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lillymae · 09-01-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jacs0517

I forgot to mention that he did get a rabies shot on June 10th, and he had a lump on his back for about 6 weeks afterwards (I think it took a few days to show up - as we didn't put them together at first).

Carson is the one on the left in my avitar - he really is a beautiful yorkie.

FYI, GME has been linked to vaccinations. How long has he been having his symptoms ?

jacs0517 · 09-01-2010, 12:17 AM

I would say a couple months now, looking back we could hear his nail dragging on the floor - but I just thought he needed his nails cut. He's also put on a half pound (over the past year, even though he doesn't get any treats, just Halo) so we thought it was the weight that was causing him to stagger a bit. Then when we realized he wasn't as easily jumping up onto the bed we thought something worse.

jacs0517 · 09-01-2010, 12:19 AM

I'm going to throw up... I just read that survival rate of GME is a couple months

lillymae · 09-01-2010, 12:19 AM

Would you say symptoms began before or after his rabies vaccination ?

jacs0517 · 09-01-2010, 12:21 AM

could be right after, or maybe a few weeks after

lillymae · 09-01-2010, 12:24 AM

I would request a neuro consult ASAP. I'm Not saying not to check out his liver but with his symptoms I think a neuro is deff needed here.

jacs0517 · 09-01-2010, 12:26 AM

I'm hoping I can see them after my Internal Med appointment. He needs an MRI or something like that. I'm going to try to get a couple hours sleep - his appt is in 4 hours. Thanks for being up to chat.

lillymae · 09-01-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jacs0517

I'm going to throw up... I just read that survival rate of GME is a couple months

No , I don't think so. Go to rescues & new homes needed and check out Roriee.

lillymae · 09-01-2010, 12:27 AM

I'll be praying for him.

kjc · 09-01-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jacs0517

I'm going to throw up... I just read that survival rate of GME is a couple months

GME and other bad diseases are now being treated where before they used to be a death sentence. There are 4 or 5 cases of pups being treated on YT alone... don't lose hope.

Keeping you and your little (gorgeous) one in my prayers...

jacs0517 · 09-01-2010, 08:23 AM

We have an appointment to see the Neurologist tomorrow. Internal DR said he may have a slight shunt, but nothing that could cause his legs to give out the way they are - even said we didn't have to stay on LD. So tomorrow we will know more, I guess I should expect he will have a couple tests. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks!

kjc · 09-02-2010, 06:57 AM

Saying some extra prayers for Carson this morning.... hoping for good news from the neurologist...

jacs0517 · 09-02-2010, 07:00 PM

We are thinking about going for the MRI tomorrow, the office we were at today doesn't have the equipment. He is a tiny bit better (probably from the two days of Prednisone we gave him without the vets okay), so we might wait until Tuesday for the MRI so the Prednisone will ware off. We will see how he looks tomorrow morning before we decide. It could be many different issues and the MRI might not tell us anything - but at least we will be able to rule out many things. Will update you again when I know more.

kjc · 09-02-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the update.... I'm having a hard time waiting for results... I can't imagine what you're going through! Keeping the sweetie in my prayers!

jacs0517 · 09-03-2010, 07:25 PM

It's not good news! Carson has Necrotizing Encephalitis, I am going to start another thread to see if anyone has any suggestions. We are going to treat him at the emergency clinic. He is currently on Prednisone.

09-02-2010, 06:57 AM	#42
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Saying some extra prayers for Carson this morning.... hoping for good news from the neurologist... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

09-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#44
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Thanks for the update.... I'm having a hard time waiting for results... I can't imagine what you're going through! Keeping the sweetie in my prayers! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

09-01-2010, 12:17 AM	#32
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	I would say a couple months now, looking back we could hear his nail dragging on the floor - but I just thought he needed his nails cut. He's also put on a half pound (over the past year, even though he doesn't get any treats, just Halo) so we thought it was the weight that was causing him to stagger a bit. Then when we realized he wasn't as easily jumping up onto the bed we thought something worse.

09-01-2010, 12:19 AM	#33
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	I'm going to throw up... I just read that survival rate of GME is a couple months

09-01-2010, 12:19 AM	#34
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Would you say symptoms began before or after his rabies vaccination ?

09-01-2010, 12:21 AM	#35
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	could be right after, or maybe a few weeks after

09-01-2010, 12:24 AM	#36
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I would request a neuro consult ASAP. I'm Not saying not to check out his liver but with his symptoms I think a neuro is deff needed here.

09-01-2010, 12:26 AM	#37
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	I'm hoping I can see them after my Internal Med appointment. He needs an MRI or something like that. I'm going to try to get a couple hours sleep - his appt is in 4 hours. Thanks for being up to chat.

09-01-2010, 12:27 AM	#39
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I'll be praying for him.

09-01-2010, 08:23 AM	#41
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	We have an appointment to see the Neurologist tomorrow. Internal DR said he may have a slight shunt, but nothing that could cause his legs to give out the way they are - even said we didn't have to stay on LD. So tomorrow we will know more, I guess I should expect he will have a couple tests. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks!

09-02-2010, 07:00 PM	#43
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	We are thinking about going for the MRI tomorrow, the office we were at today doesn't have the equipment. He is a tiny bit better (probably from the two days of Prednisone we gave him without the vets okay), so we might wait until Tuesday for the MRI so the Prednisone will ware off. We will see how he looks tomorrow morning before we decide. It could be many different issues and the MRI might not tell us anything - but at least we will be able to rule out many things. Will update you again when I know more.

09-03-2010, 07:25 PM	#45
jacs0517 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 107	It's not good news! Carson has Necrotizing Encephalitis, I am going to start another thread to see if anyone has any suggestions. We are going to treat him at the emergency clinic. He is currently on Prednisone.