other. It is sooooooo hard to see it happen. You know the drill; you know what to do. Keep that love flowing for your baby Auggie. He will be in my prayers!

Robert,

Is she leaking urine at night? Is that the reason for the diapers? Chances are, once you get the UTI cleared, the leaking will stop. Oscar has been on preventitive antibiotics for 2 1/2 years and has not had a single UTI. Your pup is beautiful...thank you for sharing the pics!

Cindi

I have a dachshund that has undergone two surgeries for IVDD and is doing very well at age 14 1/2. I also have a dachshund that is paralyzed due to IVDD. I would do 100 surgeries if there was even a 20% chance of recovery. While caring for a paralyzed pet is perfectly doable, it is a commitment, and...

Please join Dodger's List . It is a forum made up of over 1500 people whose dogs have IVDD. The VAST majority are dachshund owners. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience there. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dodgerslist/ I have two dachshunds one who is paralyzed, and one who has had two surg...

You are very lucky to have a Vet Tech in the family to help you through this. Did your vet give you steriods? Reducing the swelling in the area is VERY important right now as it is the pressure on the cord from the swelling that may be doing additional damage to the cord. Pain killers? Please join D...

I encourage you to join Dodger's list. It is a forum made up of over 1500 people whose dogs have IVDD. Most of them are dachshunds. I have three dachshunds, two of whom have IVDD and one who is paralyzed. Taking the right action now is of the UPMOST importance. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dod...

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) works with dogs. Call your vet for the proper dosage. Does she get car sick if she has eaten and had something to drink? Have you tried different positions/ views in the car? I'm assuming you have her in a crate when you travel. Is it a wire crate? Plastic side? Have you t...

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bobbie wrote: I like to quote Randy Pausch here: (or misquote), that is, a lot of anecdotes do not equal data.

An amazing man, and sage advice.

kristenv wrote:This raises a great question about supplements.
I was curious who uses what, and recently was reading about Ester C and wondered if anyone had any experiences to share.
Thanks!!
Kristen

Oscar used Ester C post op. I saw no benefit from it.

:rainbow: You might want to consider a cart that can run in either legs up or legs down positions; you might use legs up for long walks, for instance, and legs down around the yard. This is how I have handled Oscar. After he began spinal walking, when I did put him in the cart, I left his legs down...

Please don't leave the heating pad on your dog for 6 hours...it can cause nasty burns even on a low setting.

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.