Sadie is suddenly paralyzed
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OntarioSheltie
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Here's the promised video of Sadie using her ladder. I had trouble getting a good video of her going over the ladder as she was having more difficulty with it last night. I guess we need to give her prednisone for a bit longer. 
Is this too tall for her or do you think its good that its more challenging for her?
I thought more challenging would be better because it would make walking normally seem easier. We can always make the legs shorter if we need to.
Also notice that she's still carrying her back end lower than her front end. Its not usually this pronounced anymore but like I said, we were seeing how Sadie did without the prednisone, which turned out to be not as good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JoAftQ8Kek
Is this too tall for her or do you think its good that its more challenging for her?
I thought more challenging would be better because it would make walking normally seem easier. We can always make the legs shorter if we need to.
Also notice that she's still carrying her back end lower than her front end. Its not usually this pronounced anymore but like I said, we were seeing how Sadie did without the prednisone, which turned out to be not as good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JoAftQ8Kek
take4roll10
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Sadie looks great!
I don't if it's too tall or not. I have no experience with dogs and ladders, but she looks fantastic! And Ginny has such a beautiful coat!
I don't if it's too tall or not. I have no experience with dogs and ladders, but she looks fantastic! And Ginny has such a beautiful coat!
OntarioSheltie
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Thanks! Ginny has a really full coat considering that she just turned 1. I thinned her pants and tail a couple months ago and had brushed her really good the day before I took this video, so she was MUCH puffier, lol.
I've been thinking that Sadie is pretty naked because the pred. made Sadie loose all of her undercoat. But looking back at the video she's not nearly as bad as I was thinking she was. She looks perfectly fine.
dawns2shelties
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That's great! I think the challenge is great for her as long as the Dr's say it's ok.
Chandler carries his rear like that also. Kind of like a German Shepard.
I have some pics of Gypsy's rash to post but I'll wait until later I don't want to bump Sadie's video out of the forum. I want everyone to see how well she is doing. Great job with her! You are doing such a great job with her.
Chandler carries his rear like that also. Kind of like a German Shepard.
I have some pics of Gypsy's rash to post but I'll wait until later I don't want to bump Sadie's video out of the forum. I want everyone to see how well she is doing. Great job with her! You are doing such a great job with her.
OntarioSheltie
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Don't worry about it! Post them right away!
dawns2shelties
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I appreciate that I just always try to be respectful of other posts. I know we are anxious when waiting for peoples opinions on our pups.
OntarioSheltie
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I got some more prednisone from the vet and gave her one last night. This morning she was perkier, was standing more up right on her back legs and had less trouble walking.
I'll continue giving it to her every other day for a week, then maybe try giving it to her every 3rd day. Can't WAIT to get her off the prednisone!
I'll continue giving it to her every other day for a week, then maybe try giving it to her every 3rd day. Can't WAIT to get her off the prednisone!
dawns2shelties
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I'm glad to hear she is feeling better today. I think going from every other day to every third day will be an easier transition for her. My friends vet had him do that with his dog. They even went to every 4th day. Give her hugs from us.
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