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10-31-2009, 08:36 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois
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| HELP! Paralyzed Yorkie Two days ago my 3 yr. old 10 pound male yorkie couldn't get up and was shaking all over. Rushed him to hospital where he still is in ICU. The MRI reflected a contusion on his spine causing complete paralysis from neck down. Has no pain reaction in front left leg nor can he bark. He is able to eat when hand fed. Has been rec'g doses of steroids and we are waiting for a spinal fluid test to rule out meningitis. Dr's prognosis is not favorable for him ever to be able to walk again. This just happened out of the blue, totally unaware of any traumatic injury occurring. Has anyone exp'd this? We've already spent close to $4000 in two days just trying to assess the situation. Please, any feedback would be truly appreciated. Copper's Mom |
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10-31-2009, 08:53 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky
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| I am so sorry for what you are going through!!! I have no advice to give you, but will keep you and Copper in my prayers!!! Good luck and please keeep up updated on his progress!!
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10-31-2009, 09:07 AM | #3 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia
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| I'm so sorry that your family is going through this. I've never had a yorkie have this happen. I had a neighbor two years ago that had a boxer who had similar symptoms. He couldn't even lift his head up without assistance. He had a growth around his neck that was attached around the spine. They took the dog to North Carolina to a medical college that operated to remove it. It took weeks of bed rest, then he had to go to occupational therapy to start to stand and then walk. For the first few weeks he stayed at the OT place, and came home on the weekends. Then they moved it to daily trips for the day (every day) and slowly reduced the time each week or two. They did a lot of his therapy in a swimming pool and on an underwater treadmill. It wasn't OT all day long, but every hour for some time and so on. They were a military family that moved to Texas and we lost touch with each other. When they left Rollo was walking and I've heard from some that chatted with them that he was running again. I will tell you that I know it was close to $10,000. I tell you all this to give you hope for your baby. Are you comfortable with your vet's expertise? Is there a veterinary surgery center or veterinary college that you can reach out to possible? Please, know that you've come to a wonderful site with people that have tons of different experiences with their yorkies. I hope someone can offer you more insight into what maybe wrong with you little one than I have, but please know that I'm praying for you. Please, do keep us posted on how he's doing. You may educate someone else who has a yorkie with similar symptoms.
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10-31-2009, 10:07 AM | #4 | |
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Yes please! I hope someone has more insight as well. We are keeping you and your baby in our thoughts and prayers.
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10-31-2009, 11:24 AM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
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| Oh boy...there is ALWAYS hope. We'll pray for him. Do you have a teaching hospital close by? |
10-31-2009, 12:49 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I am praying your baby makes a full recovery.
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10-31-2009, 12:58 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX USA
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| I'm praying for you and your baby! Keep us updated. Sending lots of good energy and prayers your way!!! |
10-31-2009, 01:19 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Praying for you and your fur baby. Please keep us posted.
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10-31-2009, 01:24 PM | #9 |
Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA
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| I am so sorry for what you are going through. It is a horrible thing to watch our pets go through something we have no control over. I am keeping you in my prayers! Big hugs to you both~Joyce
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10-31-2009, 02:09 PM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Haven, MI USA
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| I'm hoping that your baby will be able to make a full recovery. University veterinary hospitals are often your best bet when you need a specialist. I just googled on your behalf and came up with a couple of links for you. Further research would likely result in more... Center for Paralysis Research - Perdue Veterinary College of Veterinary Medicine - NC State
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10-31-2009, 04:27 PM | #11 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA
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| Good luck with your furbaby. I'm so sorry for what you are both going through. |
10-31-2009, 05:42 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tx
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| I'm so sorry about your baby. I do not have any advice but will keep your little one in my prayers. |
10-31-2009, 05:47 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida
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| Oh I am so sorry to hear about Copper's condition. Poor baby. Sending prayers your way.
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10-31-2009, 10:50 PM | #14 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA
Posts: 600
| I am sorry that you are in this situation. I hope your baby will recover soon. You may want to try a website called handicapedpets.com . There are many people that have or are going through similar situations and they maybe able to give you ideas at the very least support. Good luck |
11-01-2009, 12:06 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,268
| I am so sorry Cooper is sick. I have not had any experience with something like this so I'm sorry I can't offer any advise. What I can do however, is keep him and you in my prayers. Please keep us posted.
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