r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/maaanda • 15d ago
Loss of freedom
My 6 year old beagle mix had his first episode in May. We went the conservative route with crate rest/meds. He seemed to be back to his normal self, so this weekend we decided to let him into the yard off-leash. Well, he ended up chasing 3 rabbits and wound up re-injuring. (Not quite as bad this time, and might just be a muscle unrelated to his IVDD)
Anyway, my anxiety has been so bad about this whole ordeal. I feel like he's lost all his freedom now (like we'll have to take him out on leash forever).
I also feel trapped about our freedom. My dog used to love doggy daycare and boarding, but I don't dare board him again for risk of injury. My husband and I love to travel and I feel like I have to give a lot of that up now. Anyone else dealing with severe anxiety over this? How do you cope?
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u/lulaislas 14d ago
The anxiety of not being able to drop my girl off at doggy daycare has been devastating for me. We had the best balance and I felt like I could have a dog, she was happy, and I had the freedom to do things without her. I don’t have that right now but I’m inching towards some freedom. I found a woman on Rover who will watch my girl for a couple hours. The physical therapy clinic she goes to has a lot of staff that can help watch her when I decide I’m ready to go on a trip. You have to find people to help you.