Fudge Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I have been reading the posts here about LS and read Dr. Stack's informatoin. But I have a few more questions about LS. My 12 yr 11 month girl has been showing the beginning of weakness in her hind legs as described in Stack's information. I can tell she is sensitive to touch when brushing and scratching the top of her hind end. My questions is should I be going to the vet to inquire about the Depo Medrol injections yet or is that used when the case gets severe? She does take glucousamine supplements but I wonder if that even touches the affects of LS? I realize she is getting up in age but she is otherwise living life with gusto.....I don't want her to be in any pain. From what I read here other anti imflammatories may not touch the pain of LS or I would try those first, I suppose?? How long can they get Depo Medrol injections? My cat used to get Depo injections (if it is the same) for allergies and the effects lasted several months and the vet warned that it is not something that can be given often. If we start her (the grey) on Depo Injections what can we expect in terms of length of effectiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'd definitely consult your vet. A friend of mine has a hound with LS. The injections did help, but I think the effectiveness diminishes over time. This article might give you some extra info: http://www.grassmere-animal-hospital.com/cauda_equina.htm Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 The earlier you start the injections the better. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 The earlier you start the injections the better. Agree Also get x-rays. That way you can determine any narrowing of the disc spaces. Chiropractic and acupuncture are also beneficial if you have anything in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 With all of my old ones, none have had injections (my vets refuse to do them). They have been managed with chondroitin (Fresh Factors), MSM, chiropractic and acupuncture Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks for the info....I have a call into a new vet with a ton of grey experience recco by one of our local grey rescues. Hope was very frisky today, the weather is much cooler and we walked more than we have been. Later, when it was time to get up to eat she really had a hard time getting up Hopefully we can get an appointment real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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