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linz06 · 01-04-2011, 02:53 PM

Good luck!

Are you still expressing Cobi? The dribbling may be a result of bladder overflow, as opposed to just a weak bladder. If it is due to a weak bladder and he is not full, there is a pill that Layla was on for awhile to help keep bladder tone while we were learning to express. I can't remember what it's called right now but I'm sure your vet would know!

ladyjane · 01-04-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobi-G

RESULTS ARE IN

Cobi and daddy will be on there way from LSU soon. The MRI did show the FCE (spinal stroke). YAY. The vet said he was confident that Cobi will gain some or all of his movement back with lots of therapy. We will have to clean up alot after him..but thats ok with me! So thats good news to us. Does anyone have experience with puppy diapers?? He dribbles pee when he moves too much...and i thought they would be a good idea but im concerned with the moisture causing a rash or yeast?? I wonder if i could use baby powder like a baby!? Please let me know your opinions on this! Thanks again everyone for keeping us in your thoughts...we have a long road ahead of us,but its worth it.

Wonderful news!!

Belly bands don't normally cause issues on the pups' skin if changed frequently. I have two fosters right now that wear them without any problems. I use baby wipes to wipe them with each change.

If you do use them, be sure to use incontinence pads with them as opposed to feminine hygeine pads. They are much more absorbent. You can usually cut them in 1/2 or 1/3 s .

Cobi-G · 01-04-2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the input. The doc told us to go ahead and use diapers so i went and bought him a pack. He is dribbling alot...and when we express his bladder it seems like we dont get a whole lot out. We are going to research and make sure 100 percent that we are doing it right. He and daddy are still on their way home! Im ready to see my Cobi poo!!!

ladyjane · 01-04-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobi-G

Thanks for the input. The doc told us to go ahead and use diapers so i went and bought him a pack. He is dribbling alot...and when we express his bladder it seems like we dont get a whole lot out. We are going to research and make sure 100 percent that we are doing it right. He and daddy are still on their way home! Im ready to see my Cobi poo!!!

I am sure he will be happy to be home with you!

kjc · 01-04-2011, 06:29 PM

So glad Cobi and Dad are on their way home... wishing you all the best of luck with his rehabilitation... keeping you all in my prayers...

Cobi-G · 01-04-2011, 06:33 PM

He's home!! They put him on Carafate to coat his stomach from all that Prednisone! Took him off the steriod and put him on an antibiotic for a little Uti!! We have to followup for blood work next week and start rehab!

Hes resting right now but as soon as he came home he wanted to play! He is happy and glad to be home. We are so relieved that it was not something more!! Its still going to be a struggle but it will be totally worth it. He will have to wear diapers and we will express his bladder. Hopefully he can teetee on his own eventually but we will worry with that next. His actual penis hangs out a little past his skin..the doc said to keep it lubed so it wont dry out! Does anyone have any experience with this???

Cobi-G · 01-05-2011, 08:25 PM

We took Cobi to the vet today just to check in. We asked about something to put on his sore little penis. Vasoline is ok...and it looks SO much better

BUT he has been dribbling alot...and as soon as the vet and tech showed us how to correctly express,he had a TON of urine come out

We had no idea he has so much in there! They showed us over and over...when we got home to try it...we cant seem to get him to go

Any tips!? He didnt dribble any urine when we got home until just a little bit ago..so we tried to express...and nothing! HELP US!!!!!

linz06 · 01-06-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobi-G

We took Cobi to the vet today just to check in. We asked about something to put on his sore little penis. Vasoline is ok...and it looks SO much better

BUT he has been dribbling alot...and as soon as the vet and tech showed us how to correctly express,he had a TON of urine come out

We had no idea he has so much in there! They showed us over and over...when we got home to try it...we cant seem to get him to go

Any tips!? He didnt dribble any urine when we got home until just a little bit ago..so we tried to express...and nothing! HELP US!!!!!

Are you finding his bladder okay? Can you feel exactly where it is when it's full? My biggest problem when I first started expressing (and even now sometimes!) is that the bladder slips out of my hands, and then you have to find it again. It might seem like it's empty because nothing's coming out, but it's just moved and you're not pressing on it anymore. If I get frustrated, I take a break and try again in 30 seconds or a minute... it also gives the bladder time to reform and go back to its regular position.

Here's a website with videos and hints for expressing. Expressing the bladderDon't worry, you'll get it! Is Cobi on any medication to keep his bladder from stretching too much while you're learning?

When the vet was showing you, did he or she place your hands and show you what to feel for? Or let you try doing it yourself? If it's not too much of a hassle, you might want to try going in and expressing him in front of the vet and see if they can find what you're doing wrong, or if you feel you have him empty, have the vet check when you're done to make sure he's empty.

Cobi-G · 01-06-2011, 06:28 PM

Check this out....

YouTube - Cobi Walking

linz06 · 01-06-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobi-G

Check this out....
YouTube - Cobi Walking

Way to go Cobi!! He is doing well getting around!

AllDogBoots · 01-06-2011, 06:44 PM

Bless his little heart. What an angel he is.

ladyjane · 01-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Awww, what a little trooper! He is totally precious! What a darling face.

Cobi-G · 01-08-2011, 07:18 AM

I think we figured out the bladder expressing...finally!! I hope yall enjoy the video. He did better than that when we took him outside right before this video was shot. He is definatley trying to use those legs..more on the left. He is SO FAST! We are so proud of him. He is still extremely happy,willing to play,great appetite and sweet as ever! We have a good feeling about him walking,it may not be 100 percent but with his progress so far,i think he will gain more mobility. We take him outside everyday and let him walk..no harness or anything. Keep in your prayers

Thanks everyone for following up

linz06 · 01-08-2011, 08:29 AM

I'm so glad you're doing better with the expressing! Thank you for continuing to update. Dogs with these kinds of problems need us to be their voice, to tell other pet owners they can and will still be happy dogs even if they don't look or act "normal" in other ways. Thanks for putting Cobi's message out

You may just be saving another dog's life. I hope he continues to improve with every day!

B_and_Bs_Mom · 01-08-2011, 05:54 PM

So glad to see all your good news! Cobi, you are a sweetie and I pray that you will be back to 100% soon! What good parents you have been blessed with!

01-04-2011, 02:53 PM	#61
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Good luck! Are you still expressing Cobi? The dribbling may be a result of bladder overflow, as opposed to just a weak bladder. If it is due to a weak bladder and he is not full, there is a pill that Layla was on for awhile to help keep bladder tone while we were learning to express. I can't remember what it's called right now but I'm sure your vet would know! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

01-04-2011, 06:29 PM	#65
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	So glad Cobi and Dad are on their way home... wishing you all the best of luck with his rehabilitation... keeping you all in my prayers... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-04-2011, 06:33 PM	#66
Cobi-G Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi Posts: 21	He's home!!!! He's home!! They put him on Carafate to coat his stomach from all that Prednisone! Took him off the steriod and put him on an antibiotic for a little Uti!! We have to followup for blood work next week and start rehab! Hes resting right now but as soon as he came home he wanted to play! He is happy and glad to be home. We are so relieved that it was not something more!! Its still going to be a struggle but it will be totally worth it. He will have to wear diapers and we will express his bladder. Hopefully he can teetee on his own eventually but we will worry with that next. His actual penis hangs out a little past his skin..the doc said to keep it lubed so it wont dry out! Does anyone have any experience with this???

01-05-2011, 08:25 PM	#67
Cobi-G Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi Posts: 21	Bladder Expressing We took Cobi to the vet today just to check in. We asked about something to put on his sore little penis. Vasoline is ok...and it looks SO much better BUT he has been dribbling alot...and as soon as the vet and tech showed us how to correctly express,he had a TON of urine come out We had no idea he has so much in there! They showed us over and over...when we got home to try it...we cant seem to get him to go Any tips!? He didnt dribble any urine when we got home until just a little bit ago..so we tried to express...and nothing! HELP US!!!!!

01-06-2011, 06:44 PM	#71
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Bless his little heart. What an angel he is. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

01-04-2011, 04:31 PM	#63
Cobi-G Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi Posts: 21	Thanks for the input. The doc told us to go ahead and use diapers so i went and bought him a pack. He is dribbling alot...and when we express his bladder it seems like we dont get a whole lot out. We are going to research and make sure 100 percent that we are doing it right. He and daddy are still on their way home! Im ready to see my Cobi poo!!!

01-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#72
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Awww, what a little trooper! He is totally precious! What a darling face. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-08-2011, 07:18 AM	#73
Cobi-G Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi Posts: 21	Doing better I think we figured out the bladder expressing...finally!! I hope yall enjoy the video. He did better than that when we took him outside right before this video was shot. He is definatley trying to use those legs..more on the left. He is SO FAST! We are so proud of him. He is still extremely happy,willing to play,great appetite and sweet as ever! We have a good feeling about him walking,it may not be 100 percent but with his progress so far,i think he will gain more mobility. We take him outside everyday and let him walk..no harness or anything. Keep in your prayers Thanks everyone for following up

01-08-2011, 08:29 AM	#74
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I'm so glad you're doing better with the expressing! Thank you for continuing to update. Dogs with these kinds of problems need us to be their voice, to tell other pet owners they can and will still be happy dogs even if they don't look or act "normal" in other ways. Thanks for putting Cobi's message out You may just be saving another dog's life. I hope he continues to improve with every day! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

01-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#75
B_and_Bs_Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA, USA Posts: 27	So glad to see all your good news! Cobi, you are a sweetie and I pray that you will be back to 100% soon! What good parents you have been blessed with!