I had a spinal injury a few years ago and the surgeon warned me of permanent nerve damage causing incontinence being a potential consequence if it got worse. It's called "cauda equina syndrome", I did a quick search and it looks like it occurs in dogs too. Essentially you lose all nerve feeling on your bowel, hence not knowing when you need to go. I'm not sure what the solution is (if any) but it could be a clue.
Potential injury from glass
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In the neighborhood where I walk my Bs, I sometimes see shards of broken glass on the concrete and lead them away from the glass. I'm wondering what to do if one of them accidentally steps on a piece of glass … ?? What's the first thing that you should do? Any advice?
It hasn't happened, but I want to be prepared in case it does.
Lori
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Very good question, I would like to know as well. In a dogs lifetime, you know they will get close to broken glass on the streets and what not.
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I have run into that myself and walked way around. I would just check the Bs foot and if it's cut I would carry it home and treat accordingly. See if there's a piece of glass in there and if I can get it out. If it's a real bad cut it may be off to the emergency clinic.
