Randolphs Momma needs some answers!!!
Greetings everyone. I am new to this so please excuse my mistakes. I am so sad because my 5 year old male dachshund, Randolph recently lost the use of his back legs due to some pinched or possible herniated disk in his back. He is always the determined dachsie and had been on prednisone therapy for 5 days. He doens’t seem to want to eat or sleep much. He drinks and weewees okay. I keep a fresh supply of new pads and baby wipes to make sure he is not laying in wetness or any possibility or infections. He loves to get in the shower with me and let the warm water rain on his back while I shower. Then I give him a good towel rubbing lightly and snuggle him in warm blankies. The confinement is murder. I have aquired a carrier and a baby stroller to get him around without allowing him to drag his back legs. I am just wondering what are my options? I know there are many holistic products out there. I can’t see my baby being disabled without the ability to play like he wants to. His big thing is to lie on the patio and soak up some morning sun. Now he has to wait for me to make a padded area on the bed so he can get a few rays of sunshine. This all came about so suddenly. We went from just a few weeks ago of just slow movement to toe dragging to complete shutdown in a matter of a few weeks. I know he has had those moments of trying to fly from one part of the house to the other. I work seven days a week and he in crated in a very large kennel for the most part of the day, so no possible way to injure himself unless he twisted the wrong way. When he was able we did walk early mornings before work and evenings after I got home. Any way if you can help me with any info, please contact me via this forum or email me at sweetgypsyrose@msn.com.
I cannot afford the surgery or the mri that is needed to pursue any firther investigation. I am at the mercy of the pocket book and my means. I was in a disabled state and wheelchair bound for sevearl years before I had both hips replaced. This little guy and his daddy, pluto, were there for me every step of the way. I cannot turn my back on him or even the unspeakble, putdown.
So help me please any advice will be gladly taken. thank you for having this wonderful website and kudos to all the dachsies who have mommies and daddies that love them so much.
June 1, 2008 @ 4:25 pm
Check out this link for information about disk disease in Dachshunds
http://www.dodgerslist.com/
Good luck.
June 1, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
PLEASE go join Dodgerslist.com now! This group ia VERY knowledgeable & helpful…most have had or now have downed dogs…some had surgery, some didn’t…they can help you with the issues you have & give you emotional support as well!! Please join & then let us know & keep us updated on how he is. God bles you both.
June 1, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
I agree Dodgers is the place to go. Talk to your Vet too because sometimes they have money from groups that might be able to help. The process can be very long and very slow. Therapy takes a commitment. You have to do what is right for the Dog and you together. You might contact some of the Rescue groups to see if they have any ideas for funding. Seeing a Neurosurgeon will give you the most info.
Good luck, persevere in your efforts. No one likes to see a baby down. You are already several weeks into this so you may have to back track. Some dogs do get water therapy, I have only seen pictures though. The Internet can be a lifeline for all kinds of info.
Take care.
June 1, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
I do not have any medical advice for you, but I am here to offer you my thoughts and prayers for your baby. Please keep us updated, and give your baby a pat on the head and a hug for me.
~ Heidi and the Darling Doxies
June 1, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
I agree with the others, Dodgerslist. they can help you in so many ways. A good friend of mine recently had her doxie, Nina go down and the list has really helped her. Nina has also had acupuncture is is now doing pretty good. She can stand again and wobble walk.
Carrie
June 3, 2008 @ 1:31 am
Randolph mayby mom will lift you up to the screen so I can say what a great guy you are and I am praying for you and “YOU WILL BE BETTER” It’s so hard on hoomans, but just reading her post and what she went through, I know that you are in good hands all of us are pulling for you,hay I am rambeling on can’t help it…Buddy
Randolph…. my brother just told me what’s happing…stay strong you,I’m praying for you and I have my Paw’s crosed too.. Lucy
Hay all the rest of us have there have crossed too Rocko,Runner and my hooman “Pal”
June 4, 2008 @ 4:22 pm
Thank you everyone. You too Buddy the doxie. You look just like Randolphs daddy, Pluto. He was a handsome rascal just like you. Thank you for the prayers. I wish I knew how to type but my paws be sore. I love lookin at my mommas laptop. especially when my picture is on the desktop. take care everyone and I will have my momma keep y’all updated. I am originally a carolina weenie.
My brother and sister are still down there! take y’all. love randolph!
June 14, 2008 @ 12:42 am
just a kind word to everyone that your words of wisdom amd prayers are needed more than ever. I amtaking Randolph to a specialist in the morning. I am praying for some answers. He seems to be a little more chipper but still seems mad at me like I stopped him from walking. I hope this new doc will shed some light on his situation. keep us in your prayers and keep on posting and blogging. Randolph says tank you.
June 14, 2008 @ 12:42 am
just a kind word to everyone that your words of wisdom amd prayers are needed more than ever. I amtaking Randolph to a specialist in the morning. I am praying for some answers. He seems to be a little more chipper but still seems mad at me like I stopped him from walking. I hope this new doc will shed some light on his situation. keep us in your prayers and keep on posting and blogging. Randolph says tank you.