Auggie is down...

[Paul Coover]

Well, you hope it never happens, and you are never really prepared for it, but I didn't even think of it when Auggie was hobbling around limping yesterday afternoon. Then, suddenly, he is dragging both of his back legs.

Now, we have 2 downed dogs and we have one that recovered from being down, but this is the first time that we have ever had a dog go down on us. Of course, he is on crate rest, and I know all of the proper advice as I have given it thousands of times. But, man, it just stinks!

So, everyone keep good thoughts in their minds for our Auggie, who will be 13 next month. Hopefully he will recover and be OK, but if not, we do have Johanna's old wheelchair cart! Go figure!

[Barb]

Oh no !  Rays on the way in full force.  Please keep us posted.... is he on meds?

[tpoof]

Big time PRAYERS for Auggie thats for sure..
We are somewhat new Dachshund owners.. only a year and a half.. we just love these dogs.... so much character... such characters
Just it is so scary hearing about all the back problems they have... is there any other dog that suffers as much as a Doxie?

[cheryl186]

Oh my gosh Paul, so very sorry to hear about Auggie.  Many prayers and comforting kisses coming Auggie's way for a complete recovery....please keep us posted

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Oh man Paul I SO hate to hear that. It is sooooo hard to go through something like that. Many prayers and rays coming to little Auggie and to his parents to get through this tough time. Is surgery an option? Keep us posted!

TPoof oh yeah there are breeds with worse stuff for sure. It's just that our doxies suffer more from the dang back problems than all other breeds put together! You'd think that would tell us something about going too extreme with their genetics but I doubt that will ever change.  I had a Great Dane with tons of health problems and only lived to 6 and breeds like the Danes and other giant breeds, also Cavalier King Charles spaniel etc suffer from a myriad of problems. Most breeds have their "things" to bear. It's really tragic they live such a short time and can suffer from so many health problems to boot. After I lost my last doxie I swore NO MORE DOGS but I was so miserable without one, 4 years later along came Hallie and I am so glad I caved. But honestly, if I even survive losing her one day, I doubt I'll ever have a dog again and definitely not a doxie, it is just so heart wrenching when they are ill and then you lose them, I think I'd rather be miserable without a dog than having to watch my baby suffer, I cant' imagine having anyone but Hallie anyway. Life is hard that way! 

[Sandishooligans]

What's the newest on Auggie?  Sending a truckful of dachsie rays your way for a good outcome to this. 

[Paul Coover]

Auggie is not in pain, and other than his legs not working he is his usual self.

[Kari]

Mega Rays coming his way!! 

[sollysmom]

Paul,  I just want to send more healing rays for Auggie.  I know that whatever happens he will be well taken care of and loved. Hoping for the best.

Darcel

[Roberta]

yes there are other breeds  our vet say the dandie dimont, corgie, basset, and any long backed dogs are prone to the discie thingy.
Roberta

[Joey N Tobys Mom]

so sorry to hear about Auggie... hope crate rest does the trick... please KUP

[Kari]

How is Auggie doing??

[Paul Coover]

Auggie is doing well so far. He can pee and poop on his own, and he is sill eating and drinking well. He has even been able to start to wag his tail, which is a good sign!

[Leslie]

so glad to hear this.  YOu are a good hudad to take such good care of Auggue, especially with so much else on yer plate!  Coover family!

[Paul Coover]

Auggie is improving!

Just this morning he was standing on his own in the crib and he is able to walk a little!

Hopefully he will continue to improve over the next couple of weeks!

[Barb]

Excellent news !!! GO Auggie !

[Doxherding Karen]

Dis is MASTER James Coover checkin' in: :meme:


1)  Auggie is in his crib.

     I am in MY crib!

2)  Auggie is peeing an' pooping.

     I am peeing an' pooping.

3)  Auggie is waggin' his tail.

     I am wavin' my hands.

4)  Auggie is standing on his own in da crib and walkin' a little.

     O.K., so I'm a little behind!  I gots lots of burping to do, an' it takes up all my energy!!

So, Auggie and I are both doin Okey Dokey an' we're gonna be good buddies real soon.  I should be outta this crib by 2010.  You think Auggie will be out by then? :thinik:

TTFN- SBJ

[SNKSMOMSUE]

Hey Auggie Doggie  -
We are sending big time rays from Wisconsin (Brett who??) and we are happy you are wagging your tail.  That is a FOR SURE sign of healing, been there did that.  Smootches and belly rubs to you, hang in there pal.   

[Doxherding Karen]

Hey Auggie Doggie  -
We are sending big time rays from Wisconsin (Brett who??)

Oh, how quickly they forget. . . .

What's the matter - you have angry cheesehead disease?  Is that like mad cow disease?  LOL!!

Auntie Karen

[JetEd73]

A double dose of Rays and a nice little prayer heading your way Auggie!

[Paul Coover]

I am happy to report that Auggie is doing very well. He has finished 6 weeks of crate rest and he can walk well on his own. So, he is now free to walk around the house on his own. Yesterday he got to go outside for the first time in 6 weeks. He was quite excited!

[SNKSMOMSUE]

 
Hilarious Karen!!
:thumb:

[sollysmom]

Way To Go Auggie!!!!!!!  Great to be back on you feet and walking again.  All that rest did the job!!!!   Wohoooooooo  :thumb:

Darcel & Solly

[cheryl186]

WONDERFUL NEWS   WAY TO GO AUGGIE   OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED !!!!!

[JetEd73]

I like good news...