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perfectlypolitedac
Jun 22, 202419 min read
The behavioural aftermath of IVDD and other conditions needing confinement for recovery and how to make life easier!
When your dog is suddenly put onto "strict rest" the sudden loss of freedom can be as hard as the sudden loss of movement. I explore...
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perfectlypolitedac
Apr 28, 20245 min read
Can you re-toilet train a dog with IVDD?
Interestingly, when they become incontinent with IVDD, the idea they may regain continence seems impossible. There is no advice on this...
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perfectlypolitedac
Apr 19, 20249 min read
Crate training? Do we? Don't we? And how?
The great crate debate. Do we? Don't we? How do we do it. There has been a lot of posts recently discussing the use of crates. I've...
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perfectlypolitedac
Apr 15, 202411 min read
IVDD Genetics for Idiots…sorry, Dummies….well…me.
I could easily write a very structured "how to" guide on the genetics that influence IVDD, but if I am honest I struggle to read beyond...
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perfectlypolitedac
Apr 6, 202410 min read
Fudge - our April Fool, a cantankerous old g*t who brought so many smiles and tears!
I will never forget picking up Fudge…..I will never forget our journey.... I will never forget Fudge. Picture this, a few months prior I...
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perfectlypolitedac
Mar 5, 20246 min read
IVDD - It's not all about the legs! The bladder is a priority too!
BLADDER CARE. No pics for this one. Its an urgent blog to raise awareness QUICKLY! Please share this blog or similar to help people...
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perfectlypolitedac
Mar 16, 20224 min read
Living with an IVDD dachshund or two!
As many of you know I have had a few Grade 5 dogs come to me for rehabilitation. Its easy to make judgements on a dogs quality of life...
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