After doing some research online, I learned that he should have been under crate rest to help him heal (my vet didn't tell me this). I've kept his activity to a minimum, however, I've allowed him to get on and off the beds. I'm afraid by allowing this extra movement I've given him a lesser chance of healing. Is it too late for crate rest?
2007-07-07 08:36:17 · 4 answers · asked by MissDanielle 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Not to late for crate rest. He should not be jumping around at all and should be kept quiet most of the day.
They do have vets now that use a form of chiropractic on dogs for things like this. They use massage and manipulation to get the disk to fall back into place. Call around and ask other vets what they do for this condition. If they don't sound experienced move on. The newer the vet the more chance he is up to date on all the latest healing methods including the one I mentioned. Ask around.
2007-07-07 08:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed it is not too late for cage rest, and I agree with the above answerer in the suggestion to look into chiropractics/massage therapy. There is also acupuncture for dogs, which is a growing therapy and becoming more common with animal chiropractors for use in combination with their other therapies.
For home care, I would advise cage rest as usual, if he gets too anxious or restless, give him 50-100mg of benedryl and see if it calms him down a bit. It's a safe and effective way to keep dogs semi-sedate without turning to actual sedatives which are sometimes needed. Talk to your vet about a prescription for Carprofen, to help ease the pain and inflammation in the area until you find an animal chiropractor/acupuncturist that you like.
Good luck!
2007-07-07 15:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by JeN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not too late. Crate rest and leash rest only for a minimum of 4 weeks.
2007-07-07 15:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its not too late, bit I have a dog with disc problems, compressed discs in her case. I can't tell you how much chiropractic and acupuncture treatments have helped her. Might be worth checking out to help your guy - they can make a world of difference to a dog in pain!
2007-07-07 16:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋