| Author | Message | ||
     Kilroy |
One of my pooches came down with this syndrome last week. I was wondering if anyone here has had a dog with this disease, and what was the outcome? Mine is currently unable (or unwilling) to even try to walk, and as a result, cannot do anything on his own - Kilroy | ||
| Blake |
My Border Collie had it. He would have a stroke like episode then recover, but never fully, so after the 4th episode, he was having serious trouble; at that time he was 16 years old. If the afflicted dog is on Rimadyl, consider ceasing or at least reducing that medication. My vet recommended only giving it as needed when arthritic symptoms were severe instead of routinely/daily as I had been doing. It seems that Rimadyl is linked to the disease... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=rimadyl+vesti bular | ||
| Kilroy |
Mine is about to turn 13, not on any meds. Doc seems to think it is the peripheral version, more likely to have a "full" recovery but may never fully recover. This little dog loves everything about being a dog, it sucks to see him like this. Just counting the days and trying to slowly "retrain" him how to do the simplest of tasks. He can't even lick my face very well because he can't keep his head still | ||
| Blake |
In our case the severe symptoms diminished fairly quickly, within days, not weeks. Near full recovery took weeks. I hope your buddy is doing better soon. | ||
| Kilroy |
Thanks Blake | ||
| Blake |
Any sign of improvement? | ||
| Kilroy |
He is trying to walk on his own. He made it down the hallway last night. I am helping him rehab by walking him up and down the driveway while holding up all his weight via harness and leash. He is still all over the place, but he seems to be tired of not moving so I think he will continue to force himself back up on his feet/paws. Thnaks for asking - Kilroy | ||
| Blake |
Great idea. I used a beach towel slung under his rib-cage like a hammock to do the same with Roger (Border Collie). Sometimes I'd walk while straddling him and just use my hands to keep him from tipping. He liked that the best, as he could wander the back yard as he wished, usually not too far, just enough to do his business and then back inside. No matter what, at least a couple times every day we would walk out to the garden and back (200 feet round trip). It was good rehab. Sometimes he'd need to stop and rest, but we always completed the walk. | ||
| Kilroy |
Yeah, sounds like you would do anything for your buddy just as I would. The one thing my wife pointed out last night is that he hasn't barked since this whole episode started. Did you notice that with Roger?? | ||
| Blake |
I don't recall that, but it wouldn't be surprising. A dog that feels unsteady and unsure is not inclined to be concerned with barking much I'd guess. |
