Guest ss556 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 for your greys - did anyone have the experience that their grey got worse before they got better? How many treatments did it take to see improvements? Alan's current problem is rear leg weakness, knuckling, stumbling. 1st treatment = nothing; 2nd treatment = he was bouncing around in a good way; 3rd treatment = lethargic for most of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Chancy went through several acupuncture treatments for her LS. It always helped, sometimes more than others, but it never made her worse. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Tanner had acupuncture for 6 weeks. First session, I didn't see any improvement, but after the second time it did help and continued to help. He went once a week for the 6 weeks. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Icarus' treatments always made him feel better. He'd be extra tired for a couple days after, but his pain was better. His were a combo of Chiro and Acupuncture. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 It's hard to say if his feeling punky is due to the treatment. See how he is after the next treatment and mention to the vet what you are seeing Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomofSweetPotatoes Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Yep, mention it to the vet, he may have to stick in some "support needles" (as I lovingly named them) There's areas on the body that can be stuck (for lack of a better term) that help support liver kidney and immune function etc. The vet may need to focus on a certain point to help his "punkiness" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Sugar felt better right away, and I never saw a bad reaction, but sometimes it does seem make her tired for a day or two. As an aside, she also has heart problems and the vet has hit a few heart points each time (as well as "pee points" for her incontinence ) When she went to her cardiologist in March, her enlarged heart had actually shrunk a bit. Enough that he reduced the dosage on her meds I don't know what else it could have been, if not the acupuncture . I know acupuncture doesn't work for everyone, but it sure has helped Sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Dr Donato told me as I believe she told you, that sometimes it gets worse before it gets better, but I would let her know he seems to have gootn worse after #3. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I did mention it to her. She didn't seem to think that his being lethargic was due to the acupuncture, a little tired for a day, maybe. She thinks that maybe he has more pain due to the weather. We certainly don't know for sure. But interestingly, while holding Alan's head while she puts the needles in, I felt something under his neck, by the collar. We checked it out and yes, it was a tick. A dog tick, so she removed it. She said dog ticks can feed and drop off - if Alan continues to be lethargic, he may have to be tested for TBD as maybe he had a tick before. I have to call my vet tomorrow about Frontline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 You can get it online A LOT A LOT A LOT Cheaper!!!!! Email me if you want to get some prices or check out my thread asking about it about 2-3 weeks ago. I got 2 packages of 6 for 95.00 including shipping!!!! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Yes, maybe a TBD panel would be a good thing. Quite possible there is more than one thing going on. Keeping your sweet boy in my prayers. Boss gets *supportive* needles. The cheapest place to buy Frontline that I've found is deadfleaz. Just got 3 6paks for about $140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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