Canine Chiari-like Malformation & Neuropathic Pain

[@byz513]

Thank you

[@RedVpr28]

Hi we have a 9 year old Chihuahua that was diagnosed by MRI having Chiari malformation. The doctor has advised against surgery and our dog is now on medication since 5 weeks. The medication is 1x 5 mg dermipred, 1x 5mg Losec-mups, and 2x 25mg Lyrica a day. In the beginning of the treatment we saw a big improvement in his condition when dermipred 5 mg was given. His condition was the he lost like 70% of his strength from one minute to the other and could barely stand on his feet, Falling regularly on his face while walking. Since dermipred i would say his strenght is now at 50% but he is not getting stronger. We also tried 3x gabapentine instead of the 2x 25mg Lyrica when we started the treatment but it seems that while his condition improves, it does not seem to be enough to get him trough a full day without pain. I am reaching out to everyone who has expertise on this terrible disease to get as much information on how to improve his life. All information is very welcome thank you.

[@779Angel]

For people with claims that CBD oil reduces seizures in their dog: Maybe it’s possible that the MCT oil (for example, MCT coconut oil) that the CBD is suspended in is actually what may help treat seizures in some dogs (and/or epileptic people) rather than the CBD part of the oil? I truly don’t know, but it is a thought that came up when the doctor addressed the last question about CBD oil.