| kalina82 | 04-13-2011 06:48 AM |
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Originally Posted by polomysweetpup
(Post 3496542)
Update: I have not updated in a while because I thought no one really cared but this is for the people who do care about Polo. Polo is now on double the dosage of steroids and seems to be responding very well to this. A couple of days ago he was outside with me on a leash and he saw a squirrel and tried to go after it that is his normal self he just loves to try to chase the squirrels.
when he goes to the bathroom now he can squat almost the whole time peeing and the last couple of seconds he falls. he has been walking alot more getting out of his bed and wanting to be up on the couch with me he even puts his paws up the couch:eek: he even walked about five house's up from my house and was headed the way we normally go for a walk. The other night I asked him to sit before his food and he did he has not sat in a while because of his balance, he still falls but it seems like he can catch himself before he falls which I think is a good sign. He even is sleeping well in the night before when he was really bad he would wake up in the middle of the night and start panting and shaking and he would do it at least two times in the night. He has stopped the panting and shaking he seems very relaxed when he is sleeping looks so peaceful. He is sleeping a a circle before he would have to have to be in a bed with his head elevated or else he would roll or fall. He is responding if I ask him if he is hungry he is eating more I guess because of the steroids he is getting a little pot belly.
THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS:)
| you have seriously misunderstood everyone's intentions here. We care very much for Polo's health and well-being. We have given you a lot of good advice but it's fallen on deaf ears. I've even talked to you in PMs a few times but i fear that too has gone unheard. The people here on YT are very passionate about yorkies, and all animals, and we do not like to see them suffer needlessly. People come on here all the time to ask for advice and prayers. The best we can do is look at the situation from an outside perspective and give advice as to what we would do in that situation. Since we do not know you personally it is easier to give our honest word which sometimes comes out rather blunt and harsh. It is not our intention to be "mean" or "bullies". We do not go out of our way to hurt Your feelings. When a pup is in trouble we give advice (our opinion) that best suits the DOGs needs, not the humans. The dog cannot do anything for itself and relies on you to make the right decision for it. If the owner does not make the right decision then who will?
With that being said, I have a few questions about how Polo is doing. Who decided to double the dosage of steroids? the holistic vet or the neurologist? and which steroid did you double? the prednisone or the cortalone?
Is he still taking all that other "stuff" from the holistic vet?
What are you feeding him now? Does he have access to as much water as he wants 24/7? The steroids will make him drink and eat more. The water he definitely needs as much as he wants, but the food you need to regulate. Just because he seems hungry doesn't mean he needs to eat more. Give him the amount of food he would normally get when he wasn't on the steroids. The steroids alone will make him gain weight, so he doesn't need the extra food and cookies to help it along.
Again, do not let him over exert himself. Keep the walking to a minimum and no running. No furniture, stairs, beds, or anything he can jump on or off of, especially since you still do not know exactly what is wrong with him.
Shaking and panting can be a side effect of the steroid or it can be because he is in pain.
Please find out what is actually wrong with Polo. You may be doing more harm then good with the drugs you are giving him since you do not have an accurate diagnosis, and you are not listening to the neurologist (at least you weren't the last time we spoke). | 