Lady Jane,
My Heart goes out to you and Sammy. Shelby developed the syrinx after AAI surgery, it was a difficult time for all of us, she does also have the hydrocephalus, Cardiomegaly, and enlarged esophagus.
It concerns me the statement you made regarding keeping the head down. Shelby does this quite often, rarely she holds the head up. I feel a need to contact her Neurologist after reading your posting. It has always bothered me that she did the head bobbing at the food bowl prior to surgery, and now post surgery with the head held down most of the times.
She is very active, especially with Willow our new girl they enjoy playing and she shows no sign of pain at this time. I consider myself well educated on AAI, but with the development post surgery of the Syrinx - that always bothered me!
I will keep Sammy in my prayers and you for all the wonderful work you do! Bless you |