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February 21, 2023, 08:36 AM
irreverent
Our Injured Dachshund Would Appreciate Your Kind Thoughts - Ollie - UPDATE on pg 6
Prayers for you and Ollie. Keep him still outside of his PT- no jumping (I know it’s really hard, especially with those big, dark, beseeching eyes)….


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February 21, 2023, 05:02 PM
h2oys
Today’s update…

Ollie is not in as much pain but still is not ambulatory. Apparently he ate dinner tonight so they were very happy with that.

We’re hoping he’ll be able to move his legs tomorrow Smile
February 21, 2023, 08:34 PM
flashguy
Don't rush things. A spinal operation is serious.

flashguy




Texan by choice, not accident of birth
February 22, 2023, 06:19 PM
h2oys
Todays update.

The vet said he’s moving his rear legs more (no movement yet with his front legs), he is continent, on oral pain pills vs fentanyl IV, and eating well.

She added every dogs recovery from a spinal cord injury is different. However she feels he is on the lower middle side to getting back to normal.

They’re hoping to release him back to us this weekend. Fingers crossed.
February 22, 2023, 06:41 PM
shoevb
Best wishes to Ollie.
February 22, 2023, 09:41 PM
katndog
sending prayers and well wishes for Ollie.
February 22, 2023, 09:47 PM
old rugged cross
Like flashguy said. "Don't rush it"



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
February 24, 2023, 10:06 AM
h2oys
UPDATE:

Just spoke to the vet. She said Ollie is in more pain today than the past few days. They believe he has a clot at the surgical site, a different portion of the remaining 2/3 of the disc they left is now pressing the nerve, or, ..?

They plan to do another MRI. He is 3rd in line so the next phone call from them will be sometime between 12-3pm today.

If he needs another surgery I don't know what we will do. We've already hit $7k and their original estimate was $6k-8k.

Please say a prayer for both Ollie and us - thanks.
February 24, 2023, 10:41 AM
Hildur
Sending prayers your and Ollie's way.
February 24, 2023, 02:51 PM
h2oys
UPDATE #2 TODAY

The MRI showed part of the disc they left had herniated into the nerve. She said there are a number of employees there who are pulling for him and they agreed to address this new development for only $100.

I gave her the green light and thank you God for your help.

Below are pics of him taken at the Vet School yesterday:






February 24, 2023, 03:34 PM
Patrick-SP2022
Charlie, Molly, and Katie are all pulling for Ollie.

(All three doggies are dachshund mixes.)








February 24, 2023, 05:14 PM
h2oys
^^^Thank you!!
February 24, 2023, 05:43 PM
Blue Dog
That's great news
February 24, 2023, 07:22 PM
snoris
Continuing prayers sent!!!
February 24, 2023, 07:33 PM
h2oys
UPDATE #3

Vet called and said surgery went well. They removed the other portion that was poking in towards the spinal column and put a plug in the area to replace what they removed.

The plug is supposed to keep the two vertebrae apart from one another so we don’t get more nerve impingements.

Thank you all for your continued support!
February 24, 2023, 07:55 PM
ARman
Ahyoka and I are keeping you in our thoughts. Be well soon Ollie!

ARman
February 24, 2023, 07:59 PM
old rugged cross
Hang in there buddy. Better days ahead. Prayer send for him and you guys.



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
February 25, 2023, 09:54 AM
h2oys
They told us he is feeling better this morning. Still no front leg movement but he did wag his tail.

My guess is the recovery starts all over again since they had to redo the first surgery.

Just feel so sorry for our fur baby.
February 25, 2023, 10:08 AM
BOATTRASH1
Hoping for your sweet baby to make a full recovery..
February 25, 2023, 12:35 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Two thumbs up!





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Don't slow down. If you're scared don't show it.
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