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10-02-2009, 03:29 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA
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| A couple of things I have a 2.3 lb yorkie girl that I rescued from the Lancaster animal shelter about a year ago. I was lead to believe she only had a problem with her back leg. Well there was much more to it than that and she also has a neurological problem. The neurologist had little hope that she would make it this far. At first I had to feed her by hand and give her water. She was unable to get around and lived in a laundry basket. I started to do water therapy and placed her on a ball and would roll her back and forth. She started to show some progress and is getting stronger. I had her re-evaluated and the neurologist is amazed how well she is doing. He feels she is cognitively aware of her surroundings and is able to make her needs know. He feels she has some quality of life. Here is the thing I am looking into getting her a wheelchair to increase her mobility and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas how to make one or a harness to support her? I kind of have a frame built but I have not been able to design a support and I can not sew to save my life. I also am in need of tiny little doggie diapers. Now that she is out and about I need to diaper her. The disposable are to big and she scoots out of them. Any one on YT makes tiny ones? |
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10-02-2009, 04:12 PM | #2 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| Can you post a photo of the frame? And God bless you for caring for her!
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10-02-2009, 05:04 PM | #3 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| What a labor of love... While these pants are not cheap they will stay on and you just insert a pad or cut up a depends to put in her panties. I have a friend who has a very old yorkie and she takes the xxs and they fit him and stay on all day/night. It will make your life a little bit better. You might write a letter to the lady and maybe she would give you a discount. Piddle Pants For Dogs I know someone on here had a little yorkie that needed a cart and I will search to see what I can find on where she got her's.
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10-02-2009, 05:21 PM | #4 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| I found this on another thread..maybe you could go to her myspace page. Also maybe YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue) might have an idea of where you could get a cart... 06-05-2009, 10:47 PM #19 Mybabe4me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 685 ________________________________________ Okay I am a Mom of a pup that was in a wheelchair (as you can tell from my Avatar). I for one would say research this well before thinking about taking on a disabled pup. If you want to do it just because you think they are cute please think twice. These little ones are very stressful. My little guy Babybear broke his neck do to a congenital defect. He was paralyzed for a very long time. I had to teach him how to walk all over again. He learned for starters in a wheelchair. That was for 2+ years. Then he went to a sling and is now almost 3 years later walking on his own. Not the best but he is still walking. I have put a lot of time and energy in to Babybear and most here can attest to that. Many on YT and other groups have followed Babybear's story and they will tell you that I have moved heaven and earth to get him where he is today. This means water therapy once to twice a week. Acupuncture. I also did physical therapy on him,pressure point therapy on him and worked with him all the time. He has changed my life in a very big way. They do not just take up your time training them and getting them better but the cost behind it also and the Stress. It will be stressful not only on your relationship with you pets but your family also. You can check out some of what I have done with Babybear on his dogster page Dog profile for Wheelie Boy Babybear® , a male Yorkshire Terrier .. I have video of training him how to use his wheelchair. I also have video of me training him how to walk in a sling. Now he is walking on his own. He was paralyzed for almost 3 years. He does not walk like a normal dog but he walks all the same. And I am hoping that some day he will not end up back in this wheelchair again but there is always that possibility it will happen. Here is a web site that adopts out pets with Disabilities. Please don't get one of these special pups because they look cute in a wheelchair. Do it because you want to give it your time and love and dedication. Because that is what it takes to take care of one of these babies. Adopt at PWD __________________ Val and Babybear http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060[/url]
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10-02-2009, 09:19 PM | #5 | |
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Thank you livingdustmops on finding that previous post. I would love to talk to her. She is right about the time it takes to care for these little guys, and boy it does change you, usually in a good way. I would not trade this little girl for the world. We love her to pieces. I will post a picture of her but she is in desperate need of a hair cut, but the girl who usually cuts her has been unavailable and not many are able or willing to work with princess. | |
10-02-2009, 09:25 PM | #6 |
www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County
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| I can sew, and I am near you! If you need any help, please let me know! Do you still have my number? Pm me if you don't.
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10-02-2009, 09:30 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA
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| Thanks Captain Noonie. I think I still have your number but if not I will pm you. |
10-05-2009, 06:59 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA
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| I am sorry I have not had any time to post pictures. My other little guy that I am trying to place had bloodwork and is scheduled for a dental when my vet suspected that he may have cushings. So we are waiting results. I thought I had the perfect home for him where he would be the center of their world and even go places with them. Not I am not so sure they will take him if he indeed has cushings. I can only deal with one issue at atime. I thought it was time for Princess. Unfortunantly when they all are special needs theere is always an issue and I currently have 4 of them. UGH |
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