UPDATE: Not many changes but they did take her outside today and let her sniff the air. Also, she seemed genuinely happy to see us and more alert. Her legs are still stiff-as-can-be but the spasms are "much less" to "none". I was noticing that she can actually move her back legs but they do not bend cause of the rigidity so now I'm with the vets...don't think it's her back/disc/etc. Given her presentation & onset (5 days), they really think it is a toxin but are stumped as to how she could possibly contract a toxin & which one it may be. They sent titers off today. We don't even take her outside unless it's from car to house. I am trying to upload pictures so everyone can see what they look like. I'm definitely happy with the care she is receiving and her resident posted a video of her to a listserv to elicit any feedback from colleagues. Also, the team is operating under Dr. Shores...renowned for his neurology work and neurosurgery. I'm definitely comfortable with them.
I would like to say: Thanks for all the support and prayers! I'm so happy I got to love my little girl a while ago. I held her and let her sniff everything in that family room...even the garbage can! She was happy too.
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