9 yr old Weim care, possible stroke.
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:37 am
Hello all,
Desperate for some advice on how to help my little lady post recovery. It's been 3 days post stroke/epileptic episode and she's gradually improved each day. Vet suggested possible tumor or perhaps vascular stroke. We opted not to invest in MRI She has regained strength in all limbs, but still cannot weight bear. (She can now sit up unassisted) Eating/drinking well, but pretty much bound to where she lies at the moment. I want to give her time to hopefully recover and gain strength, but I cannot seem to get the hang of expressing bowel and bladder. She has gone pee a few times since, but not enough. Has not had BM since incident. I've tried qtip/vaseline, massage, ice cube, to no avail. I know she's nervous and does not want to use the pads. She really wants to go outside... unfortunately, she's almost 90 lb and I can't lift her alone. (At least until she can help a little) I appreciate the time that can be given for this. Would feel so much better if I knew her bathroom needs were addressed completely while she tries to recover.
Thank you!
Desperate for some advice on how to help my little lady post recovery. It's been 3 days post stroke/epileptic episode and she's gradually improved each day. Vet suggested possible tumor or perhaps vascular stroke. We opted not to invest in MRI She has regained strength in all limbs, but still cannot weight bear. (She can now sit up unassisted) Eating/drinking well, but pretty much bound to where she lies at the moment. I want to give her time to hopefully recover and gain strength, but I cannot seem to get the hang of expressing bowel and bladder. She has gone pee a few times since, but not enough. Has not had BM since incident. I've tried qtip/vaseline, massage, ice cube, to no avail. I know she's nervous and does not want to use the pads. She really wants to go outside... unfortunately, she's almost 90 lb and I can't lift her alone. (At least until she can help a little) I appreciate the time that can be given for this. Would feel so much better if I knew her bathroom needs were addressed completely while she tries to recover.
Thank you!