[sherryllynne]

I need to point out- this thread is an older thread by me. As many of you know- after eight monts of AAI treatment and surgery, we lost our little Ellie Pearl due to greater neuro brain stem issues in recovery. But- there are many cases of successful AAI surgeries. Depends on severity of condition age size etc So this sweet Piper deserves every chance available. I do not understand the decision of non-casting. This pup MUST be stabilized as her neck is most likely connected to the spine by a thread. Putting it bluntly Piper can die any second- from something so simple as a sneeze. Please get another opinion. Or please consider rescue so there is no more suffering.
Exactly one year today my baby quit walking. And she was diagnosed AAI. I understand the MUST of getting Piper into a cast or brace to stabilizer all movement. Please read my blog. Please see what steps are involved in carrying for an AAI pup. If you cannot afford surgery you do have the option to conservatively treat in a cast until you are financially able and the bones can strengthen a bit for surgery. If you are not in a position to do eiyher option please do consider surrendering to rescue for Piper to have a chance. I am saying all this with both gentleness and compassion to you and for Piper- but with blunt honesty to act immediately. This is a very serious life threatening moment.