I'm so sorry!
Neurological damage is very difficult. I hope the liver isn't the cause I understand the difficult decision you are facing.

I hope there is a way to either avoid this decisions all together or postpone it, however in the adverse everyone here is here to support you and your wife.

Wishing for better news and for you to have the strength to get through any bad news.

oh my god, i just reread the posts on this page (i missed it in my sleep stupor last night) and i am so sorry to hear that! i'll be praying for the little guy and your family

We now have my Little Man home with us and his family.
He is running around with them doing his usual thing of anoying the hell out of the other three.

His head and body are shaking all the time and he bumps into walls and furniture but he is just so active I could cry.

When we collected him the vet was a little subdued as he handed him over.
We didn't ask anything we just left with him in his crate.

It will now be a day or so before we have any results but as soon as I have them I will let you all know.

Thank you all for you support it is really comforting to know you all understand.

So sorry to hear this and keeping your family in my prayers...

Oh....Dear Brian and Joan and little Robby....every single part of me is crossed....please, please, please....:hands: :hug: Sally x

Everything I'm thinking of is treatable, in most cases. Did your vet recommend a neurologist? I'm really sorry this has happened. Did the vet say to take him to an Emergency Clinic if his behavior worsens? Did he prescribe any meds while you're waiting for answers?

Checking for any updates... sending prayers too...

Thank you for your concern and all who are out there praying for my little man.

The vet has now told us there is nothing wrong with his liver all is functioning well.

We have been told to send for an insurance claim form as Robby has to go for an MRI scan as they now suspect cerebellar cortical abiotrophy.

We have been called to a meeting tomorrow to discuss all options open to us. At this meeting the vet is going to explain exactly what the disease is and what it does to the animal.
I have read up a little on Google but the more I read the more upset I get so no more research until I see the vet.We are advised that our little man is in no way out of danger they can not say he is until they know exactly what the problem is and this will only be known after the MRI scan.

The situation is now getting to both of us as we spend more and more time trying to get him to play with us. He just does not want to know to the point where today he bit Joan and drew blood she had to pull the poor guy off her hand.

We are just out of our minds right now all we can do is wait for the meeting tomorrow and listen to what we are being told or advised.
Whatever the situation is we will always do whatever is best for him, he is loved so much he has taken our hearts completely just as much as the other three have.

A strange situation has developed with the other three now as they just ignore poor Robby and refuse to play with him, this is upsetting us as well.
If Robby goes to them to play he is warned off with a growl so he goes back to his bed and sleeps.
It is breaking our hearts !

This is totally normal behavior in animals when they know something is wrong with one. I would not push him in any kind of socialization, I would just let him be and do whatever he wants (within reason) until his medical situation is controlled. You may even need to protect him from the others at some point, as sometimes healthy dogs may attach or pick on a weaker dog. This too is totally natural, instinctive behavior. Don't let it change the way you feel about them.

Just to let you know... I can't seem to find the words I would like to say, and I sat here and cried and prayed for you all, yesterday and now again today. Seems like all I can do is cry, pray and send out some Hugs....

Thank you so much you are a comfort to us all and this is appreciated.
I am now so upset I am going off line I will be back after the meeting tomorrow.

Wait if you can...

Seems UC Davis in California is researching this... it is genetic so I would advise notifying the breeder. Occurs more commonly in horses... they have a DNA test ( don't know if it works for dogs?) UC Davis is collecting samples for their research... From what I've read it is mostly loss of balance and coordination, and dogs will need assistance with stairs and such... no mention of aggression or putting them down though.

But, yes, best to wait for a definitive diagnosis...

I will be Praying for your little man.:hands:

You know we're all with you, will check back later when you've had the meeting. Love and hugs to the 3 of you....Sally x

Keeping your family in my prayers, my heart aches for your little guy..