IVDD dachshund post surgery. Looking for tips and help

[JonathanM]

Wesley, , 4 yrs old, male, un neutered, Dachsund, 15lbs, lots of energy with very strong appetite, home cooked meals recommended by nutritionist.

My boy Wesley suffered a bad injury and had to get taken to Red Bank Vet hospital in NJ for emergency IVDD surgery.

He’s 1 1/2 weeks post op. He has no use of his back legs.

I was looking for some non standard treatments to give him the best chance of recovery . I’m very interested in purchasing a hyperbaric chamber for him to do oxygen therapy but I’m looking for advice from a doctor before I go thru with it . We are scheduled to see his surgeon in a week from today but I’d like to get the ball rolling if it’s a safe option for him.

Also, looking into muscle stimulators for his back legs. I do passive range of motion 4-5 times a day but I feel like there are better more advanced options possibly available.

Looking for all recommendations. Supplements, new advanced treatments, old school simple yet effective approaches. He’s in the crate 23.5 hours a day just about. Only comes out to be have his urine extracted and he gets a few minutes for mental health to lay on the floor with us.

I want to give my boy the best chance to walk again. Thanks everyone in advance for taking the time to help.

 

[Dr. Christina]

Before starting these approaches, I would start working with a veterinary homeopath as soon as possible. They can also help guide you for any other supportive methods. I have had and heard of much success with various types of paralysis. four possibilities who work virtually are Jeff Feinman - www.homevet.com, Adriana Sagrera - Natural Pet Care - Metairie / New Orleans, Louisiana - Dr. Adriana Sagrera, DVM, Kristina Fleming - Learn more here: lifeabundant.us or Contact Kristie via the website or via email: [email protected], Monica Turenne - https://www.fourpawsvetwellness.com/virtual-vet-visits/

Read the article on finding a holistic vet and follow carefully ALL the steps to identify various holistic vets in your area. Osteopathy, chiropractic, Rehab, Traditional Chinese
Veterinary Medicine may be needed during the recovery.

What was the injury and was it merely a disc surgery or something else?

Before the hyperbaric chamber, I would look at O3 vets for home ozone treatments.

I would take him out the crate a lot more as quality of life is the most important. Gentle massage, slow petting, Telling TTouch (many videos at their site), loving, talking about fun times, staying happy, laughing, singing - whatever nourishes him and you.

Dr. Christina

 

[GinnyW]

Yep; quality of life, every minute, every day. Take him outside a lot, massage him and gently put him through range of motion. Can you get a little cart or red wagon, and haul him around the neighborhood? Car rides, where he can see out? Visits from other gentle dogs? And definitely look into TCVM, with acupuncture to stimulate his nerves. Places where he can see/smell running water?

He needs to see his life as normal, so that he won't give up....Don't see him as disabled, and he won't, either.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hey Jonathon!

Welcome to HA! and thanks for making your first post about Wesley. I'm very, very sorry to hear about his injury.

emergency IVDD surgery.

Do you know if he had any function or if he had "deep pain" prior to surgery?

He’s 1 1/2 weeks post op. He has no use of his back legs.

Do you see any motion of them at all? When you stand him up to express his bladder does he have any tone in his legs or bladder?

Is it hard to express, or does the urine easily flow out when you push on it?

What was the injury

Yes, and how long after it did you go to Red Bank? Did the surgeon comment about how his spinal cord looked at surgery?

quality of life is the most important. Gentle massage, slow petting, Telling TTouch (many videos at their site), loving, talking about fun times, staying happy, laughing, singing - whatever nourishes him and you.

Yes, yes, and yes!

He needs to see his life as normal, so that he won't give up....Don't see him as disabled

Yes! @Gina M. do you have any advice or words of experience from Fudgie? I don't know many dogs who are as happy as him (despite his paralysis).