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mizzwanned · 04-23-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I am so very worried about this sweet baby. I pray her owner has gotten her the help she so desperately needs. To just let her stay in the condition and do nothing is so cruel.
My heart is still hurting thinking about it.

More prayers still being said for Livie.

I am not letting her 'stay' in this condition. She has a cast on for 6 weeks. This is what the doctor told me. She is not in pain and she is more active now. She is on steroids and pain meds to correct the problem. Please understand this was an emergency and we rushed her to the vet. I didn't have time to do research or even know what she had at the time. I didn't know surgery was the only way to correct it. I went with what the vet told me, that either this or surgery can fix it. He said lots of dogs have gotten this cast done and have been successful so i am being hopeful and waiting the 6 weeks. we spent $3000 on that day alone, to get her the best help, i don't think i am being cruel by taking her to the vet and doing all i can. This was before i was able to come on here and speak with others about this condition. I have never even heard of this condition before this.

I am doing all i can for her, and have even taken off work to be with her. She has not been left alone at all.

mizzwanned · 04-23-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Actually if you are paying off loans, you might have better credit than you think, it's the people who don't pay them off that have bad credit. Anyway, I hope your mom and BF can help you do this and if not, I hope you can make other arrangements as soon as possible. Have you talked with any rescues who might be able to take her? So sorry you are going through this, and I'm praying for you and your little girl.

Yes, but i have bad credit from before(cc debt). No, i haven't spoken to any rescues, i don't want to give her up. That is a last resort. She's my baby

Nancy1999 · 04-23-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I am not letting her 'stay' in this condition. She has a cast on for 6 weeks. This is what the doctor told me. She is not in pain and she is more active now. She is on steroids and pain meds to correct the problem. Please understand this was an emergency and we rushed her to the vet. I didn't have time to do research or even know what she had at the time. I didn't know surgery was the only way to correct it. I went with what the vet told me, that either this or surgery can fix it. He said lots of dogs have gotten this cast done and have been successful so i am being hopeful and waiting the 6 weeks. we spent $3000 on that day alone, to get her the best help, i don't think i am being cruel by taking her to the vet and doing all i can. This was before i was able to come on here and speak with others about this condition. I have never even heard of this condition before this.

I am doing all i can for her, and have even taken off work to be with her. She has not been left alone at all.

I didn't know that the cast alone could help, I thought it was a temporary measure until surgery could be done and it kept them from extreme pain. Anyways, I'm glad to hear that the cast alone might help, I guess you have six weeks to decide what to do next. I know this is hard for you, and it sounds like you are doing your best. I know you love your babies. Sending prayers and a hug.

TxVicki · 04-23-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I am not letting her 'stay' in this condition. She has a cast on for 6 weeks. This is what the doctor told me. She is not in pain and she is more active now. She is on steroids and pain meds to correct the problem. Please understand this was an emergency and we rushed her to the vet. I didn't have time to do research or even know what she had at the time. I didn't know surgery was the only way to correct it. I went with what the vet told me, that either this or surgery can fix it. He said lots of dogs have gotten this cast done and have been successful so i am being hopeful and waiting the 6 weeks. we spent $3000 on that day alone, to get her the best help, i don't think i am being cruel by taking her to the vet and doing all i can. This was before i was able to come on here and speak with others about this condition. I have never even heard of this condition before this.

I am doing all i can for her, and have even taken off work to be with her. She has not been left alone at all.

I am so sorry I didn't mean to sound like a meany. I just care about what happens to your baby. I'm praying real hard that she will be Ok.

ladyjane · 04-23-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I am not letting her 'stay' in this condition. She has a cast on for 6 weeks. This is what the doctor told me. She is not in pain and she is more active now. She is on steroids and pain meds to correct the problem. Please understand this was an emergency and we rushed her to the vet. I didn't have time to do research or even know what she had at the time. I didn't know surgery was the only way to correct it. I went with what the vet told me, that either this or surgery can fix it. He said lots of dogs have gotten this cast done and have been successful so i am being hopeful and waiting the 6 weeks. we spent $3000 on that day alone, to get her the best help, i don't think i am being cruel by taking her to the vet and doing all i can. This was before i was able to come on here and speak with others about this condition. I have never even heard of this condition before this.

I am doing all i can for her, and have even taken off work to be with her. She has not been left alone at all.

Sometimes the cast does work from what I have been told. I know that I personally would not want to go that route, but I understand that many people do. Surgery can be a failure as well.

Please do yourself a favor and join the Yahoo group that Perella and Anaic have suggested...you will be with people who have gone through just what you are going through. People who really do understand and also know more about this condition. I cannot stress this enough...you really DO need to be with them at this time. They can offer you a lot of support! I don't want to see you not post on YT....we also want to hear how things are going.

You and your sweet Livie are in my thoughts and prayers.

ladyjane · 04-23-2012, 04:52 PM

Here is a link about AAI for those of you who are not familiar with the treatment options:

ACVS - Atlantoaxial Instability

GeorgiesMomma · 04-23-2012, 07:00 PM

A splint for this condition is what they call conservative management. This is when the dog presents little neurological issues. We knew after the initial consultation with Georgie he had to have the surgery he had issues with all 4 limbs at that point. The chances are higher for a complete recovery with surgery but there have been reported cases of improvement with the splint. The specialist told us that if we weren't able to get the surgery right away then Georgie would need a splint right away. Fortunately for us we were able to get it done. I know how much you love Livie and I pray you are able to get the surgery as well. We are all here for you and Livie and again I know can totally relate to how you feel. Please join our yahoo group there you will have people who know what you are going through. Please keep us posted.

Anaic · 04-24-2012, 05:03 PM

The splint is a bandaid compared to what she needs, all it does is to stabilize her neck so it does not further impinge on the spinal cord! It has already thus the symptoms, pain, inability to walk, steroids does decreases the inflammation process caused by the damage on the spinal cord.

The pain is there only masked by the pain meds, the damage is occurring and on going, the sooner the better for surgery so there will not be life long neuro deficits! At any time something can go wrong! Affect her respiratory status, STOP her breathing and you won't make it to the vet.

If you don't or care not to listen to me, Georgies's mom, or Parella and heed our earnest sincere heartfelt warning and concerns so be it, all you have to do is google the condition and READ!

Again we are only caretakers of our beautiful fur babies here on earth. We all have to answer someday for our behavior here

I wish for Livvia life and health and to be paid free

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:37 PM

Just joined the yahoo group! Are there any other groups i can join? Facebook, etc? to get more info?

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:39 PM

Btw the medication she is on is :Prednisolone .4 ml twice a day and Gabapentin .5 ml. Idk which is the steroid but she hates one of them, the other one that is red is doable, she will lick it up. The other is hard to give to her, and idk which one is constipating her but she is not going poo normally. I think she just doesn't want to go on herself :/

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Anaic

The splint is a bandaid compared to what she needs, all it does is to stabilize her neck so it does not further impinge on the spinal cord! It has already thus the symptoms, pain, inability to walk, steroids does decreases the inflammation process caused by the damage on the spinal cord.

The pain is there only masked by the pain meds, the damage is occurring and on going, the sooner the better for surgery so there will not be life long neuro deficits! At any time something can go wrong! Affect her respiratory status, STOP her breathing and you won't make it to the vet.

If you don't or care not to listen to me, Georgies's mom, or Parella and heed our earnest sincere heartfelt warning and concerns so be it, all you have to do is google the condition and READ!

Again we are only caretakers of our beautiful fur babies here on earth. We all have to answer someday for our behavior here

I wish for Livvia life and health and to be paid free

i care to listen, trust me and i appreciate so much, you do not even understand. iT'S just the computer issue right now, i can't check as much as i want to and replying is hard. i called Tena today but didn't go through, now it's too late, i am going to call again tomorrow. Thank you a ton, i feel so much support now because of YT, you guys are amazing and you care so much, have been such a big help.

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sometimes the cast does work from what I have been told. I know that I personally would not want to go that route, but I understand that many people do. Surgery can be a failure as well.

Please do yourself a favor and join the Yahoo group that Perella and Anaic have suggested...you will be with people who have gone through just what you are going through. People who really do understand and also know more about this condition. I cannot stress this enough...you really DO need to be with them at this time. They can offer you a lot of support! I don't want to see you not post on YT....we also want to hear how things are going.

You and your sweet Livie are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks, i just joined

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I am so sorry I didn't mean to sound like a meany. I just care about what happens to your baby. I'm praying real hard that she will be Ok.

Thanks so much!

mizzwanned · 04-25-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I didn't know that the cast alone could help, I thought it was a temporary measure until surgery could be done and it kept them from extreme pain. Anyways, I'm glad to hear that the cast alone might help, I guess you have six weeks to decide what to do next. I know this is hard for you, and it sounds like you are doing your best. I know you love your babies. Sending prayers and a hug.

Thanks, yes that's what the vet said, to try the splint. We have 5 more weeks and i have to go this week to change the cast.

TxVicki · 04-25-2012, 07:52 PM

Just wanted to let you know prayers still going out for Livie.

From my understanding the Yahoo Group is a wonderful group and you will get a lot of information there.

04-23-2012, 04:52 PM	#111
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Here is a link about AAI for those of you who are not familiar with the treatment options: ACVS - Atlantoaxial Instability __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-23-2012, 07:00 PM	#112
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	A splint for this condition is what they call conservative management. This is when the dog presents little neurological issues. We knew after the initial consultation with Georgie he had to have the surgery he had issues with all 4 limbs at that point. The chances are higher for a complete recovery with surgery but there have been reported cases of improvement with the splint. The specialist told us that if we weren't able to get the surgery right away then Georgie would need a splint right away. Fortunately for us we were able to get it done. I know how much you love Livie and I pray you are able to get the surgery as well. We are all here for you and Livie and again I know can totally relate to how you feel. Please join our yahoo group there you will have people who know what you are going through. Please keep us posted. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! Last edited by GeorgiesMomma; 04-23-2012 at 07:02 PM.

04-24-2012, 05:03 PM	#113
Anaic Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: parma ohio Posts: 166	The splint is a bandaid compared to what she needs, all it does is to stabilize her neck so it does not further impinge on the spinal cord! It has already thus the symptoms, pain, inability to walk, steroids does decreases the inflammation process caused by the damage on the spinal cord. The pain is there only masked by the pain meds, the damage is occurring and on going, the sooner the better for surgery so there will not be life long neuro deficits! At any time something can go wrong! Affect her respiratory status, STOP her breathing and you won't make it to the vet. If you don't or care not to listen to me, Georgies's mom, or Parella and heed our earnest sincere heartfelt warning and concerns so be it, all you have to do is google the condition and READ! Again we are only caretakers of our beautiful fur babies here on earth. We all have to answer someday for our behavior here I wish for Livvia life and health and to be paid free __________________ Anne furmommy to Shelby and Willow our little doll, Mooshe, Luka, Cocoa

04-25-2012, 07:37 PM	#114
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Just joined the yahoo group! Are there any other groups i can join? Facebook, etc? to get more info? __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

04-25-2012, 07:39 PM	#115
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Btw the medication she is on is :Prednisolone .4 ml twice a day and Gabapentin .5 ml. Idk which is the steroid but she hates one of them, the other one that is red is doable, she will lick it up. The other is hard to give to her, and idk which one is constipating her but she is not going poo normally. I think she just doesn't want to go on herself :/ __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

04-25-2012, 07:52 PM	#120
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Just wanted to let you know prayers still going out for Livie. From my understanding the Yahoo Group is a wonderful group and you will get a lot of information there. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]