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- Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:27 pm
- Forum: Senior Pets
- Topic: elderly dog with increasing motor problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13801
Re: elderly dog with increasing motor problem
Start with providing a better surface- put rugs down so she can get her footing. Even with a wheelchair she'd need better surfaces to walk on. One way to help decide if a wheelchair would help is to make a sling by putting a couple of holes in a towel or scarf and using it to support her back end as...
- Sat Feb 14, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: pressure sores from carts and dog nappies
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8711
Re: pressure sores from carts and dog nappies
If she isn't in the cart long that's probably not causing the sores but fake sheepskin seat belt covers make good cart seat padding. Make sure the diaper isn't too tight and isn't left on too long, and use a barrier cream to prevent sores. There is a good quality of life scale at Scout's House ( htt...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:45 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: Dog not walking 4 weeks after IVDD surgery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18665
Re: Dog not walking 4 weeks after IVDD surgery
Four weeks is still very early. I wouldn't be worrying too much yet. What does his therapist think? My own opinion (and I'm not a professional) is that he should be using a cart, taking slow walks where it is safe to have his feet uncovered (grassy paths, sand) so that he is encouraged as on a tread...
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 1:08 am
- Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
- Topic: Walkin' Wheels Ski Attachment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8660
Re: Walkin' Wheels Ski Attachment
Very cool. Really takes advantage of the ability to change quickly from one strut to another. I wish we could test them but we don't have any snow (and don't often get it- (It's Juneuary here.)
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:05 pm
- Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
- Topic: boxer has DM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3575
Re: boxer has DM
There are some DM support groups on Yahoo groups and on Facebook- you'd probably find them very helpful.
But I agree- a wheelchair (cart) will help greatly with quality of life as well as basic needs.
But I agree- a wheelchair (cart) will help greatly with quality of life as well as basic needs.
- Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:48 pm
- Forum: Senior Pets
- Topic: Pet Stair Lifts...
- Replies: 47
- Views: 88433
Re: Pet Stair Lifts...
I think if you didn't have the door at the bottom of the steps you could put the ramp there permanently, and hide the motor inside it. No need for much of a hole that way. Very clever design!
- Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:48 pm
- Forum: DIY Forum
- Topic: Pet Stair Lifts...
- Replies: 50
- Views: 21006
Re: Pet Stair Lifts...
I think if you didn't have the door at the bottom of the steps you could put the ramp there permanently, and hide the motor inside it. No need for much of a hole that way. Very clever design!
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:14 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: Rear Supportive Sling or Wheelchair?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10599
Re: Rear Supportive Sling or Wheelchair?
i'd get a cart right away. If there is going to be improvement, the cart may help. If not, you might as well get her used to it. However, some people think the crate rest period should be as long as 12 weeks (maybe even more?!) so you may get other opinions. Walking with the front legs will stimulat...
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:25 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: anyone had success ramp up set of stairs large dog
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2512
Re: anyone had success ramp up set of stairs large dog
The Ruffwear Doubleback harness is great- meant for lifting search and rescue dogs- but I think 80 lbs is a lot to lift. But you might be able to make it work with a carpeted ramp and assist with a harness.
- Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:46 am
- Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
- Topic: Wal-Mart $4 meds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2873
Re: Wal-Mart $4 meds
Also check local drug stores if they have a similar deal. Our local store here has Keppra (generic) on the $4 prescription list which cost me 1/3 what it did at Costco Online pharmacy (which is often cheaper than anywhere else). It's not on any of the chain pharmacy lists- which worries me as the st...
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 8:22 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: anyone had success ramp up set of stairs large dog
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2512
Re: anyone had success ramp up set of stairs large dog
Nine stairs probably means a five foot rise? How much room do you have for a ramp? It isn't very hard to make a ramp to place over half the staircase but if it is too steep it won't help her get up- stairs might actually be easier. You need to be able to make the slope more gentle.
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:10 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: Foot Chewing 2 Years After Surgery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8220
Re: Foot Chewing 2 Years After Surgery
I thought you meant for seizures. Not for foot-chewing.
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 6:12 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: Frequent uti & paralysis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3470
Re: Frequent uti & paralysis
It seems to be more common in females than in males, and in some females more than others. They probably get infected from their own stool since it is so close to the urinary tract in females. It may help to clean her well after each time she poops. How long does she stay on an antibiotic for a UTI?...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:52 am
- Forum: Diabetes, Epilepsy, Seizures
- Topic: Popeye
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11677
Re: Popeye
I'm confused- is he having fewer seizures now? If so, I'd finish the drug and see if they continue to get fewer. If not, I think I'd want to get started with an antiseizure drug, but research them first, something may be safer for cats. A lot of vets are not familiar with all the new options (and as...
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:23 pm
- Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
- Topic: Heart Disease and now IVDD..surgery or wheels?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3055
Re: Heart Disease and now IVDD..surgery or wheels?
Usually the pain goes away after awhile and she won't mind the cart once she gets used to it. Mine haven't, they get the idea it means going out and having fun.