Ellie Mae’s IVDD Recovery: Avoiding a $6,000 Surgery with Spectra Therapy LASERwrap®
Bailey Dotten shares the recovery journey of her 2-year-old dachshund, Ellie Mae, following a severe episode of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) using the Spectra Therapy LASERwrap® wearable therapy coat.
Ellie Mae was playing with another dachshund on the evening of July 10, 2018, when she suddenly yelped and began holding her tail between her legs. By the following day, her mobility had worsened significantly, prompting Bailey to take her immediately to the veterinarian. Ellie Mae was referred to a neurological specialist where she was diagnosed with IVDD — a spinal condition commonly affecting dachshunds.
Bailey shared her experience:
“Ellie was playing with our other dachshund Tuesday 7/10/18 night and she yelped and was holding her tail between her legs. Wednesday she was having a hard time walking so we took her straight to the vet. The vet sent us to AVS to see the neurologist. The neurologist told us the only way to get her to walk again is surgery which would cost beginning of $6,000, we couldn’t afford it so asked for a plan B. They told us most don’t come out of it without surgery as it’s very common for this breed. I had hopes but I was preparing myself for a paralyzed dog.”
Ellie Mae’s condition progressed rapidly. Within two days, she became fully paralyzed from the middle of her body down.
Bailey continued:
“Day 2 she was completely paralyzed from the middle of her body back. No feeling or movement of her legs tail nothing, she was dragging herself.”
Bailey then began using the Spectra Therapy LASERwrap® coat, which delivers two treatment cycles per hour and can be worn continuously.
“She had LIVED in her Spectra Therapy Laser Blanket for 4 days, after having it on for about 24 hours, we started seeing improvements.”
Ellie Mae began regaining movement far earlier than expected.
“Day 6 she is wagging her tail, walking, still having some troubles with the back left leg, still flops over in the butt, though front leg much better & she is much happier!!!”
During recovery, Bailey followed strict rest protocols to support spinal healing.
“We were very careful with her. She was in her kennel about 23 and a half hours a day the 7-12 days and taken outside twice a day to potty and float in water. It seemed like it was a long road but I’m so thankful it came faster than we thought!”
Bailey also credited how she discovered laser therapy:
“Thank you Darci Lyon for getting me hooked on these laser for the horses, myself and now my dog!”
Hoppy’s IVDD Recovery Story – A “Miracle Dog” Outcome
Hoppy, a dachshund from Littleton, Colorado, was facing limited treatment options after receiving a cortisone injection from his veterinarian, who advised that there was little else that could be done.
Hoppy’s owner purchased the Spectra Therapy LASERwrap® Dog Coat online and began at-home therapy. Following treatment, Hoppy experienced significant recovery progress, earning the nickname “miracle dog” from those who witnessed his improvement.
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Dapple’s IVDD and Doxie Back Recovery in Just 48 Hours
Debbie from Casco, Michigan, faced a frightening situation when her 4-year-old dachshund, Dapple, developed a severe dachshund back condition commonly associated with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD).
After noticing that Dapple had not moved since the night before, Debbie rushed him to the veterinarian on Friday afternoon. At approximately 5:00 PM, the veterinarian administered a muscle relaxant, a pain injection, and provided an initial laser treatment. Debbie was then advised to begin at-home therapy using the Spectra Therapy LASERwrap® Dog Coat to support Dapple’s neurological recovery.
Dapple began wearing the LASERwrap® coat Friday evening at 7:00 PM. By Sunday morning at 9:00 AM — just 48 hours later — he stood on all four legs and took his first recovery steps.
Debbie shared her experience, stating:
“The LASERwrap® was a life, a saver, a real miracle.”
She continued to explain the emotional and financial impact the recovery had on her family:
“It’s a miracle not only because it worked, but I never could have afforded back surgery operation, paying for a week of 24/7 clinical boarding recovery, or to even think of keeping him caged up for 6 weeks after a clinical stay. Thanks, Spectra Therapy for inventing LASERwrap® and saving Dapple.”
Dapple continued wearing the coat for two additional weeks as part of his at-home neurological rehabilitation program.
Debbie also noted that Dapple’s father suffered from a similar spinal condition and passed away at just 4 years and 2 months old, making Dapple’s recovery especially meaningful for their family.
