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03-22-2012, 01:21 PM | #316 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana
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| She started showing improvement when they started the Dilantin and Prednisone so they don't know which actually caused her to get better. She is on Valium to assist with muscle spasm and Pepcid b/c Prednisone affects the stomach. Tramadol is for pain and the vet told me, "If my legs were in constant contraction, I'd think it would be uncomfortable so we just want her to be comfortable." My biggest concern is getting her off all these meds if possible. It is very hard for hubby & me. Although I'm willing to do what she needs...?
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03-22-2012, 06:35 PM | #317 |
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| I wish for you and hubby peace of mind, this whole thing has been awful for Cali and you both, all your feelings are valid. I really wish I could do something to help I feel like I know your family. I hope it gets better soon. I will keep praying for all of you. Please remember to go with your gut, as mothers intuition is always best. Team Cali still here for you.
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03-22-2012, 07:50 PM | #318 |
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| Still Praying for Cali. It is the rigidity that has me confused as in all my yrs as a tech if the cause would be coming from the brain or something that was from an immune disorder , the whole body would be affected. In Cali's case it is just her back end witch should be coming from the spine. |
03-23-2012, 09:57 AM | #319 |
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| UPDATE: Cali remains in good spirits. She is such a smart little lovebug and her mommy is so proud of her. She's been using her pads....as long as they are on blankets or carpet. Thanks to Karen (Alldogboots) she has some socks and is able to walk on our regular floors...but I don't let her do too much b/c she gets worn out and she gets hot. I wish I had the strength of that little dog!!! Does anyone know how I can clean her beard easily without giving her a full bath? We have been wiping her beard but with the Dilantin being liquid and so sticky, her beard is not as clean as I'd like it. I normally use Johnson's baby shampoo but I'm wondering if there is anything rinseless for dogs or easy? Here are some pics of babygirl: Cali with her socks Cali's feet with socks.jpg Standing on blanket Cali standing on blanket.jpg Cali sitting on blanket with socks...ready to go... Cali on blanket.jpg Cali is my beautiful girl Cali is beautiful.jpg
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03-23-2012, 10:09 AM | #320 | |
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What's even more confusing is that she can actively (and passively) bend her legs so the rigidity isn't permanent. As a matter of fact, she often falls asleep when I do her passive ROM. Of course, I'm massaging her in between sets. She also has some abnormality in her front legs but isn't exhibiting the muscle rigidity (mainly a tremor in her left frong leg although it is intermittent). For some reason none of the vets felt it had to do with her spine. My primary vet has some questions that I am going to take back to the Neuro clinic at MSU when I go. I think I'm going to ask him about this as well.
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03-23-2012, 10:32 AM | #321 |
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| She is so adorable. My daughter did the (unthinkable) deed of cutting off the facial hair when her pup was on icky medicine. It does grow back
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03-23-2012, 11:04 AM | #322 | |
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03-23-2012, 12:13 PM | #323 |
Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member | Tramadol and valium are both for pain aren't they? Maybe you could talk to your vet about reducing the dosage and see what the effect is. That does sound like alot of meds. Good thoughts going out to you all. |
03-23-2012, 02:01 PM | #324 | |
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Valium=antianxiety (relaxes muscles) She does well on them but I get sad when I think about how many meds she is taking now. I'm hoping in April when she gets her 4 week check that we will be able to reduce them.
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03-23-2012, 02:21 PM | #325 | |
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Sending Cali many well wishes and prayers for her continued healing.
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03-23-2012, 03:34 PM | #326 |
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| I am so glad that Cali is doing so well. She is so Beautiful!!! Her little socks are ADORABLE!!! I am keeping Miss Cali and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!
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03-23-2012, 03:40 PM | #327 |
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| Awww Cali, shes so beautiful, little socks are too cute. I wld think some puppy shampoo on a washcloth to wipe her face and rinse the washcloth a couple times? I do this when my girls need to wear "the cone of shame".
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03-23-2012, 03:54 PM | #328 |
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| Scented baby wipes?
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03-23-2012, 04:16 PM | #329 |
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| Dry shampoo if you don't want to cut the little beard. Those pictures made me cry. Just seeing her and knowing what she's been and still is going through - she breaks my heart. But there she stands and that's a wonderful achievement for one and all involved! I wish all dogs had a loving parent like you.
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