juliepoudrier Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 (Copying from my post on Facebook) Kat needs your prayers and mojo. She went running with the pack and fell over unable to use her back legs. She has use of her left leg back, but just drags her right. She has a deep pain response in that leg, but not much else. No obvious damaged disc on the radiograph, though she apparently broke a spondylosis bridge between two vertebrae. The vet is a bit confounded by the one-sidedness after initially being unable to walk at all. She was given a high dose of dexamethasone (IV) and starts muscle relaxers tonight and prednisone tomorrow. I'm hoping I can find someone who will do acupuncture tomorrow. Prognosis unknown at this time. Sigh, and right at Christmas too, when it will be tough to get additional medical help for her. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh dear. Much mojo from MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn_here_b4 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Julie, so sorry to hear this. Prayers and mojo from SC. I hope all is well quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Best wishes for a quick recovery and answers to questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh, no..... Best mojo from Maryland (the alliteration gives it more power). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 I am sorry to hear about Kat. Sending good thoughts from WI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh no! Hopefully the rest and steroids will help...I have a dog (Papillon) who had a fibrocartilaganous embolism, there was much speculation as to if it was that or something else...the same 1 sided involvement...maybe something to consider. He recovered very well and still runs around like a little devil at age 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCkris Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 wishing a good and quick recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh no! Hopefully the rest and steroids will help...I have a dog (Papillon) who had a fibrocartilaganous embolism, there was much speculation as to if it was that or something else...the same 1 sided involvement...maybe something to consider. He recovered very well and still runs around like a little devil at age 12. Yes this. Julie has your vet mentioned this? Unfortunately it is not unheard of in really active dogs. IME, they are relatively pain free (while they may be distressed about the lack of movement) and with time & treatment they get back to almost normal function. The majority of FCE's I've ever seen have been in young to middle aged dogs (medium sized) & single sided. I will keep you & Kat in my thoughts for a speedy return to normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Kat's speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 All 4 sets of fingers and paws crossed in the Major Mojo position! Sending it right along to Kat and you. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm sorry to hear this this happened. Healing thoughts her way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Dear Julie - I just saw this, and you know there is mojo heading Kat's way from WV. Here's hoping and praying for a safe and uneventful recovery for the Kattie-Rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Fingers, toes, and eyes crossed here in Durham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Oh no...poor Kat I'm so sorry you and Kat are having to go through this nasty. I'm sending all the MO MOJO I can. Please keep us updated. <<hugs>> to Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxedodog Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Much Mojo from PA - have you searched http://www.aava.org/ for veterinary accupuncturists? There is also a site for veterinary chiropractors. I found one vet that did both. It made a world of difference in my old horse who was hardly able to stand and could hardly walk after a major roll in the mud. I was so afraid it was the end, but here we are 2 years later at age 30 and even though he has straight stifles, he tracks up when he trots. More Mojo!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sending all the mojo and well-wishes we can muster. Hoping for a speedy recovery for Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedismom Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Prayers for a speedy recovery for Kat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 sending more wv mojo, and maybe a little moonshine. may not help, but if used as directed, no one will care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenN Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sending lots of mojo and healing prayers from Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 If anyone has had experience with something like this, please share your stories. Regarding what might be the cause, basically my vet said that unless I opted for back surgery or expensive diagnostics (MRI, etc.), then the treatment protocol was standard--steroids. She's got an appointment with an acupuncturist at 11. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 The only experience I've had is not good. But I'll tell it anyway, so it'll at least be out there. Mick's brother had some fusing, but his owner's didn't realize how much he had been degenerating. He was running at a trial and one of the disc's blew out from the pressure of the fusing. The took him to MIZZOU's vet clinic where they did all the MRI stuff and diaginosed the disc rupture. They opted for surgery to clean out the mess that was left over. It had gone inward and affected his spine. After cleaning it out he was given 30% chance of regaining mobility. He never did. But they now have him in a wheelchair and he gets around. I don't know if I'd of gone that route but they did and they are giving him the most quality they can. Accupunture does really good for the rest of his body. Let's hope that's not what happened to you Kat. The MRI is the only thing that was able to define exactly what was going on. IF it were me, I'd do the standard protocal and see if she has any improvment but after watching Mick's poor brother I don't think I'd be opting for much more. But that's just me. Still sending you all the mojo we can, we are keeping some here for Lily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 I know how worrisome things like this is! Lot's of MOJO coming from SC. Hope it all turns out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Just seeing this - Kat's got tons of mojo headed her way from our pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Your vet is correct, expensive diagnostics and surgery if required or medical treatment are really the only valid options. I would absolutely do acupuncture. There are a lot of theories about how/why acupuncture works, but one of them is that it increases blood flow to the area. Restoring blood flow and decreasing any swelling are the key to recovering from a spinal cord injury. As nasty as steroids can be on the body, they are still the most effect drug we have to decrease swelling in the brain and spine. Still keeping all fingers, toes and paws crossed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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