Just checking in....hope Little Bit is doing ok today.

Hi, I am so sorry to hear what's going on with Little Bit. I pray she is better, but wanted to add in case you did not know NC State University Veterinary Hospital is top of the line and have emergency facilities open 24hrs/7 days a week. Raleigh is only a couple hours drive and when something serious is going on well worth the drive! My mom had a poodle several years ago that had to go when no other vet could pin point what was going on. They diagnosed him, treated him and enabled him to have 4 more great years when other vets had told us to prepare for the worse. The neurology department is no less than amazing, Dr. Mary L. Smells was the leader of Boo Boos team. I pray things are normal and you will not have to use them, but thought I would let you know first hand experience with these people, they are the most loving and caring people in the world and will move heaven and earth to make your baby well. Prayers for ya'll!

So worried about Little Bit.........

Little Bit Update
 

Hello YT family
I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you all, I have strep throat and possibly an abscess so generally feeling lousy. I am happy to say that LBit has been doing so well and has only had one episode in a few days and it wasn't as severe. Still scary though. Her neck was swollen and I could feel her shivering in just that area. I rubbed her neck and it lasted around 15-20 minutes. My vet thinks she is having muscle spasms and wants to continue with prednisone, muscle relaxers and pepcid. He seemed pleased that her episodes were a lot fewer now. I am hoping she is healing. I know this sounds like I am being a cheapskate, and I will take out a loan or make payment arrangements if they do that but we have already spent what I had in savings so I am hoping I don't have to go to a specialist. I told my vet I would bring her back Friday unless of course she started having more episodes again. I am still hoping and praying that she is healing. Oh and I also started her back on apoquel because all of the itching came right back. I just hope that is the right decision and that its not what's causing all this. Do you guys think its possible that her neck can heal or am I just fooling myself? I do worry most about it affecting her breathing although it has gotten a lot better during her episodes. I hope that everyone is not mad because I did not insist on going on to a specialist- I was just so releaved that the doctor seemed so releaved and I keep second guessing myself now. Thanks for all your support!!

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I have used A&M Vet School for many years....not so much since I got into Yorkies, but with our other dogs and the horses.....LOVE that place...Thank you so much for sharing this information with the OP....praying she will take her baby to the vet school and get some help....praying for you and your baby!.

Thank you SO much for updating!! I am so relieved to hear that Little Bit seems to be improving and hope it continues! You and she have been on my mind a lot lately.

No reason for anyone to be mad ... if you kept coming here saying she was worse and didn't want to do anything for her, that would really bother me. Your vet may be on the right track here....I will continue to pray for her ...

Take care of yourself...strep throat is awful. Hope you are feeling better soon!

Thank you- Little Bit and I have both been resting. My vet called last night to check on her which made me feel good. I hope that you have a wonderful day thanks again for caring!!
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That's nice...you can snuggle with each other and feel better! :) Yes, very nice of your vet!!

Praying for you and Little Bit. I hope that everything keeps getting better!

So glad Little Bit is doing better! So sorry you have strep :( Y\'all have had a rough go of it! I pray you both are on the mend quickly for the holiday season!

sending prayers that everything will get better soon

I think of Little Bit often .. wish the OP would come back and let us know how things are.