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cpage · 02-08-2011, 03:33 PM

Thank you everyone for your support. I appreciate linz06 sharing her story with me. I will start crate rest asap. I just feel like I am being a mean mommy by sticking him in a crate all day. I know that I am really doing what is best for him though. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again for all of your prayers and support.

ladyjane · 02-08-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cpage

Thank you everyone for your support. I appreciate linz06 sharing her story with me. I will start crate rest asap. I just feel like I am being a mean mommy by sticking him in a crate all day. I know that I am really doing what is best for him though. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again for all of your prayers and support.

I totally understand...I hate crate rest for the pups. I have had to do it many times with fosters after orthopedic surgeries. Also with Heartworm treatments.
But...it is not mean...you are a good mom and doing your best!

zowiandnikasmom · 02-09-2011, 04:45 AM

a few years back my yorkie zowi had an arched back. we took her to our beloved vet and radiographs showed her to her have a degenerative disk disease in her lower back. we had to do the strict crate rest for 2 weeks, and medications. it broke my heart too and made me feel like a bad mommy seeing those sad little eyes inside a crate when she has never ever been crated or caged in her entire life! but it is very important to do because the meds make them feel better so they become more active and it is only hurting them worse with all that activity. it was for her own good. surgery was also being discussed if the problem didnt get any better. thank goodness, it has been years with no reoccurence so far. we have it checked out every so often, the last time i had her checked was last august and she showed almost no signs of this and her dogtor said it was a very mild case that will most likely never need surgery. we have several dog stairs everywhere ( the kind you can get at walgreens for $10) so she doesnt have to jump on the furniture and im sure this helps. i will keep your little one in my prayers that this is a mild case and will heal with rest and meds.

kjc · 02-09-2011, 06:01 AM

I would have to investigate further before having surgery on such a young dog, or any age dog for that matter, and get a second opinion from an Orthopedic specialist. JMHO.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...lasia-etc.html

ladyjane · 02-09-2011, 06:09 AM

For second opinions about surgery, I always recommend Board Certified vets! For more information about Board Certification and to find vets in your area:

American College of Veterinary Surgeons

lillymae · 02-09-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I would have to investigate further before having surgery on such a young dog, or any age dog for that matter, and get a second opinion from an Orthopedic specialist. JMHO.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...lasia-etc.html

This is Exactly what my Chiropractor does to my pups and has brought several back from total back end paralysis. It is amazing and I Love not having to put them through surgery. It is also very successful for dogs who have had Failed surgeries.

mustangbobandsh · 02-13-2011, 12:03 PM

Our Yorkie was just diagnosed with IVD . He has lost use of both rear legs and the Vet wants us to try 8 weeks of crage rest. He has lost his uniary and bowel control. All this happened within a matter of hours from feeling fine to not being able to walk. The sooner it is diagnosed and treatment started the better the prognosis. Good Luck..

mustangbobandsh · 02-13-2011, 12:14 PM

We have just begun the 8 week crate treatment for our little Bo. He is really hating the confinement and wondered if you might have any suggestion on keeping the barking, whining, and restlessness, to a minimum. Thanks for any help..

linz06 · 02-13-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangbobandsh

We have just begun the 8 week crate treatment for our little Bo. He is really hating the confinement and wondered if you might have any suggestion on keeping the barking, whining, and restlessness, to a minimum. Thanks for any help..

Hello and welcome! We just got through 8 weeks of crate rest as well. I know it's tough. Something that REALLY helped us was buying a pet stroller. We got one that comes apart to be a carrier as well, but it was so much easier than hauling a crate around! Layla wanted to be with us all the time, so putting her in a stroller and being able to wheel her around was great. If the weather is nice, you can also take your yorkie for walks in the stroller, and it might tire him out with all the scents and fresh air! If you don't give in to his crying now, it will get easier.

mustangbobandsh · 02-14-2011, 06:44 AM

Thanks so much for the info. I didn't even know there was such a thing. I am ordering one from Ebay this morning. Thanks again..

02-08-2011, 03:33 PM	#16
cpage Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 22	Thank you everyone for your support. I appreciate linz06 sharing her story with me. I will start crate rest asap. I just feel like I am being a mean mommy by sticking him in a crate all day. I know that I am really doing what is best for him though. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again for all of your prayers and support. __________________ Chelsea Page

02-09-2011, 04:45 AM	#18
zowiandnikasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 902	a few years back my yorkie zowi had an arched back. we took her to our beloved vet and radiographs showed her to her have a degenerative disk disease in her lower back. we had to do the strict crate rest for 2 weeks, and medications. it broke my heart too and made me feel like a bad mommy seeing those sad little eyes inside a crate when she has never ever been crated or caged in her entire life! but it is very important to do because the meds make them feel better so they become more active and it is only hurting them worse with all that activity. it was for her own good. surgery was also being discussed if the problem didnt get any better. thank goodness, it has been years with no reoccurence so far. we have it checked out every so often, the last time i had her checked was last august and she showed almost no signs of this and her dogtor said it was a very mild case that will most likely never need surgery. we have several dog stairs everywhere ( the kind you can get at walgreens for $10) so she doesnt have to jump on the furniture and im sure this helps. i will keep your little one in my prayers that this is a mild case and will heal with rest and meds. __________________ My Princess Zowi 1/21/01 My Precious Pixie 5/28/10 My Little Angel Nika 4/16/04-8/29/10

02-09-2011, 06:01 AM	#19
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I would have to investigate further before having surgery on such a young dog, or any age dog for that matter, and get a second opinion from an Orthopedic specialist. JMHO. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...lasia-etc.html __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-09-2011, 06:09 AM	#20
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	For second opinions about surgery, I always recommend Board Certified vets! For more information about Board Certification and to find vets in your area: American College of Veterinary Surgeons __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-13-2011, 12:03 PM	#22
mustangbobandsh YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkadelphia Posts: 7	Ivd Our Yorkie was just diagnosed with IVD . He has lost use of both rear legs and the Vet wants us to try 8 weeks of crage rest. He has lost his uniary and bowel control. All this happened within a matter of hours from feeling fine to not being able to walk. The sooner it is diagnosed and treatment started the better the prognosis. Good Luck..

02-13-2011, 12:14 PM	#23
mustangbobandsh YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkadelphia Posts: 7	We have just begun the 8 week crate treatment for our little Bo. He is really hating the confinement and wondered if you might have any suggestion on keeping the barking, whining, and restlessness, to a minimum. Thanks for any help..

02-14-2011, 06:44 AM	#25
mustangbobandsh YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkadelphia Posts: 7	Thanks so much for the info. I didn't even know there was such a thing. I am ordering one from Ebay this morning. Thanks again..