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Originally Posted by Roxiesmama  Update: Urinalysis came back normal (whew!). We've been putting some beef broth in with her food, so she has been eating fairly normally again. Doctor suggested pill pockets so she will eat her glucosamine tablets, instead of picking them out of her food and putting them aside. He also recommended a tiny bit of acid reducer to help her tummy issues. She still won't jump up on the couch with us. I miss her snuggling with me.  If DH picks her up and places her on the couch, she is happy to curl up in her usual spots (either right next to me, or on my lap). She is also still having some issues with going up and down the front stairs. Yesterday she must've gotten up too fast from her bed when we came home, because she was limping really badly. It scared the daylights out of me...but 5 minutes later she was fine. Doc says x-rays are going to cost us around $500 and he would like to spare us that expense if possible. He wants to explore other options if possible. We have to call him again this week and let him know how this new regimen is going. |
Hi, I just saw your thread and believe me, my girl Zhoie was almost 3 yrs old when she started have the symptoms you are describing. I was persistent and forced the vet to gives us a referral to a neuro surgeon. At the neuro office after a a very thorough exam, he did not believe she had AAI as there was no apparent pain when her neck was manipulated, however, I insisted he do an MRI and thank the Lord we did, she was diagnosed with AAI.
We traveled from WV to North Carolina State Vet School for surgery Dec 1, 2011 and she is doing wonderful now.
Please, please insist on a neuro referral or the very least get an xray. It would be a blessing if your baby didn't have it....but my concern is he may have AAI, please check to rule this out or confirm. This is very serious life risk.
Please read Georgiemomma's thread on AAI in her signature line.
I'm praying for your little one. Hugs to you both. Will check back later to see how he is doing.
Please PM me or Morgan (GeorgiesMomma) if you need to talk more in depth about AAI...anytime. If you PM either of us, we will be more than glad to call you to talk.