3 year old Yorkie not at all well, brain?

[Rosies Mamma]

Originally Posted by yorkiemom76

Why do they suspect he has an ear infection? They should be able to look at a sample under the microscope and tell for sure. To me it sounds like he's having pain somewhere. Did they check for neck or back pain?

My vet certainly doesn't have a microscope.. remember we are in the uk.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Rosies Mamma

My vet certainly doesn't have a microscope.. remember we are in the uk.

uhh... the UK is not a third world country...surely the vets use microscopes??

I bet your vet has one in the back and you just have not seen it!

They sell them to vets here:

http://www.woodleyequipment.com/uk-v...ssories/89.htm

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

uhh... the UK is not a third world country...surely the vets use microscopes??

I bet your vet has one in the back and you just have not seen it!

They sell them to vets here:

Microscope Accessories

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Rosies Mamma

My vet certainly doesn't have a microscope.. remember we are in the uk.

WOW then I would certainly be looking for a new Vet. A Microscope is one thing that used daily in Vet practices.

[yorkiemom76]

If your vet doesn't have a microscope, I would find a new vet. They're kind of a necessity. We use ours at the clinic I work at several times a day.

[chestermama]

hoping all gets better

[R-Teddy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

uhh... the UK is not a third world country...surely the vets use microscopes??

ROFL.... yeah I certainly think vets an doctors have microscopes in canada.

[lillymae]

Are there any more updates on this pup ?

[wemple2]

Sounds like pain to me as well...the steroids may make him feel better...but what is the problem. Hope your vet sees this and refers him asap. Prayers...I am very concerned.

[tjdmom]

Originally Posted by triage999

Gizzy has picked up this morning, he's more alert, does not have the terrified look in his eyes and is scratching and cleaning himself again, all the things he has not done in almost a week.

He has also just shared some of my lunch with me that he was lovingly looking at! He has not so much as been bothered with me eating the last few days whereas he normally sits and stares at every mouthful.

So fingers hugely crossed that he is on the mend and it is not the steroids masking the issue, we will give him a few days as the vet said and then see where we are at. If there are further issues we will get him to the specialist. He also hasn't yelped once today yet which is a huge improvement.

Will keep my fingers crossed too! I hope he is ok….

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by Rosies Mamma

My vet certainly doesn't have a microscope.. remember we are in the uk.

If that's the case, then you really, really must change your vet....remember, they were invented in Europe....very happy to hear that your little boy is on the up - praying for you that continues

Originally Posted by ladyjane

uhh... the UK is not a third world country...surely the vets use microscopes??

I bet your vet has one in the back and you just have not seen it!

They sell them to vets here:

Microscope Accessories

Oh Linda....

I promise you, from the bottom of my heart, that our vets have all the mod cons. We do not sedate with brandy or a bash over the head any more....our equipment is sterilised....we do not remove testicles with a tight rubber band.... Sally + Harry x

[triage999]

Well best £14 I spent yet. Was desperate yesterday and spoke to a vet specialist in the States last night with 41 years experience and he has hit the nail spot on, we now think it's a slipped/herniated disc. Gizzy is a lot brighter today and ate his first full meal last night too. All the symptoms match and can mimic tumours in the brain but because he's not disorientated it would appear it's not a tumour! So great news we hope....lots of rest for little man then back to the vets next week, a new one that is that specialises in orthopaedics, Better service from over a thousand miles away than face to face!

Thank you so much everyone, I'm absolutely relieved that it's not his brain it would seem and he's come on loads in the last day with restricted mobilization by us literally containing him in his crate when we can't watch him for more than 5 minutes. x

[bailie]

Originally Posted by Harrysmum

If that's the case, then you really, really must change your vet....remember, they were invented in Europe....very happy to hear that your little boy is on the up - praying for you that continues



Oh Linda....

I promise you, from the bottom of my heart, that our vets have all the mod cons. We do not sedate with brandy or a bash over the head any more....our equipment is sterilised....we do not remove testicles with a tight rubber band.... Sally + Harry x

Hahahaha sooooo funny , I cud not stop laughing ,

[bailie]

Originally Posted by triage999

Well best £14 I spent yet. Was desperate yesterday and spoke to a vet specialist in the States last night with 41 years experience and he has hit the nail spot on, we now think it's a slipped/herniated disc. Gizzy is a lot brighter today and ate his first full meal last night too. All the symptoms match and can mimic tumours in the brain but because he's not disorientated it would appear it's not a tumour! So great news we hope....lots of rest for little man then back to the vets next week, a new one that is that specialises in orthopaedics, Better service from over a thousand miles away than face to face!

Thank you so much everyone, I'm absolutely relieved that it's not his brain it would seem and he's come on loads in the last day with restricted mobilization by us literally containing him in his crate when we can't watch him for more than 5 minutes. x

So glad your baby boy is on the mend, xxx

[yorkiemom76]

Good news...I'm glad you have a possible answer!