omyability Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 My Marilyn who just turned 12 is having trouble with her lower back again. She used to have adjustmetns by my vet in Ohio, but I am now in Gulf Shores. I found a people chiropractor to do accupuncture and some minor adjustments, but there is a vet here that does laser treatments. Marilyn got bumped by my big old 90 pound boy Red Raider and she was in bad pain last night. The Tramadol helped and she better today, but still stiff. Anyone doing the laser treatments? Do they work pretty well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alannamac Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I've done them on Red's leg (partially torn ACL and pins and screws in the hock).....noticeable pain relief afterwards. His limp has all but gone away. He didn't want to put weight on it at all when we went. If he starts to favor it again, I'll certainly take him for laser therapy. It really helped.. My vet was even taking the laser home to help her elderly mother become more mobile (back issues) and had used it on their own sprained ankle...said the pain was a little stronger in the hours after the treatment and then whammo...things felt much better. The cost was only 25.00 for one session, or 20 ea if you booked more than one. That's in VA not sure what they charge in your area. Certainly worth a try for a treatment or two to see if Marilyn improves. Back pain is the worst...hope she's feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 My vet is a huge advocate of laser therapy and has seen amazing results (for both musculo-skeletal stuff and wound healing). Lots of vets all over are doing it now. I would absolutely do it any time I thought it could benefit Beth. I have had laser myself for a knee problem and it did seem to help. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omyability Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks for the positive feedback! This is good news. I will schedule an appt for her. The vet cost down here is much cheaper in Ohio. My other option is to go to Pensacola, but if my vet in Gulf Shores can do it, I will try her. I am pretty far down a peninsula and have to order all my food, treats, etc. Not much around here. Thank dog for the internet. My Marilyn had an injury on the track. She has a very long ugly scar on her right rear leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 It's worth a try. But our boy with LSS and disk disease did very well after the first treatment, not well after the second, and badly after the third. The vet administered the first, while techs alone administered the second and third. It also happens that not all dogs respond well to laser treatment. We discontinued the treatment and just stayed with acupuncture/chiro. Hope it works for you! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Great timing! I'm taking Treasure in for her first laser therapy treatment this coming Monday. I'm hoping it will help heal a soft tissue injury that she has had for about a month and a half. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyotekyle Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Sam gets Chiro and lazer treatments. He has Lumbar stenosis(?) He would have pain episodes and would not put his back leg down. We started taking him twice a week, then once a week, not it is every 3 weeks. The treatment has done a lot of good. He seldom has a pain episodes now. The vet is a DVM in addition to Holistic treatments. I was skeptical of Chiropractic treatment and posted here for suggestions. The majority said try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Worked very well for my angel Sutra when he hurt his knees Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omyability Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 This is difficult to write. My Marilyn crossed over that Bridge on May 21. I am still having a difficult time of it - probably because it happened in a blink of an eye. I took her for laser therapy with the intention of trying regular chiropractic (found a vet in Pensacola) and it was like a miracle. I could tell the laser therapy gave her immediate relief and she she walked better for the next ten days. She looked more content and there was happiness in her eyes. She started paying more attention to the little everyday things and came up to me for more attention. I was thrilled and rejoiced in her happiness. But on May 21, I saw her trot in the back door and then she started crying. Crying turned into screaming and then even got worse. Naturally, the vet office was closed (why does that always happen). I put in an emergency call and the vet met me at the clinic. By this time, Marilyn was in horrific pain and I had given her two Tramadol as soon as the pain started. I picked her up and carried her to car and it took me forever to get to the clinics - catching most of the lights. She was in such pain that I elected to let her go immediately in the back of the car. Her heart was at 220 and it took three sedative shots (enough for a 300 pound dog) to put her under. So she is at the Bridge now with all the others. When the vet moved her she hurt her bones and said something had broken. She was 12 (still young to most of us) but had a history of back problems. I have another 10 1/2 year-old who will likely need some kind of therapy in the next few months and will consider the therapy, but maybe will start with standard chiropractic. So hard to know what the best treatment is for them as every case is different. Sorry for the long post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run with the angels, Marilyn. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Oh no, I'm so very very sorry. You surely did everything you could. Sending hugs. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm so very, very sorry. Gentle hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I am so sad and sorry to read of Marilyn's passing. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm so sorry , I share your pain. Like Marilyn's my Beanie's last hours were agony filled. I couldn't believe how fast it happened. I too am having a hard time coming to grips with her loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 What an awful shock. My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I am sorry about your grey. I have tried all of the above mention treatments. Nothing has worked for DaVid. He is now taking Doxy and is about 90% better. They do not know what is wrong with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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