My Dog Dewey is recovering from spinal surgery.

[Gore1FL]

He herniated a disk in his back. He had the same thing happen two years ago, but in his neck. He recovered at least 90%. He's a lot older, now. Though there are positive signs, I wonder if he will walk again or if he is going to need a set of wheels.

I am lucky to have him. We've been through hell and back together.

[SheltieLover]

1. Healing vibes on the way to Dewey & you! 💓💓💓

[Scottie Mom]

2. Get well, Dewey!

From Scottie Mom and her wee lassie Abigail.

[Murphyb849]

3. Hugs and prayers for a quick recovery for Dewey ❤️

[brer cat]

4. I hope Dewey recovers most, if not all, of his abilities.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. When my dog got a lot older and had trouble walking (I had to carry him in and outside)

I brought him for acupuncture. I knew that one of the vets at the clinic where I'd brought my cat offered it. And I'd experienced acupuncture myself and it not only helped, but it was noninvasive. I also met another dog there whose owners had brought her in on a stretcher (big dog) since she was paralyzed. Acupuncture was helping her and she wagged her tail at me. So I brought my dog for acupuncture treatments every other week and they helped a lot, he was able to walk normally - go in and out by himself - after treatments. Just sharing my experience. Best to you and Dewey.

[SheltieLover]

13. I got acupuncture for Shelties, toi!

Cold laser can also be extremely helpful!

[MustLoveBeagles]

19. I'll have to do some research on these options

I have a16+ beagle with arthritis.

[skylucy]

6. Get well soon Dewey!

[Bo Zarts]

7. I can relate to Dewey ..

I’m recovering from spinal surgery too. Good healing, old boy. My secret to recovery: walk a lot. Dewey will like that.

[Fla Dem]

8. Hope all goes well for Dewey. Keep us posted.

[Tikki]

9. Hugs to Gore1FL and Dewey..

Tikki

[onecaliberal]

10. Hugs, and positive vibes.

[BigmanPigman]

11. I bet he will love his wheels if he gets them.

I am glad you aren't worried about costs. I would have sold my car if my dog needed anything expensive to give her quality of life.

[Gore1FL]

14. i cant say i am not worried about costs, but I feel like I can accommodate those costs.

I couldn't look at myself in the mirror if I did anything less.

[BigmanPigman]

15. Bravo to you!

Your best friend is lucky.

[niyad]

12. Vibes for healing and strength for both of you.

[ShazzieB]

16. I'm a cat mom, but I send good wishes to you and Dewey from me and my little girl Willow!

To Dewey:



Sincerely,
ShazzieB and Willow

[Bayard]

17. Start physical therapy with him

Back when I still had the Greyhounds, my little girl Grey had a stroke. Paralyzed her hind end. She stayed in the kitchen in a big crate for weeks while I worked on her. She did get to where she could walk again, although she kept a John Wayne swagger.

Our mini-doxie woke up one day, and couldn't walk a few years ago. His hind end just shut down. Disk problems in his back. Vet put him on various meds initially, but the one that has helped him the most is Movoflex. I mean like--seriously helped him. He came back quickly to running around (we had to make him stop), and jumping on and off the couch (still trying to snag him when he's trying that, and lift him). I get it on auto-ship from Chewy. (no--I am not a paid spokesperson!)

Best wishes, Dewy.

[Gore1FL]

20. I ordered some Movoflex.

If it works well, I'll put it on autoship. The Dew-Dog already has prescription food coming from them, so It wonit be much of an addition.

I appreciate the tip!

He and I have been working in the back yard but he should start "official" PT soon.

[MustLoveBeagles]

18. Get well Dewey

Sending healing vibes your way.

Older dogs are a lot of but I wouldn't trade my Oscar for anything.