Ours had surgery on L2/L3 13 days ago and he still can’t move his back legs or tail and has no bladder control. People on Facebook are always on me about Gretel’s nails. I’m assuming surgery was not recommended to you or you cannot afford it. Giving him a joint supplement is great and getting his weight down is very important. It takes a minimum of 5 week, and many times as much as 8, for this scar tissue to form. I’m not a vet so I can’t tell you what it is but, from what I understand, yes, it could be IVDD. Hello?l! IVDD afflicts about 25% of Dachshunds. Hi Kathy. I’ve been a bit angry and sad about the whole thing, thinking there was something else that could have been done. Striving for a certain look at the expense of the dog’s health isn’t fair to the dogs. I have Trupanion and they do though. It never hurts. [18][19], Another claim was posted on the left-wing, open-publishing website IndyMedia. My 15 year old, Oscar, is more than just “kinda cranky”. A urine sample was taken this time and it was clear. We could not have been more happy and satisfied with a dachshund! He started walking again (unaided) within 8 weeks. Another great weekend on the German football beat leaves us with plenty to discuss. He seems to be ok for a few days and then he is bad again, not sure what he is doing that is setting him back but i’m afraid the set backs will cause major issues which I’m trying to avoid. One for the bedroom and one for the sofa! Required fields are marked *. Do you mean advice on crate rest? I think it would, however, help them recover faster and maybe delay or minimize symptoms. [26][27] However, police later concluded he was not responsible for the Dortmund bombing. I ended up buying a cold laser I can use and home when I think she might be a bit uncomfortable (it reduces inflammation). If you haven’t already, I would discuss this topic with your vet. We currently have 2 dachshunds and the doxie mix. There area also other breeds affected by this disease, although to a lesser extent. If the injury is mild, crate rest and medication may be all that your dog needs. I hope that it’s noting too serious. Their prices are a little on the higher end though. It is good to know from this page that there are other options. God help me I am not going to give up on him! Any neurological stuff is hard to go through. You won’t know if they have it until something happens. Bottom line: It’s has it’s risks – but also it’s benefits – and prohibiting your pup from playing ball isn’t going to prevent a back injury if they have IVDD. Hi Candyce. Is this true? So they have removed that in the surgery and he is curently in the recovery room. I asked our rehab vet about the brace when Gretel hurt her back and she didn’t have a strong option one way or another. Such a cute breed, so sad they have the issues. If he back is already sore would it cause more irritation? Kind Regards It seems like the lower back muscle, not spine, is her sore spot. I’ve heard people mention it could be 6-12 months for some to recover fully. We took her to the vet. On a similar note, like I said, I was a bad dog owner when Chester was young. What are the major differences (other than size) between regular and miniature dachshunds? I hope he has a complete recovery. You also need to make sure that the insurance covers congenital/hereditary conditions. One can breed for shorter backs but to eliminate the Intervertebral Disk Disease causing most issues, the breed (and all dwarfed breeds) would have to be eradicated. I think you can prevent back problems. It can also be extra protection if you have another dog over at your house that wants to play. I can’t say for sure how long a dog can go without eating. I also know of many that didn’t regain full mobility but are able to live happy, normal lives with a little help from a wheelchair. I am going for a second opinion right away just because I’m not confident in the young vets suggestions . Maybe we need to rethink what we are doing. I don’t know what to do. The best “guarantee” you can hope for is like your neighbor described – get a puppy from a breeder that knows the history of several prior generations. I would definitely keep an eye out for signs of pain or back problems though. No reflexes in back legs. Took him to our vet yesterday and she found the sore area of his spine. He ended up releasing her to us the next day without much instruction. I did take him out for a short walk yesterday and he was not interested, halfway down the street he totally froze, I had to pick him up and carry him home. I’m willing to try anything that doesn’t cost a fortune! When she was 6, her hind legs went out…her ears went back and just starred. When he attempts to run, he bunny hops mostly. Breeds now have to change to become compliant. All of the genes that influence IVDD have not been identified so genetic tests are not available to detect animals susceptible to the condition or those likely to have affected puppies. He has gotten even worse. I’ve not owned any other breed of dog besides Dachshunds but it does seem that IVDD may happen more to them than the bad things to other breeds of dog. I’m so sorry to hear about your pup. Please advise, and thank you for your well-written and informative blog. [10] The claim was removed as fake, and police also treated it as fake. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s helpful for walks or play sessions where there is a chance of your pup twisting his spine. Once, I had to take one of the Dachshunds I walk to the vet for the owner because she had another emergency come up and he was experiencing back pain. After a month, he began to walk again, so everyone was happy about that. Any suggestions would be great. So it’s not like you aren’t doing what he needs. She doesn’t seem to be in any pain… so does that necissarily mean she is fine? The bland food is sometimes more appealing because it’s less likely to upset their stomach. This is a question more than a reply. A medium fits dogs that are 12-20 lbs and at least 13 inches long from shoulder blades to base of tail. Let me know what you find out. If your vet recommends surgery, they think it’s your dog’s best chance for fully recovering. Thank you for your articles. There has been a ray of possibility through scientific research at UC Davis but it’s still in it’s early stages. My 10 year old, Mr Weenie recently underwent a disc issue that resulted in immediate pain for him and immediate paralysis in his front right paw. I don’t remember ever clipping his nails. I am no vet but, in my experience, if a Dachshund is rapidly losing feeling, surgery is usually recommended. I took her to the emergency hospital and they gave her a steroid and told me to limit her mobility. Still not sure what to do as I really want one. He even met and hung out with celebrities. I definitely recommend a ramp over doggie stairs. Hi Jenny. However, I am seeing reviews where people are saying it does help. Hi Cheryl. He is a little chunky for a mini (15 lbs) and trying to help him shed a few pounds. Hi Annie. Strict crate rest used instead of surgery is called “conservative treatment”. Although Dachshunds are the breed with the highest incidence of IVDD, they are not the only breed that is susceptible to it. In regards to my last post, after hearing that the vet said putting blu down was a considerable option i still just don’t feel right about that, i was wondering what you would think about a chiropractor? That was the source of his injury. I lost her Valentines Day, 2016. The condition is strongly linked to the genes that cause Dachshunds to have short legs but other genes may also be involved (dwarfism). Thank you, I did order the brace and he is getting used to it. The typical crate rest period is at least 6-8 weeks so hopefully he will be mostly recovered by then. Dogs often shake and pant when they are stressed. He may also be in need of more steroids and/or pain meds to aid in his recovery. This is a disease linked to the dwarfisim genes in dogs like Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Cocker Spaniels, and other “dwarfed” breeds. I wish the best f or him my dog Buster is dragging his foot also he is 6 years old I have been keeping him in his crate he only goes out just to potty I hope with bed rest and his med this helps so worried don’t have no money for a operation. Some things that helped manage my dog’s back pain were acupuncture, cold laser treatments, and CBD. I took him to the vet and was given options to do an MRI or steroids/medical pain management while healing. He underwent surgery in October and has recovered very well. [22] Police also considered the possibility that the attack was carried out by the far-right in order to incite backlash against Muslims. That makes sense. This was heart wrenching to say the least and I was numb from shock. That means that no one – not even a “reputable breeder” – can guarantee which Dachshunds will develop IVDD and which ones won’t. Nails that are a little on the long side are not going to cripple a dog though. So has been heavy to carry around. Thema: Erling Haaland [9], Beiträge: 3978, Datum letzter Beitrag: 10.04.2021 - 21:58 Uhr I run a Dachshund club of 500 people and I know a few of their dogs have had more than one spine surgery. X-rays showed compression in 4 places, Doc said ideally in a situation like this Oscar would be a candidate for surgery, but he understood that’s not in the cards, so Oscar’s getting steroids and painkillers, and kennel rest for a week or so. Do you have a fav vet in the area if this becomes surgical? It was very “clinical” (instead of warm and friendly) but not a bad experience. I WONDER IF HE WILLNEVER RECOVER. Hi Teresa. Der FC Liverpool kann zuhause nicht mehr gewinnen. Well Cooper ended up having compressed disc, one was 90% compressed . There are not studies on back braces for dogs as far as I know, just anecdotal evidence from veterinarians and pet owners. I have been giving him tramadol twice a day and keeping him on bed rest but I know he must see a vet for xrays, diagnosis, and pain meds. They would have made him a large profit of up to €3.9 million if Dortmund's share price were to plummet after a successful attack, but it only dropped by 5% after the attack and later recovered. Thank you, If your dog is suffering from injuries especially neck ones then you need to check it out. They are a little on the long side for sure. We cannot afford neurological eval or surgery. Jessica, before considering another dachshund are there any assurances that this will not happen again? Like something out of the movie Rockstar, BVB’s newest member was a BVB fan first. I’m glad the laser treatment has been helping Sadie. However, there are things you can do to help minimize the impact of a disc herniation: I just want you to be clear about what it is, how to spot a problem, and what to expect. I’m so sorry you and Bongo are going through this again. She will be 3 in July. That would be an interesting development for sure. Also, I don’t think there are many, if any, studies on alternative treatments like chiropractic adjustments and the potential affects on paralysis. He is constantly peeing from the steroid shot which is great but I can’t keep up with it. The surgery was successful and he fully recovered from that. it gave me a lot of information as i had no idea what could happen to my doxie, whose name is also Chester. I dont think this is the IVDD caused back injury. I truly believe you did the best you could with the information and resources that you had. Take her back tomorrow as he has started treatment with a lazer and I thought it was heat not cold, Is the heat bad after one week..I just take it it is heat deep heat? Is one more prone to back issues than the other? Help worried about my poor puppy! It takes a little practice but my Dr said bring her by anytime they will do it. There are two amazing resources online dedicated to information about, and help for, Dachshunds with back problems – Dodgerslist and K9BackPack. I’m glad you’ve been able to settle into a routine you will be able to stick with. He hates being crated and now I realize that I should have done this since he was a puppy so crating would be easier. I’ve never experienced a Dachshund that didn’t recover at least moderately though so let’s think positive thoughts for Chester! It sounds like if you pup has IVDD it’s very mild too like Gretel’s so surgery is unlikely to be recommended (they don’t seem to do that until their is some paralysis). However, I’ve heard of some Dachshunds make a partial or full recovery without surgery whether it was initially recommended or not. We are currently undergoing therapy again – cold laser, acupuncture and hydrotherapy. She recommended these exercises to strengthen Gretel’s back. If  your dog is in advanced stages of IVDD injury, surgery may be recommended. you’re a saint. , Thank you Jesssica, not once did I know it was named as IVDD or know that it was in actual fact, genetic. Until I read your article I thought it was something I had done, allowing him to go up stairs etc.,. But I am not really wanting to do that. [24][25] Police believed he led an ISIS unit in Iraq involved in killings, kidnappings, smuggling, and extortion. I suspect that cold laser and/or acupuncture might help. Bartra in the attack suffered a fractured wrist and had to spend five days in the hospital in the aftermath of the attack. My dog is 7 years old and thanklfully he just have had some minor problems. Any information would be welcome, I had no idea this could happen to our pups, we fell in love with them instantly, never thinking about breed issues… thank you ?? . She after yelping when you pick her up, I always two hand method one under chest other between rear legs. Have you found any information about alternative treatments for spinal calcification? Please read Annie’s comment below for some encouragement. However, just in the last 24 hours he has gone from being able to some what use his back legs to not being able to use them at all. Called vet and she said to keep him in his crate and he needed rest for a while to tell if the rest will work. Good luck. However I am also looking towards teaching her some more advanced tricks like roll over. My question is about the Lil Back Bracer shown. He does drink water. I am sorry for your loss. Hi all…. All of this information is not to make you sad. It was her skipping her leg that alerted me to a potential problem though so I was able to catch her’s early on. I was very young when I got my very first Dachshund Lola. If it was my dog, I wouldn’t worry about it. The Du-Pont: Economist Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours, arrived in the United States in 1799, escaping the French Revolution.He founded his company, which did not take long to establish itself as the main supplier of gunpowder of the government, and went on later to monopolize the dynamite market. I was wondering if it would hurt him if I take him for a long walk(like a mile). I’m a veterinarian with a very active dachshund who recovered from an IVDD injury. Hi Erich. Not all dogs are “like new” after and a very, very few are not helped by it. Thank you. I wouldn’t call me a saint. Unfortunately it seems like options are somewhat limited so I just thought I’d ask if anyone has personal recommendations they might share. The info on dodgerslist is invaluable. I have an 8 year old dachshund whose back just went out. Without that, she might not recover at all or will continue to have an issue with that same disk for the rest of her life. “Such a relationship, as I had with Jürgen over seven years at BVB, that did not exist before. Around 90% of Dachshshund back problems are due to Intervertebral Disk Disease. Good luck. I do have pads on a pillow. Thank you Again Jessica for all this information. He is my baby. Based on the type of detonator and explosive involved, German authorities assume "terrorist involvement". I suggest taking another look at their site for sizing and contacting them directly if you still have questions. She is walking well, a bit wobbly when tired and is continent. If so, you probably need to put your pup on crate rest. Unfortunately, putting Blu down is a possibility but, like you, I don’t think it’s the best option. I suggest everyone consult with a good Veterinarian. The disks can’t fuse and properly heal themselves without it. The Lil’ back bracer is on it’s way to me, hopefully he can regain more mobility and his independence. Am I as terrible as I feel? also, one is not trained to do the best to the road to recovery. Within the week he regained most of his control in the right hind leg. hello, I’m concerned about back issues with my two young dachshunds. Have you tried that? So this morning I gave her her medication and put her on the crate rest regiment. Vet doesn’t open until 9:00 am. However, these kind of injuries are caused by IVDD and if your pup has that there is a possibility that another disk will rupture and cause pain in the future. This morning he walked like he was drunk and took him out to potty and one leg was just dragging. I chose the medical management due to the cost and will return back for a follow up in 2 weeks. I was sick for a while and then out of town. I really think that keeping them fit and strong is the best possible thing to do for them, and apparently short nails helps lessen the strain on the spin (not sure on that, but I’ve heard it repeatedly in Facebook canine structure groups). I have a 13 year old dachshund who has a history of spinal problems. My little guy is starting to have back problems and I am devastated to the point I am having pretty bad anxiety for the first time in my life. Below are some facts about IVDD-related back injuries. Thank you for stepping up and taking such great care of your baby. I have a 6 month old mini I got after having to euthanize a 12 year old pug for paralysis related to disc disease. He has had other back issues in the past but not that have affected his front leg. It’s been found that most dogs who are going to develop back problems due to IVDD do so between the ages of 3 and 8 years old. We were denied carecredit and did not have the $8000 for surgery. Tamara,my dig had surgery in Dec. 2016. I wish so much a cure could be found <3, Hi Coral. The unusual transaction raised suspicion of money laundering with bank employees, prompting them to alert authorities and pass to them the identity of Wenergold, which led to his arrest.