August 8th 2008 8:02 am
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Bailey cannot type right now so she has asked me, MOM, to do it for her. Last week Bailey was not feeling too well and went to the vet for some X-Rays. During her exam a disc in her neck ruptured resulting in complete paralysis from the neck back....all 4 legs included. The always dreaded Doxie IDD issue. After rushing to the Bay Area Veterinary Surgical Specialists in Houston, she had emergency surgery to clean out the rupture and fenestrate 4 other discs in her neck that were abnormal also. (Thank you Dr. Dailey for your wonderful care and expertise.)

It has been a week now and she is able to move all 4 of her legs...some better than others. Her left front leg continues to be a challenge but she is trying hard. She still cannot stand very well or support her weight so we use a sling to help her potty. She misses all her friends at her therapy group, Caring Critters, and wishes she could be spreading cheer at the hospital and nursing home. But that will have to wait until she is recovered which could be several months. When she goes back, she says wants to visit the VA Hospital and tell all the soldiers about her experience and encourage them to work hard on their therapy too.

Thanks to everyone who is passing on healing prayers and thoughts her way. She is trying very hard to rest and heal.