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Posted on 11/22/17 at 9:51 am to Techdog89
Happened to my dachshund. Couldn't move his back legs so he drug himself around for a few weeks with his front legs. It was the most pathetic thing youve ever seen. Then he got his feelings back in his legs and lived another 5-6 years. Lived to be 16.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 9:51 am to moneyg
Yep, put it down. The sadness will wear off in a week or so....
At that point, you can move on with another pet.
At that point, you can move on with another pet.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 9:54 am to Techdog89
Sorry to hear. Very tough position.
We spent $4k for knee surgery on our 3 year old dog. While it sucks seeing the money go, the dog is better than ever.
We spent $4k for knee surgery on our 3 year old dog. While it sucks seeing the money go, the dog is better than ever.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 9:55 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I agree. told my family if I ever get told I have x amount of time to live, then get me a dog.........I don't want to outlive another one.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 9:59 am to Techdog89
I’ve owned 3 dachshunds and this happened to one of them. We chose to put her down. She was 9 at the time.
Dachshunds that do have the disc surgery are never the same after.
Dachshunds that do have the disc surgery are never the same after.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:01 am to Techdog89
Oh no!!! Nightmare of nightmares. I have a doxie mix and that is my fear. I wish I could help. So sorry.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:01 am to Techdog89
They make muscle relaxers you can give them. It will relieve pressure on the ruptured area and in some situations they get some use of hind legs.
Have had it happen to two different ones. One was incontinent and just pissed and shite everywhere. We tried diapers and everything but eventually had to put him down. Was a younger dog. Have one now that's 17 and has some use of back legs. After a week of the muscle relaxers we were able to take him off them and he maintained minimal usage. Just enough for us to keep him alive
Have had it happen to two different ones. One was incontinent and just pissed and shite everywhere. We tried diapers and everything but eventually had to put him down. Was a younger dog. Have one now that's 17 and has some use of back legs. After a week of the muscle relaxers we were able to take him off them and he maintained minimal usage. Just enough for us to keep him alive
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:01 am to Techdog89
He’ll have no quality of life.
Time to put him down
Time to put him down
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:04 am to Techdog89
Agree. With extra help at home I would definitely be going the wheelchair route too.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:08 am to Techdog89
Same thing happened to my ex's dog. They dropped $5k for the surgery and the pup was able to walk again. Personally I say go ahead and pay it up. Its a member of the family.
I know its a little too late but next time invest in the puppy steps. My girlfriend at the time got our dog one, a long haired dachshund, because she didn't want to that to happen to the dog.
I know its a little too late but next time invest in the puppy steps. My girlfriend at the time got our dog one, a long haired dachshund, because she didn't want to that to happen to the dog.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:09 am to ReauxlTide222
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You like animals too much
Maybe you just don't like animals or your personal pets enough.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:10 am to Arkapigdiesel
He is still peeing and sort of lets you know by whimpering. Pooping is something he can't feel so it happens when it happens.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:13 am to Pelican fan99
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There’s no reason to put him down now if he really is in no pain and is acting ok. I’d at least give the wheelchair a shot. 5500 for a procedure that has a good chance of not working is fricking stupid
I wish money were no object but it is. So, I'm right there with you. The wheelchairs are only a few hundred dollars and I'm totally fine with that. The Vet School bill to look at him and give him a little medicine was almost $200. By the way, I'm not complaining about the Vet School. They are great and have wonderful staff that have helped us in the past with other dachshunds. This just costs a lot to do.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:13 am to Techdog89
Damn, sorry. I've read that the wheelchairs are great if there is no pain and the dog can learn to use the bathroom on it's own with it.
Apparently that is a common thing with dachsunds. My ex is a vet and she would freak out if her dog jumped off of the bed or couch. I had to build little ramps all over her house to keep the dog from jumping.
Edit: maybe try to find a different reputable vet than the vet school? They nearly double the prices of normal vets.
Apparently that is a common thing with dachsunds. My ex is a vet and she would freak out if her dog jumped off of the bed or couch. I had to build little ramps all over her house to keep the dog from jumping.
Edit: maybe try to find a different reputable vet than the vet school? They nearly double the prices of normal vets.
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Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:16 am to Techdog89
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He is still peeing and sort of lets you know by whimpering. Pooping is something he can't feel so it happens when it happens.
I think it is time to put the dog down, unless you want to try the wheelchair and maybe some other treatments to see if he'll get some use of his legs or regain bowel control.
I've had a dog and a cat that I waited too long to put them down (which I greatly regret to this day).
I used to think "the older I get, the easier it will be" but it just gets harder. My Dad is a 93 year old USMC lifer, and at 75, he said "I'm not putting any more dogs down - I just couldn't stand to do another one."
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:17 am to Techdog89
Damn, best of luck with the wheelchair route, maybe it'll help relieve some pressure and help him out.
I was really worried about something like this with our little dude recently, he was really hurting and it seemed like it was his back, but x-rays showed he had kidney stones that were causing him the pain. Once they passed he was back to normal. It was a huge relief.
I was really worried about something like this with our little dude recently, he was really hurting and it seemed like it was his back, but x-rays showed he had kidney stones that were causing him the pain. Once they passed he was back to normal. It was a huge relief.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:17 am to Techdog89
My boxers rear legs quit working in her older years so I ordered one. It was amazing initially... then my old girl would just look at me at the end of the day like she had had enough.
She couldnt lay down with it on and I also had to take it off and carry her into the yard to pee.
I may even still have it if you want it. It was designed for a 65 lb boxer though, so not sure if it would fit.
I'd seriously ask myself about the quality of life going forward and what's in the best interest of your pup...
She couldnt lay down with it on and I also had to take it off and carry her into the yard to pee.
I may even still have it if you want it. It was designed for a 65 lb boxer though, so not sure if it would fit.
I'd seriously ask myself about the quality of life going forward and what's in the best interest of your pup...
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:21 am to Pelican fan99
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5500 for a procedure that has a good chance of not working is fricking stupid
And LSU Vet somehow is 100% higher on everything than any other private vet in town.
Posted on 11/22/17 at 10:22 am to Techdog89
I had the same thing happen very recently and it's rough. My first reaction was a wheel chair, but over the course of a weekend she wouldn't eat and couldn't go to the bathroom without us expressing her bladder. She was also extremely afraid and didn't understand what was happening to her so she basically stayed shaking and flexing her front legs for days until she wore herself out. In the beginning it didn't seem so bad and a wheel chair seemed viable but two days later it became clear that she was suffering and putting her down was the right thing to do.
it's a rough way to lose a dog
it's a rough way to lose a dog
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