Update!!!: Poor blue born Mack Brown!

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Poor baby looks swollen badly. Hope everything goes well and the thing sent off was nothing.

This is my like button! Lol

[nanahas3]

Oh so sorry little Mack is going through all this but thankful he has such a caring mommy. Sending prayers for good results and a very long life together.

[SirTeddykins]

Originally Posted by KendraE

Oh my!!! Where was this?? Yes, blue is bad. Usually Blues do not survive and if they do many medical issues follow them. Blue borns are born grey... rather than black. Typically (Mack is an exception), they lose all their hair within the first 4 months assuming they live that long. Many have other issues as well...there's not too much knowledge as there isn't a whole bunch of them to relate to. I know my sweet boy did not lose all of his hair but yet has the most beautiful silky white hair, which is very unusual. But, his immune system is very low. We have to keep him away from everyone and everything. He isn't allowed to leave our home unless its a vet visit or just to car ride around town. He loves to get out, and is so very sociable, but his health is too fragile. We even have to limit who comes into our home with the fear of what they may track in so any and all company is asked to remove their shoes. Im shocked that someone is advertising blues and selling any pups in that litter....all carry the gene. I would love more info so that I may educate them!!

Thank you so much for clarifying this condition. I think there was some confusion about the prognosis and diagnostic criteria re: this condition on another thread (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-alopecia.html) so this has been very helpful.


I'm glad to learn your little Mack is doing well after his procedure. Hugs and kisses to him x

[margaritaville]

Healing prayers to your sweet little guy. He is just precious.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by KendraE

This is my like button! Lol

Sammy my moms yorkie had surgery a year ago to remove a huge growth and it got sent out and the whole time I was so stressed and worried. Luckily it was not cancer but the waiting is terrible.

[Maximo]

I'm happy to hear and see that Mack is doing well after all that he has been through. Praying for good test results and his speedy recovery.

[KendraE]

Thanks!! I think hes more sore today than he was yesterday which is to be expected I guess. He just isnt his spunky little self. I hate when they hurt and they dont understand why!

[Jkpal]

Mack and Piper could be bookends! That's Piper's favorite position exactly; from the tilt of their little noggins, the ear 'flop', the way they hold their little paws...I mean, even the expression on his face is a mirror of Piper. If I ever have access to a camera, I'll post Piper in like pose...it's rather uncanny and very fun. What a cute and brave little man that mighty Mack is...Give him a gentle neck massage from Piper and me...

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

Mack and Piper could be bookends! That's Piper's favorite position exactly; from the tilt of their little noggins, the ear 'flop', the way they hold their little paws...I mean, even the expression on his face is a mirror of Piper. If I ever have access to a camera, I'll post Piper in like pose...it's rather uncanny and very fun. What a cute and brave little man that mighty Mack is...Give him a gentle neck massage from Piper and me...

Lol!! Piper is a cutie and i do see the resemblance! And Ill get right on that massage!!

[gracielove]

Poor Mack. I hope he is feeling better today.

[KendraE]

Well, the swelling is getting worse and the bruising is setting in. His hip is looking really good, but his poor little tummy looks terrible! Im sure its fine.. I just feel so bad for him. We have switched from Ice to heat after the first 24 hours. He is still his spunky little self, just has this look in his eyes asking why???..lol. The perfect Puss in Boots look, sadly looking up at me with his big green eyes saying "whats wrong..why wont you fix it?" makes me so sad!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by KendraE

Well, the swelling is getting worse and the bruising is setting in. His hip is looking really good, but his poor little tummy looks terrible! Im sure its fine.. I just feel so bad for him. We have switched from Ice to heat after the first 24 hours. He is still his spunky little self, just has this look in his eyes asking why???..lol. The perfect Puss in Boots look, sadly looking up at me with his big green eyes saying "whats wrong..why wont you fix it?" makes me so sad!

Goodness poor little guy.

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by KendraE

Well, the swelling is getting worse and the bruising is setting in. His hip is looking really good, but his poor little tummy looks terrible! Im sure its fine.. I just feel so bad for him. We have switched from Ice to heat after the first 24 hours. He is still his spunky little self, just has this look in his eyes asking why???..lol. The perfect Puss in Boots look, sadly looking up at me with his big green eyes saying "whats wrong..why wont you fix it?" makes me so sad!

Is the swelling a normal reaction as it seems to be more of a lump and not at the incision site? Poor mac brave boy I hope he recovers quickly.

[Juliealfies mum]

Poor boy, I hope he is on the mend.

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Is the swelling a normal reaction as it seems to be more of a lump and not at the incision site? Poor mac brave boy I hope he recovers quickly.

Yes, Vet thinks its perfectly normal. He is swelling more "internally" from the hernia repair verses the incision.... I dont know if that makes sense! lol! She warned me to expect quite a bit of swelling. He is feeling better today or so it seems. Trying to keep him from jumping is a task...and he is really enjoying his heat treatments...spoiled little monkey!