Thank you! That makes so much sense! We will ask on Monday when they do the ultrasound. My husband is so scared that something is damaged and serious. We are still waiting on the urine culture. I’m going to try that. Xoxo

Thanks in advance for reading and taking the time to respond. Long time handicapped pet owner. We have a Westie named Lola born with a hemivertebrae who is paralyzed. We have had her for almost 8 years and she’s been this way since she was 5 months old. She has only had 2 or 3 UTIs in her life and w...

Hello. It's been awhile since I posted something. This forum was incredible when my pup Lola was diagnosed with a hemivertebrae. Since surgery and treatment she has adjusted well to her cart and to be expressed. Yesterday she went to the vet and it looks like she has a UTI. Other tests came back ind...

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I'm so sorry you are going thru this. If you want to call me so we can discuss. I will direct message you my number.

I don't blame you. While it is possible that dogs born with hemivertebraes have other congenital deformities you would think the primary reason of concern would be the hemivertebrae and other issues will be addressed second. Why is his liver such a concern? Have they done labs of his liver enzymes? ...

Call me tomorrow. I've been through this and have so much information for you. But yes you should be cage resting him. And by cage rest I mean he is in the cage or resting on you unless he needs to pee. It's hard to do but if you do this the prednisone along with rest will reduce swelling and you ma...

http://news.ufl.edu/archive/1996/11/gat ... llege.html

That is the article on the bulldog that had a successful surgery.

I'm sorry to hear that. Did the doctor also tell you to cage rest him while on prednisone? I wouldn't nessesarily rule out surgery without a second opinion from the doctor I told you about. Lola's hemivertebrae is also from her neck to her shoulder blades and the neurologist at university of Florida...

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My name is Carina and I have a westie named Lola with a hemivertebrae puppy. My fiancé and I went through a lot from MRIs to surgery to insurance to therapy. I would love to talk to you. I'm going to send you a private message with my number. Thanks.

So good to hear! I'm glad his surgery went well. The crate rest is the worst! But knowing its for their own good helps. He will be back up and running in no time. So happy it wasn't a hemivertebrae. Please keep us posted. Speedy recovery to Tank!

Mark, Honestly in my opinion if the Hemivertebrae was severe like Lola's, Tank would have never walked past the age of 4 months. those are really severe cases. Most Bulldogs and bulldog like breeds normally have a hemivertebrae very low in their spine that causes their tail to curl. If they are born...

He's beautiful! I'm so glad it's not a hemivertebrae that's causin the issues. Please keep us posted. Speedy recovery for Tank! I hear that slipped discs are very treatable. Good news!

Here is the link http://news.ufl.edu/archive/1996/11/gat ... llege.html
Good luck and keep us posted!

Hi there, I'm Lola's owner. First of all I want to let you know how sorry I am. This is a tough time but I can tell you that it will get better. I highly highly recommend you go see Dr Clemmons at the Univeristy of Miami. Although it sounds to me that the hemivertebrae may not be as severe as Lola's...

Crate her! Don't let her move around too much. These dogs sometimes have really down days. I know the situation may be different then mine but my Lola will have weeks of good days and then all of sudden one day she just won't feel better. Could the meds be rough on her tummy? That alone will seem li...