PHONE SUPPORT

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PHONE SUPPORT

Chat to a volunteer

VOLUNTEER PHONE SUPPORT

We understand how difficult and conflicting it can be when faced with a hound who has been affected by IVDD and how it’s not always possible (or comfortable) for owners to join an online forum.  In this instance, we have Volunteers who generously offer their time and expertise and can chat with you on the phone to guide and assist you.

Please understand that we are all Volunteers and may not be available, but we will do our best to call you once we have received your message.

How to Reach out to a Volunteer for Phone Support

  1. First select the state in which you live from the drop-down table below and then select a volunteer most suitable to your case (eg surgery/conservative).
  2. SMS the volunteer with your name, location and brief details and wait for them to call you.  (volunteers will not respond to calls from unknown numbers).
ACT
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Angela0407 347 269Retired registered nurse with experience in acute care. Dachshund lover with hands on experience with high grade IVDD surgery with a positive outcome.
Chrissy0478 656 082Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
NSW
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Angela0407 347 269Retired registered nurse with experience in acute care. Dachshund lover with hands on experience with high grade IVDD surgery with a positive outcome.
Sue0417 718 227Hands-on experience with surgical + rehabilitation.

Peer support Officer for Emergencies.

Sue has also undergone spinal surgery and has a hands understanding of the healing processes involved with nerve damage, physiotherapies and ongoing care plans.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
NT
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Anastasia0404 025 295Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.

UTI management and aiding one of her dachshunds to walk again after 5 mths of back leg paralysis . Owner of 2 x 14 yr old dachshunds who have made it through multiple episodes.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
QLD
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Chrissy0478 656 082Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
SA
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Anastasia0404 025 295Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.

UTI management and aiding one of her dachshunds to walk again after 5 mths of back leg paralysis . Owner of 2 x 14 yr old dachshunds who have made it through multiple episodes.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
TAS
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Chrissy0478 656 082Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.
Pauline0419 727 286Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse.
VIC
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Anastasia0404 025 295Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation.

UTI management and aiding one of her dachshunds to walk again after 5 mths of back leg paralysis . Owner of 2 x 14 yr old dachshunds who have made it through multiple episodes.
Vicki0417 860 770Dachshund owner for over 25 years. Has had three Dachshunds go down with IVDD, two required surgery and the third was treated conservatively.
WA
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Katrina0450 523 595Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation and 4 dachshunds.

Works as a Groomer at a Vet Practice and can guide owners with rehabilitation contacts in WA.

NOTE:  DISA is unable to assist with emergency care, boarding or accommodation as this is not within our purpose.  If you are looking for these types of services we suggest you reach out to your vet, specialist, allied service provider,  your local dachshund owners’ group or DISA – accommodation for ivdd hounds.

NOTE:   DISA and its representatives are not veterinarians or healthcare professionals and are unable to provide advice if you suspect your dachshund is displaying signs and symptoms of an IVDD episode.  First seek urgent professional advice before asking to join the support forum.  Need a specialist?

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