Actually if I could do the surgery I probably would but not for $5000. So we have to do the best we can for her now and thankfully she is not in pain.
Linda Zuniga
On 05/29/11, Valerie Mockett<val2stone@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Grace, I had a doxi that had disc disease she had it for years . We would treat it with cortisone and anti inflammatory. the last time it was so bad her left leg was paralyzed, she could still get around,but she was in pain and so sad. she was almost 10 years old. well long story short. She had the surgery. Came home walking and within 6 weeks she was 90% better. It was a lot of money, but worth it. She was like a puppy again it was so nice and lived a happy life for another 4 years. she died from conjestive heart failure. Be sure to get a good Vet a specialist.. Valerie
--- On Sat, 5/28/11, Grace M <gracemdn@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Grace M <gracemdn@yahoo.com>
Subject: <Dachsie World> disc disease
To: Dachsie_World@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 5:36 PM
Our 5 year old dachshund Jakob, who has disc disease and has been getting treatment, caged, not allowed to jump etc., was walking thru the living room when his legs gave out. We rushed him to the vet - and he is now paralyzed with no feeling - but he has some deep pain. Looking at the xrays - he has at least 3 places in his spine that show damage. Without more he will never walk again. They are recommending surgery - which has no guarantees and is very expensive.
My question - have any of you had this situation - had surgery and had a dog with a good quality of life?
My husband and I are torn. Doing the surgery will deplete are savings. And we have been told by other vets that they did not recommend this surgery. We need some kind of other words.
Grace
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