nathan is not in as much pain, I can stroke down his back and he doesn’t yelp.
But his back legs are still weak, although he can walk almost normally down the hall to the puppy pads. But he has missed the pads a few times and I don’t know why.
Nathan eats readily and has plaenty to drink. But the vet’s office says he’s still not to go outside and walk around, even on the leash, he’s still supposed to be kept fairly quiet.
He’s happy to see me when I come home. I just wish he could sleep on the bed with me, like he did before.
I was wondering the same thing. Is the main reason he’s not allowed on the bed the jumping? Can you have him up there for sleeping and block him from jumping or keep him on a leash or ?? I bet you’d both be happier.
I’ve been following this thread, since it hits close to home for me. My Dachshund dealt with spine issues, and it was just heartbreaking to see him go through all that. I’m glad Nathan is getting better, and I’m looking forward to reading the update when he’s completely over this!
I had to deal with the jumping on the bed issue with my Beagle, after Molly suffered a neck injury. It’s apparently her undeniable right to sleep on Mommy’s bed, so that way I won’t miss a minute of her very loud snoring. I tried pet steps, but she didn’t take to those at all. I eventually found a pet ramp, which now resides at the foot of my bed, which she had no problem adapting to.
Once Nathan is all better, maybe a ramp would be the thing for him.
I’m taking Nathan to the vet on Monday. His back legs are getting weaker, sometimes he drags himself and can’t hardly hold himself in position to defecate. Although he doesn’t seem to be in a lot of pain he can’t get around. I have him on cage rest, no more random moving, and hope that helps
Please, I know this is a holiday and people are busy, but if you have time to send up a prayer or good thoughts, Nathan needs them. I’m really worried for my beloved dog.
Keep your little guy as still as possible until you can get him to the vet. That will definitely help, although I know how hard it is to actually accomplish that. My Dachshund was a bundle of energy, even when he was hurting.
I’ve mentioned earlier that I went through this with my fur baby, and learned a lot about disc issues in dogs. I don’t want to hijack your thread with my own story, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions about my own experience.
Deanna D, please feel free to talk about your dog in this thread, because other folks might see it as well and get info they need. I started this thread not just to be about Nathan, but to learn about how other dog owners, wiener dog owners in particular, have handled their health issues.
And if anyone has any funny dachshund stories or videos, I like fun stuff too.
This one is so funny, set to the running music from “Chariots of Fire”
This one shows a runner whose back legs are paralyzed, with a set of wheels strapped on.
All possible good thoughts coming your and Nathan’s way. I hope your vet has some good options for Nathan and that the two of you will be goofing around in some lively fashion soon.
I had a long discussion about options with the vet this afternoon. Nathan’s prognosis is not good, and both physically and financially I can’t handle sending him to theKansas State Vet school for treatment, and even if I could there is no assurance he would have a complete recovery. The vet says it is my decision on what to do.
I feel like I’m punching a hole in my heart but tomorrow I’m having Nathan sent over the Rainbow Bridge. If anyone thinks saying it like that is silly, then they can deal with it. I’ve also made arrangements to have his body picked up and taken for private cremation. When that is over, and when my mother is settled in physical rehab(she just broke her arm last night) then I’l make arrangements go have Nathan interred at a local pet cemetery. I have human relatives at the same place even.
Nathan has been my “life pet” the most special ever. I only hope he forgives me for sending him on so quickly.
But Nathan has always been such a sweet dog, proving dogs and owners aren’t always alike!
