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by shaesgrammi
Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog
Replies: 19
Views: 21833

Re: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog

Hi Everyone! Wow! I didn't realise that it was so long ago since my last posting! :shock: Turbo has now been with us since 2011 and doing wonderful! I was so new to expressing his bladder! I was scared and frustrated but now have gotten the hang of it quite well! Turbo has done fantastic with regard...
by shaesgrammi
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:19 am
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog
Replies: 10
Views: 12842

Re: Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog

Well I have to say that good ole vaseline so far doing the trick. The old dried up stuff is sloughing off..Underneath it is soft pads. I left on the vaseline overnight and washed and dried his feet this morning. Then put on another coat of vaseline for today. When I got home from work. I started to ...
by shaesgrammi
Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog
Replies: 10
Views: 12842

Re: Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog

Thank you..I just put some on him today and massaged them..they are so dry..I am going to try and keep them moisturized and put baby socks on him during the night as he doesnt move around..I really appreciate your advice and welcome any other ideas that have worked or you come up with.. :angel:
by shaesgrammi
Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog
Replies: 10
Views: 12842

Dry cracked pads on back feet of partially disabled dog

Our guy Turbo has dry cracked pads on his back feet. He was hit by a car last year and when we adopted him they didnt explain this would happen and I just noticed the other day how dry and cracked they are..He has been trying to stand on them with assistance and if he is to ever walk again how could...
by shaesgrammi
Sun Jul 31, 2011 4:51 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog
Replies: 19
Views: 21833

Re: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog

He is..When I get near the end he tenses up, his back legs as well..not sure what this means..thank you again for your help. It really means so much.. :thankyou:
by shaesgrammi
Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog
Replies: 19
Views: 21833

Re: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog

Thank you all so much for responding..I really appreciate your kindess and information. Turbo was treated for a UTI yesterday and is doing much better, no more blood so far. He seems like more himself. What is considered the big guns for antibiotics? I am in Canada so not sure if the antibiotics use...
by shaesgrammi
Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:01 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog
Replies: 19
Views: 21833

I feel so guilty bladder infection in my paraylised dog

Hi everyone, I have a partially paraylised dog named Turbo..I have posted a picture of him. He is a sweetheart. We got him in May and he has been doing very well. I express him 3-4 times a day and thought all was well. I had a urine test a month after we had him and all was good. Anyhow a couple of ...
by shaesgrammi
Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Riley got his new wheels today!
Replies: 12
Views: 3486

Re: Riley got his new wheels today!

Turbo weighs 28lbs. He has put on quite a bit of weight since coming to Canada. He was around 20lbs when he arrived..He is about 24 inches in length from the base of his tail to the back of his neck. Roughly that is.. :lol: I saw those and wondered how he would do with that? I emailed some people on...
by shaesgrammi
Tue May 31, 2011 1:42 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: sores after hemilaminectomy
Replies: 7
Views: 3151

Re: sores after hemilaminectomy

Our guy Turbo drags his knees more than his feet if that makes sense. His knees seem to take the brunt of the sores..I cannot find anything other than a drag bag and was wondering if you had any suggestions. Thanks so much :D
by shaesgrammi
Tue May 31, 2011 1:36 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Riley got his new wheels today!
Replies: 12
Views: 3486

Re: Riley got his new wheels today!

Hi everyone, I am a newbie and wanted to say how happy it is to find you all. I am so happy for Riley as well. I live in Ontario Canada and just adopted a sweet little dog named Turbo. He was rescued from Greece. He was hit by a car and was left in the garbage..He was saved and now we have him..He g...