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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 1, 2008 2:41 pm
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...
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Rod Russell
rod_russell_sm
Dec 1, 2008 7:12 pm
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...
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Elaine Ross
elaine181000
Dec 2, 2008 2:18 pm
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 2, 2008 2:38 pm
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...
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Mary
cavaliersare...
Dec 2, 2008 3:03 pm
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...
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susan shidler
susan_shidler
Dec 2, 2008 3:18 pm
Sounds more like a spinal or muscular atrophy issue to me, not SM. Susan Shidler SevenWoods Cavaliers Arbonne International Independent Consultant ...
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Linda Haskell
lindahaskell
Dec 2, 2008 4:33 pm
She could have had a stroke that affected her legs? It does not sound like a heart issue.   ________________________________ Linda May Haskell ...
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Terri Davis
tiarawolf
Dec 3, 2008 2:02 am
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 3, 2008 2:25 am
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 3, 2008 2:31 am
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...
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S L Baker
sjlbaker49
Dec 3, 2008 2:43 pm
"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...
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susan shidler
susan_shidler
Dec 3, 2008 3:20 pm
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 4, 2008 3:03 am
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 4, 2008 3:13 am
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...
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susan shidler
susan_shidler
Dec 4, 2008 3:55 pm
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 4, 2008 11:44 pm
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...
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Linda Haskell
lindahaskell
Dec 5, 2008 5:59 am
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...
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Elaine Ross
elaine181000
Dec 5, 2008 9:34 am
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 5, 2008 2:07 pm
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 5, 2008 2:21 pm
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...
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susan shidler
susan_shidler
Dec 5, 2008 4:23 pm
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...
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Carol
tocarol2001
Dec 7, 2008 5:14 pm
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...
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susan shidler
susan_shidler
Dec 8, 2008 3:38 am
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 ...
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Elaine Ross
elaine181000
Dec 8, 2008 9:44 am
That's really good news!! Keep us posted :) Elaine...
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Fran Williams
misty3202
Dec 15, 2008 11:15 am
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...
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Aileen Ainsworth
bty270654
Dec 15, 2008 1:30 pm
... were ... I am so sorry --Aileen ... Mummy...
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Anita Cooper
elligems1946
Dec 15, 2008 3:57 pm
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...
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Terri Davis
tiarawolf
Dec 16, 2008 1:33 am
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...
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DAVID WILSON
tot979
Dec 16, 2008 7:47 am
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:...
