A little Yorkie needs your help

[TexasKat08]

Just found this thread. I made a donation to Gabby's care on YHR, which I really knew nothing about today. What an awesome organization! Going shopping in the YHR Boutique next!

[TexasKat08]

Originally Posted by TexasKat08

Just found this thread. I made a donation to Gabby's care on YHR, which I really knew nothing about today. What an awesome organization! Going shopping in the YHR Boutique next!

. . . knew nothing about UNTIL today.

[roseslevi]

Originally Posted by 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!!

She will do well and continue to improve because of your tireless dedication to her. You have done everything above and beyond the call of duty. Just remember that she has to get through this rough part...it will get better. You have my total support and confidence that this was the right thing to do for Gabby...it was only going to get worse. I am sending you a big hug... I am so very appreciate of what you do everyday....and very proud to call you my friend. Sending more prayers to Gabby, please give her a kiss from me.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by 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.

Oh Sweet Gabby, many prayers continue for you and your healing. Prayers for you to Linda. I know this is so difficult.

[ladyjane]

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well.

[yorkieusa]

That little sweetie! She's trying to get better and she might surprise us all with a quick recovery. Who knows? Maybe all of the YT prayers and your extra special care and love will have her bouncing back in no time. Keeping Gabby in my prayers.

[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well.

YEAAAAA GABBY!! You go girl!!! Love you Linda

[Lolasmom1211]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well.

Such great news! I would imagine just seeing that tiny lift of her leg gives you the encouragement and optimism to keep pushing for Gabby and all the others! What a lucky girl she is to have you fighting for her - I don't know how you do it, but your tireless effort for these babies is incredible!

[lisaly]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

YEAAAAA GABBY!! You go girl!!! Love you Linda

I am grateful to both of you for helping Gabby. Thank you, Lisette, for bringing Gabby to Linda. Linda, your devotion and dedication to Gabby is so touching, and I can't thank you enough for all that you have done for Gabby and countless other pups. I am so happy to hear that she is improving with your loving care and that she is being given the life that she deserves.

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well.

Go, Gabby! See, Linda, all of your love and efforts are paying off. You are going to bring this baby to full recovery!

I love watching her progress.

Sheila

[margaritaville]

Hooray for small miracles. But come on, this little darling has a private duty nurse 24/7

[TexasKat08]

Keeping our toes and paws crossed for Gabby's speedy recovery! Thanks for the updates!

[jacquelinebabco]

Glad for small steps toward recovery. My prayers are with you!

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Good news this morning! I had Gabby in my lap this morning while getting all of her meds in line to give to her. I felt something scratching my leg and when I looked down, she was trying to lift that leg up on to my lap as it had slipped off! First sign I have seen of any movement in her hind legs. She also had a BM and it was not diarrhea! I have mastered expressing her bladder; so things are going pretty well.

Wahoo!! You're such a good girl, Gabby! Tell Linda to give you lots of smooches from me.

[ladyjane]

This morning when I took Gabby outside to express her bladder, it was empty. When I stood up I noticed my shirt was damp. Little darling had piddled on me when I was carrying her outside.

I took her to the crate in my office where she spends her days and gave her her breakfast. When I went back to pick up her bowl and get her for her morning meds I found little streaks of poop and bright red blood. I picked her up and she was trying to pass more stool. I took her in the bathroom to help her finish and to wash her little tush and it was so red and irritated. I called my vet and took her in worrying that she might have an anal gland problem...or even a bit of a tear somewhere. On exam, my vet found Gabby to have quite a bit of tone in her rectum....just wonderful news!! She is just irritated and is to have animax applied 3 times/day. Today was the first time she has passed urine on her own...even though it was not continent....and now she has tone in her rectum. Sooooo...she is getting feelings and use back!!! I am SO excited! First time I have ever wanted a pup to pee and poop all over me.

She also had an appointment with the opthamologist....her eye has a bit more pressure in it. He still feels that it will "destruct" on its own. He added a new eye drop to try and get the pressure down. She now does not go back again for three weeks.