Guest ss556 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Alans' been getting worse with his back legs over the past month. He slips often, stumbles everyday and today spread the rear legs apart trying to walk up three wooden deck steps. He's not a candidate for any type of shots or steroids b/c he has kidney disease (and high blood pressure). I will have DH make a ramp with outdoor carpet glued onto it for Alan to get up the back steps, but are there things out there I don't know of? He was diagnosed with a "neurological deficit" affecting his rear legs by the regular vet and is going to the holistic vet May 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Boss wears an assistance harness 24/7, we ordered it thru here. It doesn't rub him raw and doesn't seem to mind wearing it at all. It has been a godsend for us. http://northcoastgreyhounds.com/store/index.php/cat_140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsagreys4me Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 That harness is wonderful. Wish I had known about it when my old guy was having such difficulty with his hind legs. Using the towel method was not good for him or me. I really suggest you get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I emailed Carol and will order one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Does anyone know about this product? http://www.smartpakcanine.com/productclass...veCategory=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Bumping for more advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) You may want to check out this harness. I bought one for Alex after his amputation because he was 85 lbs. and too much for me to lift. Sadly, we lost Alex shortly afterwards so I can't tell you how well it works. harness Edited April 19, 2008 by MorganKonaAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest weisster Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Do you want him to wear it all the time or just to help you lift him. Might make a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 We did ramps off of our deck and got Angel Sophia a harness. The harness seemed to help but right after we got it she took a huge turn for the worse and went to surgery. Our precious Angel went to the Bridge while in ICU. Sending my prayers. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Have you done acupuncture with Alan? Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The harnesses and slings can help a little, but not as I much as I had hoped. Katie's at the point where she's getting a wheelchair/cart to help her. I originally ordered the cart as a 'walker' for her and her physical therapist agreed it would help her walk and build strenght. It's heartbreaking to watch them try to walk and stumble or fall as things progress. Since I ordered it 2 weeks ago, she's taken a turn for the worse and I had to ask them to add stirrups to support her back feet. I'm telling you this, because I so wish I had thought of a cart for her earlier when she was still stumbling but somewhat capable of getting around. So maybe you can be more prepared. There's a 3 week backlog at EddiesWheels.Com (which my PT thinks has the very best design) and they have a special design for greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I appreciate the responses. Alan hasn't had acupuncture, we have an appt. on May 7th with the Holistic Vet who does acupuncture and chiropractic. At that facility, they also have PT there. I am trying my hardest to get in sooner. The Holistic Vet is only there 3 days each week. He has not had xrays either. With his K/D and HBP, he's not a good candidate for anesthesa(?). I can't wait for the appt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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