Comments for Symptoms In Dogs http://www.symptomsindogs.com Early Recognition of Symptoms In Dogs Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:59:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Paralyzed Dog Saved From Death Due to Chicken Jerky Dog Treats From China by Susan http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/12/paralyzed-dog-saved-from-death-by-chicken-dog-treats-from-china/comment-page-1/#comment-2104 Susan Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:59:21 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=116#comment-2104 I am so sorry for your loss. How awful, these stupid dog treats are killing our pets. Isabel has been doing just fine since we took her away from all dog treats from China, whether they are chicken or not. No Amy, Isabel has been paralyzed since 2006. It was a traumatic accident. Nothing to do with the dog treats. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I am so sorry for your loss. How awful, these stupid dog treats are killing our pets. Isabel has been doing just fine since we took her away from all dog treats from China, whether they are chicken or not. No Amy, Isabel has been paralyzed since 2006. It was a traumatic accident. Nothing to do with the dog treats. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.

]]> Comment on Paralyzed Dog Saved From Death Due to Chicken Jerky Dog Treats From China by Amy http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/12/paralyzed-dog-saved-from-death-by-chicken-dog-treats-from-china/comment-page-1/#comment-2103 Amy Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:24:41 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=116#comment-2103 Hello. So sorry to hear what happened to your dog. So smart of you to figure it out (and some luck). We just lost our beloved 14 year old Dalmatian and it has been heart-wrenching. I've been so confused about her symptoms over the past 4 months because before Nov 11 she was in excellent health! I have filed a report with the FDA. Could you answer a question for me? Did the treats cause Isabel's leg paralysis? Hello. So sorry to hear what happened to your dog. So smart of you to figure it out (and some luck). We just lost our beloved 14 year old Dalmatian and it has been heart-wrenching. I’ve been so confused about her symptoms over the past 4 months because before Nov 11 she was in excellent health! I have filed a report with the FDA. Could you answer a question for me? Did the treats cause Isabel’s leg paralysis?

]]> Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Susan http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/11/bowel-and-bladder-care-of-a-paralyzed-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-2090 Susan Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:49:55 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=111#comment-2090 Hi There, You are my first puppy to comment on my blog. Thank you so much for sharing your story and congratulations on all the success you have already shown and for trying to help other puppies too. I think you are terrific and I know my Isabel would love you. Keep working and many successes to you. Hi There, You are my first puppy to comment on my blog. Thank you so much for sharing your story and congratulations on all the success you have already shown and for trying to help other puppies too. I think you are terrific and I know my Isabel would love you. Keep working and many successes to you.

]]> Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Sammy Sam http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/11/bowel-and-bladder-care-of-a-paralyzed-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Sammy Sam Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:44:57 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=111#comment-2088 Hi Susan, I'm an American Cocker Spaniel mix and I suffered a ruptured disk back in late May 2010. My hind legs stopped working even though my mom and dad had surgery done on me and I've been using a cart since late June 2010. I'm still getting monthly acupuncture and chiropractic treatments (and laser treatments), weekly swims in a warm water (92 degrees) pool to loosen my chest muscles and to experience weightlessness. I also get daily supplements of Neurotrophin PMG and Neuroplex because my mom and dad are still hopeful that I'll get my leggies back. I just experienced my first UTI, am on antibiotics and awaiting my culture results. Hopefully all will be well and I'll be on my way again. If you have a moment, come visit me on my blog. We've tried to help other dogs who have suffered ruptured disks too. Thank you. Hi Susan, I’m an American Cocker Spaniel mix and I suffered a ruptured disk back in late May 2010. My hind legs stopped working even though my mom and dad had surgery done on me and I’ve been using a cart since late June 2010. I’m still getting monthly acupuncture and chiropractic treatments (and laser treatments), weekly swims in a warm water (92 degrees) pool to loosen my chest muscles and to experience weightlessness. I also get daily supplements of Neurotrophin PMG and Neuroplex because my mom and dad are still hopeful that I’ll get my leggies back. I just experienced my first UTI, am on antibiotics and awaiting my culture results. Hopefully all will be well and I’ll be on my way again. If you have a moment, come visit me on my blog. We’ve tried to help other dogs who have suffered ruptured disks too. Thank you.

]]> Comment on You can learn to cope with a paralyzed dog in diapers. We did. by Susan http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/12/you-can-learn-to-cope-with-a-parlyzed-dog-in-diapers-we-did/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 Susan Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:49:39 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=27#comment-2085 Oh I am so thrilled that you commented. You have given so much encouragement to all the people that are confused by what to do about their pets that they suddenly find in this situation of being paralyzed. I am so happy your little Pablo is doing so well and that you have adjusted so well. You are a shining example of what true love and happiness with a pet can be. Thank you so much. And NEVER give up hope. Susan Oh I am so thrilled that you commented. You have given so much encouragement to all the people that are confused by what to do about their pets that they suddenly find in this situation of being paralyzed. I am so happy your little Pablo is doing so well and that you have adjusted so well. You are a shining example of what true love and happiness with a pet can be. Thank you so much. And NEVER give up hope. Susan

]]> Comment on You can learn to cope with a paralyzed dog in diapers. We did. by His name is Pablo http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/12/you-can-learn-to-cope-with-a-parlyzed-dog-in-diapers-we-did/comment-page-1/#comment-2084 His name is Pablo Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:43:20 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=27#comment-2084 The threads on this site brought tears to my eyes. We have a little guy- Pablo, french bulldog who had 3 herniated discs rupture one late morning in the fall of 2010. We rushed him to the emergency room and there he was- listless, with his big brown eyes. He had lost movement in his back legs at home so you can just imagine how we felt. Susan, your story about Isabel hits home because even though we like to say that we are the greatest parents in the world we thrived on Pablo's love for the outdoors. Running around, jumping, and ruffing it out with his daddy...... somewhere- we missed his signs of pain. Pablo is such a bully and well, masked it very well. He too has Eddie's Wheels. I can't tell you how lucky we are. They really helped us give Pablo a second chance as we had tried other wheels from other companies and they gave him awful contact sores. Today- Pablo has been on his wheels for almost a year. He loves going outside and he is like the mayor of our neighborhood- Everybody loves Pablo. We do express his bladder and he just had his first UTI. Now we just have to follow more precautions..... Despite how depressed I became things happen for a reason. I never thought that I could love him more than I already did. There is a different type of appreciation that comes with taking care of a frenchie on wheels. It teaches you about humans and their intentions as well as the resilient nature of our pets. They do anything and everything to please us. So even though these little precious souls got short changed in life- think about it this way- they still continue to teach us about their unconditional love and indifference. At the end of the day, they are just happy to see us "on" wheels. It took me a long time to come to terms that he may never walk but that is just part of my selfish nature as a human being. He is happy. He is not in pain. He hasn't skipped a meal and gets all the attention in the world. And he is still with me. Hopefully, for many years to come. That is what is important. (He does have strong reflexes- can't lose sight of hope). The threads on this site brought tears to my eyes. We have a little guy- Pablo, french bulldog who had 3 herniated discs rupture one late morning in the fall of 2010. We rushed him to the emergency room and there he was- listless, with his big brown eyes. He had lost movement in his back legs at home so you can just imagine how we felt.

Susan, your story about Isabel hits home because even though we like to say that we are the greatest parents in the world we thrived on Pablo’s love for the outdoors. Running around, jumping, and ruffing it out with his daddy…… somewhere- we missed his signs of pain. Pablo is such a bully and well, masked it very well.

He too has Eddie’s Wheels. I can’t tell you how lucky we are. They really helped us give Pablo a second chance as we had tried other wheels from other companies and they gave him awful contact sores.

Today- Pablo has been on his wheels for almost a year. He loves going outside and he is like the mayor of our neighborhood- Everybody loves Pablo. We do express his bladder and he just had his first UTI. Now we just have to follow more precautions…..

Despite how depressed I became things happen for a reason. I never thought that I could love him more than I already did. There is a different type of appreciation that comes with taking care of a frenchie on wheels. It teaches you about humans and their intentions as well as the resilient nature of our pets. They do anything and everything to please us. So even though these little precious souls got short changed in life- think about it this way- they still continue to teach us about their unconditional love and indifference.

At the end of the day, they are just happy to see us “on” wheels. It took me a long time to come to terms that he may never walk but that is just part of my selfish nature as a human being. He is happy. He is not in pain. He hasn’t skipped a meal and gets all the attention in the world. And he is still with me. Hopefully, for many years to come. That is what is important. (He does have strong reflexes- can’t lose sight of hope).

]]> Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Candace http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/11/bowel-and-bladder-care-of-a-paralyzed-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1964 Candace Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:41:57 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=111#comment-1964 Hi Susan Thanks for your post and all the assistance you've offered people. We have a 5 yr old female Belgian Sheepdog who out of the blue had a disc explode in her back last week and became paralyzed in her hind end. Such a shock. She went through surgery and we're doing everything we can for her in terms of physical therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy etc. to try to get mobility back - long shot but we're trying. We just brought her home today and my husband left on a business trip and he was the only one who could get her bladder to express and fully empty (whereas I just do it by accident and make messes and am probably not emptying it fully). So I was searching the websites for help and came across yours - and you have a Belgian Sheepdog too!! You mention some tips above - could you email me with more specifics (e.g. where exactly to rub to stimulate the bladder). I'm hopeless at this and very overwhelmed but just want to make sure she's okay! Hi Susan
Thanks for your post and all the assistance you’ve offered people. We have a 5 yr old female Belgian Sheepdog who out of the blue had a disc explode in her back last week and became paralyzed in her hind end. Such a shock. She went through surgery and we’re doing everything we can for her in terms of physical therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy etc. to try to get mobility back – long shot but we’re trying. We just brought her home today and my husband left on a business trip and he was the only one who could get her bladder to express and fully empty (whereas I just do it by accident and make messes and am probably not emptying it fully). So I was searching the websites for help and came across yours – and you have a Belgian Sheepdog too!! You mention some tips above – could you email me with more specifics (e.g. where exactly to rub to stimulate the bladder). I’m hopeless at this and very overwhelmed but just want to make sure she’s okay!

]]> Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by sarah wareing http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2011/11/bowel-and-bladder-care-of-a-paralyzed-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-1951 sarah wareing Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:07:53 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/?p=111#comment-1951 My whippet Beadley had to be rushed to an emergency vet after experiencing excruciating pain then paralysis in his back legs. After an M.R.I yesterday we were told he has an embolism a slipped disc and 3 degenerative discs, we were also in the process of giving him physio for a torn cruciate ligament. He is so much more than just a pet and we would only consider putting him to sleep if he was still in pain and unhappy, we are also willing to pay whatever it costs to keep him comfortable. The specialist centre he is in wanted to care for him for a week but with him having severe separation anxiety and myself being able to care for him 24hrs a day we are due to bring him home tomorrow to nurse him ourselves. We have another whippet at home who is quite boisterous but we do have a large cage. I would be very grateful for any advice you can offer. Thankyou My whippet Beadley had to be rushed to an emergency vet after experiencing excruciating pain then paralysis in his back legs. After an M.R.I yesterday we were told he has an embolism a slipped disc and 3 degenerative discs, we were also in the process of giving him physio for a torn cruciate ligament.
He is so much more than just a pet and we would only consider putting him to sleep if he was still in pain and unhappy, we are also willing to pay whatever it costs to keep him comfortable.
The specialist centre he is in wanted to care for him for a week but with him having severe separation anxiety and myself being able to care for him 24hrs a day we are due to bring him home tomorrow to nurse him ourselves. We have another whippet at home who is quite boisterous but we do have a large cage. I would be very grateful for any advice you can offer.
Thankyou

]]> Comment on Gastroenteritis Symptoms in Dogs by Kat http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2009/09/gastroenteritis-symptoms-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Kat Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:33 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/uncategorized/gastroenteritis-symptoms-in-dogs#comment-1638 @Pamela: Perhaps it was Parvo? Can have similar symptoms to gastroenteritis in the beginning. If there was foul smelling diarrhea, then it was likely parvo. Sorry to hear about your loss. :( @Pamela: Perhaps it was Parvo? Can have similar symptoms to gastroenteritis in the beginning. If there was foul smelling diarrhea, then it was likely parvo. Sorry to hear about your loss. :(

]]> Comment on Gastroenteritis Symptoms in Dogs by Susan http://www.symptomsindogs.com/2009/09/gastroenteritis-symptoms-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1591 Susan Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:35:26 +0000 http://www.symptomsindogs.com/uncategorized/gastroenteritis-symptoms-in-dogs#comment-1591 Pamela, I am so sorry for your loss, I am not a Vet, but in human medicine, Sorbitol side effects include abdominal pain and diarrhea which of course are the symptoms of Gastroenteritis. So it is not making sense to me, but it could be different in veterinary medicine. Please ask your vet to explain his decision to treat your puppy this way. I have emailed you further. Most sincerely, Susan Pamela, I am so sorry for your loss, I am not a Vet, but in human medicine, Sorbitol side effects include abdominal pain and diarrhea which of course are the symptoms of Gastroenteritis. So it is not making sense to me, but it could be different in veterinary medicine. Please ask your vet to explain his decision to treat your puppy this way. I have emailed you further. Most sincerely, Susan

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