[sherryllynne]

If you have not read my baby girl's blog for a more POSITIVE report on a Severe AAI puppy- please do so. She was diagnosed mid Jan 2010 at 11 wks old. The blog explains with lots of photos step by step what we have experienced with Ellie's health, and her current status. It all began with a sudden paralysis, and yelping- then immediately to our wonderful vet...and then to an amazing neuro surgeon. We are currently in Conservative treatment for Ellie...after a body cast of 8 wks scar tissue and ligaments have formed around her c1/c2 and we treat her with caution. Her case is much like Posey's as some of you know- that Cathie Cyr or YorkiesInc raised. Posey still has not needed surgery. So there are cases that the fusion can take place= but must be protected from injury. Our surgeon said IF we ever needed or elected for the surgery he would recommend 6 more months to a year for stronger bones in this tiny puppy.
With that said- yes AAI is terribly serious. We walked deaths valley with Ellie many days - and prepared one day at a time for whatever the future holds. But there is also HOPE. With expert vet care - this can be maintained. It takes TOTAL commitment and determination on the part of the owner equaled with the Yorkie attitude and will to overcome. My friends, my family, and many yorkie people in the community have been nothing but an inspiration to us- But the truth is- Ellie has been the inspiration to all of us. I don't know if Roriee is in the same condition as Ellie physically- If she is I cannot imagine how much pain she would be in without immediate and daily care. I just pray this little doggie has relief. And may we in this YT community know most people on here are genuine and passionate about the health of puppies. I think this situation is beyond our control as any and all offers to help have been given from many on YT this whole week.May God bring peace in this whole link.