SALTWOOD Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Our Dobe collapsed suddenly on the weekend, she couldn't walk and we had to rush her to the emergency vet. She was diagnosed by the specialist with Wobblers - it was very bad and the vet described it as 'the vertebrae in her neck disintegrated'. He said that it was possibly brought on by her just twisting her neck in a different way and it was just as if she had broken her neck - she couldn't walk and was in lots of pain. They tried steroids and kept her sedated but it was just too bad and she had to be put to sleep. Although she had arthritis she had shown no sign of Wobblers at all so we were just devestated. When I have heard of this awful disease before it was in the context of it being controlable and 'just one of those things'. Now that I have experienced it first hand I am hoping that it is something that Dobe breeders are really trying to eliminate in the breed. We will miss our girl very much - it is doubley hard to come to terms with as she was virtually OK one day and gone the next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 How awful for you and her I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I know there is a lot of research being done, I"m sure some dobe folk could advise you. But I just wanted to send you our hugs on your sudden & tragic loss, it just leaves you so empty and shattered. all our loving thoughts from here, fifi, danny & hounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALTWOOD Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Thank you, I just felt so helpless - there was nothing that could have been done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidoney Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear of this - what a sudden shocking loss for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 So sorry to hear of your loss. Is the vet sure it was Wobblers? Normally it needs a myelogram to be diagnosed - I have had a false positive from a spinal xray alone. As Wobblers is normally a progressive syndrome it seems a bit strange to me - was the vet just using the breed's problem with this to give an answer? In all the breeds it strikes, most breeders are trying very hard to eradicate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy beagle lady Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 so sorry to hearof the loss of your girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Saltwood so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caballito de mar Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I am sorry for your sudden loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALTWOOD Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Yes Morgan, I really went into it with the specialist - I could have gone down the road of a myelogram and caused her more pain and suffering. A myelogram is dangerous in itself but in her case it was just not a viable option. With our girl the problem was very obvious and very extensive - that was what made it so awful in that there was no early indication of it. Unfortunately in some cases, even though Wobblers is a progressive 'disease' the dog can show no signs until something triggers it. We don't know what triggered it with her and we never will but the vet said it can be as easy as just twisting the neck in an awkward way. She was always a very active girl. No, in this case I think she was correctly diagnosed and that the vet did everything that could have been done. I miss her so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffles Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I'm soooo sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies go out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 So sorry for your loss... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorybea Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I too am sorry for your sudden loss may your memories hold you close . Glorybea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Sorry for your sudden loss. Your furkid is watching over you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. It's so much worse and devastating when it is so sudden and unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirribee Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 So sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 so terribly sorry for your sudden loss. A candle will burn tonight in honour of your sweet dobe girl. She will be at The Bridge healthy and srong watching over you until you both meet again. Your memories will in time bring comfort and a smile... and that is the great gift they leave us. Blessings Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Very sorry to hear of your sad loss, you acted appropriately on good advice and did the best you could have done for her. Dogs are amazing at hiding weakness or illness, it's partly a survival instinct. The muscles probably made up for the strength, until as the vet mentioned some small trauma, or accident put the pressure on the bone structure. If this is breed related then yes, like hip disease, let's hope the breeders get onto it and breed it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimlover Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 :D I'm so sorry for you loss. R.I.P :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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