I have seen where they use Valium or Inderol to relax the urethra in conjuction with bethanecol (urecholine).Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat wrote:Bethanechol should only be used when the urethra is open, as when a catheter is in place, or with urethral relaxants because bethanechol can cause contraction of urethral smooth muscle as well. Theoretically, the bladder could rupture if bethanechol is given when the urethra is blocked, or in spasm
Here are messages discussing phenoxybenzamine, which relaxes the sphincter and can help the dog voluntarily empty the bladder. Quite a few dogs here have used it. If I remember correctly, it takes about a week to be really effective.
http://www.handicappedpet.net/helppets/ ... hp?t=10849
I don't blame you. All vets, or the vet tech staff they rely on, are not equally knowledgeable about paralysis. It sounds like between the antibiotics and the trick your husband learned with him, your worries are going to be over as far as his bladder. That's very 8)Schnauzerlove wrote:the emergency vet where he stayed for 5 nights were telling me he was urinating on his own, but failed to mention....once every 24 hours!!!! I'm frustrated to say the least.
It sounds good, recovery is by many small improvements that add up, and you are seeing them. I think you're going to be so glad you gave it time.Schnauzerlove wrote:We are keeping him in his crate and only out for potty time and a little Physical Therapy. He is getting stronger, can sit up from laying down and with encouragement can go into a stand from a sit and hold his stand for a good period of time. Everyday a little longer. His front left paw is the biggest hurdle, as it just does not know what to do anymore and with the back left not much better, it's definitely a balance challenge for the little man.
This is a silly question, but I'm just curious, what color is he and how much does he weigh? I was trying to picture him as a marionette.