When I created the 5-In-1 Lift-A-Pet, what I had in mind for the sling portion was to help prevent pressure sores by providing support under the pet for periods of time to alleviate pressure on the pet’s hips, where most pressure sores begin. I think it may help in other ways too. Here’s the story of what I discovered, and how:

My dog, Heather, (shown in the photo on the sling on the main information page) had been on a medication for heart arrhythmia for 5-6 weeks (Mexilitene, prescribed by a veterinary cardiologist).  I noticed a decrease in her appetite almost immediately, and when I researched possible side effects of the medication, that was one of them. About 3-5 days after she began on that medication, I saw her having more and more difficulty walking. She’s had arthritis for quite some time, so I attributed it to that. But by the time she’d been on the meds for 1 week, she couldn’t even stand! We took her to a veterinary specialist clinic, and the neurologists performed an MRI. They said she had multiple lesions along her spine caused by arthritis, but nothing that they felt was operable that might help her condition.

For the next 4-5 weeks, we just tried to keep her comfortable. Her appetite continued to decrease to the point where she wouldn’t even touch freshly cooked chicken, burger, and/or rice, or even steak. She went from 40 lbs. to 28 lbs. during those weeks! I finally decided to take her off the heart medication this past Wednesday (July 23) despite commentary from the vet cardiologist that she might be susceptible to a fatal arrhthmia.

We took her to her regular vet on Thursday, July 24. He had spoken with the cardiologist, and they determined that Heather’s quality of life had really deteriorated between the loss off appetite and lack of mobility, and that perhaps it was time to put her down.

Meanwhile, I did more research on side effects of Mexilitene. I discovered that, among many other things, it can have neurological side effects that can cause weakness in the back legs, stumbling, and trembling…all of which she was exhibiting!!!
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I am SO thankful I didn’t listen to the vets about ending her life! By Friday, July 25, Heather showed more signs of trying to get up and walk, and was starting to have a bit more success with that.

So I decided to put her on the Lift-A-Pet sling that day. She was on there for about an hour. Quite honestly, she wasn’t real happy about it. But when I brought her down and put her on the floor, I couldn’t believe my eyes…she started WALKING ON HER OWN!!! Wobbly, yes, but walking all the same!

Since Friday (it is now Sunday, July 27), her comeback has been nothing short of miraculous! Her appetite has increased exponentially, and she walks non-stop!!!

I am hopeful that as the effects of the heart medication continue to dissipate, she will improve even more.

As for the Lift-A-Pet, my thought is that, in addition to giving her support to get her off of her sides, it may have improved circulation to her legs, which helped to get her walking more quickly.

I cannot WAIT to tell both veterinarians (cardio and regular) about her progress!