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

[yorkienani]

I have just read this entire post and my daughter and her almost 4 lb yorkie are going through something very similar to this. My granddog is my baby she is 4 years old and her name is Dessa. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. My daughter first noticed Dessa was walking and all of a sudden she fell over. They have hardwood floors, so they thought maybe she slipped and they were dropping Dessa off at her other Grandparents house and they were flying to see me in Florida. After they got here on Tuesday they talked to the Grandparents and they said she still was not walking right. They took her to the vet the next morning and he gave her a steroid and I believe an antibiotic and sent her home. Later in the afternoon she had a fever so they called the vet and they took her back into his office. Thursday the vet suggested they take her to Birmingham to see an orthopedic vet and when they called the vet said the next appt they had was Tuesday 3/20/12 so they made the appt. My daughter got back home Thursday evening and picked Dessa up. On Friday my daughter called the vet in Tuscaloosa and then the one in Birmingham and the B'ham vet told her to come there immediately, so she took Dessa there. Dessa's temp. was a little over 103. They thought the ride and my daughter being so upset might have something to do with it. The strange thing about all of this is the week before all this started Dessa was given 5 shots in the leg that is giving her the most problem. It is the back and front paw on her left side. This is breaking our hearts. Dessa has never been sick and has always been super active. They say her knee is out of the socket and they think she may have a slipped disk. They want $1,500 to run test and a MRI on Tuesday. The fever has been gone for 2 days. We want our baby girl well. Anyone having any advice please let us know. PLEASE PRAY FOR DESSA!!!!!!

[yorkienani]

I have just read this entire post and my daughter and her almost 4 lb yorkie are going through something very similar to this. My granddog is my baby she is 4 years old and her name is Dessa. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. My daughter first noticed Dessa was walking and all of a sudden she fell over. They have hardwood floors, so they thought maybe she slipped and they were dropping Dessa off at her other Grandparents house and they were flying to see me in Florida. After they got here on Tuesday they talked to the Grandparents and they said she still was not walking right. They took her to the vet the next morning and he gave her a steroid and I believe an antibiotic and sent her home. Later in the afternoon she had a fever so they called the vet and they took her back into his office. Thursday the vet suggested they take her to Birmingham to see an orthopedic vet and when they called the vet said the next appt they had was Tuesday 3/20/12 so they made the appt. My daughter got back home Thursday evening and picked Dessa up. On Friday my daughter called the vet in Tuscaloosa and then the one in Birmingham and the B'ham vet told her to come there immediately, so she took Dessa there. Dessa's temp. was a little over 103. They thought the ride and my daughter being so upset might have something to do with it. The strange thing about all of this is the week before all this started Dessa was given 5 shots in the leg that is giving her the most problem. It is the back and front paw on her left side. This is breaking our hearts. Dessa has never been sick and has always been super active. They say her knee is out of the socket and they think she may have a slipped disk. They want $1,500 to run test and a MRI on Tuesday. The fever has been gone for 2 days. We want our baby girl well. Anyone having any advice please let us know. PLEASE PRAY FOR DESSA!!!!!!

[kjc]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

I have just read this entire post and my daughter and her almost 4 lb yorkie are going through something very similar to this. My granddog is my baby she is 4 years old and her name is Dessa. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. My daughter first noticed Dessa was walking and all of a sudden she fell over. They have hardwood floors, so they thought maybe she slipped and they were dropping Dessa off at her other Grandparents house and they were flying to see me in Florida. After they got here on Tuesday they talked to the Grandparents and they said she still was not walking right. They took her to the vet the next morning and he gave her a steroid and I believe an antibiotic and sent her home. Later in the afternoon she had a fever so they called the vet and they took her back into his office. Thursday the vet suggested they take her to Birmingham to see an orthopedic vet and when they called the vet said the next appt they had was Tuesday 3/20/12 so they made the appt. My daughter got back home Thursday evening and picked Dessa up. On Friday my daughter called the vet in Tuscaloosa and then the one in Birmingham and the B'ham vet told her to come there immediately, so she took Dessa there. Dessa's temp. was a little over 103. They thought the ride and my daughter being so upset might have something to do with it. The strange thing about all of this is the week before all this started Dessa was given 5 shots in the leg that is giving her the most problem. It is the back and front paw on her left side. This is breaking our hearts. Dessa has never been sick and has always been super active. They say her knee is out of the socket and they think she may have a slipped disk. They want $1,500 to run test and a MRI on Tuesday. The fever has been gone for 2 days. We want our baby girl well. Anyone having any advice please let us know. PLEASE PRAY FOR DESSA!!!!!!

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[yorkienani]

Thanks!! I'm new to the site. I'm still trying to figure it out.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

Thanks!! I'm new to the site. I'm still trying to figure it out.

Welcome to YT! Click on a forum title like: Sick & Injured / Emergencies Talk and in the upper left hand corner you'll see "New Thread", just click there to get started....

[yorkienani]

Thanks!!!

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

I have just read this entire post and my daughter and her almost 4 lb yorkie are going through something very similar to this. My granddog is my baby she is 4 years old and her name is Dessa. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. My daughter first noticed Dessa was walking and all of a sudden she fell over. They have hardwood floors, so they thought maybe she slipped and they were dropping Dessa off at her other Grandparents house and they were flying to see me in Florida. After they got here on Tuesday they talked to the Grandparents and they said she still was not walking right. They took her to the vet the next morning and he gave her a steroid and I believe an antibiotic and sent her home. Later in the afternoon she had a fever so they called the vet and they took her back into his office. Thursday the vet suggested they take her to Birmingham to see an orthopedic vet and when they called the vet said the next appt they had was Tuesday 3/20/12 so they made the appt. My daughter got back home Thursday evening and picked Dessa up. On Friday my daughter called the vet in Tuscaloosa and then the one in Birmingham and the B'ham vet told her to come there immediately, so she took Dessa there. Dessa's temp. was a little over 103. They thought the ride and my daughter being so upset might have something to do with it. The strange thing about all of this is the week before all this started Dessa was given 5 shots in the leg that is giving her the most problem. It is the back and front paw on her left side. This is breaking our hearts. Dessa has never been sick and has always been super active. They say her knee is out of the socket and they think she may have a slipped disk. They want $1,500 to run test and a MRI on Tuesday. The fever has been gone for 2 days. We want our baby girl well. Anyone having any advice please let us know. PLEASE PRAY FOR DESSA!!!!!!

Wow...I'm very sorry ya'll are going through this. It's strange that it is one side versus front/back. I hope she gets checked by a great vet. We were very happy with the neuro team at MSU. You shouldn't be far from there right?

I said a prayer for Dessa!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

I have just read this entire post and my daughter and her almost 4 lb yorkie are going through something very similar to this. My granddog is my baby she is 4 years old and her name is Dessa. She lives in Tuscaloosa, AL. My daughter first noticed Dessa was walking and all of a sudden she fell over. They have hardwood floors, so they thought maybe she slipped and they were dropping Dessa off at her other Grandparents house and they were flying to see me in Florida. After they got here on Tuesday they talked to the Grandparents and they said she still was not walking right. They took her to the vet the next morning and he gave her a steroid and I believe an antibiotic and sent her home. Later in the afternoon she had a fever so they called the vet and they took her back into his office. Thursday the vet suggested they take her to Birmingham to see an orthopedic vet and when they called the vet said the next appt they had was Tuesday 3/20/12 so they made the appt. My daughter got back home Thursday evening and picked Dessa up. On Friday my daughter called the vet in Tuscaloosa and then the one in Birmingham and the B'ham vet told her to come there immediately, so she took Dessa there. Dessa's temp. was a little over 103. They thought the ride and my daughter being so upset might have something to do with it. The strange thing about all of this is the week before all this started Dessa was given 5 shots in the leg that is giving her the most problem. It is the back and front paw on her left side. This is breaking our hearts. Dessa has never been sick and has always been super active. They say her knee is out of the socket and they think she may have a slipped disk. They want $1,500 to run test and a MRI on Tuesday. The fever has been gone for 2 days. We want our baby girl well. Anyone having any advice please let us know. PLEASE PRAY FOR DESSA!!!!!!

Why was she given 5 shots in the leg? Was it vaccines?

I will certainly add Dessa to my prayer list and hopefully this poor little one can get diagnosed and treated and find her way back to good health.

[yorkienani]

She was given her yearly vaccines in the back left leg. Her front leg is better today. She goes tomorrow for testing. They are testing her for spinal meningitis and several other things. We will take her where ever we need to. We are talking her to a vet in Birmingham/Vestavia. Any advice will be appreciated!!! I set her up a post as Please pray for Dessa. I hate to take up so much space here. I appreciated all the prayers!!!

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by kjc

Jamaica Plain, MA is in Massachusetts, he does phone consultations. You can ask your vets to involve him in her case, if they are willing, or you can contact him yourself. He is willing to work with other vets, any treatments or meds will have to go through another vet, but it could be your local vet too. His fees are very reasonable.

Sadly, your neurology team may be offended, depends on their egos, I guess. I think if they have the best interests of your baby at heart, they would welcome a second opinion.

There is a Yahoo group, NewGMEDogs : NewGMEDogs that can offer help and support. I am NOT saying your pup has GME, only something maybe similar.... anyway I think they can help you. They are not officially affiliated with Dr Sisson, but many members have used his services.

OOPS.....I completely missed the MA part. Please forgive me. I'm going to look into this vet. I haven't done so yet because I've got so much work going on but once April hits, I'll have a break. Thanks for the info!

[Pink Dog]

UPDATE: Cali is doing well. We've been taking her out frequently and that is her new bathroom spot. I don't like this because it will be difficult when it rains or is cold out. Pads have always been our choice but she can't walk on them (she slips). Today when I took her out the neighbors dog was barking and she actually ran (well, somewhat). I was so happy to see her go. But she does get winded and really hot from her stiff muscles. I've been doing ROM on her 3X's a day and it really helps. She gets frequent massages. Tomorrow is my first day away from her since Friday. I so don't want to leave her at home. I'm going to be in tears tomorrow...

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Cali is doing well. We've been taking her out frequently and that is her new bathroom spot. I don't like this because it will be difficult when it rains or is cold out. Pads have always been our choice but she can't walk on them (she slips). Today when I took her out the neighbors dog was barking and she actually ran (well, somewhat). I was so happy to see her go. But she does get winded and really hot from her stiff muscles. I've been doing ROM on her 3X's a day and it really helps. She gets frequent massages. Tomorrow is my first day away from her since Friday. I so don't want to leave her at home. I'm going to be in tears tomorrow...

Have you considered washable pads? I used disposables for 7 years and recently made the switch, I love them and you won't have the slippage problem. 107barney sells them at tbumpkins.com, I don't think you will be disappointed, my Mini has lp very badly right now and has no problems with these as she did the disposables.

Cali is so sweet, and I am just so happy shes home, please give her a kissy face for me, I think of her all the time. I'm so happy shes improving! Team Cali all the way!

p.s. theres a discount code for yters: ytsave20

[yorkietalkjilly]

Progress! I love hearing about her advances - it is so encouraging. Brave girl(s) - including you!

[boopster]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

UPDATE: Cali is doing well. We've been taking her out frequently and that is her new bathroom spot. I don't like this because it will be difficult when it rains or is cold out. Pads have always been our choice but she can't walk on them (she slips). Today when I took her out the neighbors dog was barking and she actually ran (well, somewhat). I was so happy to see her go. But she does get winded and really hot from her stiff muscles. I've been doing ROM on her 3X's a day and it really helps. She gets frequent massages. Tomorrow is my first day away from her since Friday. I so don't want to leave her at home. I'm going to be in tears tomorrow...

Or what about a grate system? I had serious problems with Tallulah thinking her paper pads were playthings and got a system that has a tray where you put the pad, then two grates that hold it down. Worked like a charm but it was awfully big. A few weeks ago at The Alley they had smaller system that included a piece of fake grass. I threw away the grass and use the tray and grate with a disposable pad cut in half.

It was so much easier I went back at the next opportunity and bought several more -- now I have one in use, one either drying off after cleaning or waiting to go into action, and a few backups for when the first two have to be retired.

[yorkienani]

Keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!! We will be taking our Dessa to Miss St early next week. She has similar symptoms as Cali. Dessa just had her shots 2 weeks ago. I still wonder if there is a connection. Your babies Cali and Mia are precious!!!