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06-25-2012, 10:00 AM | #16 |
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| I see that now...but I was responding to your post....it threw me off when you said she should be ok getting one. Thankfully, it was not a problem. Dentals are very risky in AAI pups.
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06-25-2012, 10:07 AM | #17 |
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| Get well soon Cassie. I have no words of wisdom as I am new to Yorkies. |
06-25-2012, 10:12 AM | #18 | |
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In 2009 Cassie had to have dental surgery and they removed 15 teeth from her. A couple of weeks ago she again had to have dental surgery before I knew about the AAI and four more teeth (canines and 2 other little ones) were removed. 19 teeth in all. No problems recovering from surgery at all. I am shocked she was able to withstand this. Plus all the grooming stuff which can pull on the hair on the neck, the hair on her head etc. What do you make of all this? I mean when I think of everything she has been through and all the wear and tear on her neck, I am in awe that she is still here....... (THANK GOD)! She is only about 2 lbs, but MIGHTY in spirit!!!!!! | |
06-25-2012, 10:16 AM | #19 |
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| She could be like the foster I have. He had a dental last year and also two hernia operations. We knew about the AAI and took the chance because he was such a mess. He just had surgery again a couple of weeks ago because the hernia is still there and the bladder got trapped....the surgeons were very concerned about doing the surgery, but Sammy once again showed how tough he is! There is nothing we can do for his AAI because he has way too many other issues and they are afraid of a snowball effect. I talked with them about another dental as he is in need again; but they are not thrilled about it...and it does frighten me. BUT...he might do just fine. He has been like your Cassie...very tough! Oh, and Sammy is probably double Cassie's age, so he has lived a very long time with all of these things. Even the neurologist was shocked when they did all of the tests and found all of the things that are wrong with him. I asked her how he lived this long and she said they had been talking about that all day. So...you just never know.
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06-25-2012, 10:20 AM | #20 | |
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06-25-2012, 10:25 AM | #21 |
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| Just looked at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital San Diego - Veterinary Specialists and Services, they have forms you can download now and fill out... you will need a referral from your vet for the Neurology dept. Better yet, this can be considered an emergency... no referral needed... Veterinary Specialty Hospital - In Case of Emergency They do like you to call first. I'd do that, then from there they'll get her into Neurology. I think sometimes appts may be a week or two out... you do not want to wait that long.
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06-25-2012, 10:27 AM | #22 | |
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I hope and pray Cassie has the strength and will to make it to Sammy's age. WOW!!! Double Cassie's age, and he's still hanging in there! What a trooper!!! I hope hope hope Cassie will make it to at least 10 or more years!!! You have given me hope!!!!THANK YOU!!!!! | |
06-25-2012, 10:30 AM | #23 | |
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I went to a specialty hospital first and they wanted to operate without doing an MRI. I just was not totally comfortable; so I went for a second opinion at Texas A&M and they did a lot of testing...and then the MRI and it was then that all of the other things were found and they felt he was way too high risk for surgery. If I had let the first place operate on him, he most likely would not be here.
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06-25-2012, 10:30 AM | #24 | |
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Did you call them yet?
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06-25-2012, 10:56 AM | #25 | |
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No I have not called them yet. I called my wholistic vet, who drives the care for both Muffin and Cassie, she is the captain of the ship, and has saved their lives many times over, so I trust her completely. She is also a traditionally trained vet as well, so she is brilliant and amazing. She will be talking with the ER doc who did all the tests and then she will call me today and we will discuss a plan. Also I called Dr. Feinberg, the vet she recommended for the dentistry, who is also fabulous and amazing, who got Cassie through two difficult dentistry surgeries, and I am also going to talk to him and ask him for a second opinion. He is not a wholistic vet, but is a wonderful traditional vet that I would go to with my girls, in a heart beat for many traditional things that Tamera does not do, if he were only closer to me. As it is he is at least an hour away, but totally worth it if you are doing something risky like dental work on a tiny yorkie. So I'm waiting to hear from both my Vets and possibly even the ER that Cassie was in. I don't want to rush into anything until all the docs have conferred. Last edited by broodizt; 06-25-2012 at 10:58 AM. | |
06-25-2012, 11:20 AM | #26 |
♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member | I'm soo sorry Cassie is going through this, I can only imagine your heartache. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm sorry i have nothing to add to the wonderful advice that has been given from the more experienced here. Cassie is really a teeeny one...My baby is now 5lbs and I thought she was tiny...I honestly cant imagine 2lbs. Hang in there and try and remain calm until you have some answers.
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06-25-2012, 11:29 AM | #27 | |
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in the meantime... don't let her jump on or off of anything, including stairs, etc. just as a precaution. Also maybe elevate her feed and water bowl a smidge, ( she could benefit by not having to lower her head to eat and drink)(I don't know how tall she is, maybe a folded towel under her bowls would help). If she's crate trained, I'd set her up in there when you're not right there with her. Basically, China Doll treatment... Praying for a good update after the conference...
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06-25-2012, 12:04 PM | #28 | |
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Thank you so much for your support. I cannot tell you what it means to me to have you and everyone else here writing me and taking time out of your busy schedules to comfort and support me. You are so much appreciated, I don't know what I can do to thank you and show you how much you all mean to me. There just are no words----I'm all choked up!! Thank you, thank you all, for all your love and support. You are grounding me, keeping me sane, and warming my heart and soul. Here is an update: I spoke with Dr. Feinberg at the Governor Animal Clinic, the Vet who did her dentistry. He states he is surprised at the findings. He is having an expert come in on Wednesday and wants her to look at the X-rays. He's says, if he had known about the AAI would would be hesitant to even put her under anesthesia much less do the dentistry. He says, they are very very gentle, but any test including ultra sound, X-rays, and certainly dental surgery requires a good about of moving and neck manipulation-he is puzzled and surprised she did so well, not only in surgery but recovering from the anesthesia after surgery. He says he will get back to me on Friday with the results of the consult. I talked to him about her head bobbing up and down and her leaning her nose on or between my fingers when I hold her. He says she must be compensating for the AAI, but still wants his expert to see the X-rays. So I am waiting....he says at this point, he does not think it is an emergency-given everything she has been through, but there needs to be a plan of action very soon. I am still waiting to hear from Tamera, my wholistic Vet. By the way, that is a great idea about elevating her bowl with a towel. I didn't think of that. Before I even knew about the AAI I tried to get an elevated bowel for the girls, but all the raised food dishes were just too tall for them. But a towel, I never thought of that. That is one great genius idea, and so simple too. I'm going to try it immediately. Thank you!!! She does usually get the china doll treatment, but she hop jumps into and out of her beds, some are fluffy pillow types, some are soft cosy ones with a soft side, but she does not WALK into any of them. She kind of hops up onto them. There is only one bed that I can think of that she does not need to hop onto, a long rectangle bed with no sides, I think I will switch her bed, even though I think the others are more comfortable. We have no stairs, and I never leave her up on a bed or couch unless I am there with her... Thanks for the GREAT ideas! Shellie :-) Blessings to you all!! Last edited by broodizt; 06-25-2012 at 12:06 PM. | |
06-25-2012, 12:19 PM | #29 |
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06-25-2012, 12:28 PM | #30 |
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