Since I know a lot of you love our little doxie girl and your thoughts and prayers worked this past summer – helping her to recover and giving me the strength, patience and encouragement for her care, I wanted to give you an update. We had a few amazing months of being recovered, walking and running but this morning her little back legs were weak and by this afternoon, it was all she could do to drag herself around. Thankfully our wonderful vet squeezed in an appointment for her today. Back to a couple of months of strict bed rest, muscle relaxers and steroids. She’d appreciate your thoughts and prayers again and so would I. I think things are worse this time. Lifting her (properly) hurts her. She cries out in pain and it breaks my heart. Here she is today…a little sad but she wants you to know she’s hanging in there tonight and we’re hoping for another full recovery.
Poor thing! I hope treatment makes her feel better soon.
Poor Niski!!
Lots of love and well wishes from us!!
All fingers and toes are crossed for a full recovery by morning 🙂
Poor little darling! I'm sorry for all her health problems and I will pray for her. I know our Heavenly Father loves our little fuzzy faces!
Blessings,
Shelia 😉
Poor thing 🙁 I'm so sorry she's not doing well right now. I will keep her in my thoughts. I hope she can heal quickly.
Poor girl! 🙁 Hopefully she gets to feeling better soon! Healing thoughts and loving prayers to her and your family!
Poor baby! Of course we'll keep her in our prayers!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious girl.
We had to say goodbye to our sweet boy Kodak on November 1st.
xxoo
Marsha
My thoughts and prayers are with you! We have 2.5 wiener babies (the youngest is half lab, half wiener baby), and i couldn't imagine life without them.
my oldest, charlie, was on bed rest for a couple of months when he was about a year old due to a broken leg and knee, so i know how tough it can be.
stay strong and keep us updated. your Niski will heal up and be good as new. 🙂
loves!
jamie
Lots of healing thoughts coming N's way!
Stopped and prayed for you both as soon as I read your post. Hope she will have a restful night and a speedy recovery.
Oh…I just saw this…of course I will be praying for Niski! And so will Violet, Harvey, Newman and Sally. I didn't post about this but Violet had back problems this week. She was in pain on Saturday…shaking and whimpering…so I rushed her to the vet. After a few days of meds…she is much better…but we are taking it easy. I am sooooo sorry to hear that Niski has had a relapse….
I love dachshunds so much…but there is always this looming threat of back problems. I'm hoping she feels much better soon.
She's so sweet. I will keep her (and you) in my prayers =) Hope she gets better soon. How old is Niski?
Can"t help responding here, as we have rescued a number of Doxy's with back issues. I presume the vet told you no going DOWN stairs or jumping OFF of ANYTHING….EVER for the rest of her life. The steroids just may save the day! God bless! Will keep her in my prayers!
Bless her little heart. Growing up as teenager we always had a doxie in our house. Only 1 of them had back trouble. He was so piteful (spelling). We would take a beach towel and put it right under his hips and lift them so he could walk outside to potty. It was just enough to get them up off the ground. That was so hard to just leave him in the kennel, but it is what's best for them. Keep your head and we'll keep praying for the baby girl!!!
My utmost respect and admiration for your dedication to your little dog. I do animal rescue work so know the kind of commitment it takes in these situations.
I wanted to ask, is there water therapy available through your vet or another one in your area?
I ask because my older dog had major back problems and the water therapy was very beneficial.
Good luck and Merry Christmas.
I pray for your little "angel" and you as well. I know this is a difficult time for her and your family.
Aw that's no fun, get better soon!
Paula
Poor baby. My two little doxies are be wishing her well.
Hugs,
Kathi