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06-29-2010, 01:41 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | Yorkie Encephalomalacia I was wondering if another fellow Yorkie owner has had a similar case to mine. The night of June 11th, my beloved Yorkie, Deputy, tried to jump over a small cement wall that separates sand from sidewalk at a kids park. He missed and hit his chest. He showed no signs of pain until the next morning. He held his head straight up, nose pointing in the air, and would cry if he was touched or moved. He wouldnt stand up on his own, and flopped around, and held his head at a tilt. He stopped eating and drinking on his own, and eventually started peeing himself. Long story short he didnt show any signs of progress over the weekend and by Monday we had to rush him to the Emergency Vet Clinic. Heres the Vets summary "Deputy presented to the VSH emergency service for lethargy and abnormal gait. On neurological exam he was found to have two different sized pupils, he was very dull/quiet, and he was falling and circling to the left. Things that could be causing Deputy's brain disease include inflammatory encephalitis (auto-immune disease), a congenital malformation, or less likely a stroke or brain tumor. Young Yorkies do get an immune inflammatory brain condition called Yorkie Encephalomalacia. Although he hit his chest the day before his signs started, it usually takes more force, such as being hit by a car, to cause signs of head trauma. It is more likely that he fell because his brain disease was affecting his balance, as opposed to the trauma casing his brain disease. A lateral x-ray of Deputy's neck showed no evidence of fractures or dislocations." The vet also told me that he wouldnt make it through the night, and that they wanted to keep him to run tests on him. I refused and took my baby home. They put him on steroids and tramadol. I nursed my Deputy back to health, and by Wensday he was back to himself. He gained all his balance back, and didnt have a head tilt anymore. I was certain we where out of the woods, so I stopped giving him his steroids. He has been doing spectacualar, until this morning June 29th. He woke me up around 7am, crying and holding his head straight up again. I gave him steroids and a tramadol, and now he seems to be doing better.. Im so heart broken.. I dont understand how this could have happend to such a healthy smart dog. Im so confused and I dont want to believe that my dog has a brain disease... He's only a year old. |
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06-29-2010, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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| I have no clue but I just wanted to say I'm sorry. I hope someone will have some good advice for you! |
06-29-2010, 05:14 PM | #3 |
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| Poor baby, I'm so sorry. Unfortunately I am not familiar, but seems he is going to need to remain on the steriods for some time. Are you going to take him back to the vet for further testing, perhaps one that specializes in neurological conditions?
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06-29-2010, 05:21 PM | #4 |
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| This baby could have GME or Chiari. Please don't stop the meds and do some research on these things as they both have same symptoms as what your baby is doing. |
06-29-2010, 05:23 PM | #5 |
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| Poor little guy, I'm so sorry. I can't offer up any advice, but I certainly can send prayers for Deputy. Hugs to little man! XXOXOXO
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06-29-2010, 06:40 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Welcome. Sorry to hear about Deputy. I would get him to a neurologist to try and get a definitive diagnosis. I hope he gets better soon.
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06-29-2010, 06:46 PM | #7 |
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| I have no helpful advice, but like already mentioned here please seek a neurologist and continue the medications. Sending prayers and many hopeful thoughts for Deputy.
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06-29-2010, 08:09 PM | #8 |
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| I suggest that you make an appointment ASAP for a board certified neurologist! Speak with your regular vet..perhaps they can suggest a specialist. Do not take him off of his meds until he is seen! There are many different things that this could be....please do not wait any longer. This could be serious and could possibly be treated once they make a proper diagnosis. Good luck and please keep us posted.
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06-30-2010, 04:08 PM | #9 |
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| I agree with the above. I wouldn't stop at just seeing my local vet with something so serious going on. Please do take him to see a specialist. Good luck. ~Joanne~
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07-01-2010, 06:12 PM | #10 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | Thank you all soo much!! Glad to report that Deputy is doing awesome!! My dad finally admitted that he 'Fell' off the couch while I was at work on June 28th, the night before he acted up again. I hate it when my dog is let out without me being there. Im so livid with him. New rule, Do NOT let my dog out while I am not home. Anyway before I go off on a rant, I cant afford the costs of a neurologist for him.. I am just going to keep watching him like a hawk, enforce my rule, and keep on showering him with lots of love. |
07-01-2010, 06:29 PM | #11 | |
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i found that the more we postpone vet visits, the more costly they end up afterwords. Blessings anyways. XOXO
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07-01-2010, 06:44 PM | #12 |
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| Sorry, but I totally agree!! You shouldn't risk your dogs life/health. Wish you luck!
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07-02-2010, 06:08 PM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | No, my dog does not have balance problems, nor has he EVER had balance problems, besides the 5 days he was injured. The night of his accident it was dark, and not to mention he was running in sand. He missed the jump because he was in sand. Not because he has brain disease. Taking him in is NOT an option for me. I am not asking for advice on what to do. I am asking if anyone has had a similar case. Its a very unusual case, and I know from this post it sounds very drastic, but my dog is OK. He is 100% health. |
07-02-2010, 06:22 PM | #14 | |
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Maybe not balance problems, but problems nonetheless. I will pray for Deputy. Sounds like he is going to need a lot of prayers.
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