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I have a 8 year old dachshund that I so love, but her back is messed up and she has been in pain. We are hoping rest will help
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My 8 year old dachshund
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, Jan 01 2011 10:23 PM
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Posted 01 January 2011 - 10:23 PM
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I have a 8 year old dachshund that I so love, but her back is messed up and she has been in pain. We are hoping rest will help
I bred Dachshunds for a while but let mine all go this year. Is yours a standard or mini? Weight is a serious problem for them and they should never be allowed to jump down off, for instance, the bed or sofa. They have a tendancy to develop back issues as a result.
That being said, glucosomine or shark cartlidge (spelled those wrong sorry) works wonders. If you have 1/2 dose aspirins around, they can give relief as well but I would check with a vet first. Probably a half tab per day but check first. If she is small and you own a fish scale, put her in a grocery bag and hang on the scale for an accurate weight.
There are some other reliable products available to make her more comfortable but prevention and exercise are still the best. Hope you can get a handle on this. If you need any more info, PM me and I will get the info for you!
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She has been added to our prayers. Pets become such a vital part and unreplacable members to our families. It is never easy seeing them suffer, so you are all in my thoughts.
Edited by KKringle, 02 January 2011 - 12:16 PM.
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Excellent advice from Tony (Fuzzyfootfarm).
Will be praying for your family and your beloved pet that she will not continue to suffer.
Will be praying for your family and your beloved pet that she will not continue to suffer.
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I have seen a number of doxies that have had disk injuries and are paralyzed in the rear end. As long as the bowels move, they can lead a good life with the help of a cart that attaches to their rear. Lifts and supports that back end and has a pair of wheels that gives the dog mobility.
If the bowels don't move, then you have a much bigger problem.
I agree with Santa in Shelburne about limiting certain actions with Doxies... Like kids, they think they can do anything, and like kids, they get hurt - but with the very long spine, it's many times the back.
Hope things work out well for all of you.
If the bowels don't move, then you have a much bigger problem.
I agree with Santa in Shelburne about limiting certain actions with Doxies... Like kids, they think they can do anything, and like kids, they get hurt - but with the very long spine, it's many times the back.
Hope things work out well for all of you.
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