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Samon · 08-06-2006, 06:27 PM

Good evening everyone and thank you for this Emergency Forum.

We have a 5-year-old Teacup, yesterday and early this morning he was fine and had no issues, later in the morning my wife noticed that he was limping and favoring one of his paws. He was very guarded when we attempted to check his foot, we in turn wrapped him in a towel to examine the leg and paw and found nothing to be abnormal.

Called the Vet, he said he would be ok and bring him in the morning.

During the day, he was walking, but favoring his paw but seemed to be ok, then about 8 hours later he was having a difficult time getting up on all fours. We mixed the Dextrose Mix for he went through Hypoglycemia when he was younger. (No change noted for Dextrose) He has now become VERY LETHARGIC and can hardly move.

We have called the Vet again, however he is a family may be at church or the lake so we are getting desperate and would like to see if we can get some suggestions or options.

Please, this is my Wife’s Life since our son has moved on after college.

Sincerely,
John & Lisa
La Plata, MO

Samson – Teacup Yorkie
(Name makes up for HIS SIZE)

yougetthesmiles · 08-06-2006, 06:31 PM

awww so sorry to hear about your sweet samson! have you tried giving him some nutrical or even some kayro syrup, sounds like his sugar is low again! If he is not responding to you then I would rush him to the emergency vet asap!
Hope your lil one starts feeling better real soon!
and welcome to YT!

LuvMySissy · 08-06-2006, 06:36 PM

Welcome to YT!! I would take your little guy to an emergency vet as soon as possible. It sounds like this could be serious, particularly if you gave him dextrose and he is not responding.

I don't know what might be wrong with him - but please don't wait.

feminvstr · 08-06-2006, 06:46 PM

I am grasping at straws here.....did you have your little man outside, if so could he have gotten stung by a bee? sounds like him favoring his paw perhaps the stinger is still in there and as well may have had a bad reaction to the sting.

If he hasnt been outside could someone have stepped on him, is there a larger dog or a human kid in the house? could they have injured him without you knowing?

It doesnt sound like low blood sugar...I would take him in as soon as you can.

Samon · 08-06-2006, 06:47 PM

We have tried the Nutri-Cal, then Honey, Kayro Syrup and still no results, we don't have any options within 100 miles or more for EMERGENCY Centers for Animals so we are desperate.

Thanks agian
John

yougetthesmiles · 08-06-2006, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samon

We have tried the Nutri-Cal, then Honey, Kayro Syrup and still no results, we don't have any options within 100 miles or more for EMERGENCY Centers for Animals so we are desperate.

Thanks agian
John

OMG!!! 100 miles? you looked in your phone book and there are NO emergency #'s to contact??? If I were you I would be in the car driving to where ever you can go!!!

Samon · 08-06-2006, 06:51 PM

**Question** Is it possible to upload a Cell PHone Video for people to look at, with my heart, I can't drive that far.

Never thought about Sting, we have looked at the area and found nothing, but he was bitting and licking it we brought him inside.

No larger dogs on our place, he has a 7 acre yard to play in with no kids either, however lots of wildlife around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by feminvstr

I am grasping at straws here.....did you have your little man outside, if so could he have gotten stung by a bee? sounds like him favoring his paw perhaps the stinger is still in there and as well may have had a bad reaction to the sting.

If he hasnt been outside could someone have stepped on him, is there a larger dog or a human kid in the house? could they have injured him without you knowing?

It doesnt sound like low blood sugar...I would take him in as soon as you can.

yougetthesmiles · 08-06-2006, 06:52 PM

I'm not sure where you live but under your name it says La Plata, so I checked google and here is what I came up with!
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=1
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=2
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=3

JeanieK · 08-06-2006, 06:54 PM

Welcome to YT I hoep we hear more fromf you under better circumstances.

It sounds very serious to me. I'd take him somewhere. A two hour drive is better than waiting all night.

Please keep us informed .

peanut · 08-06-2006, 06:55 PM

I would give him some benadryl, if you think it is a sting...but I would be out the door driving to that er......

Samon · 08-06-2006, 06:57 PM

Thank you, however those are all the ones we called, one out of town, and the other 2 are OUR VET that we are waiting for his call. But thank you for your efforts, We have even called Macon, Moberly and Brookfield.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I'm not sure where you live but under your name it says La Plata, so I checked google and here is what I came up with!
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=1
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=2
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=3

yougetthesmiles · 08-06-2006, 06:59 PM

I wouldnt wait to much longer for his call! I agree a 2 hour drive is better then waiting all night! trust me, I have lost a baby and I know how it feels and I dont wish that on ANYONE, so please, grab him and do whatever it takes to get him better!!!

Samon · 08-06-2006, 07:04 PM

Thanks to all, you are a SPECIAL group to respond so quickly.

God Bless, and we will do our best.

Sincere Thanks,

John & Lisa

baby03 · 08-06-2006, 07:34 PM

Hoping you got your yorkie to a vet!! I agree that you need to respond quickly!! Perhaps get your wife or friend to drive you the 100 miles!! Please keep us upddated on your situation.

feminvstr · 08-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samon

**Question** Is it possible to upload a Cell PHone Video for people to look at, with my heart, I can't drive that far.

Never thought about Sting, we have looked at the area and found nothing, but he was bitting and licking it we brought him inside.

No larger dogs on our place, he has a 7 acre yard to play in with no kids either, however lots of wildlife around.

it now sounds like a sting...you need to put some tooth paste or baking soda and water mixed like a paste on it to draw out the sting...then a cold pack (ice wrapped in a thin towel) on it...if you have Baby benadryl give him about 1/4 tsp....

If it were me, he would be in my lap on the way to the vet, no matter what!

08-06-2006, 06:27 PM	#1
Samon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 7	Lethargic Yorkie, Stumbling Can't Stand!!?? Good evening everyone and thank you for this Emergency Forum. We have a 5-year-old Teacup, yesterday and early this morning he was fine and had no issues, later in the morning my wife noticed that he was limping and favoring one of his paws. He was very guarded when we attempted to check his foot, we in turn wrapped him in a towel to examine the leg and paw and found nothing to be abnormal. Called the Vet, he said he would be ok and bring him in the morning. During the day, he was walking, but favoring his paw but seemed to be ok, then about 8 hours later he was having a difficult time getting up on all fours. We mixed the Dextrose Mix for he went through Hypoglycemia when he was younger. (No change noted for Dextrose) He has now become VERY LETHARGIC and can hardly move. We have called the Vet again, however he is a family may be at church or the lake so we are getting desperate and would like to see if we can get some suggestions or options. Please, this is my Wife’s Life since our son has moved on after college. Sincerely, John & Lisa La Plata, MO Samson – Teacup Yorkie (Name makes up for HIS SIZE)

08-06-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	awww so sorry to hear about your sweet samson! have you tried giving him some nutrical or even some kayro syrup, sounds like his sugar is low again! If he is not responding to you then I would rush him to the emergency vet asap! Hope your lil one starts feeling better real soon! and welcome to YT! __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

08-06-2006, 06:36 PM	#3
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,214	Welcome to YT!! I would take your little guy to an emergency vet as soon as possible. It sounds like this could be serious, particularly if you gave him dextrose and he is not responding. I don't know what might be wrong with him - but please don't wait. __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

08-06-2006, 06:46 PM	#4
feminvstr Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,398	I am grasping at straws here.....did you have your little man outside, if so could he have gotten stung by a bee? sounds like him favoring his paw perhaps the stinger is still in there and as well may have had a bad reaction to the sting. If he hasnt been outside could someone have stepped on him, is there a larger dog or a human kid in the house? could they have injured him without you knowing? It doesnt sound like low blood sugar...I would take him in as soon as you can. __________________ Kimberly

08-06-2006, 06:47 PM	#5
Samon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 7	Options Tried Several Times - NO ER for 100 Miles if that! We have tried the Nutri-Cal, then Honey, Kayro Syrup and still no results, we don't have any options within 100 miles or more for EMERGENCY Centers for Animals so we are desperate. Thanks agian John

08-06-2006, 06:52 PM	#8
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	I'm not sure where you live but under your name it says La Plata, so I checked google and here is what I came up with! http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=1 http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=2 http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=...ct=result&cd=3 __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

08-06-2006, 06:54 PM	#9
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,804	Welcome to YT I hoep we hear more fromf you under better circumstances. It sounds very serious to me. I'd take him somewhere. A two hour drive is better than waiting all night. Please keep us informed . __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

08-06-2006, 06:55 PM	#10
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,481	I would give him some benadryl, if you think it is a sting...but I would be out the door driving to that er...... __________________ KIM http://dogster.com/?307164 http://dogster.com/?375879The Monkeys http://www.photoshow.com/watch/PH5fy9Ff

08-06-2006, 06:59 PM	#12
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	I wouldnt wait to much longer for his call! I agree a 2 hour drive is better then waiting all night! trust me, I have lost a baby and I know how it feels and I dont wish that on ANYONE, so please, grab him and do whatever it takes to get him better!!! __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

08-06-2006, 07:04 PM	#13
Samon YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 7	Thanks Everyone Thanks to all, you are a SPECIAL group to respond so quickly. God Bless, and we will do our best. Sincere Thanks, John & Lisa

08-06-2006, 07:34 PM	#14
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,253	Hoping you got your yorkie to a vet!! I agree that you need to respond quickly!! Perhaps get your wife or friend to drive you the 100 miles!! Please keep us upddated on your situation.