Our intro

[LynneDurham]

Hello to everyone from me and my little dog Callie! Callie is also known as Frank and 'Hoon (because my son thought that "hoon" sounded like a nickname for "dachshund" http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif He will be 5 next month.

Callie came to us by way of another family. We got him when he was 1 1/2 years old. He is a shorthaired, red dog. Of course he has the most lovable personality in the world!

We didn't know anything about dachshunds when we got Callie. We knew to try to keep his weight down because of possible back problems in the future. Unfortunately, the future is now. http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/frown.gif

I found this site while doing research on dachshund back problems after he was diagnosed with herniated disks. So far, he's not paralyzed, but he doesn't seem to be getting any better, either. Doc has him on prednisone for the inflammation and etogesic for the pain. He's on strict confinment, too. Doc says he's not a candidate for surgery unless he's totally paralyzed. We're keeping our eyes open for all possible treatments to discuss with Callie's doctor.

Right now, Callie is curled up by the side of my bed on his favorite pillow, burrowed down into his favorite blankets. http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Glad I found this place! I look forward to chatting with everyone!

Lynne and Callie-Frank-Hoonie

[Mark]

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/wavey.gif Hi Lynne & Callie and Welcome! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/jacks.gif

We're glad you're here and look forward to getting to know you & your family.

I'm sure you will get a lot of input from the members here on Callie's back problems. Many of us have been through it.

Mark, Char, Top Spin, Duck Butter & Masse http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/pink.gif

PS: It's good to see another Michigan family here! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/wink.gif

[Wienergal]

http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/wavey.gif HI, LYNNE! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/wavey.gif

It's good to see another writer here too! I'm in Chicago and pass by Benton Harbor frequently on my way to Ann Arbor or Kalamazoo. WELCOME!

Very sorry to hear about Callie's back problems. Be sure to check the topics in the BACK PROBLEMS forum--there is lots of good advice there!

We look forward to hearing all about Callie! Post a picture, if you can!

Pamela, Farfel, and Peaches

[Roxane]

Hey Lynne and Callie, welcome!
If you will scroll through members, you will soon be able to tell who the writers are by the # of posts.
We expect you to keep up with the standards we (ashamedly) have set.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/emb.gif
So good to have you here. Hope Callie's problem turns out to be no more than a slight aggravation.
Roxane and crew

[bigotis]

Welcome Lynne and Callie!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm35.gif" border=0>
So glad you are here! I just love the name Callie! I am owned by Otis, a miniature, black and tan, smooth-hair. He is ten months old. I look forward to getting to know you and wish the best for Callie.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm30.gif" border=0>
Otis's mommy, Anita

[Lili's Mama]

Welcome Lynn and Callie! We look forward to hearing about Callie and seeing a picture of her. I am owned (and how) by a 10 month old piebald named Lili Marlene.

Good luck with the back thing......I think all dachsie parents have a fear of this dreaded occurance.

Shirley and Lili<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm20.gif" border=0>

[pkmiddler]

Hey Mark we are from MICHIGAN TOO!! Unless you don't count people that live 45 min.from Ohio.Monroe,Carleton area really.Hope your boy has some good loving at home and the vet's try giving him some Glucomine and Condrotin with MSM we use it on our old kids and it helps us old people too.Kaye

[Mark]

Hi Kaye,

Anywhere in Michigan counts! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

All our kids eat Nutro Natural Choice for the kibble part of their food, which has Glucosomine and Chondroitin in it and the two Mini WH's get a supplement from the Vet of Glucosomine/Creatin (Synovcre is the name). Only the "Natural Choice" in the Nutro food has it.

We figure it's good prevententive for them and our Catahoula as this large breed is susceptible to Hip problems as they age.

Since we take Glucosomine ourselves, we know how much it helps. http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/smile.gif

Mark