Worried about Layla

[linz06]

I am praying for it too. The biggest setback is that she lost deep pain in her legs. I am reading different articles, some saying it can come back with up to a 60 or 80 percent success rate, and some say as soon as it's gone, there might only be a 10 percent success rate. Some are saying the amount of time it's gone is a big factor, and if surgery is done immediately there's a better chance of it coming back, whereas the surgeon working on her said that's not the case at all.

I wrote an email to my office manager asking for permission to bring Layla to work when she gets out of the hospital so I can continue trying to do rehabilitation throughout the day, whether she has working legs or not. I cried while writing it out. Another coworker just asked me how Layla's getting along with me not being able to go home for lunch anymore and I choked out "She's in the hospital right now" and burst out crying and he apologized and I apologized and it's awkward now. I just can't talk, I can't work, it's hard to be here.

[AddieandMiaMom]

Still praying for little Layla to improve. It sure has been a roller coaster for all of you, but it takes time. The surgeon is probably not trying to sound too hopeful as they don't know exactly what's going to happen and probably don't want to give false hope. Addie's surgeon was the same way. It got to the point where I was freaking out that they'd have to remove her leg because of what he was telling us.

Keep hope. She's going to be doped up so she might not be able to make much movement right now even if her body was able.

[linz06]

I wrote an email to her breeder on the advice of the vet. It seems that she was predisposed to this condition since there was no major trauma. I told the breeder all about her fast downward spiral and I wanted to know if any of her yorkies have had spinal problems, because the vets are leaning towards this being degenerative disc disease which is genetic.

She replied that she was sorry and that it's hard when our pets are sick. She said none of her yorkies to her knowledge have any spinal issues. Then she offered me a 7 year old yorkie who is being retired from breeding, to compensate for my loss. I don't even know what to think. I have not LOST Layla. She can't be just REPLACED. I am so upset and maybe I just took it the wrong way but oh my gosh I just need to hold out hope that Layla will be okay.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by AddieandMiaMom

Still praying for little Layla to improve. It sure has been a roller coaster for all of you, but it takes time. The surgeon is probably not trying to sound too hopeful as they don't know exactly what's going to happen and probably don't want to give false hope. Addie's surgeon was the same way. It got to the point where I was freaking out that they'd have to remove her leg because of what he was telling us.

Keep hope. She's going to be doped up so she might not be able to make much movement right now even if her body was able.

i agree they will always give you the worst case to not let you down just keep the faith

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by linz06

I wrote an email to her breeder on the advice of the vet. It seems that she was predisposed to this condition since there was no major trauma. I told the breeder all about her fast downward spiral and I wanted to know if any of her yorkies have had spinal problems, because the vets are leaning towards this being degenerative disc disease which is genetic.

She replied that she was sorry and that it's hard when our pets are sick. She said none of her yorkies to her knowledge have any spinal issues. Then she offered me a 7 year old yorkie who is being retired from breeding, to compensate for my loss. I don't even know what to think. I have not LOST Layla. She can't be just REPLACED. I am so upset and maybe I just took it the wrong way but oh my gosh I just need to hold out hope that Layla will be okay.

this is pretty typical they usually do not admit to anything at least our breeder did not either when dd started having all the issues she has I am just glad i have her and not someone else who may not be able to take care of her or afford to do so and same goes for you as she is in a good place

[linz06]

Just got a call from the hospital, and there has been no progress at all yet.

I keep crying here at my desk and my eyes are so red and puffy I can barely see my screen.

[linz06]

Bump for prayers

I feel obsessed with this. I joined the forum at handicappedpets.com just so I'd know she'd be okay either way. I heard from someone with my exact same story and her dog did not ever recover. It's 6 years later and he's in a wheelchair.

I need to keep hope but it's SO HARD right now. I am just feeling frantic and that I can't wait until 5 to see her. I am stuck at my desk at work and there's nothing I can do and nowhere I can go.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by linz06

Bump for prayers

I feel obsessed with this. I joined the forum at handicappedpets.com just so I'd know she'd be okay either way. I heard from someone with my exact same story and her dog did not ever recover. It's 6 years later and he's in a wheelchair.

I need to keep hope but it's SO HARD right now. I am just feeling frantic and that I can't wait until 5 to see her. I am stuck at my desk at work and there's nothing I can do and nowhere I can go.

give it time every dog is different keep the faith gf

[linz06]

I am feeling absolutely nauseous. I know that not having hope myself will really hinder her recovery and I need to be more positive but it's SO HARD to not have her with me.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by linz06

I am feeling absolutely nauseous. I know that not having hope myself will really hinder her recovery and I need to be more positive but it's SO HARD to not have her with me.

i know i have been there as my dog was in the hospital for 5 days two times and i was so sick but you have to give it time and hope for the best just educate yourself as much as possible as many times with a sick pup it is a team of people working together. Do they have a rehab facility for dogs there ?

[linz06]

Yes they will be putting her in water as soon as her stitches heal and she can try the underwater treadmill and acupuncture. It's just that the more I read, the more I feel hopeless because she did lose deep pain sensation and that means major spinal cord injury. And she does not have it back yet. I am not worried about her walking right away, but the first step is to start feeling again in her legs and every vet seems disappointed that it is not happening yet. If she regains feeling, I am absolutely sure we can have a walking dog again someday!

[ladyjane]

Lindsey, a dear friend told me one day when I was running around inside my head like you are to pray for faith to replace my fears. I really thought she was cracked, but I was SO stressed that I had no choice but to try it. I remember spitting the words out and telling God that I honestly did not believe it, but that I was doing it because I was told to....kind of funny now when I think about it. Well.....it worked!!
Try it...my heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine having to sit at work and trying to function.
Linda

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by linz06

Yes they will be putting her in water as soon as her stitches heal and she can try the underwater treadmill and acupuncture. It's just that the more I read, the more I feel hopeless because she did lose deep pain sensation and that means major spinal cord injury. And she does not have it back yet. I am not worried about her walking right away, but the first step is to start feeling again in her legs and every vet seems disappointed that it is not happening yet. If she regains feeling, I am absolutely sure we can have a walking dog again someday!

If there was NO hope, they would not be planning those things!

[linz06]

From my reading:

If the dog is suddenly paralyzed, in too much pain, or conservative treatment is just not enough, surgery is generally thought to be the best way to go. Surgery is usually more successful the sooner it is done, (Ideally within the first 12-24 hours following loss of deep pain sensation) since the disc material will have less time to damage the spinal cord.

Layla only lost deep pain somewhere between 5 and 7 hours.

Please, God, let her be the same dog she was before. I will give her a better life than I ever have in her 4 years with me.

[AddieandMiaMom]

The results of one dog does not mean Layla will have the same results. People have posted here with the great news that their dog/friends dog fully recovered. Please remember every dog is different and you did get her in when her symptoms showed she needed a vet. Also, I'm sure they have her on pain killers, might that cause less sensation for her right now?

Just remember the vet is doing what they can to make sure she does recover. They want her to walk again too, so she's going to get the care she needs.

When my cat was diagnosed with renal failure, research told me I would have days, weeks, maybe a couple of months until she would pass. She lived for six years after initial diagnosis! Anything is possible. Chin up, we're all praying for you, multiple times a day. {hugs}