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07-23-2014, 02:54 AM | #1 |
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| Milos' body is shaped like the letter C. Terrible! I've read other posts on here and our story is much like the ones where the person seems desperate. I joined that club recently when Milo started off a little unbalanced. I had no idea it was going to turn in to this! After 2 trips to the vet and hours of reading everything I possibly could I have accepted the fact that Milo has central vestibular disease. The vet is still unsure but she suggested the same. I will leave out all of the sad details (I have plenty) but I need to explain a few things so hopefully someone can help Milo. He started of a day or 2 just unbalanced. Then I noticed he was not only tilted to the left he was bent to the left. His head is mostly not even tilted sideways anymore, it's level for the most part. Right now his body is stuck in a very awkward position. He is "drawn up" as if he is trying to bite his backbone. At first this would come and go. He started this about 5 days ago. Everyday it just got worse and worse. Now it is a constant thing. He never moves from that position. He's shaped like a C and sometimes he's shaped like a number 9. All of the videos and all of the stories I've read no one has mentioned this as a symptom of vestibular disease. They mention something like "head tilted to one side" or "neck and backbone are crooked" but no one has said "My dog is stuck in a position that looks like he is biting the top of his tail". If he looks straight ahead at all it isn't for long. Is this even a true symptom of vestibular disease? I was thinking he is just a severe case. Right now all I know to do is give him the medications and massage his neck, body, and legs. Orbax 22.7mg Antirobe 75mg Prednisone 5mg We are supposed to return to the vet on Thursday but until then if anyone has any advice for me to help Milo we sure would appreciate it. Milo is a 3 year old male Yorkie. |
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07-23-2014, 03:48 AM | #2 |
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| Hello, welcome to YorkieTalk. I am so sorry poor Milo is having such a horrible sounding health issue. I will be praying for him. How old is Milo? If he is getting worse you might not want to wait. Perhaps he needs to see a specialist. Did the vet do x-rays? Does he act like he is in pain? Is he eating and drinking okay? Could he of been injured from a fall? It sounds like it came on really quick. Please keep us updated.
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07-23-2014, 04:59 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | First Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I do not have personal experience with vestibular disease, so I can't answer your question vs a vs is/are his symptoms typical. But I will say with serious health concerns I choose to go to specialists to help find the answer and the best practical solutions. The specialist will help you to narrow down the possibilities quickly and without un-necessary testing or repeated testing that your vet has already done. Please consider a referral to a specialist on your next appointment. Let us know how it goes.
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07-23-2014, 05:01 AM | #4 |
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| I'm going to be honest here, with the advancement/severity you are witnessing/describing you really should save the money and get to a specialist, each case is different but I strongly advise a vet school or a specialist. You MAY pay a little more but in the long run you will save money and you will get right to the problem. I have a friend where I work whose pup had it as severe as yours, seeing it was excruciating and heartbreaking. She didn't know a thing about specialists etc and thought I was nuts....but then I told her "Pat if this was your CHILD what would you do? You would not be afraid of spending money or hurting your vets feelings" she went to Cornell, this pup is doing amazingly better and shows very little symptoms. I think for your own piece of mind and heart you really need to consider this. Good luck and keep us posted, good thoughts coming your way.
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07-23-2014, 05:44 AM | #5 |
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| I would cancel vet appointment and make an appointment here instead. They have a regular clinic as well as a specialty clinic (which treats neurological diseases). I wouldn't wait. Good luck and keep us posted! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine |
07-23-2014, 06:03 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alabama
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| Thank you all for your kind words. I can honestly say that bypassing the veterinarian never crossed my mind. Milo is one ofthe first dogs that i considered to be my dog. I didn't want a dog when we got him and i was upset for a while when my wife brought him home. It was just a couple of weeks when he decided that he was going to be my dog. It din take long before I caved. He turned out to be a part of the family. I haven't thought of taking him to a specialist. I thought taking him tothe vet was the best thng for him. I do appreciate the advice I will definitely try to find one and get Milo there. Thank you all. Oh and Milo is 3 years old. |
07-23-2014, 06:54 AM | #7 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hope you're able to get Milo to a specialist, I too think it would help a great deal. You'll both be in my thoughts.
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07-23-2014, 07:29 AM | #8 | |
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07-23-2014, 02:55 PM | #9 |
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| To bjh I apologize for not answering your questions in your last post. Yes the vet did take x-rays and a few tests. She said he was all good with all tests. She didn't ever come out and definitively say he has vestibular disease. She said it "looks" like his problem. After all of my internet scanning research I have to agree. He doesn't seem to be in pain. He does get frustrated and he whimpers every now and then. He is able to cry out but he hasn't. He is eating like a horse. He does have problems picking food up with his teeth but he manages. I feed him with a spoon. I also hold him up to drink water which he gets plenty. I suppose its possible he could have taken a tumble when no one was home. He likes to jump from furniture to furniture and we do have hardwood floors. So yes its possible a fall could have started all of his problems. |
07-23-2014, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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| Having had a Yorkie with severe neurological problems I cannot emphasize enough to take your pup to a specialist. Auburn was one of the places I was considering but ended up going to Jack onville Fl. They did not give my pup much hope but low and behold we hadnher love for 11 years. I would never hesitate to head for a specialist/teaching school! ASAP!
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07-24-2014, 04:30 AM | #12 | |
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How big is Milo? Some yorkies are very delicate and they can get hurt easily. It does sound like he hurt himself somehow if it came on that fast. I will continue to pray that Milo makes a speedy recovery.
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