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Originally Posted by mija1106  Yes, very well. She has been eating convalescence canned food and she just started eating her kibble as well since the swelling in her tongue has gone. She is breathing and walking normally and is alert. When you look at her you can't tell that a week ago she almost died, its just when you compare her to before the accident that we notice a difference in the way she acts with us. We do see little improvements everyday so I don't know if i'm overreacting and all she needs is time to recover or if something else is the problem. |
Maybe it just scared her, and I imagine she could be painful from the fall. She may be afraid to do anything. Does she still not want to be touched?
I would try some little exercises with her to rebuild her confidence. If she is fearful of being held, sit on the floor with her and put her in your lap. Very gradually work up to having her in your lap when you are on the couch or a chair.
If she's avoiding petting, pet her anyway gently, to show her it doesn't hurt. She may be remembering pain from earlier on in the week. If she really continues to protest, and shows no improvement in accepting the petting, I would seek another opinion.
I believe Yorkies are very smart, but I think she could be feeling distrust in her humans, as they are supposed to protect her from harm, but she got hurt anyway. I am not placing blame or anything like that... just trying to find reasons for her behavior.
I've stepped on toes at times and the look I got from my Yorkie was shocking... like she was stunned that I caused her pain and she started avoiding me till I picked her up and apologized to her and kissed the booboo... I probably talk to mine too much but they seem to understand my intentions when I do.
I've had them limp until I pick them up and acknowledge their problem (like a bad step when playing fetch) and then when I put them down they run off to find the ball again like nothing happened.
It sounds like she's had very thorough exams .... so maybe some extra coddling may help...