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by Pippasmum
Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Oh Wow! I'm in tears, Maggie looks so gorgeous & happy! Thanks for sharing her pics! I can imagine she would get up a bit of speed with her wheels, they really give her a quality in her life! It's wonderful that she can join in with other cockers. I know what you mean about Maggie being your bab...
by Pippasmum
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Hi there, like most people on here I can only speak from the experience from our own dog. With Pippa I never let her scoot around on her own, she was crate rested or we had her laying/sitting on the floor or sofa with us for cuddles/play. When we took her out for a bit of exercise or toileting we us...
by Pippasmum
Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:33 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Thank you Carol, yes Pippa is improving all the time, she is a lot surer of what she can do and has more confidence. People notice it more if they haven't seen her for a while.
We're just so happy we have a little dog who is happy and healthy!
by Pippasmum
Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Hi everyone, I've been thinking of posting an update on Pippa's progress for a while. A little background - Pippa, a cocker spaniel, suddenly became paralysed in her back legs last July, we rushed her off to the emergency vet and he diagnosed a suspected slipped disc. They operated on her and found ...
by Pippasmum
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Thanks Lisa, I was just reading about your Hank, I had tears in my eyes, so I can imagine how happy you must be! It must be so much easier to manage such a big boy now he's up and about, fantastic news! Pippa is still improving with her walking and with her stamina. She can walk on her own quite wel...
by Pippasmum
Tue Aug 23, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: 180 St. Bernard Diagnosed with IVDD or FCE Help!
Replies: 25
Views: 11616

Re: 180 St. Bernard Diagnosed with IVDD or FCE Help!

Wonderful to hear how well Hank is doing! It must be a great relief for you and your family. It's horrible seeing our furry friends suffering. Looking forward to the photos, I know it's hard to get a pic when you're having to hold them up - but now he's on the move himself we have to see him! :wink:
by Pippasmum
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: 180 St. Bernard Diagnosed with IVDD or FCE Help!
Replies: 25
Views: 11616

Re: 180 St. Bernard Diagnosed with IVDD or FCE Help!

Hi there, just wanted to wish Hank, you and your family well. I've followed your posts and I really feel for you, its hard to cope with a 11 kilo dog, I can't imagine how difficult it's been with a big boy like Hank! So happy he is on the mend, we've just started on the hydro therapy and have been t...
by Pippasmum
Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Just an update on Pippa's progress: The vet was very happy with her progress! Now we have another problem of trying to keep her from injuring herself, because she thinks she's more able than she is! It's a "problem" that I'm more than happy to cope with! Yesterday we went to a clinic that ...
by Pippasmum
Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Thank you Carol, I'm now scared of letting her overdo things! Never happy! One big thing - for me anyway - this morning while she was having a little walk with lead and sling her back legs actually moved in a walking motion! I nearly dropped her in excitement! :cheerleader: :cheer: She seems to be m...
by Pippasmum
Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Thank you Bobbie, yes, since this has happened to Pip I've realised just how well dogs cope with what life throws at them. An awful lot better than we humans that's for sure! I know now that we will be able to give Pippa a good life even if she doesn't walk again. I'm still hoping and praying with e...
by Pippasmum
Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Re: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Hi Carol, thanks for the reply! It's great to hear your dog is walking again, how long did it take? Yes little improvements are cause for great celebration! Since I first posted Pippa is able to stand alone for short periods with her legs straight. When she sits down she is drawing her legs up into ...
by Pippasmum
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 11325

Pippa recovering from spinal disc surgery

Hi there, I'm new to this forum and having a dog with spinal problems. Our beloved 3 year old Cocker Spaniel, named Pippa had surgery 2 weeks ago for 2 slipped discs. It all happened so quickly, one day she seemed unwell & looked uncomfortable, I took her the vet and he said she had strained her...