Babybear is having problems with his neck
 

:( Hi there everyone,,
Many of you have followed the story of Babybear and his Atlantoaxial Instability(AAI) how he had his surgery and all.. Well we are coming up on 2 years on July 29..Yesterday morning I woke and fed and gave him his milk as usual.. He was barking at something outside and then started to cry..I checked him all over and he was fine..So I went back to the kitchen to finish doing what I was doing.. He heard something again and again barked then cried.. I checked him again.. He was fine.. I then rubbed him all over and he winched when I touched his neck(heart breaking when he did this). I told my husband that after breakfast I would draw him a bath and soak him in the sink to see if this would do anything.. I put him in the sink he was fine until he moved his neck and he cried..I took him out and dried him carefully when I got to his neck he winched and cried again.. But he kept trying to stand up.. When he originally broke his neck he could not do anything.. no movement of any limbs.. He is still trying to do all the same things as usual.. He winches and cries if he makes the wrong move.. I have been in contact with Doc Paul his vet, the only thing is Doc Paul can not see him until tomorrow and I will not let anyone else touch him.. I have been through way to much with Babybear to allow someone else to give me a wrong diagnoses.. I am hoping at this point it is just a cold in his neck(Saturday night we slept with the window open and the fan blowing on us.. It ended up being wet and damp and cold out.. Babybear got out from under his covers that night more than once.. I covered him a few times and so did hubby..I know he has done nothing to hurt himself.. There is someone with him 24/7 watching him like a hawk.. He was playful Saturday night before he went to bed.. Doc Paul seems to think possible cold in his neck or pulled muscle.. He told me to start him on rimadyl or Steriodes if I had them.. (of Course I don't) Babybear has not needed any meds since his surgery.. So anythign I had I threw out last year..So Doc Paul told me to keep moist heat on him.. That is what I have been doing..
Please keep Babybear in your prayers.. At this point hubby has informed me if Babybear needs surgery for this again we can not afford it and will have to send him to the bridge.. Believe me I will do my best to prevent this from happening.. And so will Doc Paul.. SO please keep him in your thoughts and prayers we really need them right now..

Val, I am hoping and praying it is just a cold in his neck.. We just have to believe that. My thoughts are with you and I will be checking in for news of the vet visit.

Stay strong, we are here for you and Babybear.


Sheilagh

Val - Babybear is in my prayers. Please don't think bad thoughts, be positive, he needs your strength and love. We are here for you and there's NO way that we wouldn't pull together and somehow help Babybear if need be. You and Babybear are shinning stars and we will not let those lights go dim. Love you both :)

Hoping Babybear maybe just pulled a muscle in his excitement. Wishing you happy days.

Hey Val
My heart skipped a beat when I read this. Please, if you need anything or just an ear to listen, do not hesitate to contact me. I still worry every day about Sedrick and whether or not a re injury is possible.
One thing that I wonder about and I have yet to be given an answer on...could it be possible to develop arthritis in the c1 c2 vertebrae? I think yes. Quite possibly, this could also be a scenario to be looked at especially when you said the weather was cool.
Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and again, if there is anything I can do, please contact me.
Lorraine and the Monkeyboyz
(sedrick and Doogan)

oh that poor little Babybear, that sweetheart been through soo much....:cry:
Val will be sending special Prayers for that brave little Man ! Please give him Kisses from us ! Hugs for you !

Thank you so much everyone.. I just got done doing a 15 minute moist heat treatment on him and a massage to hopefully loosen him up a bit.. I know all you Yorkie prayers will help him through this..
Lorriane(Bakerlady)
Yes you are right about the arthiritis. I have talked to Doc Paul about this and he did say that these pups that broke thier necks or had surgery on their bones. These pups will get arthiritis in their bones it is just a matter of time..
I will keep you all updated and thank you so much for all the prayers and you get well wishes.. I will give him some soft Yorkie talk kisses..

Poor little Babybear, I will say a prayer for your little guy!!

Thank you again.. For those of you that do not know Babybear's story I am adding his diary to this post so you can see why momma is so concerned..
Wheelie Boy Babybear's Dogster Diary
again thank you from the bottom of my heart..

I have always followed BabyBear's story, and he has come such a long way. Positive thoughts, and I am praying for him.

I am praying it is just a little cold in his neck. You have both been thru so much and come so far to have this happen again.

Val, I am praying with all my heart that Babybear will be ok. Your little boy has fought like a lion to get to where he is today and I don't think any person could accompolish what he has in his little life. God Bless and watch over this tiny soul and please keep him from any harm. Hugs to you all.

I just read Babybears story.... THis was terrible sad, and just amazing at the same time. :aimeeyork I am so sorry babybear, Your a beautiful dog, and this just breaks my heart into a million pieces .:animal-pa
I am rooting for Babybear and a full recovery. :aimeeyork

I will be praying for Baby Bear! I hope it's something simple and will heal itself quickly. Sending you hugs. I love Baby Bear and you too!

Val,
I am so sorry to hear of Babybear's pain. I'm praying that he feels better soon.

Prayers for you and your BabyBear! God Bless you and your husband for hanging in there with him! The power of love....

Praying that it's just a kink in his muscle from sleeping weird.

Prayers for your family and Babybear. I've followed his story and it's so touching. Praying its nothing major :hands:

omg im sittin here at work cryin my eyes out. this is soooo extremely sad. those pics of him in the chair just broke my heart. good god dear baby, u r such a strong doggy n ur parents r too. i really hope n pray that its nothing serious. lots of hugs n kisses for both u n ur parents.

oh god i cant stop crying :cry::cry:

Hope Babybear is feeling better soon.

how is babybear this am?? did you go to the dr yet??

I hope the dr has good news for you and Babybear~ I'm thinking about you

Prayer's coming for Baby Bear. This little one has been through so much
all ready please Lord don't let him need surgery:hands: again.
Hope there's good news from the doc.

Hugs,

Praying for a good report at the vets.

Sending healing thoughts for Babybear. Look forward to good news from the vet tomorrow. Warmly, Deborah

God be with you and BabyBear tomorrow.