Ohhhhhh, what a relief! You really had a time of it. Yes, that story was worth waiting for! :))))))) I'm glad to hear about the thorough baths. You know everything's all right when you see that. When the box arrives, it sounds like she will not need the cushion that goes with it, just the box. The c...

Hi Megan, I'm very sorry about your dog's condition. I have not dealt with it myself, but I thought you might be interested in the website about Sheba, if you haven't already seen it. (You may have already seen it.) I always like to get as much information as I can and then decide how much of it I w...

Hi Sandy, I posted about this not long ago but you reminded me of it again. It is a dog body suit that calms the dog by applying pressure on the body. I saw it in use on a GSD at a PetsMart training class. The handler was a seasoned late-50's German woman, and if you know how good such women are wit...

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Hi Lory, At the end of this message is some very good information on bladder care. After you open the webpage, click on BLADDER. You will notice that it mentions urinary infections, and that one of the symptoms of a urinary infection is dribbling. Other signs are also listed. If you think Stevie mig...

Hi Lory,

At the end of this message I am putting a link to the website Critters mentioned. It is especially for dogs with disk problems (not only dachshunds).


CLICK HERE for DodgersList

Hi Lory, I'll try to cover some of the things you are going through. My dog had back surgery for a spinal fracture and rear end paralysis 15 months ago. Yes, it was expensive, and there have been ongoing bills for her physical therapy, but I feel we get value for our money. You'll be glad to know, m...

If you click the link at the end of this message, it takes you to a website Critters found that tells you how to do physical therapy for joint disease.



CLICK HERE for PT for joints

Hi Dawn, You might be interested in another story of a rear leg amputation (with associated potty problems). The owner, Shannon, has a 120-lb rottweiler, Tyson, who had a rear leg amputated for bone cancer. These are some of her messages. She also responds to Kate, the owner of a pug, Gidget, who ha...

I feel so sorry for your teenaged daughter. She must feel awful. I'm afraid she'll think this was her fault. She may think the whole family blames her. She may not ever want to have a cat when she grows up. I still can't see how the degree of injury tallies with a few tumbles in a dryer full of soft...

It would have been a crime to separate them. But what kind of splint is that? Is it as wide at the top as it appears? Or is that some kind of cover over it? ???

...aren't having to peel Gabriel off the ceiling every time somebody fires off a firecracker this weekend. Lucky you! My big guy here isn't going outside for The Duration. He says, "Nuh-uh, no thanks, not me, nuthin' doin'. I'll hold it!"

Hi Christine, Yes, I think you would definitely want a harness to help her get up on her feet. With a harness you can help her continue to do some weight-bearing exercise and maintain some of her muscle mass. My old dog with hip dysplasia had the same withering in the back legs. It caused a secondar...

Here's the direct link--Debbie, you find the best websites!

CLICK HERE for Draggin' Bear

Hi Annie, Congratulations on having a 21-year old cat! :) I agree with Critters about checking her for any urinary problems. Don't know when was the last time you had a blood panel done on her? You would expect some changes in the kidneys by that age. Might affect drinking and urination. The basic t...