She Adopted Her Dog Last Valentine’s Day And He Was Just Diagnosed With Wobblers Syndrome
Long Beach, California. Cervical Spondylomyelopathy, also known as Wobbler’s Syndrome, is a complex disease that affects larger dog breeds by creating a chronic progression of compression on the spinal cord, resulting in pain and nervous system deficits.
Gus, a 15-month-old Great Dane, has been recently diagnosed with this disease and needs a dorsal laminectomy, which is a very serious surgery.
Growing up, owner Vique Simba knew Gus was a bit different than most dogs. Gus was always slower and clumsier.
He had terrible posture and seemed to be more mellow. However, in the past few months, things have progressively gotten worse.
Gus has been experiencing muscle spasms, falling over, and difficulty walking on tile floors. Trusting her instincts, Vique brought her beloved pup to a neurologist, where an MRI confirmed the diagnosis.
A dorsal laminectomy involves expanding the narrowed vertebral canal and reducing cord compression of the lumbar spine.
Unfortunately, Gus also has a ganglion cyst on his spinal cord that must be removed. A ganglion cyst is expected in 20% of canine Wobbler cases.
Once his procedure is over, he will spend 5-7 days in the hospital for round-the-clock reassurance that everything is carried out smoothly.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Gus
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Vique has started a GoFundMe page for Gussy Bear to avoid placing his entire medical bill on a credit card and hopefully raise money to provide a longer and healthier life for her special companion.
With 168 donations, the community has raised over $9,000!
Since this surgery is very intensive and requires around-the-clock care and attention, Vique has set a goal of $15,000 for this fundraiser.
“It’s so important to me, however, that no one gives beyond their means. Whether you are able or willing to give $5 or $50, or whatever makes sense to you – it’s important to me that it’s not going to go on YOUR credit card rather than mine, if that makes sense? But if anyone is willing to skip a dinner out, or a cup of coffee, to add a contribution, we will happily accept that kindness.”
She recently gave us an update on Gus’ procedure. With a five-hour surgery, Dr. Gorji is very pleased with everything went. He is now sitting up on his own, eating 3 meals a day, and even rolling over!
Vique couldn’t have said it any better. If you can spare a cup of coffee, $5 means more than most. If you are willing and able to donate, anything along the way helps, even if you share his GoFundMe page!
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