Hi everyone,
I’d really appreciate some advice from anyone who has used the B5 with a dog with IVDD.
My dog is 18kg and has IVDD in his lower back. Before using the B5, he could still walk, although he was very wobbly and had some weakness in a hind leg. He was also toileting normally. He’s on strict cage rest and my vet has said surgery is a last resort due to his age and breed.
I’ve been using the B5, A9, Omni and Schumann programs on the B5 throughout the day, mainly over the lower spine , at intensity 8–9. He really likes it and I do feel it has helped with his pain, he’s no longer showing signs of pain.
However, his walking has been very up and down since I started using it, and today he actually couldn’t walk. This is obviously worrying me, as he could walk before I started the B5.
Has anyone experienced this with IVDD? Could I be using it too much, or is intensity 8–9 too high? Should I be using fewer programs or less time?
I’m not saying the B5 is causing it, but the timing has made me wonder if I’m doing something wrong. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar.
Thank you