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
- 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).
- 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
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Angela | 0407 347 269 | Retired registered nurse with experience in acute care. Dachshund lover with hands on experience with high grade IVDD surgery with a positive outcome. |
Chrissy | 0478 656 082 | Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
NSW
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Angela | 0407 347 269 | Retired registered nurse with experience in acute care. Dachshund lover with hands on experience with high grade IVDD surgery with a positive outcome. |
Sue | 0417 718 227 | Hands-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. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
NT
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Anastasia | 0404 025 295 | Hands-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. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
QLD
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Chrissy | 0478 656 082 | Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
SA
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Anastasia | 0404 025 295 | Hands-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. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
TAS
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Chrissy | 0478 656 082 | Hands-on experience with surgical & conservative pathways + rehabilitation. |
Pauline | 0419 727 286 | Hands-on experience with surgical pathway + rehabilitation. Retired RN & Vet Nurse. |
VIC
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Anastasia | 0404 025 295 | Hands-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. |
Vicki | 0417 860 770 | Dachshund owner for over 25 years. Has had three Dachshunds go down with IVDD, two required surgery and the third was treated conservatively. |
WA
Contact | Mobile | Experience |
Katrina | 0450 523 595 | Hands-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?