tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post6108064750102877708..comments2024-03-20T05:29:43.311-07:00Comments on Diary of a Real-Life Veterinarian: Hank. Cervical Disc Disease Management When Surgical Treatment is NOT an Option. His journey and recovery blog.krista magnifico, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-77870432050711276172018-10-03T06:48:05.700-07:002018-10-03T06:48:05.700-07:00Hello, I just found your video. My dog was diagnos...Hello, I just found your video. My dog was diagnosed with IVDD and hip dysplasia. He had surgery for IVDD about 2 weeks ago and he still hasn't shown signs of walking. I've been taking him outside about 3 to 4 times a day. This isn't easy because he is overweight and I'm a petite woman. I've been doing the standing up exercises and the leg extending in and out movements too. He is also on diet food. Please please please, I need help! Is there anything else I can do to help him walk again? He is also doing #2 just fine, and after almost 3 days of not peeing, he finally went today in the morning. Before that he was going just fine, but he also isn't drinking a ton of water. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631323845144281106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-16210219820298434512018-05-31T09:38:18.728-07:002018-05-31T09:38:18.728-07:00Thanks for your encouragement! I’m looking for th...Thanks for your encouragement! I’m looking for the blog/video on physical therapy for hank Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804960456559011611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-36014273759276038262018-05-31T09:37:24.187-07:002018-05-31T09:37:24.187-07:00Thanks for your encouragement! I’m having days he...Thanks for your encouragement! I’m having days helping my dog with this issue, and I want to give up. I’m looking for your physical therapy blog for hank. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804960456559011611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-72911069132979261982017-02-27T13:54:37.189-08:002017-02-27T13:54:37.189-08:00My dog has been diagnosed with ivdd based off of j...My dog has been diagnosed with ivdd based off of just an exam. His doctor thinks X-ray won't show much and we can do meds and rest. We did that for a week and after 48hrs of no meds he started shaking, trembling and was extremely scared. That passed after about 30seconds and he was back to normal. The first time he "hurt" himself he was sleeping under a chair and came out of there scared, shaking/trembling and didn't want to jump up. After that he wouldn't jump on anything and was very hesitate about it. After a and half he was already jumping and looking normal when I brought him in. I wasn't allowing him to jump but he snuck a jump in twice. But after that second mini pain episode they put him in complete crate rest. I've got him accupuncture and laser therapy and every time they ask he's he's doing I can't say better nor worse because he still tries to act wild and like himself. What are some ways to know if his back is feeling better? I continue on the plan of crate rest but once that time is up, how can I be sure he's ok if he doesn't show hesitation. Charismahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017251561461386956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-48011877193750791372017-01-06T11:34:28.050-08:002017-01-06T11:34:28.050-08:00Hello,
I appreciate your concern, and I recognize ...Hello,<br />I appreciate your concern, and I recognize the short and long term consequences of (I think) all of my decisions. While I cannot articulate the full magnitude of my life and choices I can honestly state that I am not over extending myself to a point that inhibits or restricts my passion, or quality of life. I am approaching the second half of my life with as much fervor and determination as I did my twenties. I love (LOVE) being a vet, entrepreneur, and challenging every aspect of both. If I am tired I take time off. I have no financial pressure anywhere. I have no children. I have this life and I am not going to look back and regret a second of it. Long term thats what I think about. I want to push every envelope and embrace every opportunity.. even if it is just for the challenge of it.. even if I don't succeed. I often use the analogy of being a runner (of which I am not any kind of acknowledged or accredited athlete), I love to run to give myself an outlet to let my mind and body be free of the stress of work. I sign up for races with the ackknowlegement and permission to quit anytime it is no longer fun. I do not care (nor even know) what times I run at, or where I place. Sometimes I stop and have a beer with the crowd (the NYC marathon always has partiers along the route) and sometimes I run like hell just to feel my legs be pushed beyond their normal leisurely pace. I live for the experience for myself, no one else. Short term i run hard, long term I have wonderful memories of watching runners run past as I make a toast to them! I have no regrets,, <br />Thank you for the comment and for reading!krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-88209762083534894082017-01-06T11:23:50.028-08:002017-01-06T11:23:50.028-08:00Thanks! I feel the exact same way about you!!
XOXO...Thanks! I feel the exact same way about you!!<br />XOXOkrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-78098161042505955792017-01-06T11:23:25.285-08:002017-01-06T11:23:25.285-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-66012434212882192922017-01-04T11:31:15.129-08:002017-01-04T11:31:15.129-08:00You're an amazing human and a fantastic doctor...You're an amazing human and a fantastic doctor, Krista. I'm proud to call you my friend.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826932635166933072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-4242934081796832492017-01-04T08:43:02.921-08:002017-01-04T08:43:02.921-08:00So, while I am both proud of you for your compassi...So, while I am both proud of you for your compassion and a tiny bit concerned for the depths of your obsession ( ;) ), I find myself wondering more about you than Hank. Hank is getting the best care a guy in his position can dream of; the rest is up to him. You however, I find myself wondering how this plays with a veterinarians compassion burnout. Do you find yoyrself refueled and refilled by cases such as this, or are they, long run, taxing and requiring stretch? I understand the short term is hard, but am more interested in the long term effects. Burnout or fuel for the fire?grizgrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545870831331276743noreply@blogger.com