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TikiShmuey · 12-21-2014, 01:39 AM

Yes so sorry about not providing an update - didn't seem there were many involved with the thread so I assumed that there wasn't much interest - thanks for the concern lillymae and I realize this post could also help with future cases in other dogs. I had to remain in NYC for 10 days after the original posting until her brain swelling subsided enough to handle the cabin pressure while in flight back home to CA. Thank G-d she reacted well to her array of medication which included Prednisone (steroids) to reduce the swelling, Trazadone for anxiety as she was suffering from severe vertigo as a result of her trauma, Omeprazole for gestro relief as she wasn't able to keep food down, Metronidazole for diarrhea as a result of the digestion issues and Cerenia which is an anti-nausea as her world was constantly spinning. Its a lot of medication for a 3.5 lb doggie. Those meds lasted a full week after her release from the hospital. Some 45 days later, she is still on the sterioid treatment and continues to regain her strength. She was able to go up stairs at about one month after her release and just recently started to go down stairs. She still uses the ramp up and down the bed as opposed to the steps her sister continues to use. The vet diagnosed her condition as Vestibular Syndrome, Vertigo and/or Encephalitis and the symptoms of severe head trauma which we're not sure how she experienced other than the fact she lost her standing with the Vestibular or had a seizure and wound up continually banging her head while trying to right herself. No other idea how she could have bruised her head so much - perhaps a fall from the bed and then the Vestibular affects hit - won't ever know as it all occurred while I was away. The best news is that she is almost back to normal - she still has side effects from the prednisone dosage (lethargic, slight depression, increase of eating and drinking and then urinating and defecating. She wound up seeing an amazing Canine Neurologist in Manhattan and I'm thankful this occurred in a city that has some of the best medical professionals in the country. I experienced a top notch Neurologist in Chicago as well in case anyone needs a rec.

12-21-2014, 01:39 AM	#6
TikiShmuey YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3	Yes so sorry about not providing an update - didn't seem there were many involved with the thread so I assumed that there wasn't much interest - thanks for the concern lillymae and I realize this post could also help with future cases in other dogs. I had to remain in NYC for 10 days after the original posting until her brain swelling subsided enough to handle the cabin pressure while in flight back home to CA. Thank G-d she reacted well to her array of medication which included Prednisone (steroids) to reduce the swelling, Trazadone for anxiety as she was suffering from severe vertigo as a result of her trauma, Omeprazole for gestro relief as she wasn't able to keep food down, Metronidazole for diarrhea as a result of the digestion issues and Cerenia which is an anti-nausea as her world was constantly spinning. Its a lot of medication for a 3.5 lb doggie. Those meds lasted a full week after her release from the hospital. Some 45 days later, she is still on the sterioid treatment and continues to regain her strength. She was able to go up stairs at about one month after her release and just recently started to go down stairs. She still uses the ramp up and down the bed as opposed to the steps her sister continues to use. The vet diagnosed her condition as Vestibular Syndrome, Vertigo and/or Encephalitis and the symptoms of severe head trauma which we're not sure how she experienced other than the fact she lost her standing with the Vestibular or had a seizure and wound up continually banging her head while trying to right herself. No other idea how she could have bruised her head so much - perhaps a fall from the bed and then the Vestibular affects hit - won't ever know as it all occurred while I was away. The best news is that she is almost back to normal - she still has side effects from the prednisone dosage (lethargic, slight depression, increase of eating and drinking and then urinating and defecating. She wound up seeing an amazing Canine Neurologist in Manhattan and I'm thankful this occurred in a city that has some of the best medical professionals in the country. I experienced a top notch Neurologist in Chicago as well in case anyone needs a rec.