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by Lfisher
Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Group for Wheelchair Dog Agility
Replies: 10
Views: 19175

Re: Group for Wheelchair Dog Agility

Thanks Bobbie!

And we have wood floors, very few rugs. We tried piting on gripper socks for a while to help Daisy avoid slipping, but she doesn't use back legs at all now to support her weight.
by Lfisher
Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Group for Wheelchair Dog Agility
Replies: 10
Views: 19175

Re: Group for Wheelchair Dog Agility

Great idea! I am posting my question in this form since you folks likely also have smart, active dogs that now happen to be wheelchair bound. I'm looking for ways to play/entertain my 7 yr old Aussie who has IVDD and no use of her back legs. We live in Florida, so long walks this time of year aren't...
by Lfisher
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: Getting dog to go potty while in WC
Replies: 2
Views: 4587

Re: Getting dog to go potty while in WC

Thanks, Bobbie. Her pee habits depend, usually a sniffer and marker but after injury more of a squat(plop!) down and get it done girl. Not so worried about poop because she can't really hunch anymore and that's sort of worked itself out, literally. Think I'll try expressing her or using a sling befo...
by Lfisher
Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: Getting dog to go potty while in WC
Replies: 2
Views: 4587

Getting dog to go potty while in WC

Our dog Daisy is doing great with her new Walkin Wheels, but doesn't seem to feel she can potty while in it. We are still easing her into using the chair, but she doesn't sniff or give any signs that she wants to potty while strapped in. Any ideas on how we can encourage her that it's okay to do her...
by Lfisher
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Cold Laser Therapy
Replies: 2
Views: 1413

Re: Cold Laser Therapy

Evidently the cold laser stimulates cell growth and blood flow to the area. I've seen dogs at our vet that came in paralyzed with no deep pain perception that now walk in on their own. Unfortunately, our girl isn't getting as much help. She went for tx yesterday and today is worse than ever. She can...
by Lfisher
Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Cold Laser Therapy
Replies: 2
Views: 1413

Cold Laser Therapy

Our 7 yo Aussie recently diagnosed with ivdd. We opted not to do surgery as it is chronic, in several discs and she has aa lot of arthritis issues also. Just trying to manage her pain and give her as much mobility as possible. We do acupuncture, which helps pain, not neuro issue. Our traditional bee...