HELP! My 7 y/o girl can't use her back legs

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Cali has been doing well. She has her moments but I've been very proud of her and how she has handled her limitations. We have our follow up a week from today so I'll be posting what happens. Hopefully she will remain the same even when we wean her meds. This is the part that really scares me since she has been on Dilantin/Tramadol/Valium every 8 hours for over a month now...

Cali remains in my prayers for a good check up with the doctors, and to do well coming off the meds.

[yorkienani]

I'm keeping precious Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!! When does she go back for her follow up at MSU?

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: We leave in the am for Cali's appointment on Monday.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: We leave in the am for Cali's appointment on Monday.

Good Luck, and please keep us posted! TEAM CALI!!!

[AllDogBoots]

Good luck

[kjc]

Keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers....

[enchilila]

Have a safe trip. I hope you get good news. Will be waiting for an update.

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE-S/P 4 week follow up: The Neuro team is thoroughly impressed with Cali's progress. They are still very perplexed by what happened with her and cautiously label her as Immune Mediated Neuromyotonia (nothing new). Anyway, one of her liver enzymes was high, her albumin was low, and she lost 2 oz. They recommend feeding her more, rechecking her labs in 2 weeks with our regular vet, & wean her tramadol and dilantin....which we are actively doing now. They feel her liver will be fine as long as we wean down the dilantin. We go back in 4 weeks and depending on how she is doing, we will wean the prednisone. That means that in 2 months she could be off all meds (except Valium which we could wean then if possible). I'm so happy to be getting her off meds. ALL of my questions were addressed. They approved K-laser, PT/Rehab, Chiropractor and any homeopathic route we want to take. Cali has an appointment next week with PT to see what we can do for her and we will pursue K laser and chiro.

Thanks to everyone for sticking around! We are going in the right direction. Cali's progress has plateaued but she is a very happy puppy and I really couldn't ask for more at this point. The support on this website has been phenomenal and I'm thankful for each and every one of you. I pray for each of your babies, even though I don't know them all. God will bless all of you and watch over your families. He has blessed us as we've prayed so much for Cali. MSU was careful to say that the meds may have helped Cali or it could have just been the course of the disease (whatever it is) but I know it was God that helped us all along. He helped us by sending us to MSU and by sending me here to be with all of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you......can't say thanks enough!

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE-S/P 4 week follow up: The Neuro team is thoroughly impressed with Cali's progress. They are still very perplexed by what happened with her and cautiously label her as Immune Mediated Neuromyotonia (nothing new). Anyway, one of her liver enzymes was high, her albumin was low, and she lost 2 oz. They recommend feeding her more, rechecking her labs in 2 weeks with our regular vet, & wean her tramadol and dilantin....which we are actively doing now. They feel her liver will be fine as long as we wean down the dilantin. We go back in 4 weeks and depending on how she is doing, we will wean the prednisone. That means that in 2 months she could be off all meds (except Valium which we could wean then if possible). I'm so happy to be getting her off meds. ALL of my questions were addressed. They approved K-laser, PT/Rehab, Chiropractor and any homeopathic route we want to take. Cali has an appointment next week with PT to see what we can do for her and we will pursue K laser and chiro.

Thanks to everyone for sticking around! We are going in the right direction. Cali's progress has plateaued but she is a very happy puppy and I really couldn't ask for more at this point. The support on this website has been phenomenal and I'm thankful for each and every one of you. I pray for each of your babies, even though I don't know them all. God will bless all of you and watch over your families. He has blessed us as we've prayed so much for Cali. MSU was careful to say that the meds may have helped Cali or it could have just been the course of the disease (whatever it is) but I know it was God that helped us all along. He helped us by sending us to MSU and by sending me here to be with all of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you......can't say thanks enough!

So glad to read that Cali is improving and the Vet's are impressed with it.
Cali and your family continue to remain in my prayers.

[kjc]

Glad to hear all is going well.... praying for continued improvement...

[AllDogBoots]

Glad to hear Cali is doing well. I think we chatted privately about Denamarin, a liver supplement. You may want to look into it.

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Cali is not eating and has thrown up a few times. Also, she is being very difficult when taking meds...won't take any treats. She is acting normal but feels so skinny. I can't wait to get her to the PT next week. I hope we get her straight. She's been drinking lots of fluid but I thought she would be eating more due to the prednisolone. She should be gaining weight not losing. Her walking is good although there are times she is really stiff. I keep her loose through her exercies/ROM.

Any advice?

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Cali is not eating and has thrown up a few times. Also, she is being very difficult when taking meds...won't take any treats. She is acting normal but feels so skinny. I can't wait to get her to the PT next week. I hope we get her straight. She's been drinking lots of fluid but I thought she would be eating more due to the prednisolone. She should be gaining weight not losing. Her walking is good although there are times she is really stiff. I keep her loose through her exercies/ROM.

Any advice?

I'd get her in to her regular vet asap, maybe antibiotics are needed, also Denamarin for her liver and probiotics for digestion (may improve her appetite too).

[beachdog]

Oh poor Cali, I hope she's better this morning?

[Susan78]

I am keeping little Cali in my thoughts and prayers. Susan