magically stop after a few weeks; it can go on for a long time, even years. Maybe a sling/harness would help both of you until you see how much he'll recover? Kid John has posted other links below, but here's 1 idea. http://www.handicappedpets.com/Mobility%20-%20Harness.htm Nobody can tell you what ...

got eaten when my motherboard blew up. Dr. Clemmons had some good info.

Yes, that's true for humans, too. The body can "go around" blockages in the heart or peripheral arteries.

http://handicappedpets.com/boots.html

Here's 1 idea; also check out the cart sites (some do boots, too, but I can't remember which ones). Some supply companies (KVVet.com, for instance) have them, too.



boots

A friend of mine, a fellow rescuer, just lost 20-some babies to panleuk/distemper.

but I don't know if he'll come.

You eat with your adopters?!! Wow!!! People around here are too cheap...

wish jdf would drop by. I think Rox improved for at least a couple of years after her spinal stroke. It all sounds promising!

it took months for Tristalyn's nerve to start showing signs of regeneration. I understand the "creepy crawlies" of nerve healing, but she didn't have any problem waiting. I protected her arm while she couldn't move it, then 1 day she started having movement at her wrist. I wasn't in any hu...

Are you using something to splint it?

It takes time, but there is usually significant improvement. Some do better with poop/pee after they're on wheels, but I'd wait to see how much natural improvement comes first. While you're waiting for more responses, check out abledogs (abledogs.net). They have a VERY active email list, and almost ...

doesn't take long. Glad she's OK.

Some people rec. chondroitin (sp?) and/or MSM for ortho problems; maybe Kid John will happen by with more info.

For instance, Lefty, who has a flipper-type deformity of his R arm, doesn't seem to realize it's different. He washes his face with it and prefers to use it when scrapping with a sibling. He does, however, pick it up and tripod when he's in a hurry. They're extremely adaptable critters, and I can al...

Most vets have very little experience with disabilities and unusual circumstances, so you're lucky to be moving ahead.

Good luck!

Hmm. Interesting idea. Quite a few posters here have disabilities, so you might get some good ideas. Will have to think about this...