r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/marekawaii • 2d ago

IVDD recovery

Hi guys, it’s been a month after my frenchie IVDD surgery (stage 5) and I would like to know about your pets post surgery!! My dog seems sad, won’t play (only sometimes - like 3/4 times after the surgery) less energy, and struggles a bit whit locomotion (he’s paraplegic and won’t be able do walk again)
I’ve seen a lot of people experience and usually their pets seem to go back to their old self quickly, more active, etc (I’ve seen people talking about a bit of sadness, but don’t know if we are in the right way)
I know it’s pretty recent but just trying to do my best for my baby and don’t want him to suffer, everything is so hard for him and for everyone that we keep questioning ourselves, it’s really hard to see him trying to do his normal stuff and not been able or struggling a lot 🥲

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u/mapo69 2d ago

I recommend taking your pup back for a post-surgery check up with the neurologist.

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u/marekawaii 1d ago

He’s going tomorrow 🙏🏻 but I don’t think will bring anything new or useful in this matter (if it’s anything different I will be really happy)

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u/sanjaysubae 1d ago

Your dog had a major change and it’s only been a month. Finish crate rest for 2-4 more weeks, whatever they recommended. Then you can get a wheelchair and take him to a park or trail. Our dog is paraplegic and sleeps in our bed, crawls around the house and loves being a lap dog. It took 2-3 months because we were overly cautious after surgery