for one, first post from a fellow dachshund addict
ok so here is the story. 2 and a half months ago our 5 year old double dapple
injured his back and by x-ray confirmed IVDD. He went through 4 weeks of crate rest on steroids and did not improve. We proceeded to have the surgery performed after an MRI further confirmed the concern.
Four weeks into his recovery he started to show signs of tremors from pain and began vomiting/refusing to eat. We took him in for a check-up and the animal hospital had performed an additional x-ray to check obstructions and performed blood work. Blood work came back normal and we were sent home with prescription dog food.
Two days go by and he showed no sign's of improvement (still vomiting/wont eat) We took him to our vet this time and he performed the blood work again. This time it showed abnormal and signs of pancreatitis. He gave him injections and sent us home with amoxicillin. We were advised on strict bland diet for a week (infant rice formula or white rice). Today the second full day, he is drinking water and has not vomited. That night he came home I gave him rice formula which he licked from my finger a few time. Yesterday morning he refused and last night I fed him approximately 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) by syringe which he was not please about but playfully wanted to chew on it This morning my wife gave him his meds and about 2 tablespoons.
So... to my real question to those who have had experience with this. Is it a slow process and should I continue or do I have to bring him back to the hospital? He has not vomited since the last vet visit and his tremors have decreased 10 fold. Last night he didn't shake at all.
We would have him as in-patient and we are doing what we can but this ordeal has put us 8 grand plus into the hole so far and we can only go so far.
No I would never put him down unless there was a chance he wouldn't make it, he is family.
I would like to add we have had great support from social media and even through donations. The dachshund family has been awesome so far
ok so here is the story. 2 and a half months ago our 5 year old double dapple
injured his back and by x-ray confirmed IVDD. He went through 4 weeks of crate rest on steroids and did not improve. We proceeded to have the surgery performed after an MRI further confirmed the concern.
Four weeks into his recovery he started to show signs of tremors from pain and began vomiting/refusing to eat. We took him in for a check-up and the animal hospital had performed an additional x-ray to check obstructions and performed blood work. Blood work came back normal and we were sent home with prescription dog food.
Two days go by and he showed no sign's of improvement (still vomiting/wont eat) We took him to our vet this time and he performed the blood work again. This time it showed abnormal and signs of pancreatitis. He gave him injections and sent us home with amoxicillin. We were advised on strict bland diet for a week (infant rice formula or white rice). Today the second full day, he is drinking water and has not vomited. That night he came home I gave him rice formula which he licked from my finger a few time. Yesterday morning he refused and last night I fed him approximately 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) by syringe which he was not please about but playfully wanted to chew on it This morning my wife gave him his meds and about 2 tablespoons.
So... to my real question to those who have had experience with this. Is it a slow process and should I continue or do I have to bring him back to the hospital? He has not vomited since the last vet visit and his tremors have decreased 10 fold. Last night he didn't shake at all.
We would have him as in-patient and we are doing what we can but this ordeal has put us 8 grand plus into the hole so far and we can only go so far.
No I would never put him down unless there was a chance he wouldn't make it, he is family.
I would like to add we have had great support from social media and even through donations. The dachshund family has been awesome so far