A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Went camping this weekend at a campground on the lake, had not been there for a few years. Once there I began to walk around looking at the different sites when I noticed a very old dog. He just lay t...
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Dan,
Disc problems are among the most painful situations we see. For "minor" issues that don't involve neurological defecits - just pain - the treatment is anti-inflammatories, rest, pain medication and time. Recovery is probable but further episodes are common.
For issues that involve neurological defecits, various therapies are appropriate. The exact treatment varies according to severity of symptoms and really needs to be discussed with the veterinarian actually able to evaluate the patient. But, if paralysis is present surgical intervention is often recommended.
Acupuncture, laser treatments and medical treatments can all be beneficial to address the pain.
It's really hard to watch them hurt and anyone who has thrown their back out knows the kind of pain Pickles is having.
I'm sending you a PM.
Doug
Disc problems are among the most painful situations we see. For "minor" issues that don't involve neurological defecits - just pain - the treatment is anti-inflammatories, rest, pain medication and time. Recovery is probable but further episodes are common.
For issues that involve neurological defecits, various therapies are appropriate. The exact treatment varies according to severity of symptoms and really needs to be discussed with the veterinarian actually able to evaluate the patient. But, if paralysis is present surgical intervention is often recommended.
Acupuncture, laser treatments and medical treatments can all be beneficial to address the pain.
It's really hard to watch them hurt and anyone who has thrown their back out knows the kind of pain Pickles is having.
I'm sending you a PM.
Doug
