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4doggiemama · 03-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Oh, sweetie, you are a student and work full-time?!!!!! What a lot of responsibility for you. Are you around family that can help you? As was suggested earlier, if it becomes too overwhelming for you in your circumstance, please contact a Yorkie rescue. Didn't your vet give you any direction to go? Just sent you home with a paralyzed furbaby? My goodness, I would feel overwhelmed, too, and I'm an "old" lady. You need to make sure that you take care of yourself so you can be fit to take care of your baby. Prayers for strength headed your way.

majic50 · 03-16-2008, 03:31 PM

Maybe you should take Bentley to a neurologist for a second opinion. My Lucy broke her neck. The neurologist knew what to look for and now she's well on her way to recovery.

PrincessLila · 03-16-2008, 04:33 PM

I'm so sorry that you all have to go through this. I agree with the second opinion. Also, find out from your vet if there is a catheter that you can put into his penis to collect the urine. For humans, there foley catheters that go into the penis to the bladder and the urine collects in a bag. But you would probably have to change them every few days so that he doesn't get urinary tract infection.

Jeri Cunningham · 03-16-2008, 04:39 PM

Oh this is so sad, I will pray for Bentley and you. Like everyone suggested please get a second opinion. I hope the doctor was wrong.

Rae Rae · 03-16-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm so sorry this happened to your baby

You definitely found the right place for advice, and support. I will keep your Bentley in my prayers.

bettyeanne · 03-16-2008, 06:39 PM

I am so terribly sorry. Years ago our Poodle had a slipped disc and was paralized from her front legs down. My vet sent her to the hospital at the Auburn University and they did what they called "cage therapy". She was there for quite a while but made a complete recovery. I agree with everyone ... a second opinion is in order. I will keep little Bentley in my prayers.

ellie81 · 03-17-2008, 07:28 AM

I'm so sorry this happened to Bentley. I know this must be so har for him and you. I would definitely get a second opinion; you never know, maybe there's hope. Then when you know for sure, you can see how you guys need to adjust. Praying for Bentley and for you!!!!!!

BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-17-2008, 05:27 PM

Has Val been notified of this ? MY BABE4 ME I have her phone number and will call her just pm if anyone knows!!

Thanks
Vicki

bentleys mommy · 03-17-2008, 06:12 PM

well he went to see a neurologist today and she said is was to late to do anything he could have surgery that would be pretty pricey but she thinks that he would only have a 5% chance of regaining his legs...so i just went with my heart and i think he will be just fine in a wheelchair...his spirits have come back around...the bladder situation is still a lil agervating but i guess we will have to get used to that as well...thanks for everyones prayers and support i am glad i found yt!

Mybabe4me · 03-17-2008, 06:33 PM

Well I am not happy to hear that there is nothing they can do.. But I am here for you when it comes to the wheelchair.. I pmed you with the information.. I am also going to PM you with some more information..
Vicki I am here and was notified of this sweet little boy.. My heart breaks for mom but I know she will do just fine.. We always manage..
I will be writing you just a little bit with the extra information..All the help you need is here..And there is plenty of support and that is what you need right now..

kalina82 · 03-18-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bentleys mommy

well he went to see a neurologist today and she said is was to late to do anything he could have surgery that would be pretty pricey but she thinks that he would only have a 5% chance of regaining his legs...so i just went with my heart and i think he will be just fine in a wheelchair...his spirits have come back around...the bladder situation is still a lil agervating but i guess we will have to get used to that as well...thanks for everyones prayers and support i am glad i found yt!

aw thats sad that there is nothing the neurologist can do.

i am however thrilled to hear that you are getting him a wheelchair and sticking it out, bladder control or not! i see this sad story too many times where the outcome is not the same as yours, its worse for the dog.

we are all here for you if you have questions. i hope he takes to the cart quickly.

linda44 · 03-18-2008, 05:25 AM

look on ebay, theres a thing that straps to their tummy and it has two wheels right behind their back legs so they can move around.

ARCHIE · 03-18-2008, 05:37 AM

What a sad story. Prayer's coming for Bentley. I hope you will be able
to manage everything daily. You sure have your plate full. You will
get all the encourgement and help you need right here.
I am glad you found YT. I hope things get better for both of you.

Hugs,

JPop & Taz 2 · 03-18-2008, 06:13 AM

What a sweet mommie little Bentley has! With the YT prayers and support, you'll be ok. Did you ever find out what could have happened to him at your friends house? You hang in there girl, we're never given more than we can handle!

Jeri Cunningham · 03-18-2008, 06:18 AM

It is so sad there is nothing they can do. Bentley is very lucky to have you as a mommy and will be happy in his wheelchair I'm sure.

03-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#16
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Oh, sweetie, you are a student and work full-time?!!!!! What a lot of responsibility for you. Are you around family that can help you? As was suggested earlier, if it becomes too overwhelming for you in your circumstance, please contact a Yorkie rescue. Didn't your vet give you any direction to go? Just sent you home with a paralyzed furbaby? My goodness, I would feel overwhelmed, too, and I'm an "old" lady. You need to make sure that you take care of yourself so you can be fit to take care of your baby. Prayers for strength headed your way. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

03-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#18
PrincessLila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 79	I'm so sorry that you all have to go through this. I agree with the second opinion. Also, find out from your vet if there is a catheter that you can put into his penis to collect the urine. For humans, there foley catheters that go into the penis to the bladder and the urine collects in a bag. But you would probably have to change them every few days so that he doesn't get urinary tract infection. __________________ Best Yorkie in the World!!

03-16-2008, 04:39 PM	#19
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Oh this is so sad, I will pray for Bentley and you. Like everyone suggested please get a second opinion. I hope the doctor was wrong. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

03-16-2008, 06:14 PM	#20
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I'm so sorry this happened to your baby You definitely found the right place for advice, and support. I will keep your Bentley in my prayers. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

03-16-2008, 06:39 PM	#21
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	I am so terribly sorry. Years ago our Poodle had a slipped disc and was paralized from her front legs down. My vet sent her to the hospital at the Auburn University and they did what they called "cage therapy". She was there for quite a while but made a complete recovery. I agree with everyone ... a second opinion is in order. I will keep little Bentley in my prayers. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

03-16-2008, 03:31 PM	#17
majic50 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 299	Maybe you should take Bentley to a neurologist for a second opinion. My Lucy broke her neck. The neurologist knew what to look for and now she's well on her way to recovery.

03-17-2008, 07:28 AM	#22
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so sorry this happened to Bentley. I know this must be so har for him and you. I would definitely get a second opinion; you never know, maybe there's hope. Then when you know for sure, you can see how you guys need to adjust. Praying for Bentley and for you!!!!!! __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

03-17-2008, 05:27 PM	#23
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Has Val been notified of this ? MY BABE4 ME I have her phone number and will call her just pm if anyone knows!! Thanks Vicki __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

03-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#24
bentleys mommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: apollo beach fl Posts: 5	update on poor bentley... well he went to see a neurologist today and she said is was to late to do anything he could have surgery that would be pretty pricey but she thinks that he would only have a 5% chance of regaining his legs...so i just went with my heart and i think he will be just fine in a wheelchair...his spirits have come back around...the bladder situation is still a lil agervating but i guess we will have to get used to that as well...thanks for everyones prayers and support i am glad i found yt! __________________ Bentley's Mommy

03-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#25
Mybabe4me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 713	Well I am not happy to hear that there is nothing they can do.. But I am here for you when it comes to the wheelchair.. I pmed you with the information.. I am also going to PM you with some more information.. Vicki I am here and was notified of this sweet little boy.. My heart breaks for mom but I know she will do just fine.. We always manage.. I will be writing you just a little bit with the extra information..All the help you need is here..And there is plenty of support and that is what you need right now.. __________________ Val and Babybear http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060[/url]

03-18-2008, 05:25 AM	#27
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	look on ebay, theres a thing that straps to their tummy and it has two wheels right behind their back legs so they can move around.

03-18-2008, 05:37 AM	#28
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	What a sad story. Prayer's coming for Bentley. I hope you will be able to manage everything daily. You sure have your plate full. You will get all the encourgement and help you need right here. I am glad you found YT. I hope things get better for both of you. Hugs,

03-18-2008, 06:13 AM	#29
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	What a sweet mommie little Bentley has! With the YT prayers and support, you'll be ok. Did you ever find out what could have happened to him at your friends house? You hang in there girl, we're never given more than we can handle! __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia

03-18-2008, 06:18 AM	#30
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	It is so sad there is nothing they can do. Bentley is very lucky to have you as a mommy and will be happy in his wheelchair I'm sure. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals