Today we woke up ready to celebrate my spouse’s birthday, and instead we were greeted with Emily’s wobbly back legs when we took her outside to pee and poop. Ugh. Heartbreaking. A dachshund humans’ worst nightmare. Emily “Mimi” Sue turns 12 next month and now this happens. Sigh.

As a family, we’ve been very lucky with our dachshunds and their backs. Rufus had three episodes, in 17 years, if I remember correctly. And they were all treated with conservative crate rest, cold laser therapy and some pain meds.

When we got to the vet’s office around noon, our long-time trusted veterinarian recommended Librela. One shot. I know this relatively new drug has received mixed reviews, but our paws are crossed and we’re hoping for the best. We’re now going to wait and observe.

Emily has peed twice since we’ve been home and even pooped once. She’s ate some cooked chicken, but refused her dry kibble. She has had some water so we remain optimistic. She seems to be pouting a little because she’s on crate rest.

So if you’re keeping count, we have one nearly blind hound (Lily Blossom at age 10) and now a wobbly / semi-paralyzed one (Emily Sue). We got laugh to keep from crying. But we wouldn’t change it for the world. We love our girls and are extremely grateful to have them in our lives.

This is where you can help! First, we welcome all good and healing thoughts and prayers. Second, if you have any feedback on Librela OR other alternative drugs and treatments, let us know in the comments. Thanks in advance for all the love and support. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.

Love and spoil them while you can friends.