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OLBEAR · 09-29-2007, 04:47 AM

EMMA UPDATE

Sorry for the delay everyone. I am so touched by the excellent informative postings we have received from many of you. I want to really thank you all so much... VERY HELPFUL! As fate would have it, I injuried MY neck (old injury flared up again) and have been unable to do much of anything. Something known as stinosis of the spine / neck... not fun to say the least. Anyhow.. lets bring you all up to date on Emmas condition. Since I have been laying down for the majority of these past 9 days Emma has been right by my side, laying with me on the bed. We kept Cyrus outta the room so Emma would not jump down and Emma & I logged in some serious rest and laying still time. I did manage to gently brush her out a few times. She appears to be quite content & happy but I do know from all your posts that we must be ever vigilant in keeping her calm, and limiting her movement. She is in no pain whatsoever and thanks to homemade chicken soup she is doing great! Eatting is back on track and she has put on a tiny bit of weight which is great to see. The Doc. is very glad to see her progression and I will ask her about the digital x-ray today vs. the MRI. Has been very difficult to do anything lately but at least today I am able to move around myself.

Emma requires no more meds at this point and shws no signs of pain and or distress. Still... we are VERY "CHINA DOLL" careful with her, as you suggested. I can tell, almost like . as if she was a child, that this broke her spirit a bit. Hard to explain but maybe some of you yorkie moms will understand this. She is quite cautious with her moves and will wait to be lifted up or set down. She will not jump which is great. We carry her up and down steps as you all suggested. So, for now...we both will lay in bed watching movies / listening to music and enjoy each others company. Want to get her in to see the vet again next week just for a consult and to make sure things are as they should be. For now I am working on getting my own head able to look left and right. Man.. it's always something!

Great info though everyone... your posts have been VERY helpful and please keep Emma, as always , in your prayers.

09-29-2007, 04:47 AM	#37
OLBEAR Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 52	EMMA UPDAT FOR SEPT. 29th EMMA UPDATE Sorry for the delay everyone. I am so touched by the excellent informative postings we have received from many of you. I want to really thank you all so much... VERY HELPFUL! As fate would have it, I injuried MY neck (old injury flared up again) and have been unable to do much of anything. Something known as stinosis of the spine / neck... not fun to say the least. Anyhow.. lets bring you all up to date on Emmas condition. Since I have been laying down for the majority of these past 9 days Emma has been right by my side, laying with me on the bed. We kept Cyrus outta the room so Emma would not jump down and Emma & I logged in some serious rest and laying still time. I did manage to gently brush her out a few times. She appears to be quite content & happy but I do know from all your posts that we must be ever vigilant in keeping her calm, and limiting her movement. She is in no pain whatsoever and thanks to homemade chicken soup she is doing great! Eatting is back on track and she has put on a tiny bit of weight which is great to see. The Doc. is very glad to see her progression and I will ask her about the digital x-ray today vs. the MRI. Has been very difficult to do anything lately but at least today I am able to move around myself. Emma requires no more meds at this point and shws no signs of pain and or distress. Still... we are VERY "CHINA DOLL" careful with her, as you suggested. I can tell, almost like . as if she was a child, that this broke her spirit a bit. Hard to explain but maybe some of you yorkie moms will understand this. She is quite cautious with her moves and will wait to be lifted up or set down. She will not jump which is great. We carry her up and down steps as you all suggested. So, for now...we both will lay in bed watching movies / listening to music and enjoy each others company. Want to get her in to see the vet again next week just for a consult and to make sure things are as they should be. For now I am working on getting my own head able to look left and right. Man.. it's always something! Great info though everyone... your posts have been VERY helpful and please keep Emma, as always , in your prayers.