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02-29-2012, 06:31 AM | #31 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: long island, ny, usa
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| Thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed that you get good news for Cali today. |
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02-29-2012, 11:30 AM | #32 |
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| Hi Everyone, We just got to our hotel room. First stop was the Neuro clinic where they have 3 suspicions in mind: 1) toxins (which can include bacteria) they think is highly unlikely since her paws never touch the grass and we keep her locked up in her room when the cleaning lady comes; if this is it, they can try and flush her clean of them 2) Cushings (have no idea why), 3) the scariest...a muscle disease (she didn't give me the name yet) that dogs get which can progressively get worse and possibly lead to her breathing difficulties. OK, to me, that sounds like Lou Gehrig's disease in dogs! I pray to God with all my might it isn't that! Anyway, they are doing blood work and a muscle test and will call us back to the clinic with results (soon, I hope). They are keeping her overnight in ICU to give her IVF and get her temperature down. If the muscle test comes back with anything, they want to do more indepth muscle testing which would require anesthesia. She said they treat the muscle disease with muscle relaxants but it may or may not make a difference but it certainly won't cure or reverse the disease. I thank everyone for your prayers....we are definitely receiving them. Please keep them coming and I will pray for all of you, as well.
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02-29-2012, 11:55 AM | #33 | |
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02-29-2012, 12:16 PM | #34 |
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| My girl lost the use of both of her back legs and after xrays and all it was Luxating patellas. She had surgery a week later getting both done at the same time.
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02-29-2012, 02:08 PM | #35 |
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| I'm glad you got there, I so hope she is doing better soon, please let us know her status...I hope you and your husband are settling now that you know shes in good hands....
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02-29-2012, 02:32 PM | #36 |
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| Continuing prayers for your sweet girl.
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02-29-2012, 04:49 PM | #37 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI
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| forgive me if I missed this but I did not see where you mentioned xrays or mri type tests, did you have those done. About 12 years ago one of my yorkies back legs went out and it turned out she had a tumor pressing on her spinal cord. I would think your vet would have done xrays and if he did I am sorry but I must have missed if you said that. What wonderful parents you are to travel so far to see a specialist, glad you have the support of your DH my prayers are with you that you get good answers.
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02-29-2012, 05:00 PM | #38 |
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| Sending prayers for sweet Cali and her family. Best wishes for a positive diagnosis and treatment and that Cali will have a successful recovery.
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02-29-2012, 05:28 PM | #39 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana
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| UPDATE: We met with the doctors this afternoon and they are still not sure what is going on but her EMG (muscle biopsy) showed a reactionary response versus a spontaneous response. This means that something is causing her nervous system to overreact (a toxin of some sort) instead of it just being a disease. I'm much relieved b/c the disease would have a poor prognosis...not much they can do for it. So they are treating her as if she has tetanus (clostridium) but they aren't sure if that is exactly what is causing this. They are giving her Penicillin, muscle relaxers, IV fluid, checking her calcium levels, and decreasing her stimulation. My poor baby had a temp of 105...vet said 103 is worrisome but 105 is way too high. They put her on a cooling blanket and got her temp down. We got to see her and hold her. Just giving her love was so worth it. I sent a sleep shirt of mine to go with her to ICU. Also, her sister (Mia) got to see her...she is here with us in the hotel and has been a trooper through all of this. Thanks to all for your support and I'll take any prayers you have left. I'll keep everyone posted. Supposed to get a vet call tonight... P.S. I specifically asked the vet about xrays and spinal cord injury versus tumor issues and he said it wasn't likely given her presentation or they would look for that. Still not saying it isn't a possibility, just highly unlikely given her presentation.
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02-29-2012, 05:45 PM | #40 |
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| Oh Pink Dog (sorry don't know your irl name!!) I'm so sorry shes going through this...poor baby, I can't believe her temp got so high, I don't know you or your babies but I really am feeling for ya, I will pray and keep looking for updates. Sounds like these docs are on the right path, amazing what our poor pups (and us) go through...good wishes, more prayers....
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02-29-2012, 06:14 PM | #41 |
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| Continued prayers for Cali and her family. Sounds like she is in great hands!
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02-29-2012, 06:30 PM | #42 |
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| How worrisome and distressing this is! I'm going to take my vet's admonishment about weight more seriously now... my little guy is 6# now and really looks and feels strong, but my vet wants him to be no more than 5# because he says Yorkie knees will give out with any excess weight. I sure don't want to go through this scary episode a few years from now. I guess Max and I will have to go on a diet. |
02-29-2012, 07:37 PM | #43 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana
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| Another Update: her calcium was extremely low which could contribute to her symptoms. They gave her 2 doses of IV calcium and started her on a Valium-type drip. She was about to go to sleep before the doc left so she appeared comfortable). Vet said they are going ahead with the tetanus treatment but will be looking for a cause of her low calcium. I have no idea what could cause a low calcium in dogs. Anyway, they will call me in the morning and hopefully we can make a visit to see her...I can't wait. Again, I can't thank all of you enough for the thoughts and prayers. I want you to know that I say a prayer for each and every one of you in return. I ask God that you may all be blessed for being such a wonderful support. Till tomorrow...
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02-29-2012, 07:41 PM | #44 | |
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03-01-2012, 03:18 AM | #45 |
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| I am just seeing this thread and wanted to offer up prayers for Cali. I hope the treatment plan works to get this sweet baby better.
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