Spinal injury to 4 month old puppy

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by Tobie22

O my goodness, wow I just don't even know what to say but thank goodness for ya'll, you really save his life both you and Jodi. His first owner really makes me mad, I hope she doesn't have any other dogs.

Well, between Jodi, YTNR, and hopefully, me, and with the grace of God, he will be helped.

Yorkie Haven was willing to take on his care, but Marie waited so long, that they took in several other dogs that needed expensive surgery.

Yorkie Haven is a wonderful Rescue, and they help many dogs.

[cpuff35]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

We're not certain yet, he is eligible for surgery, so please pray for him.

Jodi and Corrine's Vets have examined him, and said he needed the surgery immediately, when the injury first happened.
Sheila

It's just so unfortunate for poor little Teagan that he didn't have the surgery sooner. I will keep him in my prayers.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by cpuff35

It's just so unfortunate for poor little Teagan that he didn't have the surgery sooner. I will keep him in my prayers.

Thank you so much. He really needs the prayers.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by Tobie22

O my goodness, wow I just don't even know what to say but thank goodness for ya'll, you really save his life both you and Jodi. His first owner really makes me mad, I hope she doesn't have any other dogs.

Forgot to tell you, she does breed Yorkies and Bull Mastiff's.

Dragonfly Acres - Dragonfly Acres Yorkies

But, she said he had been turned over to her by his owners.

[Tobie22]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

Forgot to tell you, she does breed Yorkies and Bull Mastiff's.

Dragonfly Acres - Dragonfly Acres Yorkies

But, she said he had been turned over to her by his owners.

But she didn't try to get him help? She just tired to give him away. That is horrible. Thank you for talking to your vet and helping him. I pray that he will beable to walk again and will no longer be in pain.

[hartygirl]

Oh goodness, poor Teagan, thank God decent people got a hold of him.
I will pray that he has a successful surgery, a full recovery and a long healthy life full of love.

Jodi, you are amazing.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by Tobie22

But she didn't try to get him help? She just tired to give him away. That is horrible. Thank you for talking to your vet and helping him. I pray that he will beable to walk again and will no longer be in pain.

The only thing she did for him was take him to an ER Vet who gave him a cortisone shot. Jodi can fill everyone in on that ER Vet's report.

She said her finances were not there to get him treatment because she had 3 puppies coming in from out of the country to take to show.

[DanielleAllen]

OMG this breaks my heart!

[kalina82]

i had read the first thread about this puppy when it first came out. i'm glad someone else has him now and is trying to get him help. Is there actually an ounce of hope for him or is he always going to have problems even after surgery? i know i won't be popular by saying this but is it worth it to pursue surgery, or to continue with him? Does he have control over his bladder and bowels or does he just go without knowing? does he have pain and motor sensation on the hind end or is he completely paralyzed? i only ask because it hasn't been mentioned yet (maybe i missed it though). The reason i ask is because i am a vet tech and i've seen so many cases like this with the best and the worst results, happy and sad results.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by kalina82

i had read the first thread about this puppy when it first came out. i'm glad someone else has him now and is trying to get him help. Is there actually an ounce of hope for him or is he always going to have problems even after surgery? i know i won't be popular by saying this but is it worth it to pursue surgery, or to continue with him? Does he have control over his bladder and bowels or does he just go without knowing? does he have pain and motor sensation on the hind end or is he completely paralyzed? i only ask because it hasn't been mentioned yet (maybe i missed it though). The reason i ask is because i am a vet tech and i've seen so many cases like this with the best and the worst results, happy and sad results.

We are not sure yet, if he is a candidate for surgery. I understand your thoughts. If surgery won't allow him a pain-free life, then, no it is not worth it to put him through it. I am sure everyone would agree.

I am not sure if he has control, but he does pee all over himself because he cannot stand up.

YTNR is taking him to a Neuro and we will await his findings.

[YorkieShadow]

The poor little guy. I didnt watch the video. but from the post and him crying Im glad I didnt. I hope he can have surgery and can live a long pain free life.

My very first Yorkie was a Yorkie /Maltese mix, she was gave to me by the people who had both parents,at age 5 weeks about a lb. they had told me this baby was healthy but mom was pushing the baby away, she only had 2 pups. I had took her to an old vet. he said she seemed like she was inbreed but seemed healthy. I knew she was not inbreed and some thing else was wrong. she didnt cry but kind of wobbled when she walked like most newborn young pups do. we decided to take her to another vet because of the way she walked. come to find out she had been steppe don her dosc were crushed an dso was her nerves. but she wasnt in pain. but there was nothing they could do for her at this point. they suggest like many other to have her put to sleep. i would not do it, sshe was in no pain so why would I??? She never got over 3 lbs. wore a diaper all her life for she couldnt feel when she had to go, she only knew when she smelled it. long story short she was a very happy baby. at age 7 she had a stroke. she could only seem to move backwards and just seem like she started having one problem after another so we then decided to put her to sleep couldnt bare to see her suffer like that. but she did live 7 happy years. and we love & miss her.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by TLC

I really hope that someone looks into Oklahoma Vet Teaching Hospital - from what I have been reading, they are Pioneers in Laser Disc Surgery and the cost was pretty cheap, compared to the $5000 that most speciality hospitals would charge

I just have been in tears all day long today about the news that I was dreading to hear from Corine. I feel sick and hollow inside. My heart is broken for this little baby. I knew what my vet had said the day that I picked him up but I was hoping that she was wrong. I've never doubted my vet in the past so deep down I knew what she was telling my last week was the truth. "The damage has been too long and most likely irreversible" But when you hear someone tell you something like that you always want to hold out hope. When I got the call this morning that the vet in Indy was also saying the exact same thing my heart just broke. I am not sure at this point when he will be taken to the Neurologist but she has promised to keep me informed.

I have passed the information on about the Oklahoma Vet Teaching Hospital and they are looking into this as an option as well. But once again, it is the fact that treatment was not given so such a long time~almost 2 MONTHS that is so devastating to his prognosis. All of the vets so far have also agreed that if he would have had IMMEDIATE surgery he would be able to walk now. It just is not realistic that 2 months after such a traumatic injury to now only be seeking care is such a long shot. But I guess we all need to pray for little Teagan that he will somehow be able to cross the next hurdle in his very short life.

I would also like to add something that I have kept to myself up until now.......when I first brought him to the vet one of the very first things that she noted about him was how dirty and covered in crude (lack of a better word). She told me to take him home and give his a very gentle much needed bath. She also couldn't figure out why he had so many scabs all over his little body~it turns out that at some point he was infected with FLEAS! Can you even believe this! FLEAS!!!! So this precious little one is in pain, not able to move and being attacked by FLEAS!

While he was with me I gave him a bath and very gently groomed him every other day because he is NOW not able to control his bowels or bladder. I never once saw any fleas but I am positive that is what the problem was since they were all around his neck, legs, back, head and ears. I live in ILLINOIS~how is it even possible to have fleas in the middle of the winter? It makes me sick to think what he has been through. How could anyone treat a little tiny 3 lb puppy like this.

I am sorry that I am now rambling about this but I just cannot get him out of my head. I know that rescue work is tough but I guess I always think about adult dogs but a tiny little baby like this living for almost 2 month, no pain meds being bitten by fleas. OMG.....................

[TLC]

NEVER give up hope

If you guys don't know about Baby Bear already, check this out:

Val emailed this to us about 1 hour ago ~ HOW COOL IS THIS???

This is HER WORDS:
Do you believe in Miracles?????I sure do after what I just saw.I am trying to contain myself and stop from crying.I just came in from outside with Babybear. I must start by telling you all that he has been going outside to do his business for a week now. Seeing the weather has been warmer and the snow is going away I have been able to get him out 4 to 5 times a day. Well it has helped him a great deal. This is great considering he has been wearing a diaper for almost three years. And last year when he had to have that pin removed from his neck from his AAI(Atlanoaxial Instability) surgery the surgeon said it has been over 2 years so do not plan on him walking again. Well you all know me I can not give up at all not when it comes to my little guy. And it paid off today when I took him out to do his thing. I let go of his sling and he took off. Well of course it was early morning and I had to get ready for work so I didn't have my camera with me so when I got home from work I took him out and he did it again. Again I did not have my camera. So after supper I took him out again but this time I took my camera with me. Sorry everyone I am still crying and everytime I watch these videos I cry some more. So get your tissues out everyone before you hit play. You watch the miracle yourselfs and see NEVER GIVE UP!!

YouTube - 20090325 1

YouTube - 20090325 7

[YorkieShadow]

If they can do any thing about his pain. the pain is what worrys me most.
but if they can try and fix him so he will be pain free . then maybe just maybe. heres a thread that was just posted. and Ill be praying for this little one too.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ml#post2542392

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I just have been in tears all day long today about the news that I was dreading to hear from Corine. I feel sick and hollow inside. My heart is broken for this little baby. I knew what my vet had said the day that I picked him up but I was hoping that she was wrong. I've never doubted my vet in the past so deep down I knew what she was telling my last week was the truth. "The damage has been too long and most likely irreversible" But when you hear someone tell you something like that you always want to hold out hope. When I got the call this morning that the vet in Indy was also saying the exact same thing my heart just broke. I am not sure at this point when he will be taken to the Neurologist but she has promised to keep me informed.

I have passed the information on about the Oklahoma Vet Teaching Hospital and they are looking into this as an option as well. But once again, it is the fact that treatment was not given so such a long time~almost 2 MONTHS that is so devastating to his prognosis. All of the vets so far have also agreed that if he would have had IMMEDIATE surgery he would be able to walk now. It just is not realistic that 2 months after such a traumatic injury to now only be seeking care is such a long shot. But I guess we all need to pray for little Teagan that he will somehow be able to cross the next hurdle in his very short life.

I would also like to add something that I have kept to myself up until now.......when I first brought him to the vet one of the very first things that she noted about him was how dirty and covered in crude (lack of a better word). She told me to take him home and give his a very gentle much needed bath. She also couldn't figure out why he had so many scabs all over his little body~it turns out that at some point he was infected with FLEAS! Can you even believe this! FLEAS!!!! So this precious little one is in pain, not able to move and being attacked by FLEAS!

While he was with me I gave him a bath and very gently groomed him every other day because he is NOW not able to control his bowels or bladder. I never once saw any fleas but I am positive that is what the problem was since they were all around his neck, legs, back, head and ears. I live in ILLINOIS~how is it even possible to have fleas in the middle of the winter? It makes me sick to think what he has been through. How could anyone treat a little tiny 3 lb puppy like this.

I am sorry that I am now rambling about this but I just cannot get him out of my head. I know that rescue work is tough but I guess I always think about adult dogs but a tiny little baby like this living for almost 2 month, no pain meds being bitten by fleas. OMG.....................

Jodi,

I know that we both are still hanging on to hope that Teagan can be helped.
I am still hanging on tight to that hope.

When you and I spoke this morning, I relayed to my friends the news, and they are dog lovers, like us, and they are furious over the way Teagan has gone without treatment!

When you told me he had fleas, I thought of how he cannot move his little legs and he had to suffer with the fleas attacking him. In the middle of winter, in IL and NW IN, the only way he could have fleas, is if all the dogs are infested and they are not living in the house. They must all be in the barn.

I know it's a long shot, but let's continue to pray that he can still be helped.

This precious little guy is so deep in our hearts. I cannot bear to think he cannot be helped.

Don't give up hope, Jodi. You are a Rescue Angel. And God sees the good you ave done.

Hugs,
Sheila