Yorkie Ellie's Journey

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Ellie - First Day of Spring 2010

First day of Spring! Ellie went outside for a little while. She loves the outdoors.

Harvey, Ellie, Liza

Ellie and Liza

Ellie in the Spring Leaves!

YUMYUMYUM the fresh Spring Air!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

New OBSESSION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCAw0J2o_V4
Ellie is totally obsessed with running up Cooper's mommie's steps....barks cries throws a fit.

Every Monday

Every Monday Cooper and Ellie are so happy to greet each other after having a weekend apart.

So i am a little behind on keeping this totally up to date. Lynn, Sherryl, Ellie- all have been sick with breathing issues! but on the mend now....
Ellie did not get a cast change this week- instead Dr. Coleman cut a slit in the cast across her head from Ear to Ear. That was Tues. Since then Ellie has worked her ears out of the cast forward- I don't have a good photo yet- but she actually looks a little bit like a yorkie! She was doing so well with her URI- but had a big set back this week. We are sure we all got sickly because of pulling up very old dusty carpet. Our fault. Ellie has now been placed on a 10 day round of Prednisone to help with her breathing. She is now sleeping like a lamb. Anyway- we have two weeks to go before the big appt with Dr. Allen her surgeon. Keep praying for Ellie to be strong so her evaluation will be well on March 26.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Ellie in Sun Dress

I know, it's snowing...but she doesn't have many
clothes that can fit over her cast....

Ellie on the way to the vet

UNHAPPY riding in the truck, in the snow, with Cooper's raincoat....

Ellie's Third Cast

Today Ellie had her Third cast. Dr. Coleman did a perfect job handling her with care, and applying the new trendy pink with purple hearts wrapping. She is still congested from the upper resp infection so the cast is not as tight while she continues to heal. Ellie was spunky at the vet before the cast change and wanted to get down from my arms and play with a big Sheep Dog! She has really become a spunky puppy and feels better each day. Enjoy the photos!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ellie's Surgeon

Thanks to Good Hands Vet Hospital we were referred to an expert surgeon specializing in AAI cases. We are impressed with Dr. Allen and his conservative approach. Should Ellie have to have surgery- Her life will be in the hands of this skilled surgeon.

Upstate Veterinary Specialists, Greenville SC

Dr. Keith Allen, Diplomate ACVS
Degree in Veterinary Medicine from University College, Dublin, Ireland
Internship - Michigan State University
Residency and Masters - Purdue University
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery

Monday, February 22, 2010

Surgeon visit

Today we drove to Upstate Vet Specialist in Sc to see Dr Allen. He was beyond pleased with her mobility and spunky attitude. She gave him a kiss too. He changed her antibiotic for her breathing and was not so worried about her chest. Instead he expressed she is doing wonderful and 'you worry too much'. We begin changing cast every week at our vet until she breathes better. Give benydril at night so we all can sleep! We go back to surgeon in 5 wks for next big follow up. He will change cast and examine skin and hair health. Then will be ready for surgery a month beyond that - IF she has to have it. We pray the bones just fuse.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ellie has a cold.

Ellie's upper respiratory infection is not yet getting better. She is snoring honking reverse sneezing etc. Along with her antibiotics, I have her all set up with a vick's vaporizer and a few homeopathic calming things. So far- hasn't cleared her up yet. We go to the surgeon tomorrow- interested in what he is going to say about her breathing/stuffiness. Say a prayer for her tomorrow as she gets her progress review. thank you

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Ellie is home!

Ellie is doing great. Thanks to Dr Coleman going the extra mile. Her cast was changed only slightly and she breathes and manuvers better. She does have a little resp.infection that is part of her breathing problem. Antibiotics will do the trick to kick it. Ellie visited our friends at work today. She gave and received lots of love. So next up is this Monday we go back to the surgeon for a followup visit on her progress. And ps Ellie had a blast playing with Cooper Fuller and Tucker Case tonight. Then came home to her pampering "mommie" Liza the peek. Today was a good day and the prayers are appreciated.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Day after cast change

Ellie had a tough night. Her mobility is great her breathing is not. Up all night. Back to vet today. Dr Coleman is keeping her all day at vet to monitor her. Then she will take her home to observe her, then back to vet tomorrow afternoon. Ellie is in the BEST of care and we believe dr coleman will solve it. Ellie must have this accute neck extension for bones to ever fuse and to keep her spinal system safe. We hope only slight alterations necessary. We must have Ellie comfortable enough to keep her fighting spirit strong. Thanks

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Cast.Change

Ellie did get her body brace changed today. She did well and Dr. Coleman and Dave were so gentle with her! Ellie is not happy how jacked up her head and neck are again- but she can still walk. That is what matters. Today marks 3 wks in the cast. We need this cast to fit for 3 weeks too! Thanks for your support and prayers - and cheering this baby on to health. She is now almost 15 wks old. Weighs 2.13lbs. Including cast.