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10-31-2007, 10:57 AM | #16 |
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| I am so sorry he hasn't improved. Have you looked into acupuncture treatments for him? Perhaps this could help - maybe his body would relax or the treatment could help correct the issues. Here's a link to my vet's website - actually this will take you to a testimonial page & 2 different owners talk about back problems being resolved with acupuncture instead of suregery: http://www.apvet.com/testimonials.html His site has some good general information - you could even call him - he is a great guy and could give you some help, He has traveled the world presenting to other vets & may be able to refer you to someone in your area Check him out and also these 2 sites - http://www.aava.org/ or http://www.ivas.org/ on both of these you can search for someone in your area
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10-31-2007, 11:01 AM | #17 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Connie I am so sorry that Kirby is not improving. It is so hard to watch them suffer. Is he still interested in eating? I hope YT prayers can perform another miracle!! I'm here if you need me.
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10-31-2007, 11:01 AM | #18 |
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| Prayers and Positive thoughts coming to Kirby and family. |
10-31-2007, 11:01 AM | #19 |
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| It's so hard to see our little sidekicks go through something so traumatic, isn't it?? We've probably all been there, done that when our babies have been sick or hurting and would gladly trade places with them just to see the pain go away for them. I feel for you and your daughter and hope your little one gets better soon!! Prayers coming your way!! |
10-31-2007, 11:40 AM | #20 | |
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10-31-2007, 12:02 PM | #21 |
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| Thank you everyone. I know acupuncture works, because it has done wonders for me. Melissa checked with my chiropractor and her receptionist says she doesn't do acupuncture on dogs, but she will do adjusting, but I don't think that's a good idea with the shape Kirby is in. I had to take the cat crate apart to get him out today. He could stand only for a short time. Then I noticed he had poop stuck on his butt which was on my shirt. So, since I figured he couldn't walk anyway, I put him in the cat crate (after cleaning him up) and didh't put it back together...just to run downstairs and put my shirt in the washer. I came up and Kirby was standing in the hallway. My gosh...he had walked all the way down the hallway, into a bedroom and back...and the whole while, he was peeing. I have never seen so much pee. I quickly put him back in his crate and started cleaning. Used a whole can of spot shot and then used the get serious stuff. I dumped it on full strength and now it looks like I bleached the carpet. I am sick about that. I hope it dries before my hubby gets home or I'll be in deep doo doo. Tomorrow morn I'll use the steam cleaner and clean the areas he hit. At least I know he can walk and that is good! We are not supposed to let him walk except to go potty, so he walked way more than he should have. Maybe there still is hope!
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10-31-2007, 12:05 PM | #22 | |
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10-31-2007, 12:09 PM | #23 |
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| Sounds like he is having a tough time. You know, they don't like to potty on themselves, so he probably has been holding it plus the drugs are having an effect on his motor skills besides his spinal issues. Good luck today, and it does sound like he is suffering. Warmly, Deborah
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10-31-2007, 12:13 PM | #24 |
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| Maybe there are other Chiropractors that would do accupuncter for him? |
10-31-2007, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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| Hi Nicole...my chiropractor is the only one that does acupuncture here. If there was anyone else that would do it for a dog, she would know. I think we'll call the guy 5 hours away, but I'm sure it would take many treatments and that would be a long drive each time.
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10-31-2007, 12:15 PM | #26 |
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| Connie, There has to be something to help him. He is so young, I can not fathom the fact that he is suffering to the point of possibly losing him. What can I do for you? |
10-31-2007, 12:18 PM | #27 |
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| Ahhhh Nicole...you sweetheart! All I ask for you to do is pray for his recovery. It's like his back is bent...it sticks out so much in the bad area...and when you run your hand down his back, it curves way over to the right hand side. I know he is so young...he's only 3. I will be so glad to see our vet when he gets back to town. We will also ask him if he thinks my chriopractor should do an adjustment on him. Anything to help that poor baby.
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10-31-2007, 12:20 PM | #28 |
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| Prayers are coming Kirby's way. NONSTOP |
10-31-2007, 12:26 PM | #29 | |
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10-31-2007, 05:03 PM | #30 |
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| Sorry it took so long, here are the places I was talking about- www.handicappedpets.com http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dodgerslist/ I hope they can ofer you some suggestions and hope.
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