Sadie is suddenly paralyzed
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Chris
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St. Francis definitely earned his halo with Sadie!!
corbinam
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I'm just getting back from vacation to catch up. I'm so thrilled that Sadie is doing so well. I hope she continues to progress and that your neighbor lets her come over to swim!
Melissa what wonderful news. I am all emotional just sitting here and reading the updates. See Sadie is a strong and determined girl, she is going to do just fine.
I am so happy for you both and also happy to that your fears and concerns over your vacation turned out to be needless. I hope you had a wonderful time and that now you and Ginny and the rest of the family can join Sadie on the next road she travels on her recovery.
By the way, how are you feeling? Still keeping you in my thoughts ...
I am so happy for you both and also happy to that your fears and concerns over your vacation turned out to be needless. I hope you had a wonderful time and that now you and Ginny and the rest of the family can join Sadie on the next road she travels on her recovery.
By the way, how are you feeling? Still keeping you in my thoughts ...
Calliesmom
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fingers crossed for pool time 
take4roll10
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How is Sadie feeling? Did your neighbors allow you to use their pool?
OntarioSheltie
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Sorry I haven't been around much, my Grandfather passed away the day we returned from vacation. On top of that Sadie hasn't been well since Saturday, she's been vomiting and having diarrhea.
We buried my grandfather today and Sadie seems to be getting over what ever was bothering her, so that's two less things to deal with.
Sadie is about the same. We keep trying to wean her off of the prednisone but she gets weaker each time I make the reduction. I've up'd the dose a bit again, as she's been a bit wobblier.
I've been a bit worried about Sadie on an emotional level. The poor girl, the paralyzation of her hind end seems to have really destroyed her confidence.
Sadie no longer has any desire to play with Ginny or any of her dog friends. When she's around them she acts like they don't exist and she nips at Ginny when she tries to entice her to play.
She's also hesitant around people that she knows well, including my parents who she knows well. When they babysat her Sadie sat by the door looking for us, which is so totally unlike her, she usually LOVES visiting my parents.
When we're home she is my shadow. She always liked to be with me and always followed me around, but its more like she's to insecure to be by herself.
I'm staying positive and going about our everyday life as much as possible, but it just doesn't seem to be enough for her, even with extra encouragement. I've been taking her for short walks as the vet instructed but poor Sadie just seems bored.
I did manage to take her swimming today, which seemed to brighten her spirits. We were able to use our neighbor's pool and Sadie had a blast, after initially being afraid for a few minutes. Sadie seemed to have an extra spring in her step on her way home, so I'm going to try and take her for a swim every day if I can.
Does anyone have any ideas to help boost her confidence? I'm only allowed to take Sadie for short walks and swims.
We buried my grandfather today and Sadie seems to be getting over what ever was bothering her, so that's two less things to deal with.
Sadie is about the same. We keep trying to wean her off of the prednisone but she gets weaker each time I make the reduction. I've up'd the dose a bit again, as she's been a bit wobblier.
I've been a bit worried about Sadie on an emotional level. The poor girl, the paralyzation of her hind end seems to have really destroyed her confidence.
Sadie no longer has any desire to play with Ginny or any of her dog friends. When she's around them she acts like they don't exist and she nips at Ginny when she tries to entice her to play.
She's also hesitant around people that she knows well, including my parents who she knows well. When they babysat her Sadie sat by the door looking for us, which is so totally unlike her, she usually LOVES visiting my parents.
When we're home she is my shadow. She always liked to be with me and always followed me around, but its more like she's to insecure to be by herself.
I'm staying positive and going about our everyday life as much as possible, but it just doesn't seem to be enough for her, even with extra encouragement. I've been taking her for short walks as the vet instructed but poor Sadie just seems bored.
I did manage to take her swimming today, which seemed to brighten her spirits. We were able to use our neighbor's pool and Sadie had a blast, after initially being afraid for a few minutes. Sadie seemed to have an extra spring in her step on her way home, so I'm going to try and take her for a swim every day if I can.
Does anyone have any ideas to help boost her confidence? I'm only allowed to take Sadie for short walks and swims.
SheltieChe
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keep yourself upbeat even if you have to meditate yoga style 3 times a day. Death in family, trauma with loved dog is a bit too much for anyone. Said that most likely Sadie is reading a lot of your mood energy level.
Teach her a new tricks, something she can do now in her condition like catching treats thrown in her mouth or stacking them on her nose etc.
I know that sit up/ begging, sitting pretty/ pose is very helpful when doggies have spinal problems. Something to check with your physio.
Also from agility training I know that dogs do not normally "notice" they have back legs, only front ones. When we started agility they made pups go into ladder laying on the ground so they can learn how to use their back legs. It is something to try if you have not done it.
Teach her a new tricks, something she can do now in her condition like catching treats thrown in her mouth or stacking them on her nose etc.
I know that sit up/ begging, sitting pretty/ pose is very helpful when doggies have spinal problems. Something to check with your physio.
Also from agility training I know that dogs do not normally "notice" they have back legs, only front ones. When we started agility they made pups go into ladder laying on the ground so they can learn how to use their back legs. It is something to try if you have not done it.
OntarioSheltie
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I can't teach Sadie anything new, she is strictly only allowed to walk and swim, as per the vet.
I mentioned physio to our vet and she said she doesn't think its necessary right now. Since we never proved without a doubt what was wrong with her, she want's Sadie calm and quiet for 2 more weeks. Even after that, Sadie's done so well and regained so much of her motion that she thinks all that Sadie needs is regular exercise to make a full recovery.
Yeah, you're probably right, I'm not being nearly as up beat as I think I am. The truth is that I've been so stressed out I've barely been handling things. The attention I give Sadie is as much for myself as its for her and I'm probably leaning on her too much. Hopefully things will be back to normal now...
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