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Our Lucy has some weakness in her hind quarters as well - we saw a physio about this last week and got exercises. I know that muscle wastage is a problem in...
Thank you Elaine - that makes sense. I will say that my vet didn't say he felt it was absolutely SM, he actually said that it presented like COMS but he needed...
I agree with what Elaine has written on this. We also have found that acupuncture helps strengthen our MVD dogs' hind legs when this problem appears. I don't...
Thanks Terri, and likewise for Roxie. It really is just one day at a time - deal with today's challenges and see what tomorrow brings. They really are a pair...
Rod & Elaine, thanks so much for your feedback. I had a long talk last night with the vet who read everything I sent him from here and Cavalier Health. He...
Hi, Carol. So sorry about your baby. Our Cocker Spaniel also experienced the limb weakness when he was in advanced stages of CHF (age 14!) and could not right...
She could have had a stroke that affected her legs? It does not sound like a heart issue.   ________________________________ Linda May Haskell ...
Carol, I pick up Roxie and carry her around much of the time and I don't think it's a big deal. Of course she's little so it's not a strain or anything. I...
Mary, thank you for the great idea about the vinyl runner. I'll look for one' especially for my kitchen. Fortunately, the stairs that lead down to my lower...
Interesting - both the ideas of a spinal or muscular atrophy issue or a stroke. my vet does have ultra sound equipment - would that show atrophied muscular...
"This morning after heartily eating her breakfast, she just laid on the kitchen floor (which is hardwood) until I picked her up and put on the carpet in the...
Carol, I'm a little confused by all the posts, Does she have serious CHF? If so, the muscular weakness could be from systems failure. When Teddy was in...
Susan, I thought of that a week or so ago and trimmed her pads and toenails. i really thought maybe that was causing alot of the problem but it's not. You...
Sue, No, she has not been dx with CHF at all. No coughing, no fluid buildup and she hasn't needed lasix for any reason. Just the 4 to 5 grade murmur and...
No CHF is definitely good news. Does sound more like a bone thing. Will be very interested to hear what the vet says.  Sue Susan Shidler SevenWoods...
Well, we're back after 2 hours. Tilla was quite the little trooper and is snoring away on favorite footstool right now. Dr.Kroeger xrayed her heart and spine...
Have you tried a chiropractor? I take 2 of my 4 cav's to a human chiropractor who works on dogs. He has done wonders for them. Both have hip and lower...
Another long one from me ... sorry, what can I say, I'm a talker!!! That's great that her lungs are clear. Have you noticed any coughing (often happens with...
Linda, thanks for the good idea and worth a try. I'll see if I can find a chiropractor who works with pets as well, here in Omaha. I know chiropractic has...
Elaine, I love all the talking you do...don't stop! It really helps. Actually, I agree with you about the surgery. I really don't think that's an option for...
Depends on what the consensus is on whether or not her heart could stand the anesthesia and surgery. At her age I might decide to opt for pain management...
Thanks Susan. Just an update. I purchased runners for the areas of wood floor in my home and it has made an enormous difference for Tilla. In fact, she's...
Give her hugs from all of us here and we are hoping that all will be well. All the best, Sue and the Cavaliers (and their Pyrenees nanny Nik Nik) of 7Woods ...
Our precious Cailean was given his wings this morning. He starting coughing in June 2006, was x-rayed and MVD confirmed. Cailean gave us a few scares over his...
Hi Fran, I am so sorry to hear your news today. Sending hugs and thinking of you. Run free at the Bridge Cailean healed and restored again. Declan would have...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My Roxie was diagnosed in July 2006 and I think she's not long for this world either. She's like Cailean, several times...
I am so sorry to hear about cailean it brings back sad memories for me of lady and sweet p thinking about you both david and the girls suzy and elle ... From:...
