bacon slipped some disks :(

[inlovewithanimals]

UPDATE

Wish I could say it's good but it's not Bacon was doing better for a while there but then suddenly just got worse, on Friday morning on his way outside he faceplanted into the cement floor in the "dining room" (his face is ok) but even to get him to eat we either have to bring the food to him, or spend an hour trying to get him up, as of now we are looking into the back surgery but the vet said there's no guarantee it will actually help nd is quite costly. They are also saying they arnt sure if it's a good idea because he's going to be 10, they are also recommending putting him down... I disagree...


I'll keep everyone updated

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry. I wish the news was better. Will keep you and Bacon in my thoughts and prayers. {hugs}

[inlovewithanimals]

ok this is weird... he wasnt doing so well earlier, then he just randomly starts doing amazing again? i mean im not complaning but just wow

[Freedom]

Raise his dish up to about the height of his nose -- with slipped disks, bending forward and down to reach his food is gonna HURT.

Use some boards or bricks, just make sure it is stable so it doesn't all topple over onto his front feet, lol.

Marlin had slipped disks high up in the neck area 3 years back. It took 6 weeks of "bed rest" for him to recover, so early days yet for Bacon. Keep him still / calm. I was told not to let Marlin even do the stairs in and out to my back yard for the first 4 weeks, I was lifting him in and out.

[Alysser]

This is one of my worst fears for a dog, I've seen it happen so much - especially in younger dogs.

I am so sorry Bacon has to deal with this. I hope Bacon continues to progress. When it comes to deciding what to do next, only you know your dog and the right decision. Much luck and gentle hugs to bacon!

[K9karen]

I'm sorry to read about Bacon.

My niece's beagle, Gizmo, had a similar situation. Actually, it sounds exactly like Bacon's. The steroids and shots helped for a while, but the problem was still there. He looked like a sad, desperate little boy in agony.

Gizmo is about 8, btw, and underwent surgery about 6 months ago. The difference in him is amazing. Being a human who's had 2 spine surgeries, I could really relate to Gizmo. He's so happy and healthy.

Yes, it was expensive, but their surgeon told them about a payment plan for animals. I know these times are hard for everyone, (she has 2 kids and is fostering 2) but she and her hubby deecided that Gizzy is part of the family, still young and playful and needed help. To see him in agony was awful.

I hope your Bacon recovers.

[sana]

Loads of good thoughts and prayers for sweet Bacon. So terribly sorry to hear this news. I hope she recovers easily and quickly and that both of you do not have to go through a lot. Many lovely and good prayers for dear Bacon.

I hope good news comes next.