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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I am sorry I am not being more animated with my replies.. I feel so numb right now.. |
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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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Now that we know what's going on, it's easy to look back and see things 20/20. He has had a few episodes (like, 2) in the past where I would touch him and he would cry. Once was soon after I got him in November. Then on Monday he went to jump up on the couch and didn't make it.. he cried and ran off but was fine when we checked him over. On Tuesday night, he took a honkin' flyin' leap off the bed (tall). I came walking out of the bathroom and hubby was in bed trying to grab him and I tried to catch him but was about two foot to far away. He has never limped, been paralyzed or acted like he hurt moments after until last night.. DH, my vet and the neuro are thinking he tweaked himself with the fall from the couch and jump off the bed. We are going to treat him as directed and we will keep him contained for the duration of Ranger's recovery, which should be 8 weeks.. Then for the REST OF HIS LIFE he will NOT be allowed to ever jump off/on anything. |
Sounds good! Cole isn't allowed to jump anymore and even though my parents have a ramp up to their bed that the dogs do use, they decided to lower their mattress and box spring to rest on the floor, instead of being high on the frame. My Mom also is lining the floor with pillows at night just in case Cole falls off by accident ;) |
I'm so sorry to hear this. We've been using steps for Joey since he was a puppy, and he's bigger now, but I still insist on the steps. They say when it rains it pours, and this sure seems to be happening to a lot of people lately. My prayers are with you and your boys. |
I'm so sorry to hear about your boys. :( As if one with an issue wasn't enough...you and your darling boys will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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DH just called and asked if he could speak to the director at the Yorkie Rehabilitation Center.. at least he still has a sense of humor. Nancy, I have steps. How the heck do I get them to use them? Ranger will look at the steps and jump right over the top of them. Grrrrrrr. At least Ryder for the most part waits for me to lift him up or put him down. At least until he trys to take a flying leap into my arms from 6 ft. away... I do have to say, I *couldn't* do this without all of your guys. My "normal life" friends DO NOT understand all that we do for our babies. The support here is invaluable, and far outweighs all the drama. |
Bless you. The boys are lucky to have such a good mommy to take care of them. |
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Oh my heavens. Poor Ryder and poor Amanda. How terrible. You must be exhusted with worry. It really does sound like Ryder brought this problem to a head when he jumped off your bed. Poor little guy, I hope he get's relief with the meds. How in the world are you going to keep not one but two little one's still for weeks at a time? I hope things calm down and the two little guys can heal with no more problems. Take a deep breath Amanda. It's gotta get better soon. :ghug: |
oh Amanda- i'm at a loss for words- this is too much for one Yorkie mom to have to deal with.... I wish I could give you a big hug- if there IS a silver lining.... at least Ryder won't be trying to get Ranger all riled up while he is on bed rest..... ?? As for the stairs- We spent a few hours with Layla going up and down and each time she used the stairs she got a treat- even for the week after if we saw her using them - big praise and a treat- now she woudln't even think to jump. |
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about Ryder. I hope with Pred it'll keep the swelling down and that this is only a temporary thing. |
these stories are stressing me out now, worrying about tyce and how tiny he is! im sorry this is happening to you, it should remind us all to try and limit those types of activities. theyll both be fine, with your love and care! and trust me, youre not whining. |
I hope both your furbabies will get well soon. I am really sorry to hear the news. Yorkies just have no fear over anything and we Mommy often have to fear for them. At least they do have a very good Mommy. |
Amanda, what else, when it rains it pours. Poor Ranger and Ryder. With you as their mom I just know they will be ok.....Blessings.... |
Oh, no, Amanda! Not little Ryder! :big_hug: |
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I'm so sorry to hear about Ryder. You definitely have a lot going on. Don't feel like you are being whiney at all. We are all concerned for our babies and we all know how each other feels, you are amongst friends here. Keeping Ryder and Ranger in our thoughts and prayers. :) |
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