OK here comes another VERY long post. I'm one for details so I apologize for all these short novels.
We had a meeting this morning and I got both good and not-so-good information about Tink.
The regular vet (internist - thanks Kellie) spoke first saying yesterday they began reducing Tink's sedatives so that she will wake up fully. He said she was showing signs of interest in her surroundings, was producing some urine, and her LFTs were somewhat less elevated than when she came to hospital. He said all of these are good signs but not anywhere near normal for her. She needs to have better liver and kidney function before he can say she is out of the woods. But he does think that with some careful management they can achieve a "suitable platform"
I had to ask him what that meant. It's just his way of saying her body needs to be able to filter enough of the poisons out of her system to keep her pain free and functioning with some quality. Dr. Speak
Then the neurologist spoke and said that in his opinion Tink will never be normal mentally, she won't be able to retain learned behaviors and will always have to relearn things. He thinks that she will probably eventually regain control of her bowels but probably not her bladder, at least not enough that she will be potty trained. Then he smiled at me as I was blubbering all over the table and said, "But all of us here have seen miracles and the power of prayer. We know you believe strongly in prayer and we encourage you to lean heavily on your faith." He went on to say that nothing is impossible with the brain and love and patience are mighty healers. He said he can't offer me any hope medically, but he believes that tink is a very strong little girl. He said she should have died before I ever brought her in. The first dose should have killed her.
Then the physical therapist spoke. She said that Tink will need lots of work early to help her walk again and eat. She said little dogs learn these things very quickly and even with her challenges, she feels Tink will be able to manage well enough to get herself around. But time is of the essence and she needs to start working wit her as soon as she is completely awake. Probably tonight yet.
Then they said to take my time deciding what I wanted to do but they needed to start working on a program for her as soon as possible.
continued in next post....