Thanks :)

Polina is doing fine so far. She is in treatment for more then one month already. She still does have some side effects like urinating (usually during the night when she is sleeping), and when prednisolon doses were higher she was in pain. Probably, liver, since her stomack was abnormally large. She feels better after she stopped taking antibiotics and prednisolon doses became less.

I still have some concerns regarding her treatment since I have a feeling that her treatment is probably not the best one (like prednisolon doses should be much higher, and some other medication should be added), so I will see.

At this time, Polinka and Jessica with me on vacation in California. I drove from Seattle to San Francisco with them. I was afraid to fly because of her condition and treatment. Polinka and Jessica have very good time here.
I am going back to Seattle on Monday (driving again :D)

Forgot to mention. She is still blind, but at same time we have a feeling that she CAN see something, sometimes she just follows with her eyes at me, sometimes she doesn't see even piece of food on front of her.
But she is pretty comfortable by walking and her orientation is pretty good.

Dog blindness is not suffering.

Thanks for updating, I've been worried about you! Glad to hear she's doing better. Hope you get the details worked out on her treatment. The blindness may eventually resolve when you get her meds straightened out. Keep in touch...

Thanks for updating. Praying this baby will continue to improve and make a full recovery.

SAME HERE ! All the best to you both

Polinka is gone to Rainbow bridge this morning.

She was in treatment since last May, with relapses on August 1, December 1, and January 6.

I tried my best for her, all my life was all about her, 24/7, I don't even remember when I slept normally.

I went through alot of mental pressure too:

Some people let me know that I should put her down, because she was suffering (which was not true: she had pretty much comfortable life even being blind, except when she had relapses and those were gone in 1-2 days because of treatment).

Another group of people made me feel in the very beginning that I am not good enough and felt sorry for my dog because I was not following so-called best neurologist's treatment.

I started treatment that most of neurologists recommend.

Since August 1, when I already knew about Dr Sisson, I required from my neurologist to follow Dr. Sisson treatment.

I had a hope, but when Polinka had a relapse on December, 1, I lost my hope. Not because I am pessimist, it is just hard true and reality. This is very horrible disease I didn't want to believe my girl will die soon, I still wanted my girl live. All I wanted - Polinka's life WITHOUT suffering.

However, she started to be in pain in December because of her liver, and this was the very first time when I spoke with neurologist about hard decision.

He told me: it is too early give up. But he also mentioned that 98% owners don't give this chance to their dogs, that Polinka in best hands, but... if I decide to put her down, he will not be against. We decided to give her one more chance. After some tests and X-Ray, her treatment was changed for her comfort.

Last weeks she was happy girl, but honestly, I knew she will not stay long. I don't khow how explain it, I just know my girl, I know every single sign of this disease....Last night she complitely lost control of her body, collapsing, disorientation, she had eating problems, she was in head pain, and the highest pred dose she has ever had didn't help her.....

I wanted to go go to emergency same night, but Polinka got to sleep finally, so I waited until morning.... It was very fast......

Her last minutes she spent on my hands...

I wish no one from you will have same experience.

Sorry, I am not an active member on this forum, so might be not answer soon....

So, sorry your baby passed. Rip Polinka.

My Polinka

Oh, she was a beautiful girl. :) I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you know that you were a good mom to Polinka. She is now at peace. She knew how much you loved her. In time I hope that your fond memories of her will help to heal your pain.
RIP Polinka

she had so hard life....
all her years she spent in horrible puppy mill making babies, went through c-section and de-barked. She was afraid of hands and belts so badly that it took me some time to trust me. We had wonderful 2009, a lot of hiking .... (see the pic) She was with me a little bit less than two years, but she was definitely member of my family, you cannot even imagine how I am attached to her. I was told by my relatives that I am crazy, "everything about Polinka"....

Sorry, I am crying now....

You are not crazy. Some people just do not understand the bond that people have with their beloved four legged companions.
I love that picture.....looks like she had a wonderful life with you. Thank God she had that before leaving this earth...that she did not pass before knowing the love she so deserved.

You gave her love and everything else in her time with you. She knew love in those last years. She was so pretty. RIP sweet little girl.:rbyorkie:

Polina was so lucky to have been rescued by you and lucky to have had two wonderful years with you. I read the entire thread and your love for her rang through loud and clear. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

She was a darling girl and I love the picture of her hiking with you. My condolences.

So sorry of your lost. I know she was at peace in your arms. Sounds to me you gave her a wonderful life during the time she was with you.

R I P Polinka

I am so sorry to hear about Polinka. It sounds like you were a wonderful comfort to her and you gave her a chance many would not have. Please do not beat yourself up for choosing any road you did at any time you made that choice. She had a terrible illness and there are not always answers nor are there always cures. RIP sweet baby.

thank you for your support.....:cry:

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You gave Polinka so much love in her last years and did everything possible to help her. RIP Polinka.

I'm so Sorry you lost your baby. You did everything you could for her and she knew she was loved. Thank you for saving her from the horrible life she had . You must know that you gave her happiness & love for the 1st time in her life and she was grateful for that. God Bless you for Loving her and making her last months as Happy & Comfortable as humanly possible. She will always be with you.

:( :( :( Hope you're doing a little better :( :( :(

I am so very sorry to hear of Polinka's passing. My heart is breaking for you, and I am crying, too. You did so much for her, most of all you loved her unconditionally and allowed her to have some fun in the short time she had with you. You did your best. Thank you for sharing the photos of her... she is beautiful and so sweet... she will be missed... and will be in your heart forever. RIP Polinka. Love and Hugs, Kathy

I'm in tears with you....RIP Polina

I can't tell you how sorry I am. You did all you could for her and now she's out of pain and playing at the Rainbow Bridge. RIP Polinka.

Last June we lost our 5 year old Sassy to idopathic brain desease which I believe is the same as GME. (See Sassy's last days June 2010) Over a period of 2 months and over $4000 in vet bills (MRI, spinal tap, meds) she went from a happy fun loving Yorkie to the point of facial pralisis, partial blindness, head tilt, going in circles, to finially seiures.
At that point we had to have her put down. The hardest thing I have ever had to go through so I can sympathize with you.

so sorry...
 

:cry:....i'm so sorry for your loss....it's ok to cry...it will help you...
until your tears will give place to sweet nostalgic memories...i'm still crying...courage..
RIP sweet little angel Polina

I just read through your entire post and am crying as I type this - I'm so sorry for your profound loss. I'm also crying because that little baby finally found love in her life when she met you, and as bittersweet as it may sound, at least she didn't have to suffer and die in an unloving puppy mill. The pic of you hiking with her is just priceless and shows a little bit of what you gave her...frame that picture and remember what a great two years you gave Polinka. God bless.

I am so sorry for your Polina and you.. I have been in your position but my yorkie had different health problems than yours. No info to help you, I am sorry. I will pray for you and your Polina. Prayers do help!!

I loved the photo of the two of you hiking and I'm so glad she got to know adventures like that before she died.

I'm so sorry for the loss of Polina; I will say prayers for your heart to heal and that, with time, you wll be able to remember all the good things about Polina and none of the pain.

Please take very good care of yourself during this time of grieving. Yes, we grieve for our four-legged friends just like we do any other loss, though not everyone understands.

Just sharing my video about my Polinka. Sorry, it is sad video, so it is up to you to watch it...

OMG! What a beautiful tribute to your sweet little one. She was so pretty... I'm sure you miss her so much. I am in tears again.... just lovely. RIP Beautiful Little One...