Manatee Mayhem Part Deux

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by StaceyK

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by melbo55

Ozark? Ollie? Oliver? I was going to suggest Oskar, too, until you mentioned you know a lot of other canine Oskars.

that's part of the trouble, a lot of the names I like are already friends' dogs - Like Ollie/Oliver.

Only his fancy kennel name has to start with an O his call name can be any letter.

He may look like a Bubba

I keep on wanting to Charlie him but your mom's dog might not like that. Bear Hug's Overdrive Goodtime Charlie (yeah, too many letters). Bear Hug's Olympic/Ozark Bubba :-D Bear Hugs Orwellian Rocky.

How many letters are you allowed? Here we can only have 30 including the kennel name and spaces but I thought that you were allowed more in the US.

36 including spaces and apostrophes .

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Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

The body does amazing things - growing new bone to stabilize the deformed discs is great! Spinal stroke, not so great, but at least the odds are in the favor of things resolving on its own. So that's good. Sorry about the lack of appropriate sized MRI, that stinks!

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Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

YES to acupuncture! I had a dog with a suspected FCE (I never had an MRI). He went from not being able to support his back end by himself (I was walking him with a sling) to almost completely normal in just a few treatments (IIRC, one treatment a week for 4-5 weeks). I continued the treatments for the rest of his life, monthly (he only lived about another year) and he did very well. I hope that it helps for your girl!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by IronOx

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

YES to acupuncture! I had a dog with a suspected FCE (I never had an MRI). He went from not being able to support his back end by himself (I was walking him with a sling) to almost completely normal in just a few treatments (IIRC, one treatment a week for 4-5 weeks). I continued the treatments for the rest of his life, monthly (he only lived about another year) and he did very well. I hope that it helps for your girl!

This group is so amazing!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by IronOx

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

YES to acupuncture! I had a dog with a suspected FCE (I never had an MRI). He went from not being able to support his back end by himself (I was walking him with a sling) to almost completely normal in just a few treatments (IIRC, one treatment a week for 4-5 weeks). I continued the treatments for the rest of his life, monthly (he only lived about another year) and he did very well. I hope that it helps for your girl!

This group is so amazing!

double that. My german shepherd made it to a grand old age of 16 with regular accupuncture (every 3 months). she ha horrible arthritis in her spine. Laser treatments helped as did super power glucosomine. she started them when she was 10. VERY active: funning, swimming, hiking and general goofy dog stuff.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Racing Manatees!!!

Is anyone racing this weekend?

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

Is anyone racing this weekend?

If anyone is racing, have fun and enjoy the race!

I want to wish all of you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving time. Even though it is not my "native tradition", it is very important holiday for me, as I am an immigrant who came here to find better life and opportunities, just like the pilgrims hundreds years ago. I am thankful for all the wonderful people I have met in the US since I moved here. I am thankful for all the "gate keepers", mentors, friends, advisers, influential folks, and absolutely everyone who shaped my views, helped me understand the world, challenged me, showed different perspectives, and supported on many different levels. I am very thankful for this group and all of you, and all your support along the triathlon journey (triathlon is just one more thing I would not be able to do if I had not moved to the US..!) THANK YOU!

I wish you all the best. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving time. And racing time, and training time.

Also... I am going camping in Tennessee for the whole week, Smokey Mountains and Chattanooga. If anyone is in the area and want to meet for coffee, beer, or training, let me know via e-mail (I may not have a signal for phone, but should have wi-fi here and there): [email protected]

Once again, have a great weekend!

Edited by marysia83 2017-11-17 4:35 PM

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

Is anyone racing this weekend?

what? No racers? Guess everyone’s waiting for the turkey trots!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

Is anyone racing this weekend?

If anyone is racing, have fun and enjoy the race! I want to wish all of you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving time. Even though it is not my "native tradition", it is very important holiday for me, as I am an immigrant who came here to find better life and opportunities, just like the pilgrims hundreds years ago. I am thankful for all the wonderful people I have met in the US since I moved here. I am thankful for all the "gate keepers", mentors, friends, advisers, influential folks, and absolutely everyone who shaped my views, helped me understand the world, challenged me, showed different perspectives, and supported on many different levels. I am very thankful for this group and all of you, and all your support along the triathlon journey (triathlon is just one more thing I would not be able to do if I had not moved to the US..!) THANK YOU! I wish you all the best. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving time. And racing time, and training time. Also... I am going camping in Tennessee for the whole week, Smokey Mountains and Chattanooga. If anyone is in the area and want to meet for coffee, beer, or training, let me know via e-mail (I may not have a signal for phone, but should have wi-fi here and there): [email protected] Once again, have a great weekend!

Happy thanksgiving to you! Have a great time camping . I love that part of the country.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

Is anyone racing this weekend?

If anyone is racing, have fun and enjoy the race! I want to wish all of you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving time. Even though it is not my "native tradition", it is very important holiday for me, as I am an immigrant who came here to find better life and opportunities, just like the pilgrims hundreds years ago. I am thankful for all the wonderful people I have met in the US since I moved here. I am thankful for all the "gate keepers", mentors, friends, advisers, influential folks, and absolutely everyone who shaped my views, helped me understand the world, challenged me, showed different perspectives, and supported on many different levels. I am very thankful for this group and all of you, and all your support along the triathlon journey (triathlon is just one more thing I would not be able to do if I had not moved to the US..!) THANK YOU! I wish you all the best. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving time. And racing time, and training time. Also... I am going camping in Tennessee for the whole week, Smokey Mountains and Chattanooga. If anyone is in the area and want to meet for coffee, beer, or training, let me know via e-mail (I may not have a signal for phone, but should have wi-fi here and there): [email protected] Once again, have a great weekend!

Same to you. Have a blast. I was there two weekends ago and I forgot how beautiful it is.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

does anyone know how to link Zwift to BT? I have my work outs show up in Strava without an issue but there is no option for synching to BT

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Originally posted by DaveL does anyone know how to link Zwift to BT? I have my work outs show up in Strava without an issue but there is no option for synching to BT

i don’t think there is a direct way to do it, I believe I have zwift linked to Garmin connect and that uploads to BT.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Introducing Bear Hug’s Oval Office. His call name is Teddy.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by DaveL does anyone know how to link Zwift to BT? I have my work outs show up in Strava without an issue but there is no option for synching to BT

i don’t think there is a direct way to do it, I believe I have zwift linked to Garmin connect and that uploads to BT.

That is what I just did - linked Zwift to Garmin in hopes that BT would pick up the Garmin file. Haven't tested it yet.

Finally got my new Tacx trainer hooked up yesterday and did my first Zwift ride! OMG - guys - this is a game changer for me. I'm SO GLAD I got the smart trainer and am more than happy to pay the (just increased, waah waah) monthly Zwift fee. This is gonna be awesome

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by lisac957

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by DaveL does anyone know how to link Zwift to BT? I have my work outs show up in Strava without an issue but there is no option for synching to BT

i don’t think there is a direct way to do it, I believe I have zwift linked to Garmin connect and that uploads to BT.

That is what I just did - linked Zwift to Garmin in hopes that BT would pick up the Garmin file. Haven't tested it yet.

Finally got my new Tacx trainer hooked up yesterday and did my first Zwift ride! OMG - guys - this is a game changer for me. I'm SO GLAD I got the smart trainer and am more than happy to pay the (just increased, waah waah) monthly Zwift fee. This is gonna be awesome

So on the fence about the smart trainer - it would be great no doubt but some new lighter tubeless gravel wheels are calling out to me as well. Better experience in the basement or out on the "roads" is the question.

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Originally posted by amd723

Introducing Bear Hug’s Oval Office. His call name is Teddy.

Very cute!! Congratulations!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

Glad to hear there is a hopeful outlook for your Coco, how interesting (and good!) that her body is working to fix itself. Laser therapy is amazing, too. My Coco had one or two treatments done when she hurt her neck/back last spring. They put protective doggie goggles on her. She walked into the vet in pain with limited movement and after the treatment was like a mostly new dog! Granted her issue wasn't as bad as what your dear pooch is going through but it did help.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by amd723

Introducing Bear Hug’s Oval Office. His call name is Teddy.

He's such a cutie! I hope that you are both adjusting well!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by amd723

Introducing Bear Hug’s Oval Office. His call name is Teddy.

He's such a cutie! I hope that you are both adjusting well!

i hope you are enjoying him Ann-Marie and I love his name

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

Glad to hear there is a hopeful outlook for your Coco, how interesting (and good!) that her body is working to fix itself. Laser therapy is amazing, too. My Coco had one or two treatments done when she hurt her neck/back last spring. They put protective doggie goggles on her. She walked into the vet in pain with limited movement and after the treatment was like a mostly new dog! Granted her issue wasn't as bad as what your dear pooch is going through but it did help.

I thought I would give you a Coco update. She is doing really well. She can walk short distances unaided now, but she has lost a lot of the strength in her leg so we don't let her do it too much. She also doesn't yet have enough feeling in her foot to correct it when she flips it and stands on the wrong side, but this is improving every day. Our amazing Jill did some light Bowen like therapy on her on Saturday and we have also been doing tissue salt mineral therapy with her as well as the prescribed physio. She now has really strong reflex reactions in her leg - as in when you scratch her belly her leg fully reacts. I would say she is at least 50% better than she was a week ago maybe more and she improves a bit each day. Stopping her playing is now our biggest challenge.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by StaceyK

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

Glad to hear there is a hopeful outlook for your Coco, how interesting (and good!) that her body is working to fix itself. Laser therapy is amazing, too. My Coco had one or two treatments done when she hurt her neck/back last spring. They put protective doggie goggles on her. She walked into the vet in pain with limited movement and after the treatment was like a mostly new dog! Granted her issue wasn't as bad as what your dear pooch is going through but it did help.

I thought I would give you a Coco update. She is doing really well. She can walk short distances unaided now, but she has lost a lot of the strength in her leg so we don't let her do it too much. She also doesn't yet have enough feeling in her foot to correct it when she flips it and stands on the wrong side, but this is improving every day. Our amazing Jill did some light Bowen like therapy on her on Saturday and we have also been doing tissue salt mineral therapy with her as well as the prescribed physio. She now has really strong reflex reactions in her leg - as in when you scratch her belly her leg fully reacts. I would say she is at least 50% better than she was a week ago maybe more and she improves a bit each day. Stopping her playing is now our biggest challenge.

good news! Thanks for the update!

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by amd723

Introducing Bear Hug’s Oval Office. His call name is Teddy.

AWWWWW!! He is adorable. Welcome Teddy.

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Subject: RE: Manatee Mayhem Part Deux - 2017 Edition

Originally posted by StaceyK

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by StaceyK So we have finally finished the round of vet hopping to find out what is wrong with Coco. 6 trips to 3 different vets in 4 days is kind of stressful for both us and Coco. It turns out that the deformed discs in her spine aren't a problem as her body is growing new bone and stabilising them itself (amazingly). The specialist vets (2of them) are almost certain that she has had a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, which in normal people language is a mini stroke inside her spinal cord. This causes blockages to the nerves and results in paralysis. Thankfully for Coco only one of her rear legs is affected but that's still very tough for a dog the weighs nearly 90kg (200lb). There is no "treatment" as such but thankfully in around 90% of cases the body creates new neural pathways and the paralysis resolves itself with little side effects. So for now it's just a matter of rest and passive range of motion physio exersices and then they will reassess in 2 weeks. Then based on my Dr Googling some vets seem to have had improved success with acupuncture and laser light therapy so we will do some more research into that and contact the "alternate therapy" vet that we normally use. Unfortunately they couldn't give us a totally definitive diagnosis because the only way to do that is via an MRI and there is not an "animal" one on this side of the country that Coco will fit in. The vet was saying that they used to smuggle large dogs into the private hospital facilities under drapes through the back doors but the Health Department found out about it and put a stop to it. And for some reason despite the large horse population in the state no-one has a horse sized MRI machine. Sadly I guess when horses get this lame they don't get treated.

Glad to hear there is a hopeful outlook for your Coco, how interesting (and good!) that her body is working to fix itself. Laser therapy is amazing, too. My Coco had one or two treatments done when she hurt her neck/back last spring. They put protective doggie goggles on her. She walked into the vet in pain with limited movement and after the treatment was like a mostly new dog! Granted her issue wasn't as bad as what your dear pooch is going through but it did help.

I thought I would give you a Coco update. She is doing really well. She can walk short distances unaided now, but she has lost a lot of the strength in her leg so we don't let her do it too much. She also doesn't yet have enough feeling in her foot to correct it when she flips it and stands on the wrong side, but this is improving every day. Our amazing Jill did some light Bowen like therapy on her on Saturday and we have also been doing tissue salt mineral therapy with her as well as the prescribed physio. She now has really strong reflex reactions in her leg - as in when you scratch her belly her leg fully reacts. I would say she is at least 50% better than she was a week ago maybe more and she improves a bit each day. Stopping her playing is now our biggest challenge.

Excellent! I hope the progression continues.

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I'm going to wish an early Happy Thanksgiving to the manatee crew, I'll be leaving for WV in the am and likely won't be on BT much if at all for a few days. Enjoy the day, and good luck to anyone doing turkey trots! Gobble gobble!

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Originally posted by melbo55

I'm going to wish an early Happy Thanksgiving to the manatee crew, I'll be leaving for WV in the am and likely won't be on BT much if at all for a few days. Enjoy the day, and good luck to anyone doing turkey trots! Gobble gobble!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!!!!!!!

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