Spinal Fracture in my 3 month old Yorkie :( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

boomeranddaisy · 05-04-2013, 02:39 PM

My baby girl Daisy has a spinal fracture from what the doctor is telling us. She was attacked by a German Shepard and has a puncture wound on her back that has broken the bone and now her spinal cord has some bone fragments in it. We have taken her to a specialist and she is staying at the hospital until Monday. The doctor has given us a 1% chance that she will ever walk again. She is also incontinent of both bowel and bladder. Looks like we will be getting her a wheelchair in a few months after the fracture heals. The vets we talked to seem like they want us to put her to sleep, but that's not an option for us. She is in no pain and she is the same feisty little girl she's always been. She had no feeling at all in her left leg and some deep pain response in her right leg. Over the past few days she's gotten some feeling in two toes on her left back paw. The vet was happy that she's progressing, but still not hopeful about her walking. They made her a splint and she will come home in it and have to be crate confined for about three months.

MomtoJasper · 05-04-2013, 04:52 PM

I am truly sorry to hear your story. Keeping all of you in my prayers!

Yorkiemom1 · 05-04-2013, 04:57 PM

What a tragic, tragic event for a 12 week old puppy to have to deal with...........my heart breaks...........

msyorktown · 05-04-2013, 04:59 PM

Oh no...this is just awful...poor baby!

Yorkiemom1 · 05-04-2013, 05:01 PM

Has the owner of the other dog that did this stepping up for at least some of the medical bills?

YoRkIeLoVe1980 · 05-04-2013, 05:01 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your baby!

SusieQ36305 · 05-04-2013, 05:09 PM

OMG, that poor, poor baby. But, it sounds like she may be the miracle! I am so sorry that you all are having to go through this, especially your baby.

lisaly · 05-04-2013, 05:32 PM

This is so very sad. I'm so sorry your baby was so badly injured. It's obvious how much you love Daisy and how much you will do to give her a full life.

Perrella · 05-04-2013, 06:13 PM

Oh, my heart is breaking for you and your sweet baby.

I believe miracles do happened! We took Zhoie to the University of North Carolina Vet School for AAI. The surgeons that did her spinal surgery are amazing and Zhoie has fully recovered from a major surgery.

To add a word of encouraement, we were told they do several surgeries a a week for these little ones that have had serious spinal injuries with a high success rate.

Is it possible for your to take her to a vet school? They have the latest equipment and the highest level of skills for teaching, it's simply astounding.

Sending prayers for your baby girl.

Marhcarter · 05-04-2013, 06:14 PM

What a terrible, tragic thing to have happen!

She is still so young that she will adapt quickly, though, and never remember life without the wheelchair. It will be normal, everyday gettin' around for her. She is lucky and blessed to have such a caring, loving furever family who is taking such good care of her. I agree with yorkiemom1, the owner of the attacking dog needs to man up for some of these bills. Many homeowner insurance policies cover dog bites, if it is not specifically excluded under liability. I would check with that owner anyway. Please keep us updated on Daisy's progress. I pray that she continues to improve and adapt and that her puncture wounds heal without incident. Photos when she is ready and you are able, please!

linz06 · 05-04-2013, 06:17 PM

I am so sorry! As an owner of a paraplegic dog, I can tell you that inability to walk is not that hard on a dog, they adapt very well! It was a learning curve for us but now that we are able to express her bladder and bowels, we are all just as happy as before! And don't give up hope completely - many dogs are able to "spinal walk" even if they can't feel or control it. Don't give up hope and you can always pm me if you want someone to talk to. I will keep you all in my prayers!!

anniernc · 05-04-2013, 06:31 PM

What a tragic accident. I'm praying for your little Daisy and her family.

Amazing Yorkies · 05-04-2013, 07:08 PM

I am so sorry! What a tragic thing to happen! Prayers for Daisy! I hope you found the owner of the dog that injured her!

Verbena · 05-04-2013, 07:22 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. One so young. Has the other dogs owners stepped up to help?

KendraE · 05-04-2013, 08:52 PM

What a terrible accident! I will be praying for your baby... I hope the owner of the other dog is helping out. Please keep us posted

05-04-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
boomeranddaisy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lone Grove, OK, USA Posts: 6	Spinal Fracture in my 3 month old Yorkie :( My baby girl Daisy has a spinal fracture from what the doctor is telling us. She was attacked by a German Shepard and has a puncture wound on her back that has broken the bone and now her spinal cord has some bone fragments in it. We have taken her to a specialist and she is staying at the hospital until Monday. The doctor has given us a 1% chance that she will ever walk again. She is also incontinent of both bowel and bladder. Looks like we will be getting her a wheelchair in a few months after the fracture heals. The vets we talked to seem like they want us to put her to sleep, but that's not an option for us. She is in no pain and she is the same feisty little girl she's always been. She had no feeling at all in her left leg and some deep pain response in her right leg. Over the past few days she's gotten some feeling in two toes on her left back paw. The vet was happy that she's progressing, but still not hopeful about her walking. They made her a splint and she will come home in it and have to be crate confined for about three months.

05-04-2013, 04:52 PM	#2
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	I am truly sorry to hear your story. Keeping all of you in my prayers! __________________ Steph & Jasper

05-04-2013, 04:59 PM	#4
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	Oh no...this is just awful...poor baby! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

05-04-2013, 06:13 PM	#9
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Oh, my heart is breaking for you and your sweet baby. I believe miracles do happened! We took Zhoie to the University of North Carolina Vet School for AAI. The surgeons that did her spinal surgery are amazing and Zhoie has fully recovered from a major surgery. To add a word of encouraement, we were told they do several surgeries a a week for these little ones that have had serious spinal injuries with a high success rate. Is it possible for your to take her to a vet school? They have the latest equipment and the highest level of skills for teaching, it's simply astounding. Sending prayers for your baby girl. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle Last edited by Perrella; 05-04-2013 at 06:16 PM.

05-04-2013, 06:14 PM	#10
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	What a terrible, tragic thing to have happen! She is still so young that she will adapt quickly, though, and never remember life without the wheelchair. It will be normal, everyday gettin' around for her. She is lucky and blessed to have such a caring, loving furever family who is taking such good care of her. I agree with yorkiemom1, the owner of the attacking dog needs to man up for some of these bills. Many homeowner insurance policies cover dog bites, if it is not specifically excluded under liability. I would check with that owner anyway. Please keep us updated on Daisy's progress. I pray that she continues to improve and adapt and that her puncture wounds heal without incident. Photos when she is ready and you are able, please! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

05-04-2013, 04:57 PM	#3
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	What a tragic, tragic event for a 12 week old puppy to have to deal with...........my heart breaks...........

05-04-2013, 05:01 PM	#5
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Has the owner of the other dog that did this stepping up for at least some of the medical bills?

05-04-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
YoRkIeLoVe1980 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 31	My thoughts and prayers are with you and your baby!

05-04-2013, 05:09 PM	#7
SusieQ36305 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dothan, Alabama Posts: 176	OMG, that poor, poor baby. But, it sounds like she may be the miracle! I am so sorry that you all are having to go through this, especially your baby.

05-04-2013, 05:32 PM	#8
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	This is so very sad. I'm so sorry your baby was so badly injured. It's obvious how much you love Daisy and how much you will do to give her a full life.

05-04-2013, 06:17 PM	#11
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I am so sorry! As an owner of a paraplegic dog, I can tell you that inability to walk is not that hard on a dog, they adapt very well! It was a learning curve for us but now that we are able to express her bladder and bowels, we are all just as happy as before! And don't give up hope completely - many dogs are able to "spinal walk" even if they can't feel or control it. Don't give up hope and you can always pm me if you want someone to talk to. I will keep you all in my prayers!!

05-04-2013, 06:31 PM	#12
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	What a tragic accident. I'm praying for your little Daisy and her family.

05-04-2013, 07:08 PM	#13
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	I am so sorry! What a tragic thing to happen! Prayers for Daisy! I hope you found the owner of the dog that injured her! __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

05-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#14
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I am so sorry to hear about Daisy. One so young. Has the other dogs owners stepped up to help? __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

05-04-2013, 08:52 PM	#15
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	What a terrible accident! I will be praying for your baby... I hope the owner of the other dog is helping out. Please keep us posted __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon