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dachshund back surgery?

   
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maddie

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Barked: Fri Jul 3, '09 11:31am PST 
my vet told me she has a slipped disk and gave her meds to take over the weekend but she didnt say to get surgery immediately but im worried, her back legs have given out what shoud i do
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Winnie Lam

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Barked: Fri Jul 3, '09 11:37am PST 
Maddie, here's some more information about intervertebral disc disease. If you are paralyzed (can't move your hind legs) or if you're noticing any kind of progression/deterioration, you should see your vet ASAP.

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2373
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maddie

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Barked: Fri Jul 3, '09 12:35pm PST 
thanks, i did go she just said surgery doesnt always work and i didnt really like that response. she did go paralizied in her back legs over night but why would she tell me surgery isnt really worth it, ive been really upset about this
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Chandler

Code name:- Farmcollie		 
 
Barked: Fri Jul 3, '09 1:02pm PST 
Maddie-

I suggest you take a look at "Dodger's List"

http://www.dodgerslist.com/

It is an informational site (that includes a message board for support)about intervertebral disk disease, and would probably have a lot of useful resources for you.

Best of luck-

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Miss Priss

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Barked: Sat Jul 4, '09 9:19am PST 
Hi Kid - You may be able to take some natural supplements along with your vets help...
See how the steroids work this weekend... they may take away the inflammation for a little bit.
In the future - many times you can avoid surgery with less activity, and some natural supplements to reduce inflammation.

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Chandler

Code name:- Farmcollie		 
 
Barked: Thu Jul 9, '09 9:10pm PST 
Another good link that showed up in a blog today:

http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/07/09/acupuncture-a nd-the-pain-of-long-backed-dogs/
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Bama A.K.A- "Buddybear"

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Barked: Fri Jul 10, '09 4:50am PST 
Yes check out those sites. I think the dodgers list gives all kinds of info and stories. There are many things u can do at home for a full recovery.
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Barahona and- Blue- angels

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Barked: Fri Jul 10, '09 5:58am PST 
My doxie was about 4 when she hurt her back. She had some movement but greatly reduced feeling in her hind legs. I crated her for weeks and carried her out to pee, and gave the steroids. She recovered fully. At age 15 she was still getting the "zoomies " and charging around the backyard at full speed.

I do know people that have had success with surgery as well. Just find a GOOD surgeon if you go that route, a specialist.

There is always hope, hang in there!
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Bingley

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Barked: Fri Jul 10, '09 6:08am PST 
I would take her today to a neurologist or surgeon to be evaluated. If she needs surgery, it should be done asap.
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Roswell,- CGC, NPC

Get well soon- Beau!
 
 
Barked: Fri Jul 10, '09 7:01am PST 
I second the suggestion of seeing a neurologist to get a second opinion and possibly surgery. The success of surgery depends on a number of factors such as if there is still deep pain and the time frame of when it was done. If your dog is not showing any signs of deep pain, maybe that's why your vet didn't recommend surgery? But I would still get a specialists' opinion. I have known of a few Doxies that had it and they were back to their old selves almost immediately. hug
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