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by raiders mom
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Mini Schnauzer-sudden partial paralysis-FCE - how to prepare
Replies: 56
Views: 42699

Re: Mini Schnauzer-sudden partial paralysis - how to prepare

I feel so bag for your little guy.My Raider had nerve damage from his accident(He was hit by a car in Nov 08) the first month was awful.I learned to express his bladder, it's fairly easy, you just have to be patient with yourself and your baby.You are lucky he is use to the crate,that will make it e...
by raiders mom
Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Mollie on YouTube
Replies: 10
Views: 2707

Re: Mollie on YouTube

WOW Looks like Molly can really travel FAST in her cart...she needS a 4 wheel drive atc (all terrain cart).LOVE IT...Go Molly Go..What a happy girl!
by raiders mom
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Tinnitus
Replies: 16
Views: 12908

Re: Tinnitus

I was watching t.v. yesterday and a commercial came on about ringing in the ears.It was for something called lipoflavinoids.Don't know anything about it but it was for this problem.I remembered reading your post earlier and thought I'd respond..Good Luck
by raiders mom
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Raider's better
Replies: 0
Views: 940

Raider's better

Just a note to let everyone know that Raider is doing great. He is emptying out his bladder all by himself now.No more expressing. He is also going poop everyday out side on his own. He still has a nugget that he leaves every now and then. I am so glad he is doing so good.He is walking better everyd...
by raiders mom
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: ABUSE, FINALLY A FELONY HERE
Replies: 5
Views: 1359

Re: ABUSE, FINALLY A FELONY HERE

Connie Glad to hear Arkansas has made abuse a felony.If you ask me it should be a "hangin" offense. Anyone who abuses animals is a not good dirty rotten *^#+.(you fill in the blanks as you see fit). Glad to hear you and Cricket are getting along ok. You are a sweet soul to help people with...
by raiders mom
Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: AFTER THE STORM NEWS
Replies: 4
Views: 1242

Re: AFTER THE STORM NEWS

Connie and Cricket..So glad to hear you are alright.Hope things get back to normal for you soon. I bet Cricket helped keep you warm when it was so cold. You have been an inspiration to Raider and me throughout his ordeal.He is doing so much better,going potty on his own now all the time.Here's hopin...
by raiders mom
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Raider's goin potty on his own!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2616

Re: Raider's goin potty on his own!!!

Hi...Just a Raider update.He's still going potty outside on his own.He is walking sooo much better on both back legs .He still has nuggets every now and then,especially in the A.M. after all night,but they are small and not smelly,just little poo nuggets.I am lucky cuz even when he does have one or ...
by raiders mom
Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: How long to express Raider now that he is going on his own
Replies: 3
Views: 1578

How long to express Raider now that he is going on his own

Hi Everyone.Raider is still going outside and peeing.He marks a few places everytime I take him out.I am wondering how long I should continue to express his bladder?I have been expressing him in the morning(after I take him out) and at night(after he has gone out)Sometimes there is quite a bit of ur...
by raiders mom
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 1740

Re: Hello Everyone

I am so gratful that my lil Tzu is improving each day.I can't wait till he is back to normal again.I am hoping that I am expressing his bladder enough but want to let it fill so he know's that he needs to go and wants to go out.I am glad to be of help to anyone going through what I went through or a...
by raiders mom
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:07 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: CRICKET IS PAID OFF! LOL
Replies: 5
Views: 1603

Re: CRICKET IS PAID OFF! LOL

Good for you.You are lucky to have people who would work with you,that is rare these days.I joined the millions who are thousands of $$ incredit card debit to pay for Raider but I am paying as much as I can every month and hopefully will have it paid of before I'm too old to work anymore.LOL So glad...
by raiders mom
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Update on Harley
Replies: 6
Views: 1714

Re: Update on Harley

Go Harley Go....Great news..hope he continues to get better and better...Snausages and puperroni for everyone.
by raiders mom
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 1740

Hello Everyone

Hi Just wanted to let everyone know that Raider is still improving every day.He wants out and goes potty(Pee anyway) 4 or 5 times a day.I am still expressing his bladder 2 times a day to make sure it is empty(He hates it now,grumbling and complaining every time I do it)He poops sometimes but still l...
by raiders mom
Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Molly update
Replies: 2
Views: 990

Re: Molly update

So sorry to read about Molly.Hope she is doing better.When Raider had his pelvis reconstructive surgery he hardly ate anything either.I fed him Little Cesear dog food with my fingers and begged him to eat.The vet gave me some electrolites powder to mix with his water and when he wouldn't drink I als...
by raiders mom
Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: non slip paw pads
Replies: 12
Views: 25013

Re: non slip paw pads

I made my shih-tzu Raider some booties out of baby sox,I cut up a pair of human slippersox(the tread part) and hot glued it onto the baby sox,then I tied them on Raiders feet with yarn.This wouldn't be practical for outdoors but you could make them for in the house on the hard wood floors.I use them...
by raiders mom
Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Take a look at this rescue dog!
Replies: 3
Views: 1049

Re: Take a look at this rescue dog!

INCREDIBLE!!!!So cute... it looks like they are dancing together..what a bond those 2 have they look so happy especially when they are skipping together...Thanks!!Great Video..Raiders Mom Kathy