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re: Vet is referring us to neurologist for my Dachshund
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:14 am to thelawnwranglers
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:14 am to thelawnwranglers
We’ve had several over my lifetime and a few have had back problems.
There is nothing they can do other than pain pills, it’s probably just inflammation.
They’re going to recommend he be out in a kennel for 10-14 days with limited movement. Most likely, this will fix the short term problems and get him relief.
There is nothing they can do other than pain pills, it’s probably just inflammation.
They’re going to recommend he be out in a kennel for 10-14 days with limited movement. Most likely, this will fix the short term problems and get him relief.
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Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:17 am to thelawnwranglers
Every occupation has a specialist. Some just aren't very good.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:24 am to ccard257
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No. He’s not. It’s a fricking dog. Get some damn perspective and a new vet.
Man some of y'all are heartless SOBs. My dogs are my family. I would pay any amount of money to make them better if they're sick. Now if it's not possible or unsuccessful, then it's time to put them down
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:40 am to ccard257
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He is our kid
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No. He’s not. It’s a fricking dog. Get some damn perspective and a new vet.
Damn! Switch prick mode from 1 to 0.
I don't consider our dog as important as our daughter but show some sympathy.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:42 am to BuckyCheese
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Paid $10k for emergency surgery on a dog once.
Once.
*I love dogs, but you gotta draw the line somewhere. If another one decides to swallow a dish rag it's going to be "Sorry bud. Nice knowing you."
That line should’ve been drawn somewhere a lot closer to 0 than 10,000.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 7:13 am to HerkFlyer
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They run the board, just like MD's
you dont know what you are talking about
Posted on 2/22/23 at 7:57 am to thelawnwranglers
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He is our kid so basically whatever cost we paying sadly. Wife doesn't understand this is animal
Would having her pay the entire bill out of her personal funds help her understand?
Posted on 2/22/23 at 8:00 am to Raoul Stimulato
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Just shelled out more cabbage to get his dang teeth removed haha.
Ours is gonna be 13 soon and has had two removed. We’re anticipating more to come and wondering if there’sa cheaper way.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 8:02 am to HerkFlyer
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Damn near as expensive because the patients aren't insured.
FYI, you can buy pet insurance. Better to do it when they’re pups and before they get diagnosed with any chronic issues.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 8:16 am to thelawnwranglers
Where do you live? Not familiar with any vet neurologists in Louisiana.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 12:00 pm to LSUFAITHFUL
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Where do you live? Not familiar with any vet neurologists in Louisiana.
New Jersey
Posted on 2/22/23 at 12:05 pm to thelawnwranglers
Rimadyl worked for my dog. Just a pill. Past that I’d be hesitant putting a dog through much more.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 7:18 pm to CatahoulaCur
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We’ve had several over my lifetime and a few have had back problems. There is nothing they can do other than pain pills, it’s probably just inflammation. They’re going to recommend he be out in a kennel for 10-14 days with limited movement. Most likely, this will fix the short term problems and get him relief.
This is what we did although it didn’t take more than a week to get back to normal. I just put down our dachshund last Oct after 15+ years. He had 2 back episodes. After the first one, I was in the same position as the OP with my wife. Luckily, we tried the pills and at home kenneling first. We have another one now that’s 4 mos but I still miss my old homie.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 9:49 pm to SFVtiger
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you dont know what you are talking about
Veterinarians don't specialize? Please enlighten me.
Posted on 2/23/23 at 7:02 am to HerkFlyer
Didn't mean to sound like a dick.
This post was edited on 2/23/23 at 7:11 am
Posted on 3/4/23 at 1:33 pm to SFVtiger
Dog getting MRI Monday (goodbye $5.5k)
If surgery is needed sounds like they just remove a disk (95% success)
Anyone have experience
If surgery is needed sounds like they just remove a disk (95% success)
Anyone have experience
Posted on 3/4/23 at 3:10 pm to OweO
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They do that so that for your next dog you will feel guilty enough to buy insurance for it.
Yeah, or maybe because they pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for their education.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 3:19 pm to thelawnwranglers
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He is our kid so basically whatever cost we paying sadly. Wife doesn't understand this is animal
Four freaking pages and NOT freaking one
Pics of the wife to let us determine if the OP is making the right call
OT is slipping just like this little wiener's back is
This post was edited on 3/4/23 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 3/4/23 at 3:23 pm to biglego
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You’re taking a ten year old dog to a neurologist lol
I had a Dachshund that lived to 18 years before I lost her.
She was the best.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 3:27 pm to BayouBlitz
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had a Dachshund that lived to 18 years before I lost her.
She was the best.
Barker? Only compliant he is such hard head
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