Laser Therapy for Peaches

[Tanya]

I took Peaches to a rehabilitation specialist today for an exam and to start laser therapy treatments. Peaches loved the laser therapy! She was all nervous and tense being at the vet, but after a few passes of the laser, she stretched out and enjoyed the treatment! I was so impressed.

Overall, she is doing great! Like I mentioned before, the medicine has her wanting to go, go, go! She enjoys her stroller rides even though she'd rather be walking. The fresh air seems to cheer her up. :sillylove:

[Alex's Mom]

What a great update, T!!! Alex enjoyed her laser treatments the few times she had it (which surprised me, cuz she sure HATED acupuncture :rolleyes: ). Tons more :bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz: for continued imporvement! :hug99::hug99:

[Rae]

Good to hear, and I hope the laser helps her. I'm sure it's terribly hard to keep such an active girl confined and you're doing great!

[Lisa]

It makes my heart happy to read how well she is doing! :love98:

How often does the vet recommend she go for treatment?

[lotsadox]

It's great to hear she's doing so well with the laser treatment. It's so hard to keep them confined once they start to feel better. Keep up the good work!

Sending more :bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz:

[RustysMom]

Wonderful update! sending more healing :bigrayz:

[Tanya]

How often does the vet recommend she go for treatment?

2 times per week for the first 2-3 weeks after the injury. She had her first treatment yesterday, and she'll have 2 next week. Then 1 more the week after, and then we'll be at 3 weeks already. Thankfully my in-laws are visiting all next week, and they can watch Andrew while I take Peaches. He came along for the appointment yesterday, and that was an experience!

After the 3 week period, the vet told me I could start to introduce a little exercise. I could take Peaches on a 5 minute walk twice a day, but other than that, she needs to remain on crate rest for 8 weeks.

[LexieLuvr]

Awesome news! I was very pleased with laser therapy for my kids, too. I would not, however, take my dog on a walk when on crate rest - too dangerous, IMO.

[Tanya]

I'll see how she is at 3 weeks and make that decision then. I'll have to be picky about the environment we walk in if do go that route.

[lotsadox]

You might be able to take her on a "walk" in the house or backyard. After Amanda, has cancer surgery they said she could go on short, slow walks. So we walked around the backyard first and then the cul-de-sac at the end of the street. She was NOT impressed. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

I myself would be careful about walkies so soon also...but you know her best...more rays for your girl....:bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz:

[Tanya]

You might be able to take her on a "walk" in the house or backyard. After Amanda, has cancer surgery they said she could go on short, slow walks. So we walked around the backyard first and then the cul-de-sac at the end of the street. She was NOT impressed. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

There is a community across the street that is mostly seniors. There is nothing exciting going on over there, so that would be my best option. Also, there will probably be others out on short, slow walks. :rotfl: If we go in the yard, she is going to think "BALL!!" This first week has sailed past, and she has been a very good girl. I hope this continues. :crossfin:

[Tanya]

I myself would be careful about walkies so soon also...but you know her best...more rays for your girl....:bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz:

Thank you, Irma. I will be careful with my baby girl. She is my heart & soul, and I'd never do something that didn't have her best interest in mind.

[lotsadox]

There is a community across the street that is mostly seniors. There is nothing exciting going on over there, so that would be my best option. Also, there will probably be others out on short, slow walks. :rotfl: If we go in the yard, she is going to think "BALL!!" This first week has sailed past, and she has been a very good girl. I hope this continues. :crossfin:

The senior community would probably be a good choice. Having never had a ball obsessed dog, I forget how Peaches mind works. That wouldn't be good at all!

I hope things keep going well with the crate rest :crossfin::crossfin::crossfin:

[oceangirls]

Sounds great, Tanya :). I asked about the laser treatment. My vet said he did not think it would do much for disc injury because it wouldn't go deep enough. Maybe it relaxes the superficial muscles. Anything's worth a try.

I'm glad your vet was supportive of a little controlled exercise. DH was worried about muscle atrophy with the idea of 8 weeks of crate rest, so we introduced a little more gradual mobility for Angel too. I would be mindful of other risks (like running squirrels and such - that would be too much for Cassie to handle).

Continued rayz :bigrayz::bigrayz::bigrayz: and :hug99:

[Ivan]

I dunno anything about laser treatments. But while on the topic...

We just found a new vet (for cat), a holistic vet, per his window sign. We asked him about doxie IVDD, and he said they don't do surgery for IVDD back home in China. Instead he said acupuncture alone fixes it. Yes, he does that. Hmm. I wonder if it really does work? Or success rates? Any idea?

[Alex's Mom]

I'd say it might help, but it won't cure it. Don't forget that there is a somewhat ...um..."different" attitude towards companion animals in China :).

[Mama S.]

I don't know if it is due to the difference in injury but I can see a major difference in Sam who had laser and Scooby who didn't. Any future incidences will include laser.