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Originally Posted by Pink Dog  UPDATE: I spoke with Katelyn this morning and she said they are doing another complete neuro assessment on Cali today just to see if anything has changed. Cali is in a good mood and she is getting attention from the staff when they can give it (they are busy at times). She is moving around in her cage as best she can. She has control over her bladder but they are now using Desitin to prevent skin breakdown from urine when she releases her bladder. She is eating/drinking and chews her bone at times. I so miss her. When Katelyn tried to do passive ROM on her she could only move hips, paws but the muscles were so rigid that she can't bend her knees without Cali having spasms so she doesn't force it. She says Cali is a sweetheart.
To all those in this thread...I'm so humble by your opinions and appreciate every single one of them. I appreciate your passion and would rather have your tempers flair over Cali than nothing at all. So thank each & every one of you for your opinions and suggestions. I hear them...trust me, I do!
Regarding the questions about xrays and test results, I can answer a few of them as I'm a nurse so can understand it a bit. The muscle biopsy takes a long time because they culture it and stain it. If you have taken Microbiology before then you know cultures must sit for a few days to see if they grow anything. Also, the pathologist has to sit and exam the tissue under a microscope and make a diagnostic assessment. As far as testing for other diseases...I'm not sure how that works or how long it takes. The specimen was sent to UC Davis in California and Thursday was the last day to send out and get there before the weekend (which I don't know if they work on the weekend...?). Anyway, xrays have never been done but I was told that they would not render the information needed if there truly were a spinal issue anyway. Trust me...I want this checked too!!! I just don't want to put Baby Girl at risk by having her under general anesthesia so soon after having it last Thursday.
Thanks to all of you and I'll post another update later today. |
I do apologize for being skeptical... I forgot that biopsies were being done and they do take time. I think the problem with the send out days has more to do with samples sitting the weekend in a Post Office somewhere too.
IDK, I'm beginning to think that reading xrays is a lost art, with all the newer technologies available to vets nowadays. When I worked as a tech in the ER, xrays were so very important and could provide clues, or at least be used to rule out the obvious. No, one cannot see the actual disk on an xray, but a disk problem will show anywhere from a very slight to a hugh separation in the spacing between the vertebrae.
And I am feeling frustrated, I can only imagine how you're dealing with all this, and I was hesitant about even posting bc I didn't want to cause you further worry....
Sending Prayers up for Cali and you...