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by CarolC
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newbie! Needing advice re knuckling and stiff feet
Replies: 38
Views: 21364

Re: Newbie! Needing advice re knuckling and stiff feet

Replies in blue... Awww thanks Carol, he's getting on really well now with the walking, my only problem is getting him to stay outside long enough as he's so lazy :) He totters round a bit then runs back to the house to his bed.. yes runs now!! :o I think he's knuckling on both feet as it's easier ...
by CarolC
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Old-fashioned clothesline
Replies: 8
Views: 6625

Re: Old-fashioned clothesline

What kind of wire do you have?
by CarolC
Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pip diagnosis - Central cord syndrome
Replies: 324
Views: 53180

Re: Pip diagnosis - Central cord syndrome

He's been doing pretty well, but then tonight he urped and choked a little. I hope he didn't inhale. He had his Knox blocks an hour earlier and was lying curled up on his left side. He can curl up that way, but he cannot eat that way (swallowing problem) and apparently can't belch that way either. I...
by CarolC
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Paralyzed dog with knee problems...
Replies: 4
Views: 3955

Re: Paralyzed dog with knee problems...

Replies in blue... Thank you for your reply Carol! It really helped me. The thing with his leg is that it's always been kinda bad since the surgery. It was hard to move it from the beginning and the vet told us that he probably couldn't use it properly if he would walk again. So that's nothing new....
by CarolC
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Newbie! Needing advice re knuckling and stiff feet
Replies: 38
Views: 21364

Re: Newbie! Needing advice re knuckling and stiff feet

Yay, Jimmy!!! :clap: :applaud: :ecstatic: :trophy: :newyear: :yay: :hurray: :snoopy: :elephant: :bounce: :dancing: :chick: :chicken: :party: That totally rocks! No idea what might be going on with the boot. Maybe you could film him now and compare it to the previous video to see if you can see anyt...
by CarolC
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Paralyzed dog with knee problems...
Replies: 4
Views: 3955

Re: Paralyzed dog with knee problems...

Hi Donybelle, I don't really have an answer, just some comments. It's such a shame he has this situation on top of the other, or as a result of it. I can understand not wanting to operate if you think he's never going to walk again. For what it's worth, and I know you've heard this before, dogs do c...
by CarolC
Sun Sep 10, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Old-fashioned clothesline
Replies: 8
Views: 6625

Old-fashioned clothesline

I wash 2 loads of pet laundry a day :wash: and dry 2 loads a day. :laundry: I just got something I've wanted since 1995. A pair of old-fashioned iron clothesline posts off Craigslist for $25. The man who fixed my fence installed them. If I line-dry 2 loads a day, and my dryer uses 2100 watts, that s...
by CarolC
Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Pip diagnosis - Central cord syndrome
Replies: 324
Views: 53180

Re: Pip diagnosis - Central cord syndrome

Pip is back on gabapentin today. He was off of it for a couple of weeks (I'm not sure how long) and then today he started trying to kick the back of his neck again. The only difference is I had been pottying him standing up every time for months, and 3 times this week I did it with him lying in the ...
by CarolC
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Hello from the newest addition to the Bendy Family
Replies: 7
Views: 6237

Re: Hello from the newest addition to the Bendy Family

I don't remember any discussion of back braces for cats either. I looked up some links. Not sure any of these are small enough. Found some others that were definitely too big. https://www.chewy.com/labra-ivdd-spine-injury-arthritis-dog/dp/768350 (XS = 5-10lbs lbs, 9") https://lilbackbracer.com/...
by CarolC
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Hello from the newest addition to the Bendy Family
Replies: 7
Views: 6237

Re: Hello from the newest addition to the Bendy Family

https://handicappedpet.net/helppets/images/welcome/whitecat.jpg Baby Barnabus! :hearts: He says, "This is the best toy ever!" :lol: He looks so happy, like he landed in the funnest place and all is right in the world. Very glad to meet you, little Barnabus! You are precious! :wub:
by CarolC
Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Dolly
Replies: 275
Views: 153694

Re: Dolly

I don't feel so bad! :lol: :hysterical: :haha:
by CarolC
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Dolly
Replies: 275
Views: 153694

Re: Dolly

The first thought that came to mind was that as nice as that diaper was, YOU did not put it on her. She is so used to your loving touch and routine and this just wasn't RIGHT, so she handled it. :wub: Could be! I don't know what she couldn't stand about the disposable, but we do have a special rout...
by CarolC
Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: New here, are there good signs for IVDD recovery?
Replies: 9
Views: 3413

Re: New here, are there good signs for IVDD recovery?

That is great news! Woohoo! :snoopy: And so interesting about that lump. I guess he didn't say what it was or what caused it? But he agreed it could affect the front legs, too. If he ever tells you the name of it, I'd love to know. Happy for you and your dog! Please give her an extra pat for me! :D
by CarolC
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: New here, are there good signs for IVDD recovery?
Replies: 9
Views: 3413

Re: New here, are there good signs for IVDD recovery?

Replies in purple... Do you have any idea what happened that might have caused her paralysis? Did she jump off a chair or run through a doggy door or get jumped on by a playmate, or anything that you know of? I'd be interested in what kind of tests were done to determine it is IVDD. Beagles are one...