Paralyzed Pom - Follow-up question for camaro_c?

Question

Thank you for your reply. It gives me hope and encouragement because Sophie is my baby, as I know they all are. Can you tell my how long your Pom was paralyzed and on steroids? Mine has been since Saturday night, and my vet wants to make a decision by Friday. I'm just wondering how long she can go without moving her back legs since yours was paralyzed for some time and then regained movement. I just saw her at lunch, and there's not one bit of movement yet . . . but I don't want to give up too soon. She also has a heart condition, collapsing trachea (congenital defects) and is 10 years old, so surgery is out of the question.

Thank you again for reading and replying to my questions. As I wrote, my spirits are lifted and I am encouraged -- the more time she and I have, the better.

Thanks,
Kathryn

Answer 1

My heart goes out to you and I can relate. Not exactly but close. I had a Shepard also my baby and I had her 15yrs. Her problem was hip displsya and bone spurs on her spine. She was never paralyzed but I could tell the pain was there. The meds helped and the vet said she was doing well. I kinda wonder now if I held on longer then I should have. But I trust my vet and have used him for over 30yrs. If you don't like what the vet is saying go for a second opinion. But remember as hard as it may seem she must come first and her happiness is most important. This may sound rather off the wall but have you considered being there with her when its done? I hear its very peaceful..... Mine died in my arms on the way to the vet....I was glad I was able to hold her. Shes still with me.. I had her cremated and fond a very fitting object to keep her in. I had no place to bury her and I wasn't leaving her.....You take care. My thoughts are with you.....