Oscar was on phenoxybenzamine for about 6 months...it really seemed to help!

Hunter's surgeries were two years apart. Yes...he did have fenestration done. I was also told that there were several other discs that showed calcifications. We are approaching the three year mark since Hunter's last surgery; he is 14 1/2 and still going.

Kristen... You really should pose this question over at Dodger's list. You will get tons of reponses. I will say this...with Samy's history, I'm guessing that surgical intervention is eventually going to be needed again. As you have said...time can be VERY critical when dealing with IVDD cases. Now,...

No concerns with anesthesia due to paralysis. One of my vets was concerned about putting my older IVDD dog under because he is not paralyzed , and she was afraid that manipulation by the staff while Hunter was under might induce another rupture. I have had no vet/surgeon/neuro tell me there was any ...

Dianne~
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Good thoughts and prayers coming your way. I'm sorry as I have no suggestions about how to help Murphy.
Cindi

We jokingly mentioned to the vet amputating his paws/legs that cause so much problem because he is SO active except for this problem. He walks and even climbs 1-2 stairs in the house with his 2 front legs. He can hold his rear up like a "normal" dog. It is amazing. He will never regain us...

. Much to my concern he has been nibbled the nail on his duclaw off. We've tried and are still trying various ways to protect his paw from being nibbled. He's a chewer and will chew through boots. Ask your vet or neuro about Neurontin. It has been successful in other cases of dog self mutilation du...

My dog Oscar recieved acupuncture for IVDD.

That all looks about luke warm to me.

I would NOT advise using a hot tub...the heat can raise the dogs body temperature to a dangerous level. They can not regulate their temperature like we can. Stick to a luke warm tub.

Is it possible that a surgical intervention might relive the pain? Is that why you are trying to raise the money to see a neuro?

I can not tell you how much I appreciate your replies. I makes me feel soooooo much better that I am not alone. I have a mastiff, Lula, and Roxy the aussie and they are both 12+. I always mentally prepared for Lula to have struggles first being a Mastiff so it came as quite a shock when Roxy was di...

My Aussie was recently diagnosed with Disc Disease. It first showed up in Dec 2007 but responded well to 4 weeks of extremed rest. Sadly, about 2 weeks ago it came back stronger than ever and every morning she has lost a bit more control. She is learning to scoot around and I ordered her a bottoms-...

My Aussie was recently diagnosed with Disc Disease. It first showed up in Dec 2007 but responded well to 4 weeks of extremed rest. Sadly, about 2 weeks ago it came back stronger than ever and every morning she has lost a bit more control. She is learning to scoot around and I ordered her a bottoms-...

CarolC wrote: This is www.handicappedPETS.net, not www.handicappedPTS.net Here we learn to care for our handicapped pets, not put them to sleep before their time.

Wow...this seems a little sarcastic and uncalled for. Billie did not say anything about putting Onyx down before her time.