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02-11-2020, 10:17 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Columbia, SC, USA
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| PLEASE read. Has anyone experienced this? We are struggling to figure out what is going on with our sweet, smart and playful almost 6-month Yorkie. Has anyone experienced their dog crab walking, head jerking and nystagmus all occuring at the same time? He is perfectly fine and healthy otherwise. The episodes are sporadic and after they happen he picks up right where he left off and doesn't miss a beat. We have had several vet appointments and met with a neurological specialist. Their best guess is hydrocephalus (which I do NOT think he has because his symptoms do not match) or a vascular anomaly. He has been tested twice for a liver shunt and tests came back indicating that his liver function is fine. We are desperate. I cannot find anything online like what he is experiencing. The next step would be an MRI which the specialist said may not even be conclusive. Any ideas/insight are very much appreciated. |
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02-12-2020, 10:02 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL
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| I'm sorry, I cannot help you...but you will be in my thoughts. I sincerely hope that you will soon have answers for your little one!
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02-12-2020, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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| Sorry to hear you and your dog are going through this. I hope you and your vet can get this taken care of quickly. We had a dog that did something similar, but his was from a freak Farm Accident. He was caught under a Hay Trailer and actually 'died'. My husband bought him around with chest pumping and mouth to mouth, yes, he really did. It took him a couple months to be able to walk and go potty by himself. Midas was never the same. He could not do two things at once. It sounds funny, but it was not. Like, he could not bark and run at the same time. Once he ran right into a tree full on because he was also barking. Sadly. We finally had to put him down (after about a year) he got to be dangerous. He just was never right in 'the head' after the accident. He was an English Shepherd. I know it is a long shot, but......You might ask your vet and breeder about oxygen depletion, as a young puppy, see if they think it could have something to do with it. Ask if they had to 'bring around' any of the puppies in the litter at birth. |
02-12-2020, 03:21 PM | #4 |
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| Yes, it could be many things, too many to list here. Plus we don’t know any history on your pup to really narrow anything down. A MRI would be the next step so your bets probably on the right track. Prayers up for your pup and family.
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02-12-2020, 03:54 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| It does sound neurological to me. I would go with the MRI. Have you let the breeder know about this?
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02-12-2020, 05:34 PM | #6 |
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| Did the vet suggest limiting his activities until the MRI? I’m assuming these episodes occur when he is playing (puppies play all the time)? I’d avoid any tugging type play, jumping, all out running, shaking of toys, etc. The MRI will allow them to see a lot. They will most likely look for any brain issues, along with spine and skull formation and identify any areas holding excess fluids. They may want to do a Spinal tap if the MRI results show a need for that test. Good to do at the same time if possible.
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