Nelly

[kateincornwall]

We have just gone through a really tough time with out little one . She is strongly suspected of having Chiari Malformation , she has every single symptom , the only definitive diagnosis being an MRI . Unfortunately there is no Vet with an MRI in Cornwall and in any case , a formal diagnosis would not offer a cure as there is none, just management of a horrible condition . Our Vet is also convinced that Nelly has CM , she typifies the disease in every aspect . So far , we have managed this quite well with pain relief as CM is basically a condition where the skull is not big enough for the brain and so at times , pressure builds up causing pain . Nelly will cry out, which is heartbreaking to hear but we have coped with medications . This last weekend , it has got worse and so an emergency Vet had to be consulted , diazepam given as she went into a loop of mini seizure type episodes and total confusion . Yesterday she was much better but very tired , however she has been eating and even enjoyed a very short walk on lead . Tomorrow we have an appointment with Sue , our lovely Vet, to discuss options of further pain management , if this is possible . Nelly is very precious to us , a dear little soul who seems to enchant everyone she meets , her deafness never holding her back from enjoying life, so fingers tightly crossed that help will be at hand xxxx

 

[Jacqui-S]

We are with you Kate

 

[Atemas]

We are with you Kate

I echo that

 

[Stacia]

So do I, will be thinking of you tomorrow when you see vet again.

 

[Lisa]

Aw, poor little thing. Fingers crossed that your vet can give you some ideas of further treatment.

 

[edzbird]

For our Little Nelly.

 

[MellowYellow]

Oh no Kate this is horrible to read. Poor little Nelly... I hope you and your vet find a good pain management solution for her. xxx

 

[SwampDonkey]

Everything crossed for darling Nelly

 

[Anne123]

So sorry Kate, I hope the vet has something for her! In human medicine they try to get those seizures under control with medication for epileptics

 

[Candy]

Lots offor little sweetheart Nelly andfor you, Kate.xxx

 

[Beanwood]

Poor wee Nelly, this must be so difficult for you xx

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

Oh little sweetheart Nelly, I'm sorry she (and you) have been having such a hard time. Is the diazepam something she can use on a long-term basis as needed?

 

[Cath]

Oh Kate so sorry, sending lots of love and lambies for dear little Nelly.

 

[kateincornwall]

Oh little sweetheart Nelly, I'm sorry she (and you) have been having such a hard time. Is the diazepam something she can use on a long-term basis as needed?

No , its usually given to calm the dog in an emergency situation which in turn helps them to cope better but usually given in capsule form to be used rectally . Nelly has gabapentin but as this disease is progressing , it becomes less effective , there are other drugs to try such as pregabalin or even metacam which she can tolerate . She has been better today but still has a tendency to anxiety , poor lamb xx

 

[Kelsey]

Sweet little Nelly, I hope tomorrows appointment offers some better management options

 

[Parodius]

Poor Nelly, thinking of you x

 

[Lab_adore]

Sending love and healing thoughts for poor little Nelly

 

[Emily]

 

[kateincornwall]

Another bad night , Nelly hasnt cried much but is very unsettled . I have sent Paul back to bed and so I`m on the sofa with coffee and both dogs . I have given her metacam and hope it helps , she is wanting to go outside all the time but doesnt do anything when she gets there , its been a long night . Thanks for your well wishes and the lambies xx

 

[Lisa]

Poor girl.