Bubba's owner, Joe Flynn, shares how his healthy, athletic (and even goofy) Labrador experienced a unique stroke-like accident at five years old. "In a moment, things changed," Joe remembers. "Playing fetch, and as the ball went across the lawn, Bubba collapsed. I've never seen or heard anything you know like that before. Like, what just happened here?".
Joe rushed his beloved dog to the vet. Days later, the family learned that Bubba had suffered from a canine fibrocartilaginous embolism or canine FCE. Only a few years old, and Bubba couldn't even move his ears or tail, much less walk or play, fully paralyzed. The odds of recovery were devastating: zero percent, one percent at best.
Guided by the advice of professional veterinarians, regular physical therapy for Bubba, including hydrotherapy, balancing quality of life, and mounting vet bills, was complicated. Bubba and his family worked hard for months rehabbing Bubba. Slowly but surely, Bubba started to walk again!"That gave us all such hope. We knew we couldn't give up. This was my best friend, my hunting dog, and Bubba is part of our family", says Flynn.
The Miracle of Bubba has been shared nationwide and given hope to other dogs and families who have experienced Canine FCE, especially in large breed dogs where recovery is not as common.
How far would you go for your pet? What is your emotional or financial limit with your dog? Share your inspirational stories with us! And celebrate National Dog Day by spoiling your pup!
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