What a crazy couple of days this has been...
The diagnosis:
Trigeminal Neuritis
Idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy is common in dogs and uncommon in cats. It is characterized by acute onset of flaccid jaw paralysis. Affected animals cannot close the mouth and have difficulty eating and drinking. Horner syndrome, facial paresis, and decreased facial sensation are also possible. The cause is unknown. Histopathologically, there is bilateral nonsuppurative inflammation and demyelination in the motor branches of the trigeminal nerve. Affected animals usually recover spontaneously within 3–4 wk. Fluid and nutritional support may be necessary.
copyright the Merck Veterinary Manual
We are exhausted...
More tomorrow...
17 comments:
Poor you. We know it is not going to be an easy time but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Poor LadyBug. We send more healing vibes and POTP. Take care both of you.
Best wishes Molly
That sounds awful. I hope there is a cure for that, or how does one get it?
Wow, those are some might BIG words and quite frightening too! Poor Lady Bug. We are happy to read that it does go away with time. We're gonna keep sending you all our bestest good vibes for a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Wow, never heard of that one. I am glad to hear she will get better though. Sending good vibes your way.
Yes, Jeanne, I'm sure you are exhausted after all that. I'm glad they were able to figure out what it was. Sending Lady Bug the very best for a speedy recovery.
You take care, my friend!
X to you and the girlz!
Me, too ~ exhausting to read that! The only uplifting thing is the last sentence, that you can hope for/expect a recovery in about a month. Oh happy day that will be ... for one little sweet pup, and for you. Hugs 'n' love.
Oh boy...not what anyone would want to hear. I hope there are good treatments for that. *Cairn cuddles*
Nutty. We are sending lots of good vibes
Lily & Edward
Praying she's getting better by the minute!!!
hughugs
Hope she's feeling better soon.
Hang in there Lady Bug! We are sending lots of POTP for you to get better real soon!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Hope she is better soon and glad that you know what you are dealing with now. Love Dolly
We are sending you lots and lots of healing vibes, LadyBug!
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
oh my I imagine you are exhausted. Thankfully the prognosis is good. Lots of healing thoughts and prayers coming your way
We hope you feel better soon LadyBug.
Millie & Walter
Whew, hope it resolves quickly!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Poor baby - but we are glad you got a diagnosis. We hope her recovery happens quickly. You are such a good Mom to get her home for care so quickly. All paws crossed for Ladybug.
Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning
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