Harley, the Dachshund with Inter-vertebral disc disease (IVDD)
Here is little Harley who is as tough and as handsome as the motorcycle he was named for. Two weeks ago, Harley ruptured discs in his back and was paralyzed. When his discs ruptured, nerves making it possible for Harley to urinate and defecate were also damaged; in addition to losing control of his legs, Harley lost control of bowls and bladder.
Two weeks on the road to recovery
Today, with the help of acupuncture, laser therapy, and conventional medical care, Harley is recovering. Harley can walk 8 steps without having his rear legs buckle; he and can urinate and defecate on his own. To help Harley recover maximum use of his nerves, his family is using moxa to treat two special acupuncture points, Small Intestine 3 and Bladder 62. His family is limiting his activity and keeping him on non-skid surfaces so his little feet have traction they need to stay under him.
It will be several weeks before Harley’s engines are fully revving, but he is headed in the right direction. He is receiving dark green & orange vegetables to provide antioxidants, Adequan to help lubricate his joints, and controlled exercise.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Herbal Formulas for Disc Disease
While Charlie is in the acute phase of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease), we may start him on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula Invigorate the Collaterals or Huo luo xiao ling dan). Invigorate the Collaterals helps relieve stasis (phlegm), treat pain & spasm, move & tonify. In a few weeks, when Harley has passed from acute to chronic disc disease, the TCM herbal formula that would be most helpful is Supple Spine or Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang. These herbal formulas, along with acupuncture and laser therapy, remove pain, return function, and help prevent disease in the future.
Harley's Family
As important as holistic medicine has been in Harley’s recovery, Harley’s family has been even more important. Harley’s family provides him with the love and security that promote a healing state of mind. Harley's family is the key to his happiness, and happiness is key to health.
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