Now Ryder.. I don't know how much more I can take.. I don't even know how to convey my emotions right now. First Ranger, now this :cry8: We had a horrible night last night.. At about 2AM, I rolled over and hugged Ryder. I yelped and jumped up. I thought I had scared him. He wouldn't come over to me (which is soooooooooooooo not him) and actually jumped off the bed and went and sat in the corner. I got up and put him back in bed, and he went off to sleep by himself. He was restless through the night, and wanted to be on the floor. So I put him in his little soft crate and put it under the covers with me. This morning, he was shaking and had his ears back. He let me pick him up and love on him, but he didn't melt into my arms like normal. Ranger tried to play with him twice and Ryder freaked out, yelping and running to sit in the corner. Of course I rushed him to the vet. He did a thorough physical exam, and suspected something in his spine. We took radiographs which confirmed narrowing of the vertebrae in T10 and T11, possibly T12. We cannot diagnose a herniated disc without an MRI, but due to his symptoms, Kelly does not feel that is the problem as this time. He feels the narrowing joint space is causing nerve pain and muscle spasms. Ryder is to get pred for seven days, and then every other day for five... he is to be confined to a crate or in my lap for four weeks. I will now have two yorkies whom are on strict orders to be confined for 4-8 weeks... We don't know if this problem will get worse for Ryder, but as it is suspected to be degenerative and not trauma-related, it's not gonna go away completely. I don't know how much more I can take. I feel like I am dying inside and my heart is breaking for these boys. I am so sorry to be so whiney, but this is a lot for me to take right now. Thanks for all your support. |
Amanda, I am so sorry about Ryder, I will remember him, Ranger and you in prayer. |
Oh, lord! I am so sorry you and your babies are going through all of this. Please, don't even think you're being 'whiney'. You are being a loving, caring, worried momma. I really wish I knew of some way to help you through this, but I'm just at a loss for words right now. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of good thoughts and hugs your way. I'm not familiar with the spine - what area are those vertabrae in? How old is Ryder? {hugs} |
Oh no.... This was like what happened to Cole... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...c-disease.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...c-disease.html Please see a Neurologist :( |
I am so sorry, my heart is breaking for you and your babies. Lots of prayers for all of you. |
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Oh goodness Amanda...how heartbreaking. I will certainly keep you and "your boys" in my prayers. |
Oh Gosh, I'm so sorry..... I don't even know what to say. Please don't feel like you are whining. We are all here for you, its what fellow yorkie lovers do:). I wish we could do more. |
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OMG! :( I will certainly be sending prayers and thoughts your way. I am so sorry that both of your babies are having troubles right now! |
They say god does'nt give you more than you can handle,but...PLEASE ENOUGH... Take a deep breath and ask for some help getting through all of this. You're going to need it,to keep your guys as comfortable as possible. That's what friends and family do...bottom line. Try to take care of yourself also. Kepping everyone on YT lately in my nightly prayers...I fall asleep lately ...this list is way too long...HUGS!!!! |
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Sorry to hear about your boys. I had a friend years ago that went through this with her Maltese. She went to a neurologist and was told that 99% of the time with these little guys they injure themselves when you don't see it. It only takes a second and a tiny spine can take a big hit. It doesn't sound too bad, as all the cases I've ever heard the dog was paralyzed almost immediately after the injury, so possibly the steroid will be enough to heal him. I would definitely get a second opinion because these things are so funny and it might be something else. Is he walking ok? If so I wouldn't be too worried now. Poor little guy, the tiny ones get hurt so easily. |
I don't even know what to say. :( This is crazy. :( :( :( |
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