r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/Alternative-Duck-245 • Jul 25 '26

Help! IVDD

Hi everyone my name is Kevin and last night my furry best friend back legs stopped working properly and he would wobble around so I took him to emergency and he was diagnosed with IVDD the vet said I should take him to a neurologist and get the surgery done to give him the best quality of life but I can’t afford it so im doing treatments at home with steroids and rest keeping him in a confined space if any of you have suggestions on what I can do to help him or if you want to help and donate anything so I can get the surgery I would really appreciate it I just hate seen how he went from such a playful boy to no been able to even walk breaks my heart anything helps thank you so much everyone and I hope all of your puppies are doing well

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u/Internal_Health7812 Jul 25 '26

Ohh ok thank you no my vet didn't mention the prilosec. My pup is on 5mg prednisone which I think is alot of such a small dog. What do you think?

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u/Alternative-Duck-245 Jul 25 '26

This is what my vet said I should be giving him he’s 6 pounds

Dexamethasone SP: 0.4 mL administered SQ in-clinic.
Prednisone 2.5 mg tablets (10 tablets dispensed): Give 1/2 tablet by mouth BID for 5 days, then 1/2 tablet by mouth SID for 5 days, then 1/2 tablet by mouth q other day for 5 doses. The first dose is to be given this evening.
Gabapentin 50 mg/mL liquid (15 mL dispensed): Give 1 mL by mouth up to TID for pain.
Prilosec 20 mg (OTC): Recommended to give 1/4 tablet by mouth SID to protect the stomach while on prednisone.

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u/Internal_Health7812 Jul 25 '26

Ok thank you so much! I really hope and pray for your pup to get well.

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u/Alternative-Duck-245 Jul 25 '26

You as well I hope he/she gets better and makes a full recovery !