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Offline caza61

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Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« on: February 02, 2012, 11:33:31 PM »
hi everyone , i have just joined this forum , i just wondered if anyone could give me some advice ... my 10 year old cocker ozzy has just been diagnosed with a crumbling disc in his neck , the vet has told us to rest him for 4 weeks and then see how he is , does anyone know wot the out come of this is likely to be ?? its only been 3 days but he still seems to be in pain  :'(
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2012, 07:39:02 AM »
There has been quite a few cases recently about cockers with dics problems. I do know my friends dog developed severe pain in his neck which was associated with disc problems when he was 10 (although not a cocker). I read that pain in the neck area could be extremely painful and certainly in his case he was put on a morphine whilst at the vets.
The condition has a collective name of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease).
I hope your dog will feel better after resting but I'd ask for painkillers if he doesn't look to be settling or maybe a review of his condition incase there have been any changes since the vet examination.
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2012, 07:47:39 AM »
No experience of it Hun but sending you positive thoughts for your boy and great big  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:'s for you.
There was a thread on here recently about IVDD so I'a posting here for you in case it helps ;) x x x

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=90509.0
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2012, 11:18:19 AM »
thanks alot for the replys , i got up this morning and ozzy was wimpering and holding his right leg up and holding his head to the side  :'( then i fed him and he went out for a wee and he was rolling around on the floor  :o so he is up and down at the moment , but he won let us touch him or cuddle him  :'( he just growls at us
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2012, 11:20:52 AM »
That's pain.  I would call the vet and ask for another appointment and/or a referral to a specialist. 
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 12:23:30 PM »
Quote from: Sheryl on February 03, 2012, 11:20:52 AM
That's pain.  I would call the vet and ask for another appointment and/or a referral to a specialist. 

Yes agree with Sheryl  :shades:  He will be growling because he is in pain  :'(  You also need to see the vets today for some painkillers for him  ;)
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2012, 03:04:40 PM »
Just wanted to say that me and Jemima send all the best to you and Ozzy. Let us know how you go on  :luv:
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2012, 03:06:32 PM »
Quote from: Sheryl on February 03, 2012, 11:20:52 AM
That's pain.  I would call the vet and ask for another appointment and/or a referral to a specialist. 

definitely!  Especially if you have insurance; just check your policy etc for any endorsements or limits.

Our little girl went for over 2 weeks with 'undiagnosed' pain on and off various painkillers and anti inflammatories and exploratory surgeries before we were referred to a specialist who only determined it was a severely slipped disc after doing an MRI.

gentle hugs for you poorly fur baby ... I hope he is pain free soon
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 03:58:46 PM »
Just want to say good luck, I hope that you get some answers soon
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2012, 07:35:07 PM »
Hope the vet gives some pain relief and you get this sorted really soon.   :bigarmhug:
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2012, 10:23:36 PM »
thanks everyone for your kind messages , we are going to phone the vet tomorrow to ask for some other pain relief to go with wot ozzy is allready on , not that keen on taking him back to the vet as he has to be muzzled every time we go and that alone i think will make it worse for him (he can be quite difficult when he wants to  :D)
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2012, 12:44:55 PM »
They may not prescribe more painkillers without first seeing him again, so you need to prepare for the fact you may have to take him back with you grumbly or not.

Hope he can be made more comfortable.
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2012, 11:07:23 AM »
the vet has said he is on the strongest pain killer , (except tramadol ) which sent him manic , but i was massaging his back last night which he really enjoyed  :D , and he didnt bite me !! this time last week he wouldnt even let us touch him , so im hoping things are begining to improve  :D
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2012, 11:16:59 AM »
Awww that's good that he's let you do that :luv: maybe he got some relief from you massaging him :luv: big  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:'s to you and gentle little  :-* :-* for Ozzy x x x
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Re: Crumbling Disc - UPDATED
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2012, 11:34:40 AM »
Quote from: Poppsie on February 05, 2012, 11:16:59 AM
Awww that's good that he's let you do that :luv: maybe he got some relief from you massaging him :luv: big  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:'s to you and gentle little  :-* :-* for Ozzy x x x

ditto ... have you looked at t-touch at all?  perhaps you could discuss it with your vet and find some useful touches to help Ozzy
I'm trying them with Jennie, who is loving the attention  :005:

http://ttouch.com/
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