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09-01-2007, 11:31 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland
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| 3yr Old Yorkie arching back in pain, need help doc is stumped help!! Hi everyone, I have a 3 year old yorkie who is now in great deal of pain, walks around VERY slowly with back arched as if it was the sterotypical haloween cat. The vet is / was no help and although she is pooping , somewhat eatting and taking water , she is looking like death. I could really use some serious help here so that we don't lose her. We got her 3 years ago as a pup from the Amish in PA> big mistake as we later found out. Anyhow... please , someone read this and help us...she is moving around in agony and cannot get comfortable & is trembling from the pain...please help me! |
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09-01-2007, 04:36 PM | #2 |
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| Has anyone done any x-rays? If not, I would take her to the Emergency vet. I might take her anyway just to get a second opinion. I hope your baby is feeling better soon!
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09-01-2007, 04:38 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| I'm sorry to hear this, I have no advice other than to keep insisting that they do something. Good luck to you. |
09-01-2007, 04:57 PM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Grande do Sul - BRAZIL
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| If she is in so much pain, take her NOW to an Emergency Vet... don't wait any longer, this can be really serious!!! Keep us posted, please... Good Luck!!! |
09-01-2007, 08:42 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 52
| Emma Still In Great Pain, It's So Sad To See Gave her the prednisone and pain killers that the vet prescribed. She is still trembling, can hardly walk and back is still arched like a haloween cat. I did get some chicken broth that i made in her but she is just so weak and the Vet we spoke to at the animal hospital here in Baltimore just hasn't a clue. X-rays show no damage. Thank you all for the well wishes for lil' Emma .. could sure use some answers!! |
09-01-2007, 08:55 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa
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| I see you are new here. Welcome. But I'm sorry this is what brought you here. I would strongly recommend you reach out to an accuptuncture vet and/or a holistic vet. If you were here in Iowa, I would send you to the best, but here's a link to a state list of trained accupucture vets http://www.komvet.at/ivadkom/_usa.htm#pract I found my accupuncture vet when I had a Bichon that had a stroke, I was going to have to put him to sleep as he couldn't walk - but the accupuncture saved his life! Also a holistic vet that uses herbs can be a real blessing. My vet was trained originally as a traditional vet - so he has the both of best worlds! Prayers for you and your sweet baby
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09-01-2007, 09:17 PM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas
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| I am so sorry about your baby. I would get a second opionion and 3rd and 4th if it took it. I know I had a vet but ended up calling and even going to see other vets when one of my little schnauzers was diagnosed with Wellingbrand's disease. We finally got the help we needed. Just keep trying and someone (vet) will know what to do and find out what is causing the problem. Has she been dropped or anything that you know of? Hope you get help for this little one soon. |
09-02-2007, 06:13 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 52
| She Made It Through The Nite Update: Emma made it through the night, no change in her condition. Poor thing looks like she could drop dead from the pain. Even the meds don't seem to help her. I will search the internet to see if there is anything about arching of the back. |
09-02-2007, 06:52 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa
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| I was thinking about your little girl when I woke this morning & praying for her. Have you mentioned her name? I definitely agree with getting a second opinion. The other thing is if there is not an accupuncture vet clinic near you, I would still place a call to an accupuncture vet & talk over the phone. When my dog 1st had his stroke I had been to the traditional vet & treatment wasn't working, I called the accupuncture vet. He spoke with me & was so kind. He gave me information about accupuncture & told me he thought he could help my dog. My Andre was paralysed from the stroke on one-side & could not walk. It was miserable. We went to see Dr. Van twice in like 3 days and Andre got up & started walking. Of course, he continued to have accupunture for some time at less regular intervals, but he lived pain free & even ran around like the stroke never happened. I wanted to give you the very informative link to my vet's website, but there seems to be a problem with that website right now. Here's a link to a story that was in National Geographic: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...upuncture.html And here's two other articles about its use in dogs: http://www.acupuncture.com/animals/dog.htm http://www.canismajor.com/dog/accupunc.html Praying she improves quickly!
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09-02-2007, 06:53 AM | #10 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| Sometimes the meds make them sicker. I would definetly be seeking a second opinion. I love my vet, but if I'm not sure I like what he says I have a back up vet that I'll go to.
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09-02-2007, 10:06 AM | #11 |
Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State
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| Pleeeeze take her in to see someone else, it just tears me apart to hear a little one in such pain, I'd be banging down the Door !!!! Very heartbreaking to hear ! Please ,please take her to ER !
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09-02-2007, 10:14 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bossier City
Posts: 16
| Research veterinary clinic Hi, I will pray for your baby. I had a little boy yorkie a few yrs. back that had some symptoms two vets could not diagnose. My husband finally took him to the Texas A & M Veterinary School. They hooked him up to EKG equip. some type of brain wave stuff and a bunch of things overnite. They were able to find the problem. It was not very expensive either. Is there a research veterinary school near you by any chance? They will have the latest equip. and pursue avenues our regular vets are not equipped to do. I hope you find some answers. Hugs. |
09-02-2007, 10:32 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta
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| This may seem like obvious questions, but has she had any recent injuries, even minor ones? You don't mention how long this has been going on...sometimes even minor injuries can cause stiffness that can give them pain. Is it a continuous pain, or does it seem intermittent? If the x-ray shows no damage, my first thought would be muscular strain, injury, or damage, which would require heat and possibly anti-inflammatories. My second thought was tetanus, which causes painful muscular contractions. Has she had any nicks, scratches, or cuts? My final thought was neurological, which would involve some pretty advanced tests to diagnose and confirm. |
09-02-2007, 10:40 AM | #14 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
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| problem There is an excellent clinic in Annapolis..name escapes me, but think it is the Annapolis Animal ER..they saved one of mine once..my local vet sent me there..best wishes...I would want an MRI, they are expensive, but the unless you find out she will have to be put down to stop her agony. |
09-02-2007, 01:18 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 52
| Things Getting Worse For Emma thANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS.. IT IS SUNDAY 5:15 AND WE ARE NOW TAKING HER TO THE ER VET FOR ANOTHER OPINION AND EVALUATION. EMMA IS CRYING OUT LOUD AND IN INCREDIBLE PAIN... SURE HOPE WE CAN GET SOME ANSWERS. MY BROTHER IS AN ACCUPUNCTURIST AND DOES HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ANIMALS SO IF THE VET FAILS TO FIND SOMETHING WE WILL DRIVE OUT TONIGHT TO HAVE HIM TREAT HER WILL UPDATE LATER TONIGHT! |
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