Questions about my new paralyzed piggy...
You are a wonderful person for taking her in! Annie is very lucky that your sister saved her and that you are dedicated to helping her. Thank you so much and good luck!
- cavyslave8
- I GAVE, dammit!
I have no advice but just wanted to say how wonderful I think it is that you and your sister saved her. Annie is a very lucky girl! I hope you can find some therapy that helps her.
- Bethie
- Still supporting in 2014
You and your sister are so kind for saving Annie. Even is she doesn't regain the use of her legs, I'm sure she'll have a great life with you. I have no medical advice, but my boys often have cold feet. They're still nice and pink, but they feel cold. I think the 'bed buddy' is a good idea as long as it doesn't make her too warm.
Do please keep us posted. She is a real cutie.
Do please keep us posted. She is a real cutie.
Thanks again guys!
I asked my sister how long ago she was paralyzed and she said it happened a month ago-she also lost the control of her legs one at a time.
This morning she had her first bath! We've figured out that if you scratch her tummy, she'll move one of her legs at a time like dogs do when you scratch them in a good spot-she can do thi with both of them.
I asked my sister how long ago she was paralyzed and she said it happened a month ago-she also lost the control of her legs one at a time.
This morning she had her first bath! We've figured out that if you scratch her tummy, she'll move one of her legs at a time like dogs do when you scratch them in a good spot-she can do thi with both of them.
On Peter Gurney's homepage there is a description of Swimming therapy. Sounds like your little cute Annie could benefit from that if you just take it very easy and teach her to like the water - on step at the time!
http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/swimming.htm
I hope she can regain some use of her legs!
http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/swimming.htm
I hope she can regain some use of her legs!
Ditto salana - ther is a link to Peter Gurneys site on that, too:
http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/paral.htm
http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/paral.htm
We had a paralyzed piggie--Bacon. She lived for 4 years after her stroke and moved around just fine with only her front paws. Based upon my limited knowledge, her hind legs were always cold. My father is also paralyzed and his paralyzed arm is always colder as well--so I think it's just the lack off circulation. I would exercise Bacon's paws. Once a week I would put her in the tub in warm water and move them around in there. What amazed me even more, is that her roommate, Porkchop, would help to take care of her. In her final weeks, the other piggie would bring her treats, and veggies, since I think Bacon suffered another stroke and just couldn't get around anymore. But for those 4 years, she was just as happy as could be. She played with the other piggies and would really enjoy the trips to the backyard to munch on grass. Again, taking care of my paralyzed dad, I know that if I don't exercise his paralyzed side, it will start to hurt. I'm assuming the same is true for animals.