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Also, I had no idea she was deaf. You were so nice to adopt a deaf dog!
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That is just so strange. If someone has a dachshund (for example) that is diagnosed with a spinal problem, one of the treatment options for some dachshunds is 8 or even 10 weeks of strict crate rest. They stay in their small crate 24/7, only out to potty, and for toileting they are carried to and from the grass, and only allowed to potty on a leash with a minimum of movement, then right back in the crate. During this time of 2 months or more when they have no physical therapy and as little movement as possible, they do not slowly lose the ability to turn over or eat. At most they might lose a little muscle mass in their hindquarters. So I do not see how lack of physical therapy could cause a noticeable change like you describe in one month. Don't fault yourself, you have been doing a lot. I would lean toward thinking this is something with her and not with you, and I don't think she is doing it on purpose, so neither one of you is to blame. It seems like there must be some reason behind it. It's just not clear what it is.RedKat wrote:See that is the thing, she has done nothing but get worse. If you see the post in order you will watch her from walking to limping, to slowly moving, and at this point, she can't even roll over on her own. I water her with a syringe, I turn her food bowl sideways so she can "scoop" with her tongue. She can't stand at all she is too weak. A lot of this last month has been wasted on how to get her therapy instead of her having therapy. So she has done nothing but lay down.
I contacted Nancy at Walkin' Wheels to see if she knows of any adjustment on the wheelchair to make it easier for a dog with a problem in the neck or between the shoulders. Will see what she recommends. She'll probably know if there is anything that can be done to improve that. I think you might have been right to keep her out of it, at the point where you weren't sure it was helping. But it would be easier on you if there is a way to make it work.https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/general-health/signs-that-your-pooch-is-in-pain/ wrote: The most obvious signs of pain in dogs include:More subtle signs include:
- Anxiety
- Agitation
- Vocalization
- Trembling
- Restlessness
- Increased breathing rate.
- Increased heart rate
- Reduced appetite
- Depression
- Reluctance to move