on 13/2/2002 7:05 PM, Maxine Wilton at mm...@sprynet.com wrote: Roger, Dashounds are known to have back problems due to the length of the body between the front and back legs. She could need more medical attention as could get the spinal cord pinched. Maxine
Thanks Maxine. I've had her to the vet several times. One x-ray was taken which showed one of her disc's was narrower than the others. I guess she must have done something silly. We've had quite a few Dachshunds over the years (4 at present) and one other had a back problem but it came right with rest and time. Hope it will be the same again. Roger B -----Original Message----- From: Roger Barker <rbar...@orcon.net.nz> To: silver-list@eskimo.com <silver-list@eskimo.com> Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:40 PM Subject: CS>Back problem I have a miniature long haired Dachshund who has developed a back problem. Over a period of about three days she lost the use of her back legs due to a ruptured disc. After two weeks of confinement I bought a small round paddling pool, filled it with enough water to support her and take her walkies for 20 minutes twice a day. Over the last week she has improved to the stage where she walks quite well in the pool and has managed to stand but not walk when out of it. Her medication (apart from CS in her water) is 500mg of ester vit. C morning and evening. Would anyone have any idea if DSMO applied externally would help her condition or any other ideas for her recovery? Thanks for listening, Roger B
