Can any one help what to do?? our little yorkie is paralysed? Need advice!!!

[kjc]

You may want to take him to one or two other vets... maybe try an orthopedic and another neurologist for second and third opinions before you make any decisions....

[yorkieusa]

I'm sorry. This is all of the information I can offer:

How to Cope With a Paralyzed Dog | eHow.co.uk

[Beamers Mom]

Call Chandlers Ford Veterinary Service 023 8025 2543
They are located in Eastleigh.

[linz06]

Hi! I see you have already been pointed towards my thread about Layla. We went through the same thing this past year. Statistics don't always mean anything. I've heard of dogs with 5% recovery only after surgery who ended up recovering on their own after crate rest alone. Layla had an 80% chance of recovery after surgery (which was later dropped to 50% right before surgery) but she has not recovered use of her legs. No matter what, I just want you to know that your yorkie can live a happy, healthy life no matter if he regains use of his legs or not!

First of all, you need to crate him IMMEDIATELY. Don't let him drag himself or move around too much because he will injure himself further and cause a lot of pain. Secondly, you will need to learn to express his bladder for him. Did either of the vets show you how? If he does not have control of his back legs, he probably does not have control of his bladder. His bladder will only partially empty if it overflows, and you don't want to get to that point. Bacteria grows quickly in the bladder with urine sitting there, and an infection can quickly spiral out of control. I know it's frustrating to begin with, but expreessing does become quite easy! You don't need to worry about him pooping because it will come out when it's ready and will not pose any health risk, but you can learn to express that later too if you want.

What type(s) of medication is he on? Has he been given pain releiver? What about a steroid or non steroidal anti-inflammatory? It is VERY important to make sure he has these medications to keep him out of pain and start to relieve the swelling around his spinal cord. If your previous vet visits did not prescribe him these, please see another.

A place that has been a life saver for me is a website called Dodgerslist, which you can find at Dodgerslist Home Page. They have a Yahoo group you can join and there are thousands of members ready to give advice. They have all been through it too. The main focus of the site is on dachsunds because they are so prone to this happening, but it can happen to any breed! You can also read about crate rest, watch videos on how to express, and read success stories!

Your little guy CAN heal with just crate rest, and there is no sure outcome for either crate rest or surgery. As I mentioned, Layla had surgery and still can't walk, but she is one of the happiest little yorkies you'll ever see! Stay strong and try to be positive in front of your yorkie because he can sense your feelings and he needs to know everything will be okay!

[Lizzie07]

I'm so sorry to hear this has happened to your little dog. Four years old is so young, it really saddens me. I hope you can find help and he improves. Please read Layla's story, it's very inspiring.