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02-17-2012, 07:40 AM | #61 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I have been following this thread. You and your pups will be in my thoughts and prayers. I assume that you are the breeder of this litter? I sincerely hope that the news at the vet's has some rays of hope. With what I've read the symptom picture for dogs can vary quite a lot, and maybe your boy will be able to live a rich life with you.
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02-17-2012, 10:23 AM | #62 |
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| I have been keeping your dear Robby in my prayers and thoughts. I hope the vet visit goes well. |
02-17-2012, 11:29 AM | #63 |
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| Update We had a call from the vet asking us to postpone our visit until Thursday as he needed to consult somebody or other. I attempted to pump him for a little more information but he was not giving me any more. Now the waiting game starts with just under a F^%*& week to wait. Whilst I am not happy waiting like this the other side of the coin is the vet is doing positive things in consulting other experts. He also said that I was to bring Robby to the meeting with us. Once again I thank all who are praying for him you are one great bunch of people.
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02-17-2012, 11:37 AM | #64 |
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| I agree that the consultation is a good thing, is the consult with a Neuro ? |
02-17-2012, 11:43 AM | #65 |
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| Yes that's what he said
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02-17-2012, 11:52 AM | #66 |
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02-17-2012, 11:53 AM | #67 |
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| Thank you for the update. My goodness, that time's going to drag for you 2? You must be so worried. I know I'm the other end of the country - but if there's anything I can do to help - you only have to shout...And I truly mean that..... Sally x |
02-17-2012, 12:11 PM | #68 |
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| I am sorry you will need to wait but I also so agree that your vet is on top of things and making the necessary calls to others to help figure out the best for your Robby. Continued prayers from this side of the pond and hugs to you, your wife and sweet Robby. |
02-17-2012, 12:45 PM | #69 | |
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Agreed Waffles plays with us. Backs up bounces from side to side when you try to get her. You sit down though and she jumps into your lap. LOL
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02-17-2012, 12:53 PM | #70 |
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02-17-2012, 01:16 PM | #71 | |
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Do you really think I have a normal happy little puppy ??? Can you really say that when he stands with his head quivering non stop ?? Can you say that when he falls over and can not walk in a straight line ? Can you say that when the other three will not have anything to do with him ?? If so, then yes, I have a normal happy healthy puppy so why the hell is the vet saying these things and why am I spending thousands on having him looked at ??
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02-17-2012, 01:21 PM | #72 | |
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Keeping all in my thoughts and prayers....
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02-17-2012, 10:08 PM | #73 |
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| I would just like to add, if this were my pup I would have the MRI but that's all you mentioned & I would be insisting on a Spinal Tapp as well. An MRI alone is only 1/2 a diagnostic in my opinion. |
02-17-2012, 10:46 PM | #74 |
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| Also, it's done while the pup is under anesthesia... if the MRI results aren't conclusive, one may be needed in addition to the MRI anyway, so better to get it done at the same time, rather than put the pup under anesthesia twice.
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02-17-2012, 11:54 PM | #75 | |
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General term is Encephalopathy which encompasses anything that is adversely affecting the brain, causing neurological symptoms such as sudden onset of blindness, loss of balance and coordination, tremors/ seizures, headtilt, abnormal gait while walking, etc. The disease states that result in causing these symptoms cause excess spinal fluid to build up in and/or around the brain, depending on where the greatest accumulation is determines the set of symptoms. Medications such as Predisone can reduce this accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid and reduce the severity of the symptoms, hence reducing the likelihood of it causing permanent damage. Omeprizole reduces the production of CSF in dogs and puppies. I would suggest calling the vet back asap and requesting that they speed things up a bit, or get the pup on medication while they figure out what to do. Also I would request that an experienced small dog/Yorkie specialty vet get involved, or get a second opinion from one. Also, an xray (special technique) to rule out AAI could be done prior to the MRI/ST. GME/NME, Chiari, and AAI can present with very similar symptoms. If you know of any Yorkie rescues in your area, they can usually recommend a good small dog/Yorkie vet for a second opinion, and hopefully get this pup on the road to recovery.
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