Layla

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by judy

You have to know in your own heart Linds. Nobody can tell you what to do.

She is a happy little dog, either way!

That's true. You've already gone over and above what I would have done.

If you put Layla in the water does she try to swim using all of her legs? Maybe you could fill the bathtub really full and let her exercise in the tub. She may not really need the treadmill.

[Lindsey]

She won't use all of her legs except if she's on the treadmill - we have tried. If she's in the tub she just walks around with her front legs and lets the back ones float and drag around.

We talked with the vet yesterday and I think we've got it down to just two days a week... once for acupuncture (plus keeping her there for the day is free) and once for rehab.

Yesterday we took her to our small town vet for her shots. She did a little check-up and when she put the rectal thermometer in, Layla's back end started running away! Her front end didn't know what was happening, but her back legs were moving in a perfect walking motion. It was so crazy to see!

[gja1000]

I know this is a financial burden for you and I think you have done as much as possible for her. I think she will improve some more though! You are a good mom!

[Lindsey]

Something very weird happened one night before the weekend (I can't remember if it was Thursday or Friday). We took Layla upstairs and put her on the bed to wait for us to come and snuggle before going to sleep It's what we usually do and she just lays down and waits or sucks on the corner of a pillow. Well, we put her on the bed and went to brush our teeth and get ready for bed. But she would not stop crying and barking! I was in the middle of washing my face but I went to check on her and she was pacing around and sometimes she'd quickly turn her head back and jump forwards, like she was scared of something behind her. One time she whipped her head around and bit her back foot! She has NOTHING to do with her back feet. I thought she may have been feeling something! But a few minutes later she was back to normal, no more pacing, nothing. And she still had no deep pain sensation or any feeling down her back. Strange!

[gja1000]

I wonder if she was getting that "tingly" or "prickly" feeling that happens when nerves awaken??? It sure is strange! I realize she still didn't have any deep pain sensation, yet, it seems like she must have been having some sort of sensation.