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This is one of my Puppies, shes not doing well... Update***

Posted on 12/21/14 at 6:38 am
Posted by Tiger Nation 84
Member since Dec 2011
36515 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 6:38 am

Her name is Bean
She had major back surgery to repair some disk 8 weeks ago



Since the surgery she regained full health and was like a puppy again, playing and full of life, she was like brand new again. Until this past wednesday something seemed off with her, she started walking slowly and wobbling. Everyday she progressively has gotten worse, and now her bottom half is paralyzed. She cant pee on her own and her crap just comes out, and its horrible to just watch her like this. So my question to you OT is what do we do? We dont have the $ for another surgery, and also it could be a disease that will always give her problems no matter what. Its killing us on what might have to happen, but we hate to see her suffer. A dog that is full of life when she is healthy but depressed and sad when she cant play anymore or go outside to run around. She is a good dog and she is like a child to us, please say a prayer for my family and puppy that god can lead us in the right direction here.

UPDATE
Just wanted to update you guys, our Baby was blessed by help from a secret santa and got surgery done again, she had 2 bulging disc, and the Dr was able to fix it all! The DR told us she has a 50% chance to make a full recovery and be able to walk again. If it happens and she cant walk, then she will be able to use a wheel chair and scoot pad. Her pain will be gone though!!! Thank the good lord, thanks for any prayers and support
This post was edited on 12/23/14 at 6:00 pm
Posted by BearCrocs
Member since Aug 2013
6438 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 6:41 am to
Might be time
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17258 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 6:42 am to
You know what to do, just come to peace with your decesion
Posted by TrueTiger
Chicken's most valuable
Member since Sep 2004
67846 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 6:55 am to
I've been there. Prayers sent

(This isn't the OT by the way, it doesn't matter to me but in case you wanted a particular audience)
Posted by MarlinMan
BSL
Member since Sep 2007
2533 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:04 am to
It's time. Love on her and then just let her go.... That's no way to live...
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17258 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:05 am to
quote:



(This isn't the OT by the way, it doesn't matter to me but in case you wanted a particular audience)




Huh?
Posted by crtodd
Member since Nov 2005
1723 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:06 am to
Remember while you're reading this, our dogs had not had surgery, but had lost feeling and use of their back legs:

Had a doxie that had disk issues and we got a "wheelchair" for him, with the advice from the vet that I worked for that there was a slight chance that he would regain use of his back legs, but it was a very slight chance. He adjusted instantly to the wheels, loved his mobility, and after awhile (can't remember how long exactly) was out of the wheels and back to normal. Loaned it to a friend how had the same experience we did.
Posted by Tiger Nation 84
Member since Dec 2011
36515 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:07 am to
They moved my thread from here to the political board for some reason and now back to the OT.


Thanks for the responses guys
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80888 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:15 am to
How much did that back surgery cost?
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:16 am to
Very very sorry you are all in this situation, but it's time to put her down. Love her enough to end her suffering. She'll always be with you even after she's gone.
Posted by TIGRLEE
Northeast Louisiana
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:17 am to
Put the little mutt out of its misery and buy a new one.
You'll be over it by weeks end.
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:22 am to
First, is she on Predisone?
Posted by FLBooGoTigs1
Nocatee, FL.
Member since Jan 2008
54502 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:26 am to
Damn sorry to hear 84 if she is just getting worse it is time to end her pain. Sucks especially during the holidays but stay strong.
Posted by guttata
prairieville
Member since Feb 2006
22504 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:41 am to
A vet friend of mine gave the this bit of advice when it comes to pets. When your pets ceases being a pet and is now becoming a patient. It's time to look at end of life options.
Posted by CrimsonChin
the gutter.
Member since Feb 2010
5857 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:58 am to
That sucks bro. I assume it is an infection that did this to her. Hate that for you man.
Posted by Tiger Nation 84
Member since Dec 2011
36515 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 7:58 am to
TIGRLEE
Posted by Tiger Nation 84
Member since Dec 2011
36515 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 8:00 am to
Thanks Crimson.

Im actually thinking of trying the wheelchair thing just to give it a shot. It may give her time to heal a bit and still be active enough to not kill herself of depression.
This post was edited on 12/21/14 at 8:01 am
Posted by GetBackToWork
Member since Dec 2007
6254 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 8:07 am to
What has the vet offered as to why this is happening?

Having undergone major surgery, your payment should have covered follow up visits for monitoring progress. Also, if the surgery failed, the vet should see this for the benefit of other dogs.
Posted by GetBackToWork
Member since Dec 2007
6254 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 8:08 am to
Delete - double post.
This post was edited on 12/21/14 at 8:09 am
Posted by aVatiger
Water
Member since Jan 2006
27967 posts
Posted on 12/21/14 at 8:08 am to
quote:

TIGRLEE


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