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wiseonemom · 09-01-2009, 07:19 AM

This is reese. 8 months old.

She has a back injury and I was wondering anyone could give me some help on what to try. I have gone to the vets several time. Bt now wanting to send me to a specalist. Can't efford it.

bchgirl · 09-01-2009, 07:27 AM

Since your vet is referring you to a specialist I highly doubt someone here will be able to advise a homopathic treatment and especially given the very limited information in your post. I'm sorry but I think she really needs to be treated by a professional. If you aren't able to afford the expense you may wish to consider releasing her to a rescue so she gets the care she needs.

I'm very sorry she's been injuried.

amandawash · 09-01-2009, 10:34 AM

Spinal/neurologic issues definately do not need to be taken lightly. What exactly has your vet diagnosed? What are the symptoms? How have they been treated? I have been dealing with back issues on my little guy for about six months now.

Is he referring you to a specialist for surgery or diagnosis or?? These are all important details that you need to provide when asking for help in dealing with these problems. I will say that acupuncture (done by a veterinarian at a referal center after proper diagnositics) has helped Ryder immensely. However, it will not and cannot "solve" the problem.

dwerten · 09-01-2009, 02:08 PM

so sorry but i agree we need more info and i agree if too costly there are some wonderful rescues that can take care of the cost but you will have to sadly surrender your dog to them. Vet care is not cheap that is for sure and sadly i know all too well and i never had any idea of the cost until it happened to me so I definitely feel for you -- let us know some more info but my gut is this is not an easy situation and will require a neurologist or orthopedic if vet is recommending a specialist

wiseonemom · 09-03-2009, 05:19 PM

Thank you. I did take her to a specialist today and they did a lot of testing. come to find out its Hydrocephalus. Fluid on the brain. I have been ready about it all evening. Thank you so much.

bchgirl · 09-03-2009, 07:13 PM

I'm very sorry. Sending prayers for Reese

09-01-2009, 07:19 AM	#1
wiseonemom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morocco, IN. Posts: 2	Hello, Meet Reese. This is reese. 8 months old. She has a back injury and I was wondering anyone could give me some help on what to try. I have gone to the vets several time. Bt now wanting to send me to a specalist. Can't efford it.

09-01-2009, 07:27 AM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Since your vet is referring you to a specialist I highly doubt someone here will be able to advise a homopathic treatment and especially given the very limited information in your post. I'm sorry but I think she really needs to be treated by a professional. If you aren't able to afford the expense you may wish to consider releasing her to a rescue so she gets the care she needs. I'm very sorry she's been injuried. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#3
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Spinal/neurologic issues definately do not need to be taken lightly. What exactly has your vet diagnosed? What are the symptoms? How have they been treated? I have been dealing with back issues on my little guy for about six months now. Is he referring you to a specialist for surgery or diagnosis or?? These are all important details that you need to provide when asking for help in dealing with these problems. I will say that acupuncture (done by a veterinarian at a referal center after proper diagnositics) has helped Ryder immensely. However, it will not and cannot "solve" the problem. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

09-03-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I'm very sorry. Sending prayers for Reese __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-01-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	so sorry but i agree we need more info and i agree if too costly there are some wonderful rescues that can take care of the cost but you will have to sadly surrender your dog to them. Vet care is not cheap that is for sure and sadly i know all too well and i never had any idea of the cost until it happened to me so I definitely feel for you -- let us know some more info but my gut is this is not an easy situation and will require a neurologist or orthopedic if vet is recommending a specialist

09-03-2009, 05:19 PM	#5
wiseonemom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morocco, IN. Posts: 2	Thank you. I did take her to a specialist today and they did a lot of testing. come to find out its Hydrocephalus. Fluid on the brain. I have been ready about it all evening. Thank you so much.