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Lexi's_Mommy · 04-21-2006, 08:44 AM

My poor Lexi is getting bad again. She is not aloud outside at all. Her leg is awful, I insisted on another skin test for underskin mites, That came back neg. (yeah) They wanted to put a e-collar on her but I asked them if we could cast it again. She does way better with the cast than the e-collar. So she is now in a vented cast.

The new vet also thinks it could possibly have something to do with her hormones. (for those who weren't here last year) She was spayed at 6 months and the vet called right after her surgery to tell me she only had 1 ovary and 1 kidney.

Well apparently they were wrong because at 9 months my baby girl went into heat.

Anyway her itching started around the time of her first heat. She was in heat for 6 weeks and then a month or 2 after she was doing great with the itching. Then about 2 months ago she went back into heat and shortly after started itching again, and is now worse than ever.

Anyway, the good news is this new vet doesn't want to put her through any more allergy test for awhile. He wants to treat what we do know and wait til her next heat. The bad news we think she is going to have to be respayed to find out if it is hormones making her itch so bad.

yorkieK9trainer · 04-21-2006, 08:49 AM

I pray to GOD (choose one) that you've since changed to a different veterinarian!
How is it possbile for you to be told that she is spayed (when you took her in at 6 months) and she really have not been spayed? Typically an ovarian hystorectomy is done in which they remove not only BOTH ovaries (as they exist), but also the uterus. This is the most commong procedure. Had this been done, there's NO WAY she could go in season, as she has nothing there!
Not only that, but if she's really missing a kidney, this could possibly be part of her issue w/ itching! The body isn't filtering the "funk" out of the bloodstream properly which can lead to a host of uncomfortable issues. In either case, while I'm not a vet (somewhat of a scientist) I would really hope that if possible you take her to someone who actually knows what they're doing and quit wasting your money.
I hope your furbaby feels better soon!

Lacy's Mom · 04-21-2006, 08:52 AM

Here's a link to a lot of information on skin allergies.

http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/skin.htm

Lexi's_Mommy · 04-21-2006, 08:54 AM

[QUOTE=yorkieK9trainer]How is it possbile for you to be told that she is spayed (when you took her in at 6 months) and she really have not been spayed? Typically an ovarian hystorectomy is done in which they remove not only BOTH ovaries (as they exist), but also the uterus. [QUOTE]

Actually they don't need anything more than just a piece of ovarian tissue to have the hormones for a heat cycle, and yes I have switched vets (twice actually)

KELLYLYNN · 04-21-2006, 08:59 AM

poor Lexi, baby been thru so much, she will be in our prayers, hope she gets better soon

Lexi Rae · 04-21-2006, 09:09 AM

oh that poor baby girl.... i will pray for her... lexi is sending hugs and kisses to her..

yorkieK9trainer · 04-21-2006, 09:10 AM

"Actually they don't need anything more than just a piece of ovarian tissue to have the hormones for a heat cycle, and yes I have switched vets "

Your dog can have a heat cycle, but not in the sense of what most think of. The lining of the uterus is shed and if she was spayed, then she cannot shed the lining of somethign that shouldn't exist. Further she can have symptoms of a heat cycle, but shouldn't be bleeding-yeah there will be discharge most likely. Ask your vet about this (again). I hope you didn't have to pay for the surgery or are being compensated in some way for this. It sounds like you didn't get the service that you asked for. (yeah, she can't get pregnant if the procedure was only performed partially, but she's still going through many of the symptoms that no doubt you didn't want her to go through)...sorry my phone's ringing, I'll try to get back to this-

Lexi's_Mommy · 04-21-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

"Actually they don't need anything more than just a piece of ovarian tissue to have the hormones for a heat cycle, and yes I have switched vets "

Your dog can have a heat cycle, but not in the sense of what most think of. The lining of the uterus is shed and if she was spayed, then she cannot shed the lining of somethign that shouldn't exist. Further she can have symptoms of a heat cycle, but shouldn't be bleeding-yeah there will be discharge most likely. Ask your vet about this (again). I hope you didn't have to pay for the surgery or are being compensated in some way for this. It sounds like you didn't get the service that you asked for. (yeah, she can't get pregnant if the procedure was only performed partially, but she's still going through many of the symptoms that no doubt you didn't want her to go through)...sorry my phone's ringing, I'll try to get back to this-

She doesn't bleed and can not get pregnant. She just swells and her estrogen goes way up, which produces crazy hormones.

red98vett · 04-21-2006, 09:19 AM

oh No...Tricia...I thought she was improving...

Poor girl. I hope they can get to the bottom of this...you must feel So bad seeing her like this.

Sending Lexi some really big Get Well Wishes and hugs to you....I wish I had some advise for you...poor Baby - she's been thru so much and still manages to be such a little angel

yorky4ME · 04-21-2006, 09:22 AM

Oh.... poor Lexi... I hope she gets better..... Allergies can be a stinker.....

I've switched vets 10 times at least..... it's a good thing I have many options here in NY..... the one I have now is good but again... I don't LOVE him..... I hope Lexi gets better.... we have her in our thoughts!

chloeandj · 04-21-2006, 09:37 AM

Poor Lexi and mommy! I hope she feels better soon.

Mydogkelsey · 04-21-2006, 09:51 AM

I remember your story about Lexi when she went in heat again after they had told you about her having only 1 ovary. I actually told my vet to make sure to take both out b/c i told them your story and they said they would make sure they did. LOL She has been through so much...bless her little heart. Everything will be alright. Take a deep breath and have some faith.

Patti · 04-21-2006, 01:36 PM

Prayers for your little baby. How sad she has to suffer this. Also it is so hard on you to see her like that.

simonandhallie · 04-21-2006, 01:50 PM

Oh Poor Lexi! We are sending her lots of love and thoughts! I sure hope your vet can get to the bottom of this, it's so sad when our babies are sick

04-21-2006, 08:44 AM	#1
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	Back in a leg cast My poor Lexi is getting bad again. She is not aloud outside at all. Her leg is awful, I insisted on another skin test for underskin mites, That came back neg. (yeah) They wanted to put a e-collar on her but I asked them if we could cast it again. She does way better with the cast than the e-collar. So she is now in a vented cast. The new vet also thinks it could possibly have something to do with her hormones. (for those who weren't here last year) She was spayed at 6 months and the vet called right after her surgery to tell me she only had 1 ovary and 1 kidney. Well apparently they were wrong because at 9 months my baby girl went into heat. Anyway her itching started around the time of her first heat. She was in heat for 6 weeks and then a month or 2 after she was doing great with the itching. Then about 2 months ago she went back into heat and shortly after started itching again, and is now worse than ever. Anyway, the good news is this new vet doesn't want to put her through any more allergy test for awhile. He wants to treat what we do know and wait til her next heat. The bad news we think she is going to have to be respayed to find out if it is hormones making her itch so bad. __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

04-21-2006, 08:49 AM	#2
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	What The He?!?** I pray to GOD (choose one) that you've since changed to a different veterinarian! How is it possbile for you to be told that she is spayed (when you took her in at 6 months) and she really have not been spayed? Typically an ovarian hystorectomy is done in which they remove not only BOTH ovaries (as they exist), but also the uterus. This is the most commong procedure. Had this been done, there's NO WAY she could go in season, as she has nothing there! Not only that, but if she's really missing a kidney, this could possibly be part of her issue w/ itching! The body isn't filtering the "funk" out of the bloodstream properly which can lead to a host of uncomfortable issues. In either case, while I'm not a vet (somewhat of a scientist) I would really hope that if possible you take her to someone who actually knows what they're doing and quit wasting your money. I hope your furbaby feels better soon! __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

04-21-2006, 08:54 AM	#4
Lexi's_Mommy ~GirlieGirls~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,293	[QUOTE=yorkieK9trainer]How is it possbile for you to be told that she is spayed (when you took her in at 6 months) and she really have not been spayed? Typically an ovarian hystorectomy is done in which they remove not only BOTH ovaries (as they exist), but also the uterus. [QUOTE] Actually they don't need anything more than just a piece of ovarian tissue to have the hormones for a heat cycle, and yes I have switched vets (twice actually) __________________ Tricia ~ mommy to Alexis, Victoria, & Candise www.TriciaMartinPhotography.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosbytricia/sets/

04-21-2006, 08:59 AM	#5
KELLYLYNN Harley, Haley & Micah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pa Posts: 686	poor Lexi, baby been thru so much, she will be in our prayers, hope she gets better soon __________________ KELLY, HARLEY & HALEY

04-21-2006, 09:09 AM	#6
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	oh that poor baby girl.... i will pray for her... lexi is sending hugs and kisses to her.. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

04-21-2006, 08:52 AM	#3
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Here's a link to a lot of information on skin allergies. http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/skin.htm

04-21-2006, 09:10 AM	#7
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	jm2c "Actually they don't need anything more than just a piece of ovarian tissue to have the hormones for a heat cycle, and yes I have switched vets " Your dog can have a heat cycle, but not in the sense of what most think of. The lining of the uterus is shed and if she was spayed, then she cannot shed the lining of somethign that shouldn't exist. Further she can have symptoms of a heat cycle, but shouldn't be bleeding-yeah there will be discharge most likely. Ask your vet about this (again). I hope you didn't have to pay for the surgery or are being compensated in some way for this. It sounds like you didn't get the service that you asked for. (yeah, she can't get pregnant if the procedure was only performed partially, but she's still going through many of the symptoms that no doubt you didn't want her to go through)...sorry my phone's ringing, I'll try to get back to this- __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

04-21-2006, 09:19 AM	#9
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	oh No...Tricia...I thought she was improving... Poor girl. I hope they can get to the bottom of this...you must feel So bad seeing her like this. Sending Lexi some really big Get Well Wishes and hugs to you....I wish I had some advise for you...poor Baby - she's been thru so much and still manages to be such a little angel __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-21-2006, 09:22 AM	#10
yorky4ME Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 605	Oh.... poor Lexi... I hope she gets better..... Allergies can be a stinker..... I've switched vets 10 times at least..... it's a good thing I have many options here in NY..... the one I have now is good but again... I don't LOVE him..... I hope Lexi gets better.... we have her in our thoughts!

04-21-2006, 09:37 AM	#11
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Poor Lexi and mommy! I hope she feels better soon.

04-21-2006, 09:51 AM	#12
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	I remember your story about Lexi when she went in heat again after they had told you about her having only 1 ovary. I actually told my vet to make sure to take both out b/c i told them your story and they said they would make sure they did. LOL She has been through so much...bless her little heart. Everything will be alright. Take a deep breath and have some faith. __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

04-21-2006, 01:36 PM	#13
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Prayers for your little baby. How sad she has to suffer this. Also it is so hard on you to see her like that. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#14
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Oh Poor Lexi! We are sending her lots of love and thoughts! I sure hope your vet can get to the bottom of this, it's so sad when our babies are sick