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We just got home from the vet with Bogie, and he can use some healing drool .
On Dec. 29th he began acting a little odd, not excited about walking or going up the ranp to get in the car to go for a ride which he loves. The 30th he acted stiff when moving and limped some on the left front. We were thinking he had pulled something on his rips and runs around the house. We had some Dermaxx left from a prior incident and gave him 1/2 a dose which perked him up. Meds wore off and back to the stiff, hang dog, miserable Bogie. The 31st he seemed perkier, and we are thinking he is on the road to recovery. Eating, alert and once up and moving his walking was more normal. Then yesterday got us up whining at 1:30 AM, and couldn't get up without help. The rest of the day really moving slower, head down, back slightly hunched, and all day laid in his bed unless nature called. Wouldn't even lift his head to try to get up, but once on his feet walking sorta OK. He was till peeing, pooping, and eating, but we knew we had a dog in a lot of pain.
The vet, who is the back specialist with the vet group we go to, gave him a thorough exam and said he had the classic symptoms of "cervical intervertebral disc disease." He also said Bassets are pron to this. Bottom line he has a disc in his neck causing the pain. Bogie is on Tramadol HCI for pain; Methocarbomol to relax the muscles; Dexamethasone an anti-inflammatory/immunosupressive; and strict crate rest for 10 days. Then Bogie goes back to be rechecked. If no improvement surgery is the next option. Hopefully we won't have to face this with Bogie and the meds and rest will work their magic.
Poor boy has been through so much in his four years with us. He'll be 5 in April. We use ramps, he does not jump on furniture, but we do use a collar for walking. He doesn't pull and heels nicely. The vet said no more collars and we are to walk him with a harness from now on so there will be no pressure on the neck area. Anyone know of a good harness to use with Bassets?? Also has anyone here delt with this disc problem with their Basset? Any input appreciated.
So please keep him in your thoughts. Thanks!! Connie
On Dec. 29th he began acting a little odd, not excited about walking or going up the ranp to get in the car to go for a ride which he loves. The 30th he acted stiff when moving and limped some on the left front. We were thinking he had pulled something on his rips and runs around the house. We had some Dermaxx left from a prior incident and gave him 1/2 a dose which perked him up. Meds wore off and back to the stiff, hang dog, miserable Bogie. The 31st he seemed perkier, and we are thinking he is on the road to recovery. Eating, alert and once up and moving his walking was more normal. Then yesterday got us up whining at 1:30 AM, and couldn't get up without help. The rest of the day really moving slower, head down, back slightly hunched, and all day laid in his bed unless nature called. Wouldn't even lift his head to try to get up, but once on his feet walking sorta OK. He was till peeing, pooping, and eating, but we knew we had a dog in a lot of pain.
The vet, who is the back specialist with the vet group we go to, gave him a thorough exam and said he had the classic symptoms of "cervical intervertebral disc disease." He also said Bassets are pron to this. Bottom line he has a disc in his neck causing the pain. Bogie is on Tramadol HCI for pain; Methocarbomol to relax the muscles; Dexamethasone an anti-inflammatory/immunosupressive; and strict crate rest for 10 days. Then Bogie goes back to be rechecked. If no improvement surgery is the next option. Hopefully we won't have to face this with Bogie and the meds and rest will work their magic.
Poor boy has been through so much in his four years with us. He'll be 5 in April. We use ramps, he does not jump on furniture, but we do use a collar for walking. He doesn't pull and heels nicely. The vet said no more collars and we are to walk him with a harness from now on so there will be no pressure on the neck area. Anyone know of a good harness to use with Bassets?? Also has anyone here delt with this disc problem with their Basset? Any input appreciated.
So please keep him in your thoughts. Thanks!! Connie