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

[Pink Dog]

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. I hope Dessa is doing well too.

Cali is improving but only slightly. We have increased her Dilantin to twice a day and we're weaning her Valium. Her legs seem much looser although she isn't walking yet. Although with prayers, positive beliefs, and her Dilantin...I have hope that she will walk again. Maybe by Halloween! She is still happy and spunky as ever. Right now she is playing with Mia as if she hasn't a thing wrong with her. She truly is a blessing.

[yorkienani]

Just checking in on sweet Cali. I hope all is well with her. I keep her and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!! Sending hugs and kisses from me and Dessa!!!! xoxoxo

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

Just checking in on sweet Cali. I hope all is well with her. I keep her and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!! Sending hugs and kisses from me and Dessa!!!! xoxoxo

Cali is doing well. Still not walking but she's very mobile. Her legs are loose but still crossed. I'm still believing though.

How is Dessa? Is she still using the ramp?

[yorkienani]

I'm praying that Cali will walk again too!!! She is a strong lil' girl. You and your husband are amazing parents to Cali and Mia!!! Dessa loves the ramp!!! She loves sleeping on her pillow on the bed and with the ramp she can easily get up there and sleep in her favorite spot. I only wish we had gotten a ramp or stairs from the beginning when we got her. She has always been a jumper and the ramp eliminates 99% of it. As always we're keeping Cali and all of you in our thoughts and prayers!!!! xoxoxo

[Pink Dog]

Thank you very much! I, as well as Cali and the rest of the family, really appreciate it. I will keep Dessa in my prayers as well! So glad she is happy and has her pillow!

[sapphire101]

I'm new here but just wanted to say that this happened to my Zoe. I thought it was her spine but to our surprise it was her heart. She's been on heart meds for 2 years and never had another episode. I hope Cali will be able to walk soon. Sounds like she has great parents.

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by sapphire101

I'm new here but just wanted to say that this happened to my Zoe. I thought it was her spine but to our surprise it was her heart. She's been on heart meds for 2 years and never had another episode. I hope Cali will be able to walk soon. Sounds like she has great parents.

Thank you sapphire! I find that strange...how did heart problems cause the back legs not to work?

Cali is doing great! She has such a strong spirit. Her hind legs get relaxed by she can't use them..they are still crossed. We are thinking of taking another trip to MSU when I get a break (in December). In the meantime, we are weaning her Dilantin again b/c it hasn't done any good and her Valium continues to be weaned.

[yorkienani]

Just checking on sweet Cali. I hope she's doing well. We're keeping her in our thoughts and prayers!!!! xoxoxo

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

Just checking on sweet Cali. I hope she's doing well. We're keeping her in our thoughts and prayers!!!! xoxoxo

Me toooo!

[Pink Dog]

Thanks for the inquiry! I hardly come here unless I get an email saying there is a response in this thread. I've been so busy this semester. Cali is doing great. Her legs are the same and we are planning a trip back to MSU in December. I just want to make sure there isn't anything more we can do for her. I feel her joints are deforming as a result of her crossed leg and she basically hops on her knees (like a seal). She is getting Thyroid med once a day and we just reduced her vailum to once a day (and will stop it in about 3 weeks). She seems to be handling the weaning without any problems.

I hope all of your yorkie babies are doing well and living happy fulfilled lives.

[yorkienani]

Just checking on sweet Cali. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!! Keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Happy New Year too!!!

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by yorkienani

Just checking on sweet Cali. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!! Keeping Cali in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Happy New Year too!!!

Cali is doing great. She can't walk and both her hind legs are still folded in but she doesn't even know anything is wrong with her. We brought her to the orthopedic vet 2 weeks ago (when Mia had her surgery) and he said there is nothing that can be done for her and he doesn't see her ever walking normal again. But as long as she is mobile and happy, we are happy too!

Hope all is going well your way!

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by Pink Dog

Cali is doing great. She can't walk and both her hind legs are still folded in but she doesn't even know anything is wrong with her. We brought her to the orthopedic vet 2 weeks ago (when Mia had her surgery) and he said there is nothing that can be done for her and he doesn't see her ever walking normal again. But as long as she is mobile and happy, we are happy too!

Hope all is going well your way!

This is great to hear...I know shes being well taken care of...she is very lucky to have such wonderful, loving and caring owners...

[Pink Dog]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

This is great to hear...I know shes being well taken care of...she is very lucky to have such wonderful, loving and caring owners...

Thanks Lynzy! Yes...both girls have really been spoiled since Mia had her surgery 2 weeks ago. They have been sleeping in mama's bed. However, last night they moved back to their room. Those girls do not want for anything...

[Lisa and Pic]

Thanks for the update on little Cali. So glad she is a happy girl and lacking for nothing.