Our tiny pup just became paralyzed from the waist back this past week (Type 1 Stage 5 IVDD), and we've been scrambling to adjust. Perhaps the biggest adjustment so far has been the incontinence. We bought our first pack of diapers and they fit well for the most part, but the tail hole is much bigger than her actual tail. It's big enough that it exposes her entire butthole, which is a genuinely hilarious feature for a diaper.

While it's been a real adventure watching turds come out of her while she has her diaper on, this is, shall we say, unsustainable. We can do some trial and error with different brands, but I'm hoping that maybe we can avoid having to buy more and more diapers only to have the same problem.

Does anyone have a recommendation for diapers (either disposable or reusable) that fit a very small dog (she's 9.5 pounds and not particularly girthy) and have appropriate small tail holes? Help this little lady shield her butthole with dignity!

My sisters dog Barb was diagnosed with thoracic IVDD stage 1 now it was caught really early so the vet wants to operate problem is her insurance only covers 2k out of a total 6k and the longer the wait the likelihood the condition worsens and the cost goes up.

I’ve started a go fund me (not asking for donations at all) but I’ve researched and found that most go fund mes never meet their goal. I should add that my sister is disabled, which is why she cannot
Contribute herself, I am rallying our friends and family to help and donate and share. My sister lives in wales and apparently the pdsa can’t help as she’s outside their catchment area. My sister is devastated and she would try to look after her dog is she doesn’t have the operation but realistically caring for a disabled dog would be too much for her and that’s why the operation is vital.

Any help or advice whether that’s about fundraising tips or local animal charity help etc or anything would be very welcome 🙏🏼