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Boo Bear · 07-26-2008, 02:03 PM

I had to share our horrible story so that hopefully it might prevent this from happening to another family. Thursday night my family was eating supper. We had grilled pork chops. My daughter got up from her seat at our table and forgot to push up her chair. Our 10 month old yorkie jumped up on the table and grabbed one of the pork chop bones and started to choke. I immediately called our vet, and he said that she would probably be fine...it might take some time to pass through her stomach and on out. Anyway, we monitored her all night long and she just didn't act right...she was whining and basically never moved all night. We took her to the vet the next morning. They took x-rays discovered that the bone had lodged in her esophagus. We had to immediately leave and drive 2 1/2 hours to the nearest surgery center. The surgeon painted a pretty horrible picture for her (I guess he had to prepare us for the worst) but to our relief, he was able to get it out with a scope instead of having to cut her open. The size of the bone was about the size of a quarter. He said that there was no damage to her esophagus which we are so thankful for. She stayed overnight, and we brought her home this morning. She is truly back to her normal, hyper self!

I know for our busy family, it is so hard to think about the small things we must do to keep Boo safe, but I know we will try to be even more aware now. The thought of being without her is unimaginable!

T Doll · 07-26-2008, 02:08 PM

What a scare

Glad she's ok

Juliealfies mum · 07-26-2008, 02:09 PM

So glad that your vet managed to get it out.

These things can happen in a heart beat!!!

yorkieusa · 07-26-2008, 02:09 PM

Thank goodness Boo is fine. That scared me to death when I started reading. I'm glad all is back to normal. I know what you mean when you say you can't imagine life without her. She's so cute.

Wigfur · 07-26-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm so sorry she had to endure this,but very happy she is okay. I hope for a speedy recovery to the fullest. Take care hon

Sandysbabies · 07-26-2008, 02:10 PM

Ahhhh, thank goodness she is okay. These little buggers can get into everything and so fast. Kayla keeps us going constantly. What a relief your little one didn't have to go through surgery or have damage in anyway.

mscat · 07-26-2008, 02:13 PM

That is very scary. Our little darlings are so fast.... I am glad Boo is ok . Thankfully , there was no damage. Boo is very darling too. thanks for sharing your story.

Ladymom · 07-26-2008, 02:17 PM

How scary! I am so glad she is okay!

Missiemiss · 07-26-2008, 02:19 PM

Thank goodness she is ok!

KimberlySRN · 07-26-2008, 02:21 PM

How scary! I'm glad everything turned out happy.

MaxwellHouse · 07-26-2008, 02:38 PM

What a fright for your family and what a relief there was a happy ending.
Thank you for sharing. These little rascals are so fast!

BlondeYorkieMom · 07-26-2008, 03:04 PM

Soo scary! I'm glad she's okay

For the way you handled it! What great yorkie parents! She's lucky you caught it, watched her and got it taken care of so quickly!

linda44 · 07-26-2008, 03:07 PM

Thanks for maybe stopping this from happening to someone else. Im glad it all turned out ok.

zoeybear · 07-26-2008, 03:07 PM

So glad Boo is OK. Thanks for reminding us all to be vigilant.

AprilLove · 07-26-2008, 03:08 PM

Wow! That has to have been soooo scary. I am so happy she is ok!!!
Also want to thank you for posting the warning to help others. It is amazing how quick these little guys can be. And it only takes an instant for something to go wrong.
Hug your baby for us

07-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
Boo Bear Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 24	Tragic Mistake I had to share our horrible story so that hopefully it might prevent this from happening to another family. Thursday night my family was eating supper. We had grilled pork chops. My daughter got up from her seat at our table and forgot to push up her chair. Our 10 month old yorkie jumped up on the table and grabbed one of the pork chop bones and started to choke. I immediately called our vet, and he said that she would probably be fine...it might take some time to pass through her stomach and on out. Anyway, we monitored her all night long and she just didn't act right...she was whining and basically never moved all night. We took her to the vet the next morning. They took x-rays discovered that the bone had lodged in her esophagus. We had to immediately leave and drive 2 1/2 hours to the nearest surgery center. The surgeon painted a pretty horrible picture for her (I guess he had to prepare us for the worst) but to our relief, he was able to get it out with a scope instead of having to cut her open. The size of the bone was about the size of a quarter. He said that there was no damage to her esophagus which we are so thankful for. She stayed overnight, and we brought her home this morning. She is truly back to her normal, hyper self! I know for our busy family, it is so hard to think about the small things we must do to keep Boo safe, but I know we will try to be even more aware now. The thought of being without her is unimaginable!

07-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#2
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 695	What a scare Glad she's ok __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

07-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
Juliealfies mum YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 1,301	So glad that your vet managed to get it out. These things can happen in a heart beat!!! __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

07-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 8,841	Thank goodness Boo is fine. That scared me to death when I started reading. I'm glad all is back to normal. I know what you mean when you say you can't imagine life without her. She's so cute. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

07-26-2008, 02:09 PM	#5
Wigfur Favre Fan ALWAYS! Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 696	I'm so sorry she had to endure this,but very happy she is okay. I hope for a speedy recovery to the fullest. Take care hon __________________ Proud Mommy Cyan Korbin Leonidas Athena

07-26-2008, 02:10 PM	#6
Sandysbabies YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 460	Ahhhh, thank goodness she is okay. These little buggers can get into everything and so fast. Kayla keeps us going constantly. What a relief your little one didn't have to go through surgery or have damage in anyway.

07-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,824	That is very scary. Our little darlings are so fast.... I am glad Boo is ok . Thankfully , there was no damage. Boo is very darling too. thanks for sharing your story. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-26-2008, 02:17 PM	#8
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,868	How scary! I am so glad she is okay! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

07-26-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
Missiemiss Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlantic, IA, US Posts: 406	Thank goodness she is ok! __________________ Gracie Froto Blair and Bear-Bear . RIP Roscoe 06/12/08 Free Samples! All-Natural, High-quality Pet food for your Furbaby! http://www.trilogyonline.com/missiemiss

07-26-2008, 02:21 PM	#10
KimberlySRN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,128	How scary! I'm glad everything turned out happy. __________________ Kim Jer Suri is going shopping!!!

07-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#11
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 745	What a fright for your family and what a relief there was a happy ending. Thank you for sharing. These little rascals are so fast!

07-26-2008, 03:04 PM	#12
BlondeYorkieMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 213	Soo scary! I'm glad she's okay For the way you handled it! What great yorkie parents! She's lucky you caught it, watched her and got it taken care of so quickly! __________________ Mom to Cooper & Baron Bennigan, an angel gone too soon www.millionairemutts.org

07-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#13
linda44 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 1,634	Thanks for maybe stopping this from happening to someone else. Im glad it all turned out ok.

07-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#14
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,001	So glad Boo is OK. Thanks for reminding us all to be vigilant. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

07-26-2008, 03:08 PM	#15
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 3,604	Wow! That has to have been soooo scary. I am so happy she is ok!!! Also want to thank you for posting the warning to help others. It is amazing how quick these little guys can be. And it only takes an instant for something to go wrong. Hug your baby for us __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie Nappy wubs Livvi CandiRoze is NOT looking at BOYS