A little Yorkie needs your help

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Gabby was discharged today. I am quite busy atm, but wanted to at least post that she is out of there!
I will post more details about her later on!

Wonderful news, Linda!!!!!

Sheila

[ladyjane]

It was a rough day for Gabby. She is very unhappy being crated. She barked and barked and barked....but if I give in it will just get worse. I have to bite the bullet for now. I am waiting for my son right now..he is bringing me another crate that I will put in my office so she can have one designated crate in my bedroom and one in my office.
She refused to eat and that surprised me. She is incontinent...actually has diarrhea. Reminds me of when I first got her...I do hope she is not impacted again. It probably is due to her meds as she is on quite a few...they gave me Carafate for her to help her tummy.
She also has absolutely no use of her hind legs...while this was expected, it is difficult to watch. I am praying really hard that this is temporary.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

It was a rough day for Gabby. She is very unhappy being crated. She barked and barked and barked....but if I give in it will just get worse. I have to bite the bullet for now. I am waiting for my son right now..he is bringing me another crate that I will put in my office so she can have one designated crate in my bedroom and one in my office.
She refused to eat and that surprised me. She is incontinent...actually has diarrhea. Reminds me of when I first got her...I do hope she is not impacted again. It probably is due to her meds as she is on quite a few...they gave me Carafate for her to help her tummy.
She also has absolutely no use of her hind legs...while this was expected, it is difficult to watch. I am praying really hard that this is temporary.

Oh, Linda, this is heartbreaking. But the meds are probably causing the diarrhea.

However, the fact that she is barking and barking...she is telling you of her displeasure! So, that's a good sign.

I will pray so hard that not having use of her hind legs is only temporary.

Sheila

[yorkieusa]

It's going to be a rough road. The meds might be causing the diahhrea, as you suggested, but stress could, too, I think. She's very stressed right now. I'm sure it will be very tough for you, too, to see her that way. I hope she will start to get used to the crate. That way she could rest some and she would be a lot better off then. Sending prayers.

[Lisa and Pic]

Any improvements this morning? I hope she settled down for the night and got some rest. (You too.)

I have her sweet picture by my computer and sending positive thoughts her way.

[ladyjane]

Gabby is much less agitated this morning! She slept all night in the crate...no barking. Right now, she is in a crate next to my desk watching me.
I am having a problem expressing her bladder....going to run by my vet's office in a little while.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Gabby is much less agitated this morning! She slept all night in the crate...no barking. Right now, she is in a crate next to my desk watching me.
I am having a problem expressing her bladder....going to run by my vet's office in a little while.

I'm glad Gabby settled down for the night, but it is worrisome about her bladder. After effect of the anesthesia?

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Gabby is much less agitated this morning! She slept all night in the crate...no barking. Right now, she is in a crate next to my desk watching me.
I am having a problem expressing her bladder....going to run by my vet's office in a little while.

What an emotioal roller coater.
I know this has to be exhausting on you. As well as praying for Gabby's continued recovery, I am saying them for you too Linda. You are doing a wonderful job with Gabby.

[ladyjane]

I was advised by the neurologist prior to surgery that Gabby would not be able to use her hind legs or control her bladder and bowels following this surgery; so this is not unexpected. She should regain those functions within 30 days. It is difficult to see her this way, but I did know it was coming.

[LIL MIS' MAGIC]

Continued prayers for Gabby as she recovers! I have been unable to check the last few days and am glad to hear she is home. And continued prayers for you Linda as you care for Gabby thru this recovery.....you are such a blessing to Gabby!!

[ladyjane]

Thank you to all of you for your continued well wishes for sweet Gabby; and also your well wishes for me. This case is a difficult one for me and your support really means a lot. I want SO much for Gabby to do well. She so deserves a wonderful rest of her life!!

[Lolasmom1211]

Linda, I know this must be exhausting for you...I know how I feel when my little ones just have a bug. I am so close to the surgeons (if it is GCVA) and I'm available to run a "pet taxi" for Gabby to and from if that would help you at all....I can transport her if that would you get any rest. I have a feeling you want to do it yourself, but I'm available to help if you need me! I'd be more than happy to drive out and bring her in or pick her up and bring her out to you if I ever need to....just a phone call away! ~~~ Valerie

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211

Linda, I know this must be exhausting for you...I know how I feel when my little ones just have a bug. I am so close to the surgeons (if it is GCVA) and I'm available to run a "pet taxi" for Gabby to and from if that would help you at all....I can transport her if that would you get any rest. I have a feeling you want to do it yourself, but I'm available to help if you need me! I'd be more than happy to drive out and bring her in or pick her up and bring her out to you if I ever need to....just a phone call away! ~~~ Valerie

Yep, it is GCVS .. around the corner from you; but I would never put you through that. It is a 45 minute drive each way. I do appreciate your offer. And, yes, I actually do like to do it myself so I can speak with the vets. Matty goes back there this Tuesday to see Dr. Beale. That little guy is amazing...he is not limping at all any more! I have never had a pup recover so quickly from knee surgery!!

[Lolasmom1211]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Yep, it is GCVS .. around the corner from you; but I would never put you through that. It is a 45 minute drive each way. I do appreciate your offer. And, yes, I actually do like to do it myself so I can speak with the vets. Matty goes back there this Tuesday to see Dr. Beale. That little guy is amazing...he is not limping at all any more! I have never had a pup recover so quickly from knee surgery!!

I know you like to do it yourself...I do, too! If you ever get in a bind or an emergency, I am available. I have to drop mine and pick them up also. I have to make sure I get everything straight - I'll be thinking of you, Gabby and Matty! Hope you get some rest this weekend...give Matty and Gabby and the rest of the gang yorkie kisses from all of us!

[yorkieusa]

I'm glad little Gabby settled down, so she could get some rest - and you, too. I think she'll recover more quickly if she becomes more comfortable with being in the crate. That means less stress and all the better for her. You, too! Sending prayers for you both.