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Bekgarrett · 05-12-2010, 06:14 AM

Yes, CT was the scariest thing I've ever seen in my life. With us being new to Yorkies at that time (9 years ago) we did not have a clue what we were up against. My boy, Secret, had always had a funny little cough that I addressed immediately to the vet and was told it was probably reverse sneezing, so I did not worry. It was on his 3rd birthday when I purchased a ball that smelled like peanut butter and when my daughter and I threw it to him to celebrate he went from no honking to non-stop honking.He was so excited over this ball and this is what one throw did to him. He could NOT stop and when he did it was only for brief periods of time. I could not believe what was happening. Only upon going to the vet with him immediately was he diagnosed with an inoperable thoracic CT. We were devastated, but we also did not know what the last year of his life would be like. He had a strong heart and therefore, wanted to play and we could not encourage it and our hearts were breaking as we watched him slip from us. He passed away in a specialist hospital in Marietta, Georgia - Greater Atlanta Veterinary Specialist. They told us nothing could be done for him and he was suffering.

The only reason we have Kissy today, is because we saw a new littler of pups about 2 months prior to Secret passing. We wondered what it would be like to have 2 Yorkies at the same time, since we were enthralled with them and their extreme intelligence, loyalty and unique personalities. It was not to be for us and so, once Secret passed, we were lucky to have Kissy to grieve with, but there could never be another to take Secret's place. My husband said last week if Kissy does not make it, we will get another. Ohhh... I just don't think I can go there and I know he was trying to ease the pain, but I just don't think I can do it again.We are so attached to Yorkshire Terriers and I cannot imagine not having one. My husband comes home at lunch to see how his "baby" (KIssy) is doing. He drives her around the neighborhood multiple times after work, because she "enjoys" it and her name is on our lips most of the day and always has been. If we are separated for an hour to go out to eat, we cannot wait to get back to her. It is a bond that has gone deep and I know each and everyone of you feels the same about your furbabys.

05-12-2010, 06:14 AM	#12
Bekgarrett Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roswell, Georgia, USA Posts: 29 Blog Entries: 5	Yes, CT was the scariest thing I've ever seen in my life. With us being new to Yorkies at that time (9 years ago) we did not have a clue what we were up against. My boy, Secret, had always had a funny little cough that I addressed immediately to the vet and was told it was probably reverse sneezing, so I did not worry. It was on his 3rd birthday when I purchased a ball that smelled like peanut butter and when my daughter and I threw it to him to celebrate he went from no honking to non-stop honking.He was so excited over this ball and this is what one throw did to him. He could NOT stop and when he did it was only for brief periods of time. I could not believe what was happening. Only upon going to the vet with him immediately was he diagnosed with an inoperable thoracic CT. We were devastated, but we also did not know what the last year of his life would be like. He had a strong heart and therefore, wanted to play and we could not encourage it and our hearts were breaking as we watched him slip from us. He passed away in a specialist hospital in Marietta, Georgia - Greater Atlanta Veterinary Specialist. They told us nothing could be done for him and he was suffering. The only reason we have Kissy today, is because we saw a new littler of pups about 2 months prior to Secret passing. We wondered what it would be like to have 2 Yorkies at the same time, since we were enthralled with them and their extreme intelligence, loyalty and unique personalities. It was not to be for us and so, once Secret passed, we were lucky to have Kissy to grieve with, but there could never be another to take Secret's place. My husband said last week if Kissy does not make it, we will get another. Ohhh... I just don't think I can go there and I know he was trying to ease the pain, but I just don't think I can do it again.We are so attached to Yorkshire Terriers and I cannot imagine not having one. My husband comes home at lunch to see how his "baby" (KIssy) is doing. He drives her around the neighborhood multiple times after work, because she "enjoys" it and her name is on our lips most of the day and always has been. If we are separated for an hour to go out to eat, we cannot wait to get back to her. It is a bond that has gone deep and I know each and everyone of you feels the same about your furbabys.