05/23/2026
I have had several people ask me about my older dog, Hope, so here is an update.
Tuesday, we had just finished some yard work and I was throwing a fun bumper for her. When she went to retrieve, she rolled over in pain and was suddenly paralyzed from mid spine down. After rushing to the vet er in Clarksville, we came home for the night with the diagnosis of an FCE (spinal stroke). By noon the next day, she had not urinated. We took her to my local vet and they kept her for iv meds and a catheter. As of today, she has some strength in her left leg but none in the right. She also still has to use a catheter to urinate. We are hoping for some sensation to return over the weekend.
Thanks to everyone for your concern.