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Originally Posted by LIL MIS' MAGIC  While none of mine have had LP surgery, we have had other things that required "rest" - such as back issues, LP flair ups/swelling that were treated with meds/rest and most recently 6 stitches on Magic's shoulder.
What we have found is if they are not feeling well and are separated/kenneled, they are fine. What has worked best for us is to use a kennel for rest time and to have that kennel where we are.....even if that requires moving it at times. Magic is not one to stay in a kennel......but she willingly stayed in the kennel which she was recovering....maybe it is a sense of security that no one can get to them....not sure...but it has worked for us.
Good luck at the doctor.....we have you in our thoughts/prayers and are hoping for a non surgical outcome for you.
Magic and Sailor both struggle with LP in both back knees. Sailor's knee pops completely out once or twice a day....and she immediately sits. While we have been able to help hers some with weight control.....she will not walk on a leash, so she is hard to exercise as suggested (walking up hills to help build muscle). Magic shows her signs differently......more stiffness to compensate, but when hers flares up we usually have to request meds to control. Magic is alot harder to control the weight on, but does love walks, so exercise works better for hers. At one point Magic was scheduled for surgery as her meds were not giving her enough relief.....so the surgery was scheduled for the next month and she continued meds.....and thank goodness that extra med time worked and we were able to cancel the surgery.....and that was over 2 years ago now. |
Pixie will not walk on a leash either so I know exercising her will be rough. What medicines do yours take for flare ups? Thanks