tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post3762734021071538392..comments2024-03-28T13:24:45.913+01:00Comments on An absolutely wonderful Scots Adventure .: Advice sought.Angushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-58454377625613161222016-09-22T14:51:40.926+02:002016-09-22T14:51:40.926+02:00A small amount of canned pumpkin. This was particu...A small amount of canned pumpkin. This was particularly useful after surgeries with our dogs. Also, once our dogs got into a routine, things started to even out. mhgardendogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287881543676969645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-64164207833758148132016-09-22T14:51:32.508+02:002016-09-22T14:51:32.508+02:00A small amount of canned pumpkin. This was particu...A small amount of canned pumpkin. This was particularly useful after surgeries with our dogs. Also, once our dogs got into a routine, things started to even out. mhgardendogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287881543676969645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-41718912587818236832016-09-22T09:20:10.086+02:002016-09-22T09:20:10.086+02:00Maybe a little yogurt would do the same thing - a...Maybe a little yogurt would do the same thing - although we're trying to get her weight down before the operation(s)Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-21160814038584999402016-09-22T09:16:16.059+02:002016-09-22T09:16:16.059+02:00most definitely. thank u.
most definitely. thank u.<br />booahboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855494427481650614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-12708441053732871392016-09-22T09:09:35.896+02:002016-09-22T09:09:35.896+02:00Came outside to find she'd disppeared. Found h...Came outside to find she'd disppeared. Found her in the peony border behind the well. She must have dragged herself over. Perhaps she was wanting some privacy. As they say a watched pot never boils. <br /><br />True to say this is a big relief - all round. Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-2470076188063813652016-09-22T09:07:23.896+02:002016-09-22T09:07:23.896+02:00Thank you for the link. The vet says there's n...Thank you for the link. The vet says there's no point in rushing these things. Wish I could be so relaxed.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-65832209304653048182016-09-22T09:06:36.717+02:002016-09-22T09:06:36.717+02:00You're right. It's getting her into a new ...You're right. It's getting her into a new routine.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-39945972101157060942016-09-22T09:05:57.553+02:002016-09-22T09:05:57.553+02:00It's taken 60 hours but she's done it her ...It's taken 60 hours but she's done it her way.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-25634420953079888292016-09-22T09:05:22.038+02:002016-09-22T09:05:22.038+02:00Sophie is more than happy to have long conversatio...Sophie is more than happy to have long conversations with both of us but sadly will not take the hint.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-80934252795423377502016-09-22T09:04:21.285+02:002016-09-22T09:04:21.285+02:00Puppy training pads - a great idea.Puppy training pads - a great idea.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-81114733562389344012016-09-22T09:03:42.059+02:002016-09-22T09:03:42.059+02:00Thank you for the olive oil idea. She's not co...Thank you for the olive oil idea. She's not constipated yet but a good idea for after the operation.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-57849515400748508502016-09-22T09:02:49.127+02:002016-09-22T09:02:49.127+02:00A towel and a shovel ? We're finding the towel...A towel and a shovel ? We're finding the towel part difficult enough !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-47521971858203626152016-09-22T09:02:07.786+02:002016-09-22T09:02:07.786+02:00Thankfully, the diva just needed some time.Thankfully, the diva just needed some time.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-50283360726936144832016-09-22T09:01:29.663+02:002016-09-22T09:01:29.663+02:00Thank you. The ice cube trick may yet find a place...Thank you. The ice cube trick may yet find a place in the PON owners manual !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-58209375702513251172016-09-22T09:00:52.913+02:002016-09-22T09:00:52.913+02:00As with all things give it enough time and it'...As with all things give it enough time and it'll work itself out.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-76072103107538373102016-09-22T07:01:44.293+02:002016-09-22T07:01:44.293+02:00I am so sorry to hear about Sophie. I am strugglin...I am so sorry to hear about Sophie. I am struggling here too with mine who is now bedridden and poops and pees where he is.. on the incontinence pads.<br />He still barks and have a great appetite and says its not his time yet. He has cancer.<br /><br />What i do to make him poo is to stimulate the anal area with a wet tissue. He usually poos after that.<br />You can try a lil bit of laxative from vet. Pumpkin in food helps... and add some coconut oil in her meals.<br /><br />http://www.handicappedpets.com/bowel-management-in-incontinent-pets<br /><br />It is very hard and a trying time for you guys. But it is important that what goes in must come out too. Else she will be clogged up.<br /><br />Hope she will get used to the towel to hold her up and to assist her in her pooing. She will get better soon. Hang in there.<br /><br />Ours is just on his last lap. He will tell us when he is ready to go.booahboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855494427481650614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-61257552764188881662016-09-22T07:01:44.080+02:002016-09-22T07:01:44.080+02:00We haven't faced this issue ourselves, but I l...We haven't faced this issue ourselves, but I looked at a couple of sites including this one: http://handicappedpet.net/helppets/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15025 and a number of people swear that a strategically applied ice cube will trigger the poop reflex.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />Lisa in Tokyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-1911984224007412862016-09-22T03:45:35.017+02:002016-09-22T03:45:35.017+02:00Oh,poor Sophs! I am just heartsick. Maybe a phon...Oh,poor Sophs! I am just heartsick. Maybe a phone consult with a Stateside vet facility or a teaching university could shed some light? Perhaps France Profonde may be somewhat behind in new technologies. Here is a clinic that looked very comprehensive and cutting edge to me but it's in Maryland: http://www.vosm.com/about (Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group). Watch their video. Also perhaps a group that works with disabled pets could give advice? Surely the pottying issue can be somehow easily solved? This is all so sudden, a diva needs some time to come to terms. After watching all your struggles with Wilfee, my heart breaks to see this sort of thing happening again for these new babies. Much love to you all. I will keep searching for ideas. Liz Van Burenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542578846356229356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-83220057738346819722016-09-22T01:33:53.069+02:002016-09-22T01:33:53.069+02:00We had a Lhasa Apso with Cushing's Disease who...We had a Lhasa Apso with Cushing's Disease whose back legs became<br /> very weak and stooping was a problem for him. We just tried to steady him with our hands long enough to allow him to go. A neighbor with an elderly Black Lab also used a towel to hold her steady. I don't know how but she also held a shovel under her butt for ease of removal. Good luck! Gizzy's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637876533511501115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-42489194984045976442016-09-22T00:59:29.236+02:002016-09-22T00:59:29.236+02:00Hi,
I bred basset hounds and often took in elderl...Hi,<br /><br />I bred basset hounds and often took in elderly ones. I had a couple who had spinal injuries. what i found with them was light swimming every day. I used to go to a pool owned by some greyhound people and all the trainers were wonderful with these rather chubby short legged creature and I was able to get them up again. This is something I would try post recovery with your lass if your vet thinks that this is a good idea. I must say that my dogs had olive oil in their food every day. This may help with the toileting issues at the moment. All the best and hugs and cuddles to the children. Their tales brighten my day.MOPLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11638690611368203185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-29612394839443294882016-09-22T00:07:21.076+02:002016-09-22T00:07:21.076+02:00Coconut oil,Coconut oil,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-27299331362384249692016-09-21T23:00:43.152+02:002016-09-21T23:00:43.152+02:00I had a dog with a spinal injury so that she could...I had a dog with a spinal injury so that she couldn't stand. Solid food just clogs up the inner works, so wet and/or mostly liquid. It makes for a messy end result but does relieve blockages.<br />Someone earlier mentioned incontinence pads. Puppy training pads are good, if there's some kind of chain pet store available -- you can just bundle them up and dispose. Makes your life easier.<br />Poor Sophie. I am so sorry for all the denizens of the ROF, but you will get through this.Emmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365143273404503659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-732179205247868012016-09-21T22:22:36.444+02:002016-09-21T22:22:36.444+02:00I had a 15 year old collie ( MALE ) that could not...I had a 15 year old collie ( MALE ) that could not stand with his hind legs. I would straddle him, facing his tail. I would place my hands on either side of his rump, physically holding up his hind end. It would take a few minutes, but he would have a bowel movement. I would softly talk to him the entire time I was holding him. Maybe if you could do this, while the Font was in front of Sophie talking to her, and holding her by the collar with one hand, and petting her head with the other hand. I think the towel is spooking her. Hope this helps some.BaileyBobSouthernDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774195054453236446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-34437914070708385952016-09-21T22:15:44.944+02:002016-09-21T22:15:44.944+02:00Had the same problem with our old English sheepdog... Had the same problem with our old English sheepdog .Support Sophie with a towel but she must be able to squat. Above all, do not stress - when she has to "go ", she will.isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-43322462594160747992016-09-21T22:04:21.899+02:002016-09-21T22:04:21.899+02:00Oh dear, I've no direct experience of this sor...Oh dear, I've no direct experience of this sort of thing, but some sort of laxative, and moist food rather than dry kibble might help her bowel movements? WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.com