... Hi Amy: I came home last night to my 9-year-old Doberman, Tino, with similar symptoms. He was diagnosed with Wobblers C5-6 and C6-7 2-1/2 years ago. To...
If you see improvements then it's just as likely as that be a result of the implants, as from anything else you may have done. Christy: I don't buy this. I...
Sandi, Has your vet told you surgery was not an option? I'm sorry I don't remember. And after the GBI is it to late to do surgery? Sorry if you already have...
Sandi, I have tried to e-mail you privately, but it was returned to me. Please send me the correct address. Brenda Faulkner ... similar ... ago. ... such ... ...
... Brenda: My home email is sandisanders401@... (long, but a friend made it for me). We can't get high-speed internet so I don't use it often- I will...
... Aimee: This would be a no. The first 2 neurosurgeons recommended conservative treatment unless he worsens, because Tino has multiple (2) disk spaces ...
... our ... Hi Sandi, Every wobblers case is different, whether they have surgery or the implants. Symptoms of wobblers differs with each dog, and we each ...
Sandi, Thank you. I would not want my dog to be the 4th dog either. I was/am scared of surgery too. Mainly because my friends mother's dane died 3 months...
My vet and I are having a disagreement about this. She put my wobblers boy on Prednisone for a period of time but will not agree to a low maintenance dose....
Christy: Thank you so much for your note. I feel like you understand. I get stressed out from the weight of trying to do the right thing, and not knowing...
... Aimee: I was/am scared of surgery too. Mainly because my friends mother's dane died 3 months after his wobbler surgery. I think for every bad outcome...
Sharon: Good for you getting a new vet. The clinic where I go, there are 5 vets. The older vet, feels like your vet; any pred is too risky. My younger...
You know, I think the dogs of this group are the luckiest dogs. To have owners who care so much and love them so much...People should be so lucky to have...
The general rule of thumb I have always heard is 0.5mg per kg. For minimisation of side effects, you do always want to get to an every other day dose if...
Sandi For reasons I don't understand I've not been getting the Wobblers digests for months except for one post today, and when I went back to check posts saw...
Sharon, Cain our Great Dane has been on 20mg of pred every other day for about 18 months. We have him tested every 6 months to make sure he's not having any...
... something, ... Susan, It's Temple Grandin, and her books are wonderful. In regard to surgery for a Dobe at 8 yrs old...............I understand why you...
... about 18 months. We have him tested every 6 months to make sure he's not having any negative side affects from the dose. He's had none, and has been doing...
Sharon, If you have not tried already, go to another acupuncturist and give it a few tries. Different ones use different points and techniques and may have...
Yes, that's true. Jasper is the veteran of 14 general anaesthetics and has a sound heart, to date, but I know what you mean. Quite right - Temple Grandin......
Hello there, Berlin and I are new here. She is a Great Dane and her 2nd birthday will be November 11th. Berlin's issues started about 6 months ago as she began...
... Susan: Thank you so much for this-it is so helpful. I would love to read the book you suggested. Tino is much better after a week of pred with taper. I...
It is such a tough decision. Jasper's brother George was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago and they decided to go for surgery. They were told when they did the ...
I am not sure how long of a time frame it was between the surgery and sending him to the bridge, but in some cases it can take months before there is even a...
... sending him to the bridge, but in some cases it can take months before there is even a sign that they are going to walk again. Unfortunately, it can be...
... sending him to the bridge, but in some cases it can take months before there is even a sign that they are going to walk again. Unfortunately, it can be...
... Susan, And mine seem to be coming through twice! What gives with that????? LOL And other times, mine are bouncing, so if you figure it out, let us know! ...
