Comments for Symptoms In Dogs

Comment on Gastroenteritis Symptoms in Dogs by Kat

Kat — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:33 +0000

@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

Susan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:35:26 +0000

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

Comment on Gastroenteritis Symptoms in Dogs by pamela

pamela — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:28:23 +0000

I have 1 query. about a year ago, i had a puppy who got gastro and the vet prescribed me sorbitol and few days later, he passed away. i want to know if the prescription was the right one?

Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Susan

Susan — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:46:09 +0000

Thank you for your query. I am sorry you are having to deal with this. I have emailed you. Please feel free to contact me again. Susan

Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Celina

Celina — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:36:46 +0000

It seems like this is the place to get the help/advice I need. My pit bull went to sleep Monday night and Tuesday morning he was sliding across the floor because he couldn’t move his legs. The vet says either it’s an embolism or a disk rupture. The MRI that would determine which is too expensive. If it’s an embolism, I’m waiting (and praying) to see if it will go away just as easily as it came. However, if it’s a disk rupture, he will be paralyzed for the rest of his life. That to me is not enough for me to put him down. I’m in the process of learning to express his bladder. I’m concerned about him releasing his bowels also. Can you give me some advice on this and other information that would help me with my dog?

Thanks so much.

Comment on You can learn to cope with a paralyzed dog in diapers. We did. by Susan

Susan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:14:22 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment. How terrific that your little dachshund is doing so well due to your willingness to find a solution. thank you for the tips and help. and I hope you’ll have many more years with your Punkin.

Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Susan

Susan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:06:30 +0000

Malinda, thank you so much for your comment. I am sure it is going to be encouraging to some of our readers. And thank you so much for your insight. Also you are so right, It might be very overwhelming at times But it DOES get easier, especially with a better understanding with what is happening with your pet. It does take very special people to love and care for these very special animals. And a very good number of them will walk again. Or at the very least hugely improve in life and circumstances. Thank you so much for your comment, and I am so happy your boxer is doing so well. And you are a wonderful person for giving him his chance.

Comment on Bowel and Bladder Care of a Paralyzed Dog by Malinda

Malinda — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:21:20 +0000

I have read a few these posts and wanted to talk about my experience with my boxer and his spinal stroke. He went to bed Thursday night and Friday morning could not use his back legs. We took him to our regular vet and he referred us to a trauma center that specialized in this. Brutus my boxer was quickly put on pain meeds and steroids. The center had him doing physical therapy every day. It consisted of him in a water tank with a treadmill under the water and motion of the leg throughout the day by stretching it. He was in the center for 7 weeks. I drove to see him twice a week and the center was an hour and a half away. During this time he has regained the ability to urinate with the use of medicine that helps contract his bladder. He also is able to poop but it is really without his knowledge. I express his bladder about 6 to 8 times a day. It certainly is very stressful at first but it can be done. To anyone who is feeling overwhelmed seek out a trauma center that can truly give you the knowledge you need and support that will get u through it. I am so blessed that I took my dog to this center. They encouraged me everyday and told me that it can be done and it really does get easier.
Malinda

Comment on Paralyzed Dog Saved From Death Due to Chicken Jerky Dog Treats From China by Susan

Susan — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:36:53 +0000

Of course it is my pleasure. I am so sorry that you lost your precious pet. It is so unbelievable that some people just don’t care. Keep going with your crusade.

Comment on Paralyzed Dog Saved From Death Due to Chicken Jerky Dog Treats From China by holly lu conant rees

holly lu conant rees — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:51:58 +0000

thank you for yr activism & for yr sweet care for yr own & other dog. i’d appreciate any assistance in getting the word out. it’s unconscionable that this product is still on the market–nearly unbearable for the loss of our darlin dog to have been avoidable…