Quote:
Originally Posted by linz06  That post made me feel SO good. Thank you so much for it.
On the advice of WinstonMom I got in touch with another vet clinic in the city for another opinion on her recovery. They basically told me that there is tremendous help acupuncture can do immediately following surgery to help stimulate the spinal cord to rebuild and make connections. As she put it, "Let the spinal cord know that there are still nerves and muscles back there that it needs to continue communicating with"
On the other hand, the acupuncturist at the hospital said we COULD try another acupuncturist while she's away on holidays for two weeks, but it wouldn't really do much good this soon after surgery anyway. She is the same one who made the comment earlier about dogs "with no deep pain sensation at this point after surgery" making it seem hopeless. Something in her voice just made me feel like she had lost hope.
I booked an appointment with the other vet for acupuncture tomorrow. I will not give up hope. |
Please get in contact with PT i posted as she is amazing and she may shed some light as well and maybe even know someone in your area she has worked with - just a thought the more info the better to get her on track
what about preemie diapers where you cut a hole in the area for tail to go through or is this not good for dogs with this condition? Just throwing it out there as i know someone mentioned doggie diapers but i know some to keep cost down do the preemie diapers and cut the hole for tail
Also dogs recovering from acl and LP surgery use baby pack and play as they have rollers so you can roll them from room to room so they can always be with you and also some have used the strollers this way she can be in the same room as you at all times. Many get the pack n plays at baby resale shops or garage sales real cheap - maybe even try ebay
I know at tuesdaymorning.com you can get the stroller for about 69.99 so check it out - this way you can take her out with you as well
Just trying to help in anyway i can think to give you some ideas
I have not dealt with this but when dd hurt her leg i looked into everything I could as it is a long recovery as well if she had had to have the surgery so these were all pointers others gave me
I hope it helps and hope you and your bf are doing better now. It is like when parents deal with the death of a child or a sick child many times it definitely tests the relationship for sure but just think of it as that it will strengthen your relationship in getting her better and you need to be a team to do so but until you get a routine down it will be a little rough