Spinal cord injury - Page 2

shakespeare · 11-07-2012, 01:45 PM

I would keep her and your pug in separate rooms. You really need to keep her as still and peaceful as possible - know it's hard but keep her in a cage. Painkillers should make her sleepy as long as she doesn't have too many distractions.

dreamons · 11-07-2012, 02:52 PM

Praying that the rest works but if not have you thought about care credit. Many vets take it and for that amount of $$ you get it interest free for I think it's about 2 years. Just be sure to pay off completely and on time as the interest rate is outrageous.

Wioleta · 11-07-2012, 08:22 PM

Molly was on prednisone and a muscle relaxant. They did make her sleepy at first, but then she seemed to get used to them after a few days. As for sedating her to make the crate rest easier, I think it's something to ask the vet. You can find out the risks and benefits. It might or might not be worth it.

Caela · 12-02-2012, 02:18 PM

How did you guys keep your dogs clean while they were in the crate? It seems like no matter how often I take her out and put her on the puppy pads she still had accidents in there. We have to wash her constantly. It's like a part time job

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shakespeare · 12-02-2012, 02:31 PM

Before her spine injury was she at all potty trained? Or is she incontinent which can happen with spinal problems? I'm asking as usually they don't go in their crate. How's she doing?

Vectisvagrant · 12-02-2012, 04:15 PM

Have you or do you use a crate at all? Your pup needs to be kept quiet & still, I know what it's like especially with two dogs & having to keep them separate, but with spinal problems it's a must. No playing or crawling around with your other dog. If you haven't a crate - or she's not used to one - then you need to find somewhere small to contain her - spinal injuries require full rest and little movement. It's not easy & as for toileting, can you carry her and if you can you'll have to ensure that her back is supported, if not & you haven't got a sling, then use a towel to support her. If she continues to crawl around on her stomach you will need to check to ensure she is not rubbing herself sore. I'm so sorry to hear of her injury but from experience, you need to keep her quiet, a child's play pen is good as you could move it with you depending where you are, they settle better if they can see you.

shakespeare · 12-02-2012, 04:22 PM

She has a crate - from what I read....Don't mean to be snarky but I am going through this with my Iz... She had her OP in June and we are still rehabilitating!! And unless you have had the misfortune of going through this you really don't know what it is like seeing your beloved hound paralysed.
Just a thought....

Vectisvagrant · 12-02-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakespeare

She has a crate - from what I read....Don't mean to be snarky but I am going through this with my Iz... She had her OP in June and we are still rehabilitating!! And unless you have had the misfortune of going through this you really don't know what it is like seeing your beloved hound paralysed.
Just a thought....

Snarky?! Perhaps a little quick to judge!

shakespeare · 12-02-2012, 05:44 PM

I was being snarky...

to me not to you...
Sorry VV! I was just saying we established the crate rest... she's been doing it for a month.

BubbaLeroy · 12-02-2012, 05:48 PM

Caela: I been thinking about you and your pup alot. How are things going? Update us please!!!

11-07-2012, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
shakespeare Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London UK Posts: 706	I would keep her and your pug in separate rooms. You really need to keep her as still and peaceful as possible - know it's hard but keep her in a cage. Painkillers should make her sleepy as long as she doesn't have too many distractions. __________________ The Highbury Hounds Tallulah, Isabel and Margot

11-07-2012, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
dreamons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laughlin, NV Posts: 761	Praying that the rest works but if not have you thought about care credit. Many vets take it and for that amount of $$ you get it interest free for I think it's about 2 years. Just be sure to pay off completely and on time as the interest rate is outrageous. __________________ Maggie Mae- Basset Daisy Wiggles- Basset Yogi Titus- Puggle (He thinks he's a Basset) Carly Ann - Toy Poodle Copper -(Speed-bump) Basset Foster

12-02-2012, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
shakespeare Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London UK Posts: 706	Before her spine injury was she at all potty trained? Or is she incontinent which can happen with spinal problems? I'm asking as usually they don't go in their crate. How's she doing? __________________ The Highbury Hounds Tallulah, Isabel and Margot

12-02-2012, 04:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
shakespeare Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London UK Posts: 706	She has a crate - from what I read....Don't mean to be snarky but I am going through this with my Iz... She had her OP in June and we are still rehabilitating!! And unless you have had the misfortune of going through this you really don't know what it is like seeing your beloved hound paralysed. Just a thought.... __________________ The Highbury Hounds Tallulah, Isabel and Margot Last edited by shakespeare; 12-02-2012 at 04:39 PM.

12-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
shakespeare Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London UK Posts: 706	I was being snarky... to me not to you... Sorry VV! I was just saying we established the crate rest... she's been doing it for a month. __________________ The Highbury Hounds Tallulah, Isabel and Margot Last edited by shakespeare; 12-04-2012 at 12:29 PM.

11-07-2012, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wioleta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 409	Molly was on prednisone and a muscle relaxant. They did make her sleepy at first, but then she seemed to get used to them after a few days. As for sedating her to make the crate rest easier, I think it's something to ask the vet. You can find out the risks and benefits. It might or might not be worth it.

12-02-2012, 02:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caela Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 17	How did you guys keep your dogs clean while they were in the crate? It seems like no matter how often I take her out and put her on the puppy pads she still had accidents in there. We have to wash her constantly. It's like a part time job Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-02-2012, 04:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Vectisvagrant Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Isle of Wight. UK Posts: 296	Have you or do you use a crate at all? Your pup needs to be kept quiet & still, I know what it's like especially with two dogs & having to keep them separate, but with spinal problems it's a must. No playing or crawling around with your other dog. If you haven't a crate - or she's not used to one - then you need to find somewhere small to contain her - spinal injuries require full rest and little movement. It's not easy & as for toileting, can you carry her and if you can you'll have to ensure that her back is supported, if not & you haven't got a sling, then use a towel to support her. If she continues to crawl around on her stomach you will need to check to ensure she is not rubbing herself sore. I'm so sorry to hear of her injury but from experience, you need to keep her quiet, a child's play pen is good as you could move it with you depending where you are, they settle better if they can see you.

12-02-2012, 05:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,390	Caela: I been thinking about you and your pup alot. How are things going? Update us please!!! __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

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