You got it!! Sending VERY special thoughts to Shadow & YankeeGirl!!!

Sure, sending good thoughts for them. Here's hoping it works soon. If not, then I would check out acupuncture - I have read of some great results.

Sending positive thoughts and wishes for Shadow.

Gayle

Sending special thoughts out for Shadow's healing.
The vet sounds like a miracle worker.

This is DD's 2 doxies
Willie on the left
Shadow on the right.

Sending good thoughts from Jake and I.

They're so sweet! Add my good thoughts, and a thank-you for that amazing vet!

Sending special thoughts for sweet little Shadow.

Linda

How sad! Good thoughts for Shadow? You betcha! :-)

So sorry to hear!
Hoping the little one gets better!

OH I am so sorry to read this...you bet healing thoughts heading that way.....Eddie and Ivy send paw hugs too..Stacy

Sending good thoughts for Shadow!!

I'm sending my strongest healing thoughts. My gut feeling is that Shadow will be better very soon, keep sending your positive thoughts and you will see.
Donna

Of course I can spare a good thought...I can spare LOTS of good thoughts for Shadow and her family!

Lori

Sending good thoughts for Shadow.

Absolutely. Our dog has arthritic problems. She's only 5 yrs. old. It's awfully hard to go through that.
What is the dog's diagnosis? Here's hoping Shadow improves alot.

Its not good Froggy. The last spell (over a year ago)was a bad one and a different vet told DD then she should put him down or consider the surgery tho he wouldn't promise the surgery could even help him. The shots at that time didn't help, I don't remember what they were. DD suggested steroids, which they did give him for 30 days, then the rimadyl after that, til he had problems this fall. Last time he was totally paralyzed, lost control of his bowel and bladder a time or two. DD's BF Justin made a cart for him. Shadow came out of it. Now after a week of steroid shots he hasn't responded. It came on quick and she got a vet to see him quick, but so far not helping. This vet is disapointed as DD is. She said they would try the steroid shots a little further down his back and possibly for 2 weeks. SO she is trying everything she can to save this dog, but doesn't know if it will work either! DD was going to ask the vet tonight when she comes what she should do. Its alot to ask of this vet to come in everyday for 3 weeks! Lady vet has a job and is a licensed vet but doesn't practice anymore. She does this for her love of animals as far as DD can figure out. She also doesnt like to charge DD! DD had to pressure the vet to tell them what they owed last time when Shadow had the stomach ulcers!
I wish I had a vet like her! I mean DD doesn't mind paying and wants to pay her because she is so wonderful with the dogs, but then to not want to be paid? or not worry about it?? Unreal to me!

Thanks so much for thinking of shadow I know he can feel it and appreciates it!!!
The vet just left a little bit ago. The next few days are going to be the deciding factor on how we treat him. If he isn't any better in the next few days that means the damage is not repairable :( So if everyone can keep him in your thought for the next few days I would appreciate it!
Thanks again
Heather

I just got this, the vet was there a bit ago:

Well not so good news she gave him another shot and she wants to come over and look at him before I go to work
I did ask her what she thinks and she said if there is no hope I will tell you and the outlook isn't the greatest right now but lets give him a couple of days and see.
Her opinion means a lot its not that no one else matters but I trust her and she is a vet and she won't BS me
I know everyone thinks that I should put him down but like a coworker said today you have to give them a chance and I would like to think that I have done everything I can possibly do and afford to do!
Most people would not have gone as far as I have with him and I like to think that he knows that too
It sounds like if he doesn't come out of this that damage is not repairable

LOL We were posting at the same time Heather! Glad you popped in.

Oh, gosh! I know what that's like!! We still have a hole dug in the backyard to put Roxie in! She scared us to death back in July and I realy thought she was a goner.

I was just watching her this morning and thinking that she's starting to jump up and down off the couch waaay too much.

God luv'em. They've got such long bodies and tiny little legs to hold them up!

Hope Shadow gets well quickly. Maybe it's just a flareup. I sure hope so.

Awwww. I have seen commercial carts for Doxies if that is an option.
How sad for the poor little doggin.
Kathy

I don't know if it is even an option but what about the new procedure with Laser. I have rescued animals for years. If I found them a home, fine. If I didn't find them a home they stayed with me. Sassy is a full blooded lab I rescued years ago, now 10. She could not get up where I had to physically get my arms around her the best I could and lift her up.
My vet explained about the new laser treatment where they run a laser over the problem area. Sassy had 2 sessions and is much better unless she's on tile or the wood floor. She is also on Deramax. I may not have spelled that right.
My vet told me that there have been amazing results. Normally the max is 6 sessions, if needed. I saw the difference almost immediately. Sassy was getting up by herself after the 2nd session. They cost $60 a session. She's not as good as she used to be but neither am I. Getting older does change things.
I do hope perhaps this is an option. Saying goodbye does not get easier, it hurts even more now. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care
Lynn in Alabama

Sorry to hear of Shadow's problems, Yankee Girl and nodakgal.

My ex- had a dachsie - her third.

Daughter inherited Lena when her Mom died three years ago, and used to leave her here when she travelled, three or four times a year.

She was 14, and having pain troubles, so was taking Metacam daily.

She got into the garbage, which she loved to do, got a stomach/bowel blockage, and didn't respond after surgery, so they felt that they had to put her down, a few months ago.

Sending good thoughts and hopes for Shadow.

How fortunate that you have such a caring vet!

ole joyful

Awww, poor Shadow. I'm sending warm healing thoughts for all of you. It sounds like you have a very caring vet and you can be thankful for that. Keep us posted and we'll keep the prayers coming.
~Betsy

Adding my good thoughts for Shadow & Heather!

Sending special thoughts for Shadow and warm hugs for Yankeegirl.

I emailed Heather this morning and this is what she said. So things are pretty much the same, the next couple days will tell. I feel so bad for Shadow, only his front legs work and he can pull himself around on the carpet, but not the kitchen floor. She is trying everything possible for him.

Well before she left last night we were kinda talking about how people
massage their dogs LOL
So anyways I sat on the floor by him and just kinda rubbed his back
for a little bit and he just closed his eyes like that feels
sooooooooooooo good
and this morning she came over a little after 6 and he was kinda back
up on his legs a little bit. SHe gave him another shot and wants to
give him another one after work today
So maybe the massage worked.

Peati and I will keep good thoughts for Shadow. I wonder if accupuncture might be an option. Our vet offers it but Peati hasn't needed it yet. I'd gladly take the pain myself that to see a fur baby in pain.