My german shepherd escaped our tie out cable and got through our fenced in backyard and was able to get to the road where she was hit by a car. She suffered a compound fracture in the last 3 bones in her neck. I wasnt given a cast or way to stabilize her neck. Ive been having the hardest time keeping her clean and dry. I have a thick dog bed in a crate for her but when she pees, its going past the xxl puppy pads and is somehow going through the supposed to be waterproof mattress protector i have covering her bed. My question is, what do i do? Im scared that moving her will further injure her. I bathe her with a bucket of water and mane and tail shampoo on my deck every time she potties since she goes so much and soaks her fur fully. I'm scared of her getting scalded from urine but also overwhelmed with having to bathe her multiple times a day + having to constantly wash the dog bed. I'm finding that im starting to pinch and get very sore in my lower back from the strain, too. Im doing my very best, but I feel so under equipped and defeated. The vet won't consider surgery without a dye test with an MRI, but that's well out of my financial ability. Along with my own personal wishes to save our pup, I'm driven more by the fact that she is my 5 year old daughters dog, and they are bonded unlike anything i've ever seen. Sorry for the long rant. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperate for any tips/help. ❤
Struggling with bathroom breaks for a male Corgi. The sling blocks him from urinating no matter how thin I make it, but without it he is unsupported because he cannot use his back legs. It’s so confusing 😭
What is the recommendation for a cat undergoing spinal surgery for IVDD? Is a 10ft x 12ft room that is empty (besides pet bed, litter box, food/water) and window sills completely blocked off still too large?
Hi there. A metal crate with a top is recommended for both dogs and cats to allow your pet to see out and you to see in, while preventing your pet from tearing it, knocking it over, or climbing/jumping out. The appropriate size is 2-3 times the size of your pet, so that your pet can stand up, turn around, and move away from an accident, but can’t run, jump, or stand on hind legs.
