Thus begins week 2: the "Annie Watch"

[dachsiemom]

It's now been eight days since we last heard a yelp or saw any signs of pain from our little red mini. She is crated the majority of the time, although dh tends to not be as strict with this as I would like. (He will put her in her doggie bed while on the computer, if I'm not home . . . reports are she stays put and sleeps in a sunbeam . . . I'm not thrilled, but I don't have total control over everything, though I wish I did!!!!:fierce: )

Anyway, she appears to be healing well. She's also becoming a real pro at the crate rest. Tonight we didn't hear a single whimper out of her. In fact, it worried me a bit . . .

God willing, we're going to get through this okay. As long as she continues to do well (and dh continues to become more and more insistent that she's "just fine, and should be allowed loose"), I think we may be safe releasing her from crate rest a week from tomorrow. I'm nervous about that idea; as long as she's in her travel kennel, I know she can't jump or do things to hurt herself. However, that's not a fair way for her to live out the rest of her years. So once she's "sprung" from her "jail," we'll just watch her carefully, restrict her leaping/jumping, and immediately crate her should we notice the problem recurring. I also printed out the list of neurologists for Ohio (a mere three, down in Columbus), and I won't hesitate to call my vet friend an hour from here and get Annie into her, should we have a recurrence.

Let me know of any words of wisdom regarding the crate rest idea. A week from tomorrow is two full weeks of crate rest . . .

dachsiemom, the "nearly neurotic" hooomommy of the "packlet": Lady, Lucky, & recuperating Annie

[Mark]

(hee-hee, couldn't resist)

The typical crating time is 3-5 weeks, depending on the severity. Letting her out too early could be worse than having had no crate rest at all. So we recommend that you not rush it despite appearances of complete recuperation. In a week or two (IMO), a carefully watched freedom would be in order. Perhaps just a little to begin and then increase the amount each day.

Anyway, above all we are glad that she is doing well and we're continuing to send DBB Dachsie Healing Rayz :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[dutchman]

Great to hear she is doing well. Mark pretty much said it all about creat rest. We hope things continue to go well.

Tom and the boys (Frank, Tanner and Dexter)

[willsana]

I am glad to hear Annie is feeling better. It is so scarey when the little ones are in pain. My first dachshund, Duffy had one back episode when she was about 6 or 7. She did not need surgery and recovered quickly. She never had a severe episode again. She had a long happy active life. Annie will too!

(Nice name, by the way!)

:)-Annie (willsana)

[lotsadox]

I'm so glad to hear Annie is doing better. Listen to Mark and don't let her off crate rest too soon. The inflammation needs time to go down and she needs to heal. I would say the absolute minimum would be 3 weeks and I would do at least 4. Healing rays coming her way! :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:

[Patt]

The others said it all, not much more I can add. Glad to hear she is not whimpering anymore and sounds like she is getting better, just takes time and sometimes that just doesn't go fast enough.

Sending good thoughts Annie's way for a continuing recovery.

Patt :flower: :bounce: :circle:

[doxunzX3]

DITTO!!!!! :book: The book says "yada yada yada" I agree!
It is hard to keep them confined BUT......
Sending extra rayz:rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz:So she can go and strut her stuff! :walking: Did you think of getting a ramp if she wants to go on high furniture? It helps! Or have the dh make one or more! :wave:
I hope she's in the pink :pink: soon and feeling great again.

[Meemoo]

like Vitamin C, glucosamine/chondrotin to the diet? It helps!