Originally Posted by MyGirlSunny  Hi! I am glad I found your forum, as I need your help:
Yesterday, a Yorkie wandered into my front yard, stumbled around and walked in circles. He was accompanied by a big black dog that I think might have been his guardian pal. When I went outside to see, the big dog ran away, but the yorkie didn’t react to my presence. I approached him carefully, and realized that not only was he blind, but he was deaf as well. He was all skin and bones; his hair was matted and, well, rather smelly! He must have been on the streets for a month. (how his people could lose track of him, I have no idea) We gave him food and water, which he scarfed. We scooped him up and gave him a bath and a little trim. This sweet boy was appreciative; he rested his head on my chest for a while and went to sleep. He appears to be an elderly pooch. We can see that he has a cataract in his right eye, and his left eye is red with a little globular bump, and kind of runny. He responds to no sounds. I know what ear canals look like, as we keep my toy poodle’s ears clean; so either this yorkie has the tiniest of ear canals, or this little fella wasn’t born with any (is that possible?). Anyway, we’ve put up flyers, put an on-line ad in the paper, and called Animal Control to see if anyone reported a lost dog. No luck yet. I really don’t know what to do next. He pooped, and his stool is loose, and there may be some whitish looking worms. Can I give him a de-wormer? How about a capstar? I would love to take him to the vet, but considering my circumstances, I am unable. I would like to know if there is something I can do for him at home. He is an amazing boy; He already knows where his food and water bowls are in relation to his new cushion. My better half is not pleased that I already named the pup Chewbacca (Chewie, for short), as he thinks we already have our hands, and house, full of rescued people and pets, and there is no money to care for a special needs dog. Can I please get some words of wisdom? Thank you, so much! |