What's wrong with my puppy?

[klittle0024]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious baby!
Those pictures are heartbreaking.

[linda44]

aww Im so sorry you and Roxi are going thru this. She is just adorable. She looks so painful it just breaks my heart. Well your getting lots of really good advise, so I just wanted to add you both are in my prayers.

[lanababy]

Get well soon Roxi! We miss having you to play with! --EVEN serai hehehe

Love,
Lana & Rheeny

[chandracz]

Make sure you get the x-rays from your first vet to take with you to the other vet. Roxi is in my prayers!!!!

[dwerten]

how is your baby doing? Did you get to neurologist yet?

[Mybabe4me]

How is Roxi doing??have you gone to the Neurologist yet to see what they had to say yet?? I am watching for updates. Hope everything is going smoothly for you hon. WE are all here for you.

[Sandysbabies]

I would check around and not just take one vet's word for it. Probably seeing a specialist that could do an MRI on her would be better than x-rays because it would show more about whats going on. Bless her little heart, that is just terrible that poor baby has to suffer like that. At least you are trying to get something done and I just hope and pray you will be lead to the right one that can help her.

[YorkieShadow]

Bless her little heart. keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Originally Posted by Mybabe4me

I would see a specialist first just to be on the safe side becuase if it is AAI going to a chiropractor can do more damage. I believe Vicki had a adjustment made On Bleu Boy before being diagnosed with the AAI and was told she was lucky he did not kill her pup. Don't quote me on that I will have to go back through her threads.
But I do know that chiropractors can cause more damage to AAI pups. Becuase it is not disks that are slipped out of place with Atlantoaxial Instability it is the ligements and dens that are involved and the dens are what holds the neck to the head.
Just my thoughts here.

Val this is RIGHT BLEU BOY BARBER went to 3 vets before he went to the NEURO .. Worse decision ever. They took BLEU BOYS neck and turned it. I was so upset. NOONE needs to manipulate ROXIS neck but a neuro. PLEASE because they can make it worse if you are not careful. I know vets have degrees but untill you have a MRI/ CT in hand they need to leave the neck alone period...

Originally Posted by ROXI SUNSHINE

UPDATE !!!

I brought Roxi to the vet today, a different doctor this time. I couldn't see a specialist today because I went after work, all the places were closed and also the neurologist is about 1-2 hours away from where I live. I will be going Monday or Tuesday since they are closed on the weekends. I was very pleased with this vet as he seemed to care more about Roxi rather than the first vet who said nothing was wrong with her and all she needed was some rest. This vet said that in her x-ray, her back is fine, but something is clearly going on in her neck/shoulder area. She arches her back so she can relieve the pressure or pain off of her neck/shoulder area.

He referred us to a neurologist to get a more in depth analysis to see what is really wrong. There she will get MRI or CT scan and see if surgery is needed. He suggests that the problem is cervical IVDD according to the referral papers. Since this is my first time, could anyone give me an estimate about how much MRI/CT scans cost so I can have some sort of price in mind?

I will keep everyone up to date after I see the neurologist sometime this week. I am very very thankful for everyone's concern, advice, suggestions and help. I just joined YT a few days ago to see if I could get some help and didn't expect to get this much love from everyone. You guys are the best! I've included some pictures of her now as she tries to rest comfortably

Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. Roxi sends out her love as well

On the low end of a MRI $1500 on the high end $2000. I can get all my paperwork out and break down all the costs for you if you like. Texas A&M worked with me financially. There is hope and help so I can not wait to hear ROXIS update.


The picture of ROXI resting was the ONLY I DO MEAN ONLY position that BLEU BOY could rest in. That is where he was most careful... With ROXI being 5 months old I think you have caught this early and you should have a successful outcome but I reccommend surgery IMMEDIATELY if she is for sure diagnosed. Please keep me posted and let me know how I may help because I have my heart and soul in the AAI babies..

Hugs to you on this journey so far there are a few of us that have been through exactly what you are going through and we will put you under our wings and help you as much as we can and

PS We have all met in person face to face which has been tons of fun.
BLEU BOYS case is being taught all over the world to inform vets on AAI. You did not hear of this disease much but now it is getting more and more common.

Prayers for you
Vicki...

[AprilLove]

Originally Posted by Mybabe4me

How is Roxi doing??have you gone to the Neurologist yet to see what they had to say yet?? I am watching for updates. Hope everything is going smoothly for you hon. WE are all here for you.

She posted here yesterday: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...kie-molly.html

Her baby is in the emergency pet hospital. I hope she comes back and lets us know what they have found.

Hugs for Roxi and mommy

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Originally Posted by AprilLove

She posted here yesterday: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...kie-molly.html

Her baby is in the emergency pet hospital. I hope she comes back and lets us know what they have found.

Hugs for Roxi and mommy

Thank you MK I will check it out now !!

plz read my 8 month yorkie molly

[ROXI SUNSHINE]

UPDATE !!!

We brought Roxi to the ER because her neurologist appointment wasn't for another few days; I wanted her to be in good hands & get any more help than I could give. There, they helped her get her weight back up (since she lost a lot of weight at home) & improved her eating habits. The doctors first assumed that Roxi had a liver shunt, however ruled that out and suspected that it was Atlantoaxial subluxation. At the neurologists, she confirmed that it was indeed Atlantoaxial subluxation. She said we could either keep her confined in crate or do surgery. However, keeping her confined in a crate may or may not help & doing surgery puts Roxi at a high risk because she is so young, small & could possibly die

Sigh, it feels like a lose-lose situation, but I still won't give up hope! I got an estimate of the MRI/surgery & let me tell you, those numbers almost made me pass out. I am just a student in nursing school so money is pretty tight. As for now, Roxi is in conservative treatment/therapy: confined in a crate for 6 weeks & wearing a neck brace to hopefully allow time for fibrous tissue to form & stabilize the vertebrae. She has to sleep on her sides & we have to turn her every 3-4 hours to prevent pressure or bed sores? She is also being hand fed, but is actually eating this time, so that's good news. Again, thanks for all of your concerns. I got a lot of PM's sending prayers & asking about Roxi's condition--sorry it took me a long time to update. I wanted to get all the information so I could update it all at one time. Please continue to pray for us & hope for the best!

Hugs, kisses and many many thanks from Roxi & I

[dianethomas]

Originally Posted by ROXI SUNSHINE

UPDATE !!!

We brought Roxi to the ER because her neurologist appointment wasn't for another few days; I wanted her to be in good hands & get any more help than I could give. There, they helped her get her weight back up (since she lost a lot of weight at home) & improved her eating habits. The doctors first assumed that Roxi had a liver shunt, however ruled that out and suspected that it was Atlantoaxial subluxation. At the neurologists, she confirmed that it was indeed Atlantoaxial subluxation. She said we could either keep her confined in crate or do surgery. However, keeping her confined in a crate may or may not help & doing surgery puts Roxi at a high risk because she is so young, small & could possibly die

Sigh, it feels like a lose-lose situation, but I still won't give up hope! I got an estimate of the MRI/surgery & let me tell you, those numbers almost made me pass out. I am just a student in nursing school so money is pretty tight. As for now, Roxi is in conservative treatment/therapy: confined in a crate for 6 weeks & wearing a neck brace to hopefully allow time for fibrous tissue to form & stabilize the vertebrae. She has to sleep on her sides & we have to turn her every 3-4 hours to prevent pressure or bed sores? She is also being hand fed, but is actually eating this time, so that's good news. Again, thanks for all of your concerns. I got a lot of PM's sending prayers & asking about Roxi's condition--sorry it took me a long time to update. I wanted to get all the information so I could update it all at one time. Please continue to pray for us & hope for the best!

Hugs, kisses and many many thanks from Roxi & I

Oh, you poor Mommy!
And poor, poor Roxie!

I am SO sorry this was the diagnosis. I completely understand how hard it is to make decisions like this when it comes to our pet's health, and the finances just aren't there.

Keep us updated, and we'll keep praying.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Oh no! Poor baby! Poor you! I'm so glad you've found this site. As you've found, there are those here with lots of experience with this and I'm happy to see they are already in touch with you.

Hugs.

[BLEU BOY BARBER]

Heart breaking diagnosis that is for sure. Please let me know if there is anything I can do . I have sent you a few messages and anxiously await to hear from you .