LEE KRAMER'S ROOM: With Views

[jbsliverer]

IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) Type 1, real common in dachshunds and other breeds with that body type. Our little dog suffered from the same thing about five years ago and we got the same wheelchair from that same place. Same thing, advised to put her down, almost did, pretty touch and go when it happened. She couldn't take a bowel movement and having trouble breathing, but we worked with her got her flowing and about 4 months and into the wheelchair. About a year later of working with her she could hobble and walk funny but with lots of spirit and happiness.

Wife and I have had her since about 4 months old, she is now 13 and of course a bit more feeble, but still with great spirit and happiness. We're probably going to have to see her go within the next year. She has breast cancer, the second most leading cause of death for the breed, next to old age. She's given us so much enjoyment over the years and we're going to give her as much back for the rest of her days. As long as she has her spirit and eating and pooping, we're good.