Daschund With Back Problems

RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Joan1935 (3) Profile Contact My dachshund/pom mix had back problems in February 2004. I took him to the vet and we gave him the usual antibiotic and prednisone but it didn't help much. We thought about putting him down but our love for him was so great that we decided to just let him drag himself around the house. But he developed sores on his legs and belly. He was unable to urinate on his own so we had to squeeze him to urinate. He has never gotten any better, although he has feeling in his legs and tail. My son made him a set of wheels from an old baby carriage and he runs around the house on his wheels. He is his usual happy self. He doesn't seem to know the difference between legs or wheels. It has been over 5 years and he is doing fine. Posted on 08/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By veganice (1) Contact Hi everyone, I am just in the midst of back problems with my little mini - I am blogging on my experience if anyone is interested. Good luck with your doxies! Just love my little guy and pray he gets well soon! http://minidaschund.blogspot.com/ Posted on 08/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By madmax (1) Contact I have a 4 year Dashund named max and just one day he started walking stiff and 12 hours later he was dragging his hind legs. I took him to a vet and they sent me to a specialist. He said that he needed surgery imediately and max would have 80-90% chance of gaining all movement and control. It took me about 3 days to round up the $3500 for the surgery but when we went back his chances dropped to 20-30%. We did the surgery and now 4 months later he is walking(wobbling) but he can't control his bowel or urine movments. At this point I do not know what to do. My advice is to do the surgery a soon as possible or do not do it at all. Max is not in any pain, but it is like we have and infant that will never grow up. Posted on 05/14/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By cocosmama (1) Contact Help I'm desperate! About 6 weeks ago my precious coco who is 5 years old starting having back problems. She drags her feet and screams if you try to pick her up.We have took her to the vet 3 times now they gave her a steroid shot and she got worse. She is a little over weight so I have her on the weight control dog food but since she barely moves its going slow. Our vet has suggest that if she doesn't show improvement in 3 weeks to put her down. She has always went every where with me and is the joy of my life. I found hope when I found this site. Can anyone explain to me about crating and what else i can do to help her. Posted on 04/29/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By JAN5000jb (Guest Post) I have a 10 yr. old longhair doxie PEPPER he can't stand up he drags his little back legs it started 2 days ago and a 1 1/2 yr. ago I had a episode with him I took him to Dr. Hill this morning and he gave him 2 prednisone shots and antibiotic to boost immune system he said he feels deep pain which is a good sign but needs to see a surgeon I am taking him to U.C. DAVIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Mon. but the prognosis isn't good it is another hard decision in my life and I am 61 I've been blessed having PEPPER for 7 yrs, and have given him a happy life and my family and friends love him my heart is broken but I want the best for him. Please Jesus help him Posted on 02/14/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By ally23oh (Guest Post) My daschund, Bean, is 10 1/2, he started having problems with his back about 2 months ago. The vet took xrays and it showed disk problems. They took fluid from his back, ran all kinds of tests too and then gave him a shot of prednisone and muscle relaxers. The next day he was ripping around again, not jumping just being his old frisky self. 2 days later he was arched and barely walking. I called the vet they told me to put him a dose of preds for 2 weeks and to keep him inactive. They wanted me to cage him for 3 weeks, only to be let out to go to the bathroom. I felt horrible thinking my god if this poor guy only lives a few weeks he will have spent it locked up in a cage thinking that he was a bad dog. I didn't cage him but I did keep his activity down to a minimum, no jumping, no stairs, etc. He was fine after that. It is now Jan 2, 2009 and as of last night he is dragging his back legs and can barely walk. The vet had told me before that it probably would come back in time and that they could send him to a spec. that would operate for $5,000.00 but could not guarantee that it wouldn't come back in a different area of his spine. Also the operation could have a positive note for 2 weeks or 2 months, they aren't sure. The sad thing is the poor guy is suffering so bad, he had to lean against something to support himself to pee and wound up going all over himself. There is no way I can afford $5,000.00 for this operation. i feel like I am letting him down. He is my constant shadow. Posted on 01/02/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Carolyn (Guest Post) I have a 6 year old dachshund and was wondering if anyone has had there dachshund lose control of back legs and bladder, and if they have recovered from this problem with out surgery? The vet said I could take him to specialist to do surgery, which would cost between 3 and 4 thousand dollars, and that they probably wouldn't guarantee 100 %. I wish I could have it done, but can not pay that, so he put him on predizone, but still have not seen much change if any. I have diapers on him now. I started him on glucossamine, but does anyone have any other remedies that I could try. Posted on 12/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Camila (Guest Post) My dog Misty had back problems back in July. Trying to get on the couch she yelped and later that day couldn't move her hind legs at all. We went to the emergency and they said either surgery or put her down. We decided to wait and the Dr said she would have 60% chance of recovering. Since then she has been able to get back on her feet, she walks, and even runs but her right leg is still stiff and she is still wobbly and hops. I am worried that now the winter is coming she will get even stiffer and I am looking for some kind of supplement to help her. Patience is very important. It is going to take time to see any improvements. Also, I recommend getting the Bottom's up leash to help them do their business. Posted on 10/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By (Guest Post) I'm so sorry to hear that. You are right getting to the vet is the best advice. My girl is doing fine now. She is not allowed on the bed. And we working on losing weight. She has lost 1 lb and hope to keep her on track Posted on 09/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By buffy (Guest Post) I had a beautiful female dachshund named Bentlee. She was only 5 yrs old. She was having back pain for a few days before she lost control of her hind legs. She was in great pain. I took her to the best Surgeon in the area. 6 days later I had to put her down. My advise to everyone is to act immediately. Your precious pets life lies in the balance. Posted on 09/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Hotty Dogs Dad. (Guest Post) Anyone ever give them just asprin? Posted on 08/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Forest G (Guest Post) I have a 4 year old doxie in jan of this year she jumped off the bed and couldn't move her back legs at all. I took her to the vet, xrayed her & she has a slip disk actually 3 of her disks looked bad. I crated her for 3mo. but within 6 weeks she can walk but is very wobbly. she doesn't seem to be in any pain. she even runs but I worry about her re injuring her back. no more stairs or jumping EVER! I've heard that swimming is really good exercise for her back to strengthening her back & legs. She is young and has a good attitude so I am praying for the best for her. Posted on 05/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Heather (Guest Post) I have a 7 year old Doxie, Buster, that had back surgery a week ago. His back legs quit working 2 weeks ago, and the local vet had him on meds, but he wasn't getting any better, so we took him to a specialist. She did surgery on him the night we brought him in. She told us the longer he is down before the surgery the longer the recovery. He is home now, has to be crated for 6 weeks, and still can't walk on one of his back legs, but the Dr says he has feeling in it again. You should go see a specialist. They can do a test where they inject dye, so they can see exactly what the problem is, and maybe even fix it with meds and therapy. Good luck to you. It's been hard for us and we're not quite out of the woods yet, but Buster is worth it! Posted on 04/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Cindy (Guest Post) I have a 2 month old doxie, and 2 days ago she started having problems walking, and then stopped walking altogether last night. I took her to the vet and they ran a bunch of tests. They say she has an infection, but can't see anything on the xrays; even though she whimpers when the vet touched her lower back. The vet is putting her on antibiotics and prednisone for inflammation. I am so worried for her. We have stairs and other puppies, and after reading everyone else's blogs, now I'm really worried that maybe she became injured by going up and down the stairs, or by playing too rough with the other pups. Any advice? Posted on 04/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By (Guest Post) Yep, everyone is saying don't let them jump. But there is only so much you can do. It's hard to stop them once they have learned. Alx will go up the ramp but still jumps down unless i make her use the ramp. That dachshund stubborn streak. She will do it when she wants to. She is the same way. IF she feels good, she runs like crazy. If not she sleeps in her crate or the middle of the floor. Hope Uncle Rusty feels better. Posted on 03/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Riveraboyz (1) Contact My dog "Uncle Rusty" 8 yrs old started having back problems. We took him to the vet and had xrays which showed vertibrae problems. And the same as I am reading that he should not be jumping up and down off the furniture. We try to stop him but he is hyper when he is feeling good and like a little old disabled person when he is not. The doc indicated that he could get paralyzed from this. Has anyone else heard of this? I am worried. I am going to try the e.v. coconut oil and the supplements to try and help. Glad I found this forum. Posted on 03/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By (Guest Post) After 3 wks of crating mine during the day, she has improved. I also am trying the extra virgin coconut oil which she loves and she has become more active. She has ramps now and is not allowed on beds. Good luck with your little man Posted on 03/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By benny (Guest Post) I have a daschund thats about 10. 3 days ago I put him out like always. When I went to check on him because he had been so quiet, he could not use his back legs. He can walk a couple steps then they give way, or just split, drags his back, his tail wags and is using the bathroom. Can some one help? benny AT bennyfmurphy AT peoplepc.com Posted on 03/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Momof1 (51) Profile Contact Try mixing 1 tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil in her food. You can get it at most health food stores and some grocery stores and Wal-Mart stores. My dog has something similar to spina bifida and it has helped her to become more active. She quit limping and gets along great now that I started giving it to her. Posted on 03/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By (Guest Post) The xray showed 2 compressed disks. THe vet wants her crated for 2 more weeks and keep taking the anti inflamitory meds. She seems to be walking better today:) She is not herself yet. Posted on 03/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By susanmajp (944) Profile Contact Find a chiropractor who works on animals--several will but don't advertise. It helps immensely, but like people, she may need occassional maintenance. That with other recommendations should help your pet feel better. Posted on 03/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund With Back Problems By luvmygingerkids (354) Profile Blog! Contact Please let us know what the vet says, OK? xoxo Posted on 02/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By sheila (Guest Post) Hi, I know many people who have had success with rain drop therapy it is a kind of reflexology massage with essential oils. My friends swear by it for horses and dogs. You can probably find someone in your area or buy the oils (an investment, not cheap) and do it your self for $5 a session instead of paying for a therapist to do it.It is simple. Also I have seen pets respond to chiropractors in one visit. They do not need to go multiple times, that is a hoax. Good luck, and the vitamins do work! Posted on 02/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Kathy (Guest Post) We have a beagle mix that had terrible problems. They had her on the pills and it wasn't helping and they wanted to replace her knees! Expensive! We let her rest and then started giving her the Purina One Adult Formula that has the glucosamine chondroitin in it. She is off all meds and has been doing great for about 1 1/2 years, with no supplements or surgeries! We also got her the little doggy steps so she could get on and off the couch and we lift her on and off the bed, so she doesn't have to jump. We also added some landscaping blocks to the front, so her step into the yard is shorter. Mostly we allow HER to set her own pace, she seems to know what she can and can't do. Posted on 02/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Atid (1) Contact Thank you soo much. She has gone to the vet this am due to her wobbly legs. Vet wants an x-ray. I have tried to keep her crated as much as possible which has helped Thanks again Posted on 02/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund With Back Problems By luvmygingerkids (354) Profile Blog! Contact Doxies are notorious for bad backs. Get your long one on glucosamine chondroitin supplements. They take about three months to "kick in" but it could help prevent further damage. Check with your vet regarding dosage. No stairs! No jumping up on beds and sofas. Make carpeted stairs for her, but be absolutely sure she won't jump off. No children picking her up. Careful with movement of the back, especially any downward movement. Let her rest till she's feeling better, then get her on a moderate exercise program (under your vet's supervision) Never give your dog any med, especially human meds or OTC things, without first checking with your vet. Good luck! Posted on 02/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse RE: Daschund With Back Problems By Stngray (143) Contact I have a dachshund who is 14 and we have always had to be careful of his back. They have long backs and they can damage them by jumping on and off of things, standing on their back legs, etc. You need to also be careful not to overfeed them because excess weight causes stress to their back. We give ours weight control food, 1/2 cup a day, depending on the size of your dachshund; toy, miniature, etc. They will eat everything in sight if you let them. I would hope your vet explained all this to you. You can also put in a search on the internet to learn how to care for the dog's back. Good luck. Ours is having some arthritis problems now and our vet gave him a prescription. I think it's Rimadyl. My daughter takes him. Posted on 02/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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