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03-02-2012, 01:38 PM | #76 |
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| Oh, I thought she had asked the vet previously....as she said she would äsk again". Guess I am not following this well. Prayers for Cali. She is a little doll.
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03-02-2012, 03:44 PM | #77 |
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| UPDATE: Not many changes but they did take her outside today and let her sniff the air. Also, she seemed genuinely happy to see us and more alert. Her legs are still stiff-as-can-be but the spasms are "much less" to "none". I was noticing that she can actually move her back legs but they do not bend cause of the rigidity so now I'm with the vets...don't think it's her back/disc/etc. Given her presentation & onset (5 days), they really think it is a toxin but are stumped as to how she could possibly contract a toxin & which one it may be. They sent titers off today. We don't even take her outside unless it's from car to house. I am trying to upload pictures so everyone can see what they look like. I'm definitely happy with the care she is receiving and her resident posted a video of her to a listserv to elicit any feedback from colleagues. Also, the team is operating under Dr. Shores...renowned for his neurology work and neurosurgery. I'm definitely comfortable with them. I would like to say: Thanks for all the support and prayers! I'm so happy I got to love my little girl a while ago. I held her and let her sniff everything in that family room...even the garbage can! She was happy too.
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03-02-2012, 04:00 PM | #78 |
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| Sounds like you had a wonderful visit with her. I keep coming back and checking on this thread, hoping you have a definitive answer as to what caused this. If it is a toxin, you may never know which one, I'm sure it is frustrating. Here's to her continued improvement!
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03-02-2012, 04:47 PM | #79 |
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| Hi all! Thanks so much for checking on us. Here are pictures of Cali from our last visit. Note how her legs are stiff and toes pointed down. She does attempt to move them and she can bend them slightly at the hip...like a dolphin-type move. More updates as I get them...I am so going to hate leaving her here on Sunday. That's a 4 hours drive in tears for me & my husband.
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03-02-2012, 04:51 PM | #80 |
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| what a little trooper Cali is, she must be such a sweetheart to put up with all this, I bet everyone has fallen in love with her. My heart just breaks for you and you DH (((((hugs)))))) and prayers to you all and try to get a good night sleep.
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03-02-2012, 04:53 PM | #81 | |
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03-02-2012, 06:20 PM | #82 |
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| Have you recently bought her any new toys ? as Petco has removed some of their toys from the shelves due to toxins found in/on them that nearly killed a dog. I am confused as to the (it not being a spinal issue ) & it may not be but a spinal issue can come on suddenly or slowly over a few days to months. I do agree that an x-ray of the spine will most likely Not show anything as they usually do not. I am praying that they figure it out very soon whatever it is. |
03-02-2012, 06:34 PM | #83 |
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| ((((((((Pinkdog, husband, Cali and Mia)))))))) I so hope there is resolution very soon....
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03-02-2012, 06:34 PM | #84 |
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| Just checking in on sweet brave little Cali. Sending prayers for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Best wishes to Cali and the whole Pink family.
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03-02-2012, 08:25 PM | #85 | |
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Hi! I'm Cali. Things I like are: 1. my ears scratched 2. giving lots of kisses, if you'll let me 3. being loved 4. playing ball with my daddy and little sis, Mia Please help me get better so I can go home and play ball with my family. Thank you, Cali When the student called tonight, she told my husband she scratched Cali's ears for us!!!
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03-02-2012, 08:28 PM | #86 |
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| We are at Mississippi State University Vet School in Starkville. I am very pleased with what they are doing. We love it here. I thought Louisiana had friendly people but the peeps here are soooo nice and personable. We haven't encountered a rude person yet and this includes at the fast food drive-thru, LOL!
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03-02-2012, 08:38 PM | #87 | |
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03-03-2012, 06:09 AM | #88 |
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| Your note brought tears to my eyes. I know how hard it is to leave them like that. Sounds like she is getting top notch care....and some loving, too! That is the one really nice thing about the vet schools. The pups each have a student assigned to them so that they get so much more individual attention...and that is not counting the techs and nurses. It really does sound like the neuro team is excellent...I am sure they will figure this all out for little Cali. I am sorry you will have to leave there on Sunday. Did they give you any indication how long she may be there? When do all of the tests start to come in? She is a cutie pie! Love her pictures.
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03-03-2012, 07:24 AM | #89 |
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| Atlantoaxial luxation? I haven't logged in a long time as I now have a toddler and have been super busy! I logged in today to post about my sweet boy Georgie's surgery and a condition that is genetic in small breeds (never even knew about such a condition). As soon as I logged in I came to this part of the forum and saw your post. I posted the link below in Maryland Dog Magazine about Georgie's successful surgery to repair the Atlantoaxial luxation in his spine. He was diagnosed at 6 which is older than most but he has the issues with standing up, slipping and generally looking like he had been drinking. He was much more lethargic, he would still eat but wasn't his usual self. Post surgery he is 100% recovered and is doing amazing! I am not sure this is what is going on with your furbaby but I thank God we took Georgie to a specialist because the vet said arthritis, luxating patella you name it...and none of them were the correct diagnosis. If you are able to and there is a specialist in your area I recommend you go there. Best of luck and please keep us posted! Dog Orthopedic: The Spine Center at VOSM Sincerely, Georgies Mommy
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03-03-2012, 08:53 AM | #90 |
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| Hi Georgiesmommy, Thank you for the link...how precious! I'm so glad that things worked out for ya'll. I'm so grateful I had this place to come to for help. Everyone has been so great with their words of encouragement and suggestions.
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