I just realized you sent some private messages. I haven't read them yet but will respond.

Hi Rosielou - I'm glad my information could help. You're the first person I've heard from who is also cathetering. How old is Frank? When did you find out he had Hemivertebrae? I found out Tucker had it at 6 mos. He's 9 years old now and will be 10 in March. I was stressed out in the beginning too b...

I'm sorry you didn't get good news about the surgery at the neurologist's office. I'm glad Carina has up to date information for you. Tucker's neurologist immediately prescribed a wheelchair. Hang in there - just take it one step at a time. Finn will be happy, enjoying his life and a great companion...

Finn is a little cutie

I know how you feel. I was scared and devastated when Tucker was initially diagnosed. This forum was a sanity saver for me. Hugs to you and Finn. I'll be leaving for work at 10am pacific standard time. After that, I won't be able to check in until I get home this evening. I'll be thinking of you two.

Hi Feef - I already responded to your personal message and then read your post. I see you already consulted with a surgeon. I don't know about the problem with Finn having trouble bending his neck. Tucker doesn't have that. Tucker has a severe spinal deformity and it's amazing that you can't see how...

Hi - glad you found this site! It helped me tremendously with Tucker, my pug with hemivertebrae. Tucker's neurologist didn't recommend surgery 8 years ago when he was diagnosed. However, a recent newcomer here went to a specialist at University of Florida who has many years of experience treating do...

Here's the information about Mabelline's therapy: I did not go regularly to the therapy hospital. I went one time, and the doctor there gave me a treatment plan. She did not feel I needed to come there regularly at first; she wanted to see how Mabelline did with therapy at home, and then we would ga...

I'm so glad Lola got relief from the pain and you got good news from the vet. Tucker was on 2.5 mg prednisone and it made a world of difference. What is Lola on? At first he was only supposed to be on it for a couple of weeks but he didn't do well without it. His vets were concerned about long term ...

Hi and welcome to the site. I was just where you are almost 8 years ago when my pug was diagnosed with hemivertebrae as a puppy. This site was a sanity saver for me. He didn't have surgery though. Tucker ended up on steroids for quite awhile which helped a lot. He was lethargic without them. I'm not...

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR VET BEFORE TRYING MY METHOD OF CATHETERIZATION. It may not work for your dog or cat depending on the situation. Tucker has a spinal deformity, not an injury. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR VET BEFORE TRYING MY METHOD OF CATHETERIZATION. It may not work for your dog or cat depending on the situation. Tucker has a spinal deformity, not an injury. Feel free to contact me if you have questions.

Thanks for the welcome back Carol and Christine. It's good to "see" you two here. This board was a lifesaver when I was going through Tucker's original diagnosis and dealing with his new problems along the way. It was difficult to see so many recovering from back injuries when Tucker wasn'...

You are right Critters, it's doxycycline. Thank you so much for pointing out the error. I corrected the message.

That's amazing! Go Spencer!