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dnysis · Dec 24, 2008, 08:02 PM

I was wondering if back problems in dauchands can cure themselves with time and meds?
My 6 year old long-haired-male, has lost all movements in his back legs, and also bladder control. Is there any hope for recovery with out paying the 3 to 4 thousand dollars for surgery?
He is him-self if it weren't for this problem. Vet put him on predizone, but I haven't seen much improvements. Does anyone have any time frame for improvements?
Or has anyone else had same problems with dauchand?
Carol

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pastorhal · Dec 24, 2008, 09:41 PM

Is it possible that he was bitten by a tick? Our dog was and developed problems with her back legs getting really stiff and then developed bladder cancer. Only 10 years old, but had to be put down. Hope you can find a resolution.:( pets are our best friends!

mrscoltweaver · Dec 25, 2008, 12:11 PM

Was he not put on strict cage confinement in addition to the pred? Huge oversight, if not. Spinal injuries take a minimum of 10 days of confinement to heal-carry out to eliminate, then right back in cage where they cannot move. You introduce mobility slowly back in to life under a vet's close monitoring. If it has gone past an injury and is now a permanent spinal paralysis, you can have a "cart" built for him that supports his back end. If he is eliminating with no control, seek your vet's advice quickly!

dnysis · Dec 25, 2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by mrscoltweaver

Was he not put on strict cage confinement in addition to the pred?? Huge oversight, if not. Spinal injuries take a minimum of 10 days of confinement to heal-carry out to eliminate, then right back in cage where they cannot move. You introduce mobility slowly back in to life under a vet's close monitoring. If it has gone past an injury and is now a permanent spinal paralysis, you can have a "cart" built for him that supports his back end. If he is eliminating with no control, seek your vet's advice quickly!

He has never had control of his bladder since 2 days after this started. Vet never told me to be on strict confinement, but I think that is a great idea. Makes good sense to me.
I will be trying that.

mrscoltweaver · Dec 25, 2008, 03:49 PM

Remember that with the way these dogs are shaped, it can also be a cervical injury, too. Elevate his food and water bowls just a little. Try a second opinion if you can. At our clinic, we see so many paralyzed little dogs that wouldn't have been this way if correct advice were given in a timely manner! Hope he gets better!