wobbler's???

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We have a 16 year old terrier/dachshund mutt who has been diagnosed with arthritis in the spine. Her little back is always hunched up and her hips have atrophied to make it hard on her to walk. I saw a show on Dobermans the other day that talked about Wobbler’s syndrome….I’ve read it is common in large dogs, but does anyone think it could have shown up in my small dog? The symptoms seem to be the same. She can’t take any arthritis medicine since she had hepatitis a year and a half ago and has elevated liver levels.

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about Wobbler’s syndrome….I’ve read it is common in >large dogs, but does anyone think it could have shown up in my small dog?

……Has she had X-rays? >The symptoms seem to be the same. She can’t take any arthritis medicine >since she had hepatitis a year and a half ago and has elevated liver

levels. liver Adequan shots? …… B-Naturals website has some products you might be interested in (nci):  http://www.b-naturals.com/joints.htm   Willow Bark, Yucca Intensive.  Salmon oil is also good as an anti-inflammatory.

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Since "Wobblers’ is the result of malformation of the vertebrae, I would say that the syptoms would be similar to invertebral disc disease of the cervical spine. This can occur in any dog breed. Signs of this problem are often subtle at first, with slight incoordination of any of the limbs, but most commonly the rear limbs most noticeably. Sometimes there is pain when the neck is moved, sometimes not. I seem to recall that I have read quite a few posts on this site in the past about dachsunds that end-up with spine injuries. My guess is that they seem to be unable to land their ‘leaps’ like other dogs (you know, the ones with regular, long legs). Anyway, you have a diagnosis and are looking at pain management. Try and work with your vet to get her on something she can tolerate. There are other choices besides the ones that would affect her liver. Stick with it until you find one that works because with pain there IS no quality of life.  

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also check the post that says "Re: paralyzed beagle" There is a website posted by "Buglady" you might want to check out.

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