"LETHARGIC YORKIE" thread - we FINALLY HAVE A DIAGNOSIS - BAD - YorkieTalk.com Forums

fifilame · 10-23-2010, 08:02 AM

This is a follow up to my previous 2 "Lethargic Yorkie" threads. After 2 1/2 months, we have a diagnosis. We still believe she has the false pregnancy, which is another issue entirely. For anyone who has not seen my previous threads, my little Gucci has been extremely lethargic, tilting her head constantly, and cries out sometimes when you pick her up. We finally got referred to a neurologist and he determined she has AtlantoAxial instability. No wonder she was in so much pain...the doctor said most dogs in her condition usually can't even walk. Unfortunately, the neuro in Miami is so new, he doesn't have all the equipment yet to do the surgery and he is wonderful - I wish he could do it but she cannot wait to have it done. So it looks like we are headed up to Jacksonville for a neuro/specialist up there to do the surgery. Please pray for my little angel. She is the sweetest, most gentle, loving dog I have ever had and it breaks my heart seeing her like this and knowing what she will have to go through. Has anyone else gone through this surgery or know anything about it? I've heard that little dogs are much riskier to do - she is 4.2 lbs.

linda44 · 10-23-2010, 08:45 AM

Im so sorry. Prayers for your little one.

Cherie6446 · 10-23-2010, 08:45 AM

I have never heard of that problem. I am wishing you and your little one success and hope the surgery takes care of her problem.
Cherie

BonBon · 10-23-2010, 08:48 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your baby. There are YT members who've been through this with their yorkies. Hopefully one of them will see your post and tell you about their experiences. Prayers for little Gucci.

Bonny

Ladymom · 10-23-2010, 08:56 AM

Unfortunately, we have had quite a few Yorkies with AAI on YT.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ome-today.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-my-puppy.html

Sammy Mommy · 10-23-2010, 09:02 AM

I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

laci32 · 10-23-2010, 09:31 AM

I'm sorry to hear this. Prayers for little Angel to get past this strong healthy

fufufashions · 10-23-2010, 09:37 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your little Gucci!! Sending prayers that she can get the surgery that she needs.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-23-2010, 10:00 AM

My prayers are with you. Please keep us updated.

Perrella · 10-23-2010, 10:07 AM

So sorry to hear your little Gucci is not well. Sending prayers for strength and healing.

Lizzie07 · 10-23-2010, 11:14 AM

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Gucci. You're trying so hard to help her and I hope the Jax surgeon can help her. Gucci will be in my prayers.

ladyjane · 10-23-2010, 11:26 AM

I am so sorry to hear this. Will keep your little Gucci in my prayers.

Did you contact her breeder about this? I noted that you had been looking for a tiny female in the past and, while it does not matter now, many breeders who are breeding for small are not really reputable at all. ...I would sure as heck be letting this breeder know as this could be congenital.

Just very depressing and I do hope all goes well with surgery. I am going to PM a member who had this surgery done on her female. Maybe she will have some advice for you.

Patti · 10-23-2010, 11:27 AM

I am so sorry. I hope the surgery will be a success and Gucci can enjoy the rest of her life pain free.

yorkieusa · 10-23-2010, 01:39 PM

Sending prayers for your little Gucci.

LuvMySissy · 10-23-2010, 01:48 PM

We have had members here with personal experience with AAI. Both MyBabe4Me (Val) and BleuBoyBarber (Vicki) had AAI pups. Bleu Boy was in a cast, Baby Bear had surgery. There have been others along the way who have lost their little ones. You may want to PM Val & Vicki and hear their experiences. At the very least, you will find much support among them!

10-23-2010, 08:02 AM	#1
fifilame Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 28	"LETHARGIC YORKIE" thread - we FINALLY HAVE A DIAGNOSIS - BAD This is a follow up to my previous 2 "Lethargic Yorkie" threads. After 2 1/2 months, we have a diagnosis. We still believe she has the false pregnancy, which is another issue entirely. For anyone who has not seen my previous threads, my little Gucci has been extremely lethargic, tilting her head constantly, and cries out sometimes when you pick her up. We finally got referred to a neurologist and he determined she has AtlantoAxial instability. No wonder she was in so much pain...the doctor said most dogs in her condition usually can't even walk. Unfortunately, the neuro in Miami is so new, he doesn't have all the equipment yet to do the surgery and he is wonderful - I wish he could do it but she cannot wait to have it done. So it looks like we are headed up to Jacksonville for a neuro/specialist up there to do the surgery. Please pray for my little angel. She is the sweetest, most gentle, loving dog I have ever had and it breaks my heart seeing her like this and knowing what she will have to go through. Has anyone else gone through this surgery or know anything about it? I've heard that little dogs are much riskier to do - she is 4.2 lbs.

10-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	Im so sorry. Prayers for your little one. __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com

10-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#3
Cherie6446 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA Posts: 1,895	I have never heard of that problem. I am wishing you and your little one success and hope the surgery takes care of her problem. Cherie __________________ RIP my darling little Gina

10-23-2010, 08:48 AM	#4
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I'm so sorry to hear about your baby. There are YT members who've been through this with their yorkies. Hopefully one of them will see your post and tell you about their experiences. Prayers for little Gucci. Bonny __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-23-2010, 08:56 AM	#5
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Unfortunately, we have had quite a few Yorkies with AAI on YT. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ome-today.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-my-puppy.html __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

10-23-2010, 09:02 AM	#6
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

10-23-2010, 09:31 AM	#7
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	I'm sorry to hear this. Prayers for little Angel to get past this strong healthy __________________ Baby Andy

10-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#8
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	I am so sorry to hear about your little Gucci!! Sending prayers that she can get the surgery that she needs. __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

10-23-2010, 10:00 AM	#9
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	My prayers are with you. Please keep us updated. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-23-2010, 10:07 AM	#10
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	So sorry to hear your little Gucci is not well. Sending prayers for strength and healing. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

10-23-2010, 11:14 AM	#11
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Gucci. You're trying so hard to help her and I hope the Jax surgeon can help her. Gucci will be in my prayers. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

10-23-2010, 11:26 AM	#12
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,372	I am so sorry to hear this. Will keep your little Gucci in my prayers. Did you contact her breeder about this? I noted that you had been looking for a tiny female in the past and, while it does not matter now, many breeders who are breeding for small are not really reputable at all. ...I would sure as heck be letting this breeder know as this could be congenital. Just very depressing and I do hope all goes well with surgery. I am going to PM a member who had this surgery done on her female. Maybe she will have some advice for you. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-23-2010, 11:27 AM	#13
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so sorry. I hope the surgery will be a success and Gucci can enjoy the rest of her life pain free. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-23-2010, 01:39 PM	#14
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Sending prayers for your little Gucci. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-23-2010, 01:48 PM	#15
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	We have had members here with personal experience with AAI. Both MyBabe4Me (Val) and BleuBoyBarber (Vicki) had AAI pups. Bleu Boy was in a cast, Baby Bear had surgery. There have been others along the way who have lost their little ones. You may want to PM Val & Vicki and hear their experiences. At the very least, you will find much support among them! __________________ Sissy & Angel