Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi everyone - In early October Spencer started having some problems with his back legs (see story here) which then led to total incontinence and back-end paralysis for a short while. Without spending the 3k on an MRI to determine if it was a series of problems like LS, bulging disc, etc. my vet had put him on some Prednisone and gave him some injections. I can't really say that it helped much so I decided to take him to a vet that practices acupuncture. What a difference that made! After a few weeks of incontinence, after his first treatment of acupunture he was able to get it back under control. Spencer has had a series of 3 treatments and I'm happy to say that as of today, he is walking normally, using the dog door once again and is essentially his "normal" self. I took Spencer off the Pred a while ago and decided the Proin wasn't working either so I can attribute his recovery to the acupuncture. Spencer is doing so well in fact that he was able to do his monthly meet 'n greet at Petsmart and go to my Greyhound adoption group's annual picnic. I can't tell you how worried I was as Spencer is my first Greyhound and the Greyhound love of my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wonderful news! Glad he is doing so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So glad Spencer is better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm glad you found something that worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Such beautiful news! Hug Spencer for me! 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...
Guest tlterrynva Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Happy to hear that Spencer is feeling better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That is great news! Koda had a miraculous recovery with left limb paralysis (FCE) a few years ago with the treatment being acupuncture. I, too, have experienced the benefits in my neck. I can't recommend it enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Greyt News!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wonderful news, especially greyt to start off the week. WooHoo Spencer! Acupuncture can really do wonders. Sending scritches to happy Spencer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That is wonderful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm so happy for you and Spencer! That's wonderful. Alan has had acupuncture treatments as well - for the rear leg weakness - and I believe it was the acupuncture that helped him as well. This is wonderful!!! I can feel your joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That is wonderful! I keep hearing all of these reports about acupuncture and the good it can do, I will definately keep it in mind if my hound ever needs it, and I have considered trying it myself for my foot pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 so glad to hear he is doing better! I am a total fan of acupuncture. It was an enormous help to Sugar, and it worked so well for her, I started going for my arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That's fantastic news! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT NEWS.... We're great believers in accupuncture, dogs don't have any pre-conceived notions about it Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT NEWS.... We're great believers in accupuncture, dogs don't have any pre-conceived notions about it That's so true! My vet wouldn't even acknowledge anything about it. You could tell he thought traditional medicine was the only way to go. But I perservered until I found a vet acunpuncturist and I'm so glad I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Oh how wonderful. Both my boys go for acupunture weekly. I truly believe it is a miracle for them as well. I Am thrilled to hear about Spencer, I remember your initial post. 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 mecki Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 That really is excellent news Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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