Larry the lab needs help!!!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

christinam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:30:28 GMT

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dogs don't suffer from tetanus it's really very very rare!

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Dont think i was being blind lol - maybe just the way i read it.

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I think that this was badly written, you can not say that dogs don't suffer from it, then say it is rare. It can only be one or the other.

Yes tetanus in dogs may be rare but they can get it.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

christinam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:06 GMT

Almost all mammals are susceptible to tetanus, dogs and cats are just more resistant than others.

Larry has had many of the classic signs: lock jaw, rigid hind leg paralysis (still has), droopy eyes/ jaw muscles and tail stiffness.

He was given anti toxin day 5 – 7 post symptoms (was treated elsewhere, long story involves breeder etc) and thankfully didn't develop the worse clinical signs like convulsions and death.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

dinkyd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:37:40 GMT

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dogs don't suffer from tetanus it's really very very rare!

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Dont think i was being blind lol - maybe just the way i read it.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Louise B — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:22 GMT

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Why on earth would she say Larry had tetanus if Larry didnt!

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Exactly what I was thinking!

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Eh? Am I missing something. Where did the vet say Larry did and did not have tetanus? Am getting confused

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

dinkyd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:25:57 GMT

Sorry but this 'vet' sounds fishy lol!- very strange post!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Kim Buckley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:23:46 GMT

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Why on earth would she say Larry had tetanus if Larry didnt!

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Exactly what I was thinking!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

dinkyd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:13:55 GMT

Why on earth would she say Larry had tetanus if Larry didnt!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Maisy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:43:31 GMT

[quote user="drgrd"]

dogs don't suffer from tetanus it's really very very rare!

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They can still develop it though despite its rarity?

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Kim Buckley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:32:29 GMT

I've seen two cases of tetanus in dogs. Both fully recovered. Hope Larry gets better soon!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

drgrd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:27:29 GMT

dogs don't suffer from tetanus it's really very very rare!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Maisy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:35:48 GMT

He's lovely! Hope all goes well with him, are you keeping him?

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

christinam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:27:14 GMT

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Do you know whats caused the paralysis? Not heard of anything like this before.

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Sorry, should of said, he's got tetanus.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

christinam — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:44:37 GMT

Thank you for all the replys and great ideas, esp like the peanut thing, I will look into that more.

Lucky little Larry is being made a wheelchair/ stand thing as we speak.

Pics as requested.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Louise B — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:41:32 GMT

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http://www.patient-products.co.uk/acatalog/Physio_Rolls.html

one of these might be handy too. It's much like a swiss ball but shaped like a peanut so that the dog is less likely to flop off to one side. and you can gentle rock the patient back and forth on it

£17 - 45 +VAT

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Could a water cooler bottle (empty) wrapped in vet bed subsitute do you reckon? Could make the dip in the middle by wrapping 2" foam or some towelling, etc) each end then covering the whole thing in a vet bed. Not sure if would work though.

Might be able to make a hoist out of an old metal framed desk. Attach casters to each leg, remove the wooden top, and then put two struts across the top to attach the sling(s).

You can probably pick up a metal framed desk for free by talking to your local council/school/uni maintenance department (janitors/caretakers - no one official) as they usually throw them out. Castors can be bought from B&Q or similar for about £8.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:29:05 GMT

http://www.patient-products.co.uk/acatalog/Physio_Rolls.html

one of these might be handy too. It's much like a swiss ball but shaped like a peanut so that the dog is less likely to flop off to one side. and you can gentle rock the patient back and forth on it

£17 - 45 +VAT

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:24:50 GMT

Bacterial meningitis can cause paralysis

http://www.dogscatshealth.com/2008/10/bacterial-meningitis-in-dogs.html

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

loobylou — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:16:52 GMT

Do you know whats caused the paralysis? Not heard of anything like this before.

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:42:16 GMT

just read that money is limited.....

They may have an ex-demo model available worth a try. Good luck. Am sure the hydro will work wonders. We currently have a Cocker that is tetraplegic and he is slowly getting there. He just needs to go swimming!!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:37:44 GMT

he could do with one of these:

We have one of these available from Westcoast, althou am sure you could pick up a second hand one form somewhere. Westcoast also sell the slings to use with the hoists. So much better for your back. We use our most of the time and wheel it out for the larger recumbent patients.

http://www.animalrehab.co.uk/animalrehab/hoists.htm

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Maisy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:19:52 GMT

I hope his physio and hydrotherapy goes well Poor Larry, have you any pics?!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

christinam — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:08:02 GMT

He has physio 4x day, but also has a bath daily and gets a muscle rub down, and when watching telly or cuddling I have a little go. He has deep sensation on both, and for the past 1 1/2 weeks gets twitches when you itch his back.

Since starting this post a charity have raised money for him to start hydrotherapy,so he's booked in for thursday, fingers crossed.

He did manage to stand on friday eve, on for a second, and when he tried to do again he couldn't, but yea Larry!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Fiona Leathers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:56 GMT

It must be my age but I read that title as Larry the Lamb!

Re: Larry the lab needs help!!!

Steph Phillips — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:16:37 GMT

aww love him .. thats so sad :(

How often is he getting physio? 5x a day or so, or as often as you can with at least an hour rest in between could help (??) does he have any sensation at all in his limbs?