Seamus' back legs getting weaker

I don't have any advise to add, I just wanted to say I'm sorry Seamus is having such difficulties and I hope the sling works well for you!
 
I'm so sorry to hear of Seamus's struggles. What came to mind is when we were having to "towel walk" our boy Nicholas after his double hip surgery. The ortho office gave us what looked like a hand towel folded long ways..with handles. We put it underneath our boy and held the two handle ends together up over top of him. We had to do this for a long time, so ended up making our own with some old bath towels (our boy was an XL sheltie lol), and you could even just hold the ends together without having the "handles" sewn on. It will work until your order arrives ;-). Hope this helps.

FYI..just put the towel between his "private part" and his back legs, and hold the ends together over his hips to stabilize the back end for him. If he ends up peeing on it..no big deal..just throw it in the wash ;-).
 
Seamus sling

Thank you everyone for all your input.

Today, we used a towel for support. You are right Dawn and Needs, it will work until our sling arrives. Can't say Seamus is fond of this kind of attention, he is a very reserved guy whereas his sister Harper Lee can poop anywhere, anyplace or time.

The towel has saved us from his falling back into his own poop and I must say that he has gotten a few baths the last couple of days and today Seamus decided that towel or not he is not going to poop. I am sure this will resolve itself later on tonight.

Best,
Kate
 
famous seamus said:
Thank you everyone for all your input.

Today, we used a towel for support. You are right Dawn and Needs, it will work until our sling arrives. Can't say Seamus is fond of this kind of attention, he is a very reserved guy whereas his sister Harper Lee can poop anywhere, anyplace or time.

The towel has saved us from his falling back into his own poop and I must say that he has gotten a few baths the last couple of days and today Seamus decided that towel or not he is not going to poop. I am sure this will resolve itself later on tonight.

Best,
Kate
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Poor baby... most shelties are very "proud" dogs. To fall back on his own poo must be humiliating to him. He'll go when he absolutely needs to though, and hopefully in the meantime he will regain some of his back end strength.

Glad our thoughts helped ;-).

It's food for thought...but you never realize when you're going through a traumatic time in life that at some point..your experience may be helpful to someone else ;-).
 
So sorry Seamus has been having a hard time. Glad some members were able to advise you, regarding using a towel for support, giving a website and where to order the sling.

I really do not have any advice for you and Seamus, but I have sent up prayers for the both of you that things will continue to be easier for you now.

I agree that what we go through with our shelties, can be of help to others.
This is a good thing. (I believe helping each other, if we can, is what living a good life is about)

Seamus, Mally says, "woof-woof" to you. He sends his best wishes as well.
 
I was going to suggest the wheelchair since I have seen other people use it, but, that has already been done.....Just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear he's getting worse. Thoughts are with you and I sincerely hope he gets better:no:
 
Seamus and his new sling walker

Seamus' sling arrived today just in time too, as we might have to evacuate tomorrow courtesy of Irene.

Best,
Kate
 
famous seamus said:
Thank you everyone for all your input.

Today, we used a towel for support. You are right Dawn and Needs, it will work until our sling arrives. Can't say Seamus is fond of this kind of attention, he is a very reserved guy whereas his sister Harper Lee can poop anywhere, anyplace or time.

The towel has saved us from his falling back into his own poop and I must say that he has gotten a few baths the last couple of days and today Seamus decided that towel or not he is not going to poop. I am sure this will resolve itself later on tonight.

Best,
Kate
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Just give him time, he'll adjust and realize that it makes his life easier. Sadie adjusted fairly quickly once she realized that the booties and the sling allowed her to get around without being carried and made her life easier. She refused to relieve herself at first too.

famous seamus said:
Seamus' sling arrived today just in time too, as we might have to evacuate tomorrow courtesy of Irene.

Best,
Kate
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Glad you got it just in time. Stay safe!
 
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