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

[Brewfilek]

those cupcake must have taken forever! good for you, you're hard work paid off!! they are sooo cute. i'm sure everyone went wild over them

hope you guys are doing well

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

The cupcakes are darling. Did everyone enjoy?

Yes...they liked the cupcakes. I also left them some seafood gumbo and original New Orleans Poor Boy Bread with "real" butter. We left before they had lunch so I hope they enjoyed that too.

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Her 2nd 4 week F/U and the Neuro vets said Cali's neurological assessment was actually IMPROVED from her last visit!!! She has been getting excellent treatment but I know in my heart it is God working in her through everyone's prayers. I can't thank you enough! Thank you so much...wish I could give everyone here a big hug!

As far as her meds: we are keeping her on Prednisolone every other day for a month and then continuing to wean. In another week we will begin weaning the Valium and see how she does. After it is all done, she should only be getting the Thyroid medication but I'm sure we'll take our time with the valium too. We are also going to continue her laser treatments and PT. I will be doing range of motion 3X/day as well.

[yorkienani]

I am so glad things went so well at MSU today for Cali. You are right as long as they're happy it's great!!! Dessa is a very happy girl and has improved a good bit. We just wish we knew what caused all of this???. She has started vomiting every morning for the last 3 days. It's not a lot, but it's also not something she normally does. She's going to the vet on Tuesday. We called them today and they told us a few things to do. Hopefully she won't do it in the morning??? As always, I am keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

[marcie]

I am so glad she continues to improve. Go Miss Cali.
Dessa, keeping you in my prayers too.

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

I am so glad things went so well at MSU today for Cali. You are right as long as they're happy it's great!!! Dessa is a very happy girl and has improved a good bit. We just wish we knew what caused all of this???. She has started vomiting every morning for the last 3 days. It's not a lot, but it's also not something she normally does. She's going to the vet on Tuesday. We called them today and they told us a few things to do. Hopefully she won't do it in the morning??? As always, I am keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Maybe it's her meds making her vomit. Cali goes through phases where she'll vomit a few times a week and then stops. She used to vomit with liquid meds too but had absolutely no problems with the Dilantin which surprised me. As long as Dessa's behavior doesn't change when she vomits, it is likely OK. It's definitely good to get her checked though. Here's hoping things go well...

[marcie]

Sending hugs your way. Glad Cali is doing better.

[fourstubbs]

Im so happy to see that Cali is better... Also, those cupcakes turned out wonderful, great job!

[mugwee1]

I am so happy Little Calli is doing so much better. I remember when she first got sick she certainly has come a long way from then.Help has come from all the prayer;s coming from Y T. And from the care her mommy and daddy give's her. You both are amazing parent's to Calli if I were a dog I would want you guy's to be my family. You both have done an amazing job with her. Hug's to all three of you.

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by mugwee1

I am so happy Little Calli is doing so much better. I remember when she first got sick she certainly has come a long way from then.Help has come from all the prayer;s coming from Y T. And from the care her mommy and daddy give's her. You both are amazing parent's to Calli if I were a dog I would want you guy's to be my family. You both have done an amazing job with her. Hug's to all three of you.

Thank you so much! It's funny that when I talk to Cali, she just looks at me with her big brown eyes like she understands all that we have done for her. And in her gaze is a certainty....and she knows that we will do anything for her. I think it makes her content with her condition and happy to be a puppy in our family. She gives me strength as much as I give her care!

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Cali is still doing well. She has days that she gets stiff but she bounces back. Today at therapy was her first "water aerobics" session. I forgot to take a picture DURING but took one after (posted below). Thursday I'll get one of her in action. Please keep us in your prayers as we begin to wean Valium on Wednesday.

1st water aerobics 5-21-12.jpg

[kjc]

Aw! Little sweetheart! Glad she continues to do well...sending prayers....

[lynzy420]

Hows our Cali doing now? How is the weaning of meds going?

Hope she is still doing well!

[msyorktown]

WOW!! I'm fairly new here and just read your entire thread. You have done and amazing job in caring for Cali, and I am thrilled she has improves so much...what an amazing journey you all have been on. In all Honesty I dont know that i would have the strength to persevere...without falling apart. I would be sooo done by now. God bless all of you...praying for continues improvement.

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Hows our Cali doing now? How is the weaning of meds going?

Hope she is still doing well!

Cali continues to do well! She has another 2 weeks of Pred and then we can wean that more (not sure how we will do that). Her Valium is twice daily instead of 3 times daily. She gets so feisty at times. Just today she was playing "rough" with her sister and holding her own. I'm so proud of her. She still gets stiff but the more she walks on stable surfaces (like grass or rug) the better she does.