 Tucker's Ears
Sorry. I've been talking about him for such a long time. I just assumed everyone knew what it was. Of course, I didn't until he was diagnosed. It's usually a congenital problem in the vertebrae of the neck. Part of the spinal cord is exposed, and can cause paralysis or instand death if left untreated. The correction is surgery. It's a long, drawn out risky, expensive procedure. The condition is called Atlantoaxial Instability or Subluxation. Several people on this web site have had dogs with this condition.Tucker had his surgery when he was six months old. He's nine months now, and is completely normal. Many people on Yorkietalk prayed him and me through it. It's a tough diagnosis to get. Tucker's Mom |