Tucker - UPDATE - Medical hold

MARCH 18 -Tucker has had his MRI and has a diagnosis of what is causing his symptoms. It's a rarer condition called a Subarachnoid Diverticulum. You can read about it by pasting this link in a new browser. https://23282506.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23282506/website/factsheets/SAD%20(FACT%20SHEET).pdf<br/><br/>Basically it a pocket of spinal fluid that gets trapped and puts pressure on the cord. Tucker's is at the C2-C3. Surgery is possible but it is expensive and a complex surgery with no guarantees that there may not be fibrosis or scar tissue when they get in there. As his Dr. says she they now prepare to find complications. At this time we are still doing medical management. Tucker is now on prednisone every second day and we have added an RX called Omeprazole that may help reduce fluid production at the site.<br/><br/>FEBRUARY 2-Tucker has been on his RX for about a month and it has greatly helped him. His neurologist has diagnosed him as having Wobblers Syndrome which does run in Dobermans and other breeds. He is off to PEI on February 25 for an MRI which should let us know more about what areas are affected if any. His neurologist could see from the radiographs that the C3-C4 area is affected, but specialized imaging will paint the full picture. Hopefully the prognosis is a positive one. <br/><br/>DEC. 24 UPDATE - Tucker went for his neurology assessment in Nova Scotia on Dec. 18. The diagnosis was Wobblers syndrome. The next steps are some medical managment to see if steroids may help the inflammation and relieve him of some of the symptoms of the condition. He has an appointment on Dec. 29 for more bloodwork, a urinalysis and a couple of radiographs to be sure that he can go on this medication safely. His neurologist said if Tucker responds to the RX, it's a good sign and in two weeks we will reassess to see what the next steps will be. <br/><br/>Friday, Dec. 12 - Tucker is on medical hold. If you would like to donate to his care, you can etransfer to ccspca@nb.aibn.com. A tax receipt will be given for donations $10+ You may also donate at Canada Helps and receive a tax receipt immediately. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/charlotte-county-spca/<br/><br/>THE SEASON OF MIRACLES 🎄🎄🎄- Tucker arrived last week and very quickly we knew something was very wrong. Tucker falls over, he is shaky on all four legs. He knuckles down on his forelegs to steady himself. Tucker has something neurological going on it seems. We've heard stories that maybe he went down the stairs as a puppy and maybe that caused damage to his neck, but we don't know that for sure. It could be caused by many things including genetics, viruses, diseases.<br/><br/>Besides this unknown condition, he is also battling Lyme disease and is on treatment for that. His future is anything but certain. We don't want to sugar coat things, it may not be good news, but it never hurts to ask for hope and miracles. We have been lucky to receive both this year. <br/><br/>Tucker needs to go to a veterinary neurologist in Nova Scotia so we can see what it may be, and to see if there are any options for him to even stabilize the progression a bit. He does not seem to be in pain (though our pets are good at hiding things), he is continent, though at times he needs help to steady him to use the bathroom. He loves other dogs, he loves people, he's sweet to kitties. He is 18 mos. old and there is no sweeter dog on the planet, so he deserves a chance. Costs are expected to be about $4,000 just to find out what we are dealing with, if you are able to help, he'd sure appreciate it.<br/><br/>Thank you to Amanda Dinsmore who lent us her beloved lost dog Kingsley's deluxe harness which has been vital in helping Tucker get around and be supported. There is nobody who went to the ends of the earth more for her dog, Kingsley than Amanda. Thank you also to Shelley Steers-Morgan for the sticky socks for indoors.

MARCH 18 -Tucker has had his MRI and has a diagnosis of what is causing his symptoms. It's a rarer condition called a Subarachnoid Diverticulum. You can read about it by pasting this link in a new browser. https://23282506.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23282506/website/factsheets/SAD%20(FACT%20SHEET).pdf

Basically it a pocket of spinal fluid that gets trapped and puts pressure on the cord. Tucker's is at the C2-C3. Surgery is possible but it is expensive and a complex surgery with no guarantees that there may not be fibrosis or scar tissue when they get in there. As his Dr. says she they now prepare to find complications. At this time we are still doing medical management. Tucker is now on prednisone every second day and we have added an RX called Omeprazole that may help reduce fluid production at the site.

FEBRUARY 2-Tucker has been on his RX for about a month and it has greatly helped him. His neurologist has diagnosed him as having Wobblers Syndrome which does run in Dobermans and other breeds.

MARCH 18 -Tucker has had his MRI and has a diagnosis of what is causing his symptoms. It's a rarer condition called a Subarachnoid Diverticulum. You can read about it by pasting this link in a new browser. https://23282506.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23282506/website/factsheets/SAD%20(FACT%20SHEET).pdf

Basically it a pocket of spinal fluid that gets trapped and puts pressure on the cord. Tucker's is at the C2-C3. Surgery is possible but it is expensive and a complex surgery with no guarantees that there may not be fibrosis or scar tissue when they get in there. As his Dr. says she they now prepare to find complications. At this time we are still doing medical management. Tucker is now on prednisone every second day and we have added an RX called Omeprazole that may help reduce fluid production at the site.

FEBRUARY 2-Tucker has been on his RX for about a month and it has greatly helped him. His neurologist has diagnosed him as having Wobblers Syndrome which does run in Dobermans and other breeds. He is off to PEI on February 25 for an MRI which should let us know more about what areas are affected if any. His neurologist could see from the radiographs that the C3-C4 area is affected, but specialized imaging will paint the full picture. Hopefully the prognosis is a positive one.

DEC. 24 UPDATE - Tucker went for his neurology assessment in Nova Scotia on Dec. 18. The diagnosis was