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:( I knew this day might come but I think Layla may be having another disc flare-up. She is not acting like herself and I'm beside myself with worry. She just wants to lay there and she's trembling a little. We will let her rest for the night and see if she can see a specialist tomorrow if she's still not herself. |
Oh, Lindsey! Are you sure it might not be something else like a tummy upset? I'll say a special prayer for your lil Layla that she will be ok and you know my heart goes out to you. Let us know how she's doing. She has a world of people praying for her and you both. |
I don't think so. She will not move her head sideways. She is trembling when she picks up her head. I am worried she's having cervical issues. I don't know, I'm sitting here bawling now. I need tomorrow to come faster. Thank you for the prayer |
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Thanks guys. We got Layla to eat some soft food this morning. If it's a cervical issue it will be too painful for her to eat solids. She was refusing her kibble last night. She still won't move her head to the right but she will move it further to the left. We're going to take her to the hospital when they open at 8, and I'll stay there with her until someone can see her. Other than the trembles and inability to move her head, she is acting okay. She is interested in things and she's licking us. I hope she will be okay. She is my world. |
Lindsey, I'm sending lots of prayers and hugs for both you and Layla. Try to stay positive - she's an amazingly strong little girl. Please give lots of extra lovins from me, and give us an update as soon as you can. Hugs, Bonny |
Thank you. I guess we've changed plans... Scott isn't feeling well so he's not going in to work all day so we'll just stay home until the hospital opens and call in and see what time they'll be able to see her. Layla will do better here with us than sitting in the lobby getting excited with every other animal and person walking by. I didn't sleep last night and I just feel numb this morning. I don't want to go through this again. |
Thinking about you Lindsey and Layla and Scott- I will be praying and anxious to hear whats going on. Layla is a strong girl and so are you. Please let us know as soon as you do. |
Linz I sure hope everything is ok:) God Bless you all and I will keep you all in prayer:) |
I do hope Layla is ok. I will keep her and you and Scott in my thoughts and prayers today. |
I'm thinking of you, Lindsey, Scott and especially little Layla. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. |
Oh I hope she is ok. You are in my prayers today. Please keep us updated. |
I knew it... a bulging disk in her neck. We had to go in as an emergency because they had no spots available for regular times, so we went as emergency. The vet saw us right away and saw Layla was painful to move her head to the right side but wanted to have Layla's surgeons look at her too since they are more familiar with her. We left for a couple of hours to get our mind off it. I got the call two hours later saying they had looked and they all agree it's another disc issue. She has a week of Metacam and 8 weeks of strict crate rest. If she moves anywhere, we carry her. Her food and water are elevated so she doesn't have to stretch her neck. We have to avoid ALL excitement, anything that will make her move her head quickly. Avoid letting her bark. Don't let her shake. I know I need to be positive because she feeds off my energy but I am a mess. Why do we have to go through it again. I am crushed. But at least the hospital felt bad for us... we had an emergency with a regular vet and surgeons and all they did was charge us for a regular check plus medication. They waived the emergency fee and everything. They are good to us there. |
Lindsey, you can do this. You will do this. And Scott and Layla will do this. You guys are strong and so devoted to each other, and with all the hopes and prayers behind you, the eight weeks will be over before you know it. We're all here for you. Bonny |
I know it will be hard for you all. You have done so well with her. I hate it that the holidays are coming up. That will make it more difficult for all of you, but I know that you'll work it out. I know you are feeling really sad right now, but there is nothing you can do but work through it. It's hard, I'm sure, to see her in pain and crated. We are all here for you when it gets rough. |
Thanks everyone. I thought Layla might be walking by Christmas. It's my favorite time of year and I thought that by Christmas, everything would be perfect. I need all the prayers in the world for Layla to get better on rest alone. She has a 50% chance. If she starts worsening, she'll need surgery. We just can't afford another surgery. The neck is the worst place to have a disc problem because of the pain. We can't even let her eat her kibble because chewing hard food hurts. Barking hurts, yawning hurts. This is going to be harder than her last crate rest. We always leave Layla's crate at my office but we need it 24/7 now. I couldn't walk in the office in tears earlier so we thought we'd improvise for tonight and she's just in her bed and not trying to leave. I brought the couch cushions on the floor for a bed beside her and napped for an hour or so. I woke up and honestly thought this was just a nightmare. I wish. Scott is upstairs, very sick. On our way home he had to stop on the side of the highway to throw up. He is still getting sick here. I think I need some superhuman strength to take care of my family. I just feel numb. |
I wish I could send you some strength right now - you sound so tired and discouraged. I think a lot of us know the highs when our pets are doing better and the depths when they have a setback. Sending you all the good thoughts I can and prayers for Layla to recover quickly from this latest problem. |
Oh, Lindsey, I am so sorry you are all going through this. :( I will say prayers for all of you. |
My heart is breaking for you, Lindsay. I believe in Layla and the power of love that you and Scott share with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this journey with Layla. She is a fighter and such an inspiration. I know how painful it is to watch her like this, but you have remarkable strength and such devotion. I am praying for a miracle and for physical and emotional healing for your family. |
Lindsey, You are really hurting right now, but you've got to try to keep it together. You are liable to make yourself sick, too. With both Scott and Layla sick, you have to take care of yourself. My heart really goes out to you right now and I wish I could help you out and give you some hugs! |
Lindsey, Layla, and Scott bless you all. I am so sorry to hear about about Layla's disc problems. I wish you all the best. You are a wonderful mom and what you and Scott are doing for Layla is incredible. I pray that you all find the strength to get through this difficult time. I hope Layla feels better and gets back to scooting and wagging. You all are in my prayers. |
Thanks everyone for your prayers. I know I need to be positive and that will come. I'm still just in shock. Layla still didn't want to drink anything all day, so for her supper I put some canned food on a saucer, and then melted some chicken broth ice cubes (which we found out during her last crate rest she loves!) and extra water on her kibble so it got soft. I mixed that up with the canned food and she gobbled it up so fast! So she did get some hydration. Poor Scott has still been throwing up this evening and he's already gone to bed for the night. I know I will need to go to bed soon too if I am going to be at work tomorrow. |
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I was at my vet's office when I read your message about Layla and thought I was going to burst into tears. I am so sorry. I will be praying that Layla recovers with only the crate rest. You certainly have every reason to feel depressed. But from following this thread since I joined YT, I know you will bounce back. You and Scott have been amazing, very strong and tenacious when it comes to helping your little baby. I have faith that you will get through this little set back. Hang in there! |
Lindsey my Buster just had LP surgery and my holistic vet suggested velvet deer antler to help the healing process. She suggested this brand. He has been using it for only a few days and is in the 3rd week of recovery and doing really well. I do not know if it will help Layla but I hope it might. Here is info from their web site. SUPERflex Pet Formulais a natural blend of NATRAflex velvet antler powder and American ginseng root specially formulated to soothe & rebuild sore joints, strengthen bones & hips, revive playfulness, and enhance mobility in dogs and cats. SUPERflex comes in chewable tablets with a natural flavor that your pet will love. It is recommended by veterinarians and holistic animal care providers for both younger sporting dogs, as well as older dogs and cats suffering from osteoarthritis and other joint/hip deterioration. >> View SUPERflex testimonials >> View research about health benefits of velvet antler |
Lindsey, I just wanted to stop in and send some love and hugs. How's Scott feeling this morning? Hope you're taking care of yourself. Is Layla in a brace or body cast to help keep her neck from moving? I've heard that can really help. Do you go back in for check ups before the 8 weeks is over, or does the doctor want to wait until then and see how she's doing? |
ooohhh awwww Linz! :( My heart is broken for your family. I am in shock right now along with you. Ive come to LOVE this little girl and you & Scott and love reading updates on her progress. This is heartbreaking. HOWEVER, I know you guys can pull together and do this..... You have all the prayers in the world here by those who have followed your story. Layla is loved and looked down upon by many. This sure is a trying time in your life, but I do believe there is always a reason for these things. (although you wonder what the heck the reason could possibly be) (((HUGS))) |
Hi Lindsey I've been following your postings through Layla's whole ordeal and although I don't post much, I just want to let you Scott, and Layla that you are in my prayers. It's alot to go through I know but as somebody says there are no problems in the world only solutions. You and Scott have to be strong for Layla because she really needs you now. Zach, Zoe, Chloe and Cleo will also be praying for Layla. I told them about her. |
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