Thank you Karen, I will try the olive oil,it will be a lot cheaper. Thank you for the advice. Marilyn and Wall...

Hi Cathy My doxie Wally had no deep pain sensation, and no surgery and he didn't walk for over 18 months and now he walks on a leash. He had no blader or bowel control untill 2 days ago he started telling me when he wanted to go out and make poops. I am so thrilled, although he still doesn't have bladder control. Hang in there each dog has his own time table,and it is worth the wait. Marilyn and Wall...

I just wanted to wish you Hppy birthday. I miss you on the board. Marilyn and Wall...

Dear Marilynd It seams as though you are at a good start. Wally had no deep pain sensation and I was told by 2 vets to put him down, and to be honest with you I almost did. The vet told me he would not be happy as he would not be able to run after birds and sqiurells. then I thought Wallyi isn't realliy an outside dog, he is happy in the house playing with his squeeky toys and cuddling up with me. I did take him out for walks on the leash and he was happy being outside with me. Needless to say I went to another vet and told her I was commited to do anything I could to help him, if he ended up walking that would be fantastic but if he couldn't that would be ok I would love him just the same.(I als have a disabled husband and work 4hours a day) The vet put him on steriods and pain meds(she told me she didn't expect him to walk) I couldn't afford surgery and the vet wasn't sure if it would help. I gave him 8 weeks of crate rest and I had to express him, he could poop on his own but didn't realize he was doing it. Wally still does not have bladder or poop control. I massaged Wally's legs all the time and i did the bicyicle and I stimulated his feet. I gave him lots of attention and affection I cried in another room. I always tried to be up beat around him. I told him I loved him no matter wat he could do or not do. I would never let him drag himself aroun. I would keep in on the couch when I was with him or he would layi in his basket.I did get him some wheels and he used them when I was home. He would follow me all around the house. I even put him on the deck with his wheels. He couldn't walk or wag his tail for 18 months and then little by little he was able to push his legs against my hands,and he constantly slowlyimproved. Now he walks like a drunken sailer but he walks on his leash and wags his tail. He plays fetch and tug of war. Wally is not allowed to jump on anything or down on anything when he does drag I pick him up and put him in his basket. I love him so much and have never regretted keeping him.Yes I do have a lot of laundry to do but it is for my baby and I don't mind. After awhile it just becomes routine. I hope this has helped you but you certainly on the right road. Marilyn...

I read somewhere that giving a dog heartworm pills all year is not a good idea, does anyone know anyithing about this? Marilyn and Wall...

Connie, happy 7th birthday to cricket. Wally turned 7 last August, it is nice to know that they are close in age. Marilyn and Wall...

I don't think Cricket is spoiled, just loved, and curious. He wants to know what is in your refridgerater,nothing wrong with that! Marilyn and Wall...

I am so sorry for your loss, you are so kind to take care of all of the kitties you do. Give bendykitty a hug for me. Marilyn&Wall...

I was wondering if anyone could help me? Wally has a lump on his chest a little away from his arm pit, it is soft and it moves, it is the size of a quarter and very puffy. Wally is a doxie, has anyone had this problem with their dog? Marilyn and Wall...

Dear Connie, I am so sorry to have read that you are having trouble with your back,as you know you have really been over doing it. I can sympathise with you, as I have problems too. I had an epidermal and it helped some and I use a heating pad and also a back brace, especially when I pick up Wally. I hope these ideas help you. Give cricket a hug from me and Wally. You are in my prayers. Marilyn and Wall...

I was wondering if anyone has used Lipiderm on their dogs for their skin, I have a smooth daschound. Marilyn and Wall...

Hi diane,thank you for iyour reply.Wally eats Wellness with fish and sweet potatoes. I give him the dry as well as the canned. I give him carrots and green beans,pears,bananas.(pieces of each. He is always itching and biting his fur, the vet took a sample of his fur and found nothing to be growing, no parasites or anything. He also has white spots on him. Wally is black and tan. I will try more baths and the nail brush. Thanks for the info. Marilyn and Wall...

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU THAT CINDERS IS WALKING, I REMEMBER HOW HAPPY I WAS WHEN WALLY WALKED, I CRIED. BEST TO BOTH OF YOU. MARILYN AND WALL...

Yes I am crate resting her throughout the day, since I've been back to work. Her first week back from the hospital, I took a vacation week to be with her and monitor. She isnt in any pain, so I thought Id forgoe the acupuncture option thinking that most people here are using that as a pain recovery method. Thanks for your reply Don't give up hope,my daschund (Wally) began walking after two years without surgery. When he couldn't walk he was still happy to be here with his Mom. Marily...

Thanks for the welcome back guys! I will keep you updated on Tommy and get some more pics up ...now I know how to do it! Keep up the good work with Tommy. Wally couldn't walk for over two years, now he spinal walks. Three vets wanted me to put him down, thank God I didn,t listen to them. I have a disabled husband and a disabled dog, and I have back issues and leg problems Wally has no control over his urine or poops, so yes I express especially with his poops. Wally uses a wrap. I wouldn,t trade my Wally for the world, he is so loveable he loves to cuddle on the couch with his MOM and I love it.He is still Wally,just as Tommy is still Tommy. Thanks for the update on Tommy. Marilyn and Wall...