I agree with keeping her on Pepcid, I thinks there was a study released recently that said dogs on predict have a 75% chance of dogs on pred developing I un-symptomatic ulcers.
Thanks. We are committed to doing that - 1.5 tablets 2 times per day. Cheap and easy insurance. I appreciate the advice here. The vet mentioned it but didn’t seem to think it was important except at the change over from the Remadyl to the pred. Of course, I may have misunderstood - but you all really clarified it for me!
Poor pup. I’m sorry to hear about the injury but she is very lucky to have astute owners who immediately noticed something was off. I hope that the laser treatments provide some relief and help with the recovery process.
My stomach dropped and I immediately thought “bloat” when I first started reading. My guy actually had several acute episodes resulting in an emergency vet visit that mirrored bloat symptoms. In the end it was a food allergy and gut motility issue (we think). They certainly know how to stress us out.
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Thanks for the information. My vet had not said to be complete crate rest, but to keep her quiet. Walking was ok, but no running or jumping. I’ll make sure she stay very quiet. Yesterday she was in the crate. Today, she’s on a soft bed in a small carpeted hallway which is near the family room The hallway is blocked by two dog barriers so she can’t move around. If that stops working, I’ll put her in the crate, but she’s pretty comfortable there as it’s easy to sit with her and keep her company. She’s a cooperative dog, so that does make it much easier.
She is getting the laser treatments which the vet says is very helpful. I wonder if the trip to the vet (being lifted in and out of the car) is a good idea, though.
I’m really happy to read that your dog responded so well to the surgery.
I’ll look at the website, thanks. for the recommendation.
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Yeah,quiet is key. You want to keep her from flexing that back. If she has a disc issue (only way to know for sure is CT or MRI) you want to keep it as still as possible to allow it to heal. Ex pens and baby gates are your friends! She will feel better on the meds, but only time will heal her.
With the trip to the vet, again, keep her quiet so in a crate or tethered in the car - preferably lying down. Please look at the instructions on that site (or Google it) for info on the best way to pick up and carry.
Being a little extra-careful now can’t hurt and may help avoid further problems.
That is an excellent suggestion! I have a large suv and the third row of seats is currently removed. When one of the middle seats is folded up, she has a perfect place to lay comfortably with my daughter beside her. However, the concern is getting her in and out. First, she wants to jump in, so we had to stop that. Then, there is the picking her up. The vet explained how, but it doesn’t look right to me when my daughter does it. So, simple solution - put her in the crate to lift her into the car. Duh. She goes back tomorrow, and we’ll use her smaller crate to take her. That will be the perfect way to get her into the car.
Just wanted to do an update. Bunny is improving very well. She had her third laser treatment today. I’m optimistic that she’ll recover fully - but we’ll always make sure she is careful with her back. She is older and her spine reflects her age.
