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Originally Posted by Connie  Hi Nicole...I was just checking back for an update. I'm glad that Cole is feeling better! I would guess it is the prednisone. When Kirby first had his problem, the vet told my daughter not to let him do any activity and he told her the prednisone would give Kirby a sense of well being, but that doesn't mean he's okay. I was so upset when I found that he had worsened and they hadn't kept him contained. Because of that, his disk ruptured and he was in much worse shape including partial paralyzation. Hopefully, if this is what is wrong with Cole, his won't get to that point and will heal more quickly. I've sure been thinking of him a lot. I feel so bad for these little ones being in pain and under the weather. Prayer's for that sweet little guy! |
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Originally Posted by kalina82 Hi nicole, just got your PM so i ran over here to read what was going on. In my opinion I wouldn't play the wait and see game. I would take him to see a neurologist as soon as you can. They can give you a diagnosis instead of a possibility. With the diagnosis you will have a better game plan.
I would keep him confined all the time in a crate where he can't jump up and down in (so no ex-pen). He's only allowed to go out to potty on a leash. Carry him out let him go and carry him back in, then straight back in the crate. yes it sucks to be crated all the time but if he has spinal problems this is the best way. Think of him as a glass puppy. No running, jumping, playing, stairs. No furniture or beds, or anything he can jump on or off of (or fall off of.) i wouldn't allow him to walk around by him self because all it takes is a split second for him to jump on the couch or try to use the stairs/ramp to get up and down. you don't want any of that.
If he were mine, that is the plan i would follow until i got him to a neurologist. a MRI might also be needed but you'd have to speak to the specialist about that.
i'm so sorry this has happened to cole and your parents.  |
THANK YOU ~ They are making an appointment with a Specialist today, hopefully they can bring in him tomorrow. The xpen is very small, only the 4 panels are being used. The whole bottom is covered with pee pad. He has his bed and water. My Mom bought a netting fabric to 'close the top' so he has only enough room to stand (no jumping).
I will relay the messages though about the crate ~ I know if that's what has to be then that's what they will do