GraciesMom
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VIDEO ADDED Update on Gracie's symptoms
Gracie has been clearly better since being treated for ear infection and allergies. There has been less head shaking and scratching, especially on lead. So i do think this was a contributing factor but not entire story. I did take her to a Cavalier meet up today where I had two people observe her who have personal experience with SM and one is a breeder. They are a bit concerned by how she walked generally and how much she scratched when she first arrived and was so excited to see a room of Cavaliers. None of the other Cavaliers in the room scratched nearly as much, except one poor fellow wearing a cone to protect stitches. Her symptoms got better today when I removed her harness and as she calmed down, but I know in my heart that it is time to go to a neurologist. I called the pet insurance company and they will pay 80% of specialist and MRI. Thank goodness for that relief!! I have the name of recommended neurologist at North Carolina Vet School, which is a great resource. So.... This is our battle plan for the next week or so. I do not yet see evidence of pain but hope I can help her avoid it as much as possible by taking action now. I am so very grateful for those of you here who will be here for us in this difficult journey. kinda just ready to get on with it...
NEW VIDEO: Does not show her air scratching on walks, but other symptoms captured well.
Gracie has been clearly better since being treated for ear infection and allergies. There has been less head shaking and scratching, especially on lead. So i do think this was a contributing factor but not entire story. I did take her to a Cavalier meet up today where I had two people observe her who have personal experience with SM and one is a breeder. They are a bit concerned by how she walked generally and how much she scratched when she first arrived and was so excited to see a room of Cavaliers. None of the other Cavaliers in the room scratched nearly as much, except one poor fellow wearing a cone to protect stitches. Her symptoms got better today when I removed her harness and as she calmed down, but I know in my heart that it is time to go to a neurologist. I called the pet insurance company and they will pay 80% of specialist and MRI. Thank goodness for that relief!! I have the name of recommended neurologist at North Carolina Vet School, which is a great resource. So.... This is our battle plan for the next week or so. I do not yet see evidence of pain but hope I can help her avoid it as much as possible by taking action now. I am so very grateful for those of you here who will be here for us in this difficult journey. kinda just ready to get on with it...
NEW VIDEO: Does not show her air scratching on walks, but other symptoms captured well.
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