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Pink Dog · 05-07-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

One of my pups had symptoms on prednisone so they reduced it to every other day and he is doing so much better.

Here is a link that you may find of interest:

Adrenocortical suppression in dogs on daily and... [Am J Vet Res. 1979] - PubMed - NCBI

Thanks for the link...that is interesting. And Cali is definitely receiving way more than the maintenance daily dose they mention in the article. I can't wait to wean it more.

Maximo · 05-08-2012, 03:20 PM

Thinking of Cali today and continuing to pray for her. Praying you can discontinue the Prednisolone soon.

Pink Dog · 05-08-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks Kristin!

UPDATE: Cali did very well at therapy today. She went 10 minutes on the water treadmill and had a laser treatment just before. Her flexibility was measured and she registered normal flexion. However, her legs still get stiff when she gets excited. When she is relaxed, they flex like normal. I hope she learns this and can somewhat control it. I have pics of her sitting in a normal position. As soon as I can get them from my phone I'll post them.

TxVicki · 05-09-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Cali did very well at therapy today. She went 10 minutes on the water treadmill and had a laser treatment just before. Her flexibility was measured and she registered normal flexion. However, her legs still get stiff when she gets excited. When she is relaxed, they flex like normal. I hope she learns this and can somewhat control it. I have pics of her sitting in a normal position. As soon as I can get them from my phone I'll post them.

Glad to read that Calui did well at her therapy appointment.
I pray that she can get control of the flexing of her leg's.
Prayers do still continue for Cali.

Pink Dog · 05-11-2012, 07:20 PM

UPDATE:
Hi All! I just wanted to share a few photos for those that are still hanging with us. Also, Cali is doing wonderfully with the K Laser and weaning her Pred...we are doing it every other day now. We leave Sunday (Mother's day) to bring her back to MSU for her recheck. I think they will be pleased. She is now attempting to climb stairs, although she is far from being able to get up them. I just think it's so cute (and great) that her spirit remains strong. Anyway, enjoy the pics:

Cali sitting 2.jpg
Cali sitting with legs bent...YEA!!! She can only do so for a minute or two.

Cali laying on belly.jpg
Legs bent in the laying position...anoter YEA!!!

Cali & Mia in carseat.jpg

Babies on the way home from some treatment (can't remember which one since we go every day)

Cali in water treadmill 5-10-12.jpg
Cali on Watertread (Thursday)

Pink Dog · 05-12-2012, 07:40 PM

UPDATE: We leave in the am to travel to MSU. Cali has her recheck on Monday morning. She is doing good. I decided to bring food to the vets to show gratitude. See my cute cupcakes below. They are made in the image of Cali & Mia. Precious little Yorkie Cupcakes...heehee
Yorkie Cupcakes.jpg

Yorkie Cupcake Close-up.jpg

lillymae · 05-12-2012, 07:44 PM

Those are much too cute to eat, lol I'm still praying for Cali.

AllDogBoots · 05-12-2012, 07:47 PM

Im glad to hear she is doing well. The pictures are so sweet. Its kind of you to bring a little something with you to MSU as kindness goes a long way. I cannot even believe these cupcakes!! They are the cutest things I have ever seen. I look forward to hearing your next update after the recheck.

TxVicki · 05-13-2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: We leave in the am to travel to MSU. Cali has her recheck on Monday morning. She is doing good. I decided to bring food to the vets to show gratitude. See my cute cupcakes below. They are made in the image of Cali & Mia. Precious little Yorkie Cupcakes...heehee
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Prayers for Cali's check up. I love the pictures of Miss Cali.
Those cupcakes are so darn cute.

yorkienani · 05-13-2012, 12:52 PM

I just caught up on all the news on precious Cali. I'm so glad that she continues to improve. I love the pictures!!! She is so adorable!!! Both of your furbabies are beautiful!!! The cupcakes are too cute!!! You are VERY talented!!!!

Our lil' Dessa is still limping on the left back side, but not real bad and her left front is doing great!!! It's all still a mystery as to what caused her problems. I do know that she will never get so many vaccines at one time again. That's when all of Dessa's problems started. She does love her ramp that we bought her.

I keep my daughter updated on precious Cali and we're sending all of you hugs, kisses and many prayers!!!

I can't wait to hear what they say at MSU.

P.S. I think your donation idea is great!!!! I would love to make a contribution and get a shirt!!! TEAM CALI!!!

MYSTIDARLN · 05-13-2012, 01:25 PM

Hi there..i am sorry for your baby. I too have the same problem only worse..all four legs are paralized for 9 days now, and yes, we have done the the part where he had a high white blood cell count and antibiotics to the neurological part of it, getting some of the same answers as the others in this fourm..i did however " googled" " why is my yorkie paralized" and it brought me to a sight for dogs that are taking the nzymes stuff i mentioned later, and showed a movie of a dog ( pretty over weight short haired terrier of some sort) that took this nzyme stuff and reovered in a week...the movie was there to see for sure..and i am at my whits end...my kacy is 8, and he could jump a three foot fence and i think that is what happened he jerked out some vertebraes or something..and he can't move any of his legs at all. First the back legs went then a couple of days later his front legs went..he has not however, gone to the bathroom for 4 days yet..except to pee..and that is involentary and i don' care i just keep washing blankets and caring for him like a newborn human..he is only 3 lbs now..and will only eat boiled or baked chicken.which is probably a good thing...but i worry about him not defacating..this could be dangerous..going to another doctor tomorrow..

Good luck and please let me know if you find out something profound..
You may email me if you will coxmysti@yahoo.com
thank you and good luck with your baby...

Pink Dog · 05-13-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkienani

I just caught up on all the news on precious Cali. I'm so glad that she continues to improve. I love the pictures!!! She is so adorable!!! Both of your furbabies are beautiful!!! The cupcakes are too cute!!! You are VERY talented!!!!

Our lil' Dessa is still limping on the left back side, but not real bad and her left front is doing great!!! It's all still a mystery as to what caused her problems. I do know that she will never get so many vaccines at one time again. That's when all of Dessa's problems started. She does love her ramp that we bought her.

I keep my daughter updated on precious Cali and we're sending all of you hugs, kisses and many prayers!!!

I can't wait to hear what they say at MSU.

P.S. I think your donation idea is great!!!! I would love to make a contribution and get a shirt!!! TEAM CALI!!!

I so hope Dessa gets better! It seems like she is similar to Cali in that they don't really know what caused all this. As long as she's happy, that's all that really matters! Cont'd prayers for little "D"!

Pink Dog · 05-13-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MYSTIDARLN

Hi there..i am sorry for your baby. I too have the same problem only worse..all four legs are paralized for 9 days now, and yes, we have done the the part where he had a high white blood cell count and antibiotics to the neurological part of it, getting some of the same answers as the others in this fourm..i did however " googled" " why is my yorkie paralized" and it brought me to a sight for dogs that are taking the nzymes stuff i mentioned later, and showed a movie of a dog ( pretty over weight short haired terrier of some sort) that took this nzyme stuff and reovered in a week...the movie was there to see for sure..and i am at my whits end...my kacy is 8, and he could jump a three foot fence and i think that is what happened he jerked out some vertebraes or something..and he can't move any of his legs at all. First the back legs went then a couple of days later his front legs went..he has not however, gone to the bathroom for 4 days yet..except to pee..and that is involentary and i don' care i just keep washing blankets and caring for him like a newborn human..he is only 3 lbs now..and will only eat boiled or baked chicken.which is probably a good thing...but i worry about him not defacating..this could be dangerous..going to another doctor tomorrow..

Good luck and please let me know if you find out something profound..
You may email me if you will coxmysti@yahoo.com
thank you and good luck with your baby...

I so hope Kacy gets better. Keep going to the vet until you get answers! I found the K Laser to be invaluable to Cali so far. Also, the initial Valium drip helped. But remember, Cali had rigidity and tremors as well. Prayers for little Kacy!

marcie · 05-13-2012, 04:32 PM

Continued prayers for Cali.

Lisa and Pic · 05-14-2012, 01:04 AM

The cupcakes are darling. Did everyone enjoy?

05-08-2012, 03:20 PM	#437
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Thinking of Cali today and continuing to pray for her. Praying you can discontinue the Prednisolone soon. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-08-2012, 06:28 PM	#438
Pink Dog Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	Thanks Kristin! UPDATE: Cali did very well at therapy today. She went 10 minutes on the water treadmill and had a laser treatment just before. Her flexibility was measured and she registered normal flexion. However, her legs still get stiff when she gets excited. When she is relaxed, they flex like normal. I hope she learns this and can somewhat control it. I have pics of her sitting in a normal position. As soon as I can get them from my phone I'll post them. __________________ ~Dogs love you no matter what~

05-11-2012, 07:20 PM	#440
Pink Dog Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	UPDATE: Hi All! I just wanted to share a few photos for those that are still hanging with us. Also, Cali is doing wonderfully with the K Laser and weaning her Pred...we are doing it every other day now. We leave Sunday (Mother's day) to bring her back to MSU for her recheck. I think they will be pleased. She is now attempting to climb stairs, although she is far from being able to get up them. I just think it's so cute (and great) that her spirit remains strong. Anyway, enjoy the pics: Cali sitting 2.jpg Cali sitting with legs bent...YEA!!! She can only do so for a minute or two. Cali laying on belly.jpg Legs bent in the laying position...anoter YEA!!! Cali & Mia in carseat.jpg Babies on the way home from some treatment (can't remember which one since we go every day) Cali in water treadmill 5-10-12.jpg Cali on Watertread (Thursday) __________________ ~Dogs love you no matter what~ Last edited by Pink Dog; 05-11-2012 at 07:23 PM.

05-12-2012, 07:40 PM	#441
Pink Dog Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	UPDATE: We leave in the am to travel to MSU. Cali has her recheck on Monday morning. She is doing good. I decided to bring food to the vets to show gratitude. See my cute cupcakes below. They are made in the image of Cali & Mia. Precious little Yorkie Cupcakes...heehee Yorkie Cupcakes.jpg Yorkie Cupcake Close-up.jpg __________________ ~Dogs love you no matter what~

05-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#443
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Im glad to hear she is doing well. The pictures are so sweet. Its kind of you to bring a little something with you to MSU as kindness goes a long way. I cannot even believe these cupcakes!! They are the cutest things I have ever seen. I look forward to hearing your next update after the recheck. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-12-2012, 07:44 PM	#442
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Those are much too cute to eat, lol I'm still praying for Cali.

05-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#445
yorkienani Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, Florida, USA Posts: 71	I just caught up on all the news on precious Cali. I'm so glad that she continues to improve. I love the pictures!!! She is so adorable!!! Both of your furbabies are beautiful!!! The cupcakes are too cute!!! You are VERY talented!!!! Our lil' Dessa is still limping on the left back side, but not real bad and her left front is doing great!!! It's all still a mystery as to what caused her problems. I do know that she will never get so many vaccines at one time again. That's when all of Dessa's problems started. She does love her ramp that we bought her. I keep my daughter updated on precious Cali and we're sending all of you hugs, kisses and many prayers!!! I can't wait to hear what they say at MSU. P.S. I think your donation idea is great!!!! I would love to make a contribution and get a shirt!!! TEAM CALI!!! __________________ . . . Dogs are FAMILY!!! Dogs = Unconditional LOVE!!! . . .

05-13-2012, 01:25 PM	#446
MYSTIDARLN YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: AURORA OREGON USA Posts: 1	Hi there..i am sorry for your baby. I too have the same problem only worse..all four legs are paralized for 9 days now, and yes, we have done the the part where he had a high white blood cell count and antibiotics to the neurological part of it, getting some of the same answers as the others in this fourm..i did however " googled" " why is my yorkie paralized" and it brought me to a sight for dogs that are taking the nzymes stuff i mentioned later, and showed a movie of a dog ( pretty over weight short haired terrier of some sort) that took this nzyme stuff and reovered in a week...the movie was there to see for sure..and i am at my whits end...my kacy is 8, and he could jump a three foot fence and i think that is what happened he jerked out some vertebraes or something..and he can't move any of his legs at all. First the back legs went then a couple of days later his front legs went..he has not however, gone to the bathroom for 4 days yet..except to pee..and that is involentary and i don' care i just keep washing blankets and caring for him like a newborn human..he is only 3 lbs now..and will only eat boiled or baked chicken.which is probably a good thing...but i worry about him not defacating..this could be dangerous..going to another doctor tomorrow.. Good luck and please let me know if you find out something profound.. You may email me if you will coxmysti@yahoo.com thank you and good luck with your baby...

05-13-2012, 04:32 PM	#449
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	Continued prayers for Cali.

05-14-2012, 01:04 AM	#450
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	The cupcakes are darling. Did everyone enjoy? __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)