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Update on Oskar, the doxie with the paralysis
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
So went back to vet, got referred to an orthopedic/neuro specialist, who said that even with surgery ($4200) Oskar only has a 50/50 chance of fully recovering. He then said that an option was "putting him to sleep" but I told him I would only do that if he seemed to be in pain, which he does not. Why is euthanasia always an "option" with some vets? That is what they suggested I do when I first got him because he was deaf. We wouldn't put a person "down" just because they were deaf or paralyzed!
I am going to use strict crate rest for at least 8 weeks to see if he will improve. He's on a course of prednisone and robaxin. I take him to his box (he was box trained) and squeeze his bladder to help him relieve himself a few times a day.
I am thankful he isn't in pain but he seems very bored. He was a VERY active dog before this, very curious, which I guess was part of his problem. It tried my best to keep him from jumping up or leaping down, but anyone with a hyper dog knows how difficult this can be.
I am looking for a shred of hope, maybe someone who has or knows of a doxie that hurt his back, ended up with back leg paralysis and incontinence, that actually recovered on their own w/o surgery.
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not sure about recovery but you can - cindy
[ In Reply To ..]get a 'wheelchair' like contraption to put his back legs in so that he can still get around if the crating does not work. I have seen them on tv on animal shows where the dog is paralysed in the back half but can still use their front legs and his rear rests in this little seat thing and the dog is able to get around rather well. I wish you luck and will keep you in my prayers.
White I'd do - in a heartbeat. - Shipwrecked
[ In Reply To ..]Before even considering surgery, I'd find a good holistic vet center. I don't know where you live, but you can do a google search. Try to find one who does acupuncture and maybe chiropractic.
Please, please don't put Oakar down until you've exhausted holistic medicine. They really do wonderful and effective work.
I've worked my whole life in a prominent hospital (not as an MT) and am marinated in traditional medicine, and my life has totally changed when I found a great holistic vet.
paralysis - mik
[ In Reply To ..]I had a small mixed breed dog who injured her back and had to be crated; difficult to do, but I knew it was necessary. Same story as yours - surgeon said no guarantee that surgery would work. After about 4 weeks, she was able to stand up on her own, though somewhat wobbly, but improved over time with a small limp the rest of her life and ended up dying of old age many years later. A friend of mine also had to crate her dog with positive results. Good luck.
Your vet - Anon
[ In Reply To ..]I did a Google search, and found that surgery is frequently successful, so if your vet is only giving him a 50/50 chance of success or suggesting putting him down, I'd find a new vet fast - possibly one who specializes in orthopedics. Osker trusts you!
You do have to remember that not all cases - sm
[ In Reply To ..]are the same, some are move severe than others and may not react as favorably to surgery. I would definitely try the crating, however, just to give Oskar more time to try to heal, as long as he is not in pain and the immobility does not affect his mental condition as he is used to being very active.
Can you tell me......you said after 4 weeks your dog - kiki1
[ In Reply To ..]was able to stand up and walk on her own--was that WITHOUT surgery? Just strict crating? And did your dog start off with paralysis and loss of bowel/bladder control? Thanks so much in advance.
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