Loss of Back Legs

[Clazziquai]

I will. We're taking him later tonight it's the best I can do. And yes, I know it's important to have funds saved up but like I said, I rescued him five days ago. Not much time to save you know? 2 days ago I spent 140+$ on a work up for him and medicine. I'm trying my best here guys, I swear.
I'll keep you posted.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Clazziquai

I will. We're taking him later tonight it's the best I can do. And yes, I know it's important to have funds saved up but like I said, I rescued him five days ago. Not much time to save you know? 2 days ago I spent 140+$ on a work up for him and medicine. I'm trying my best here guys, I swear.
I'll keep you posted.

I'm so sorry you're having issues with your baby. The Vet's usually offer a Care Credit Card. I have used a Care credit when I had my eyes lasered- very good company!

Some Vets will work with you, instead of going with the highest treatment they will start with the cheapest route to see if it helps.. If not they will go with plan B then If needed plan A . Hopefully that makes sense!!

The imporant thing is to get him looked out, and I know you know that- hopefully if needed your're able to get the funds for him.

I will be sending good thoughts and prayers it's an easy fix. Hang in there.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Clazziquai

His legs are not paralyzed. his legs move just fine. It's walking that's the issue. It's like he's drunk.
And I may be young but I'm not loving the insinuation Im not a good owner here. I described the issue, they said inner ear problem. It makes sense really.

Don't take what anyone says to heart. Some people jump on members instead of giving them support. You're young and you may not always know what to do- you shouldn't feel you're getting treated as you don't care for your baby.

[nanahas3]

Saying prayers for your little man.

[Ellie May]

I do hope it is just an ear problem or a med reaction. So many things come to mind though. Until a vet examines this pup you need to keep it absolutely still (crate).

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Don't take what anyone says to heart. Some people jump on members instead of giving them support. You're young and you may not always know what to do- you shouldn't feel you're getting treated as you don't care for your baby.

Please.

She says she "rescued" this pup? This is not rescue. NO ONE said she does not care. It is a simple fact that the pup needs to see a vet and sometimes one must be very blunt to get a point across.

I don't care about age ... we have young members who would not just let a pup be like this.

OP get your pup to a vet or let someone else really rescue him.

[Clazziquai]

Just got back from the vet. He had a bad reaction to some antibiotics we had gotten for the ear infection. He's going to be just fine in a day or two. Thank you to everyone who was supportive here.
I think this might be the last time I ask a question on here though, too much negativity. I've done my best under the information I knew and the resources I had, I'm not going to feel bad for that.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by Clazziquai

So I took Lincoln, my 7 year old Yorkie I got about a week ago, to the vet 2 days ago to fix an ear infection that's been bothering him. Well, all was fine up until this morning. He's been on Prednisone once a day and Baytrix twice a day with some ear drops.
We woke up this morning around 9 to go get breakfast and when I set him down he just completely fell over! His back legs don't work! All the vets are closed until tomorrow and I can't afford an emergency vet unless it's a real emergency. Is this an emergency or will he be alright until tomorrow?

I have had a couple of dogs with ear infections....they were not severe ear infections, but they were treated for the ear infections. I have had a dog stagger and stumble, and shake their head because of an ear infection. I have never had a dog that was being treated for an ear infection, essentially "fine" one day, then in the condition you described in your post the next day. What you described above is indeed "paralysis of his lower limbs". We took what was in your own words seriously, and gave advice based strictly on what you said. Then you asked if it was an emergency or could it wait. Some of us have had many many years experience with these dogs....perhaps dogs in general. There are indeed instances where it could wait....if your dog was scratching at his ears, or shaking his head, or rubbing his head/ears across the carpet....that is "just" an indication that he is tormented by symptoms.....while it would be difficult for most of us to watch our babies tormented or in distress or pain, symptoms like this are not what most of us would call critical, life or death situations, and we would at least feel safe waiting a day to see a vet. But when we have a pet that wakes up and has paralysis in his hind legs, cant stand up, and falls over when put on his feet, most of us consider that an emergency. No one suggested you were a bad owner....you gave a description of symptoms and asked for opinions, which you received.....your age has nothing to do with anything. I have NEVER called a vet of any kind and been told over the phone, especially when the dog has not even been seen by staff, to "just watch him and come in tomorrow". If your dog dies of respiratory failure because the paralysis creeps up the level of his spine and during the night and he suffocates, well you could sue that vet I would imagine! In any event, best of luck with your pup....praying it is reaction to the medication as opposed to a systemic toxic infection or menningitis from the ear infection.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Clazziquai

Just got back from the vet. He had a bad reaction to some antibiotics we had gotten for the ear infection. He's going to be just fine in a day or two. Thank you to everyone who was supportive here.
I think this might be the last time I ask a question on here though, too much negativity. I've done my best under the information I knew and the resources I had, I'm not going to feel bad for that.

If you went to the vet, you received the right information. There is nothing negative about trying to make someone understand how serious things can be.

It all comes down to how you take it. You brought things down a little harder by trying to justify doing nothing AFTER people advised you it was an emergency (you said you could only take him to a vet if it were an emergency). So, no shame on anyone here for being frustrated and trying very hard to make you see what you needed to do.

Sounds like your pup's ear infection was very bad if he needed prednisone plus antibiotics. Things get out of control quickly with these pups. I strongly urge you to get insurance for this pup! These little ones can get the darndest things...and vetting is very pricey. One bout of pancreatitis can end up in the thousands if severe; and yorkies are prone to it along with a host of other things. Here is a link about insurance for pets:

Pet Insurance 2014 - Reviewed and Ranked

[chestermama]

hope he is better soon

[Clazziquai]

He'll be fine in a day or two.
http://38.media.tumblr.com/56083abb8...spbo1_1280.jpg
Here he is now, sleepy but alright. Snuggled up near my leg ^__^

[lovespandp]

So happy to hear!! He is such a cutie pie!! Lots of rest and love for your baby boy!!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Glad you went to the vet. Start a savings for your pup and look at insurance. I take money out of EVERY one of my checks and put it in a pup fund at the bank. I make it where it isn't easy for me to spend the money. That way I have an emergency fund. I think if I was you I would contact the vet that gave him the meds originally. That way he knows what is going on as well. With Yorkies, you will get to know your vet well. I laugh and tell mine I deserve a front row parking spot reserved for me. We are there often. Lol. Hope your baby is going to be ok.

[Clazziquai]

Thank you for the concern ^__^
He will be fine after a little R&R.
I will definitely start doing that with my checks, I've only had him for 6 days so the entirety of my last check went towards this vet visit + gas. I wasn't expecting a furbaby quite so quickly so arrangements had to be made quickly this time.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Clazziquai

Thank you for the concern ^__^
He will be fine after a little R&R.
I will definitely start doing that with my checks, I've only had him for 6 days so the entirety of my last check went towards this vet visit + gas. I wasn't expecting a furbaby quite so quickly so arrangements had to be made quickly this time.

For the suituation you're doing the best you can. It really doesnt hurt to put money aside- even if it's $10 a month it's something. It will all add up and it will become a nice Emercency fund!!