[Thorsmomma]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

Since you asked "WHY" I'll tell you.

After 3 yrs of living with a pup that could not settle down to even sleep a full night and trying the "homeopathic" way and the "medical" way we found with the help of a vet, who did go to school, had experience with large animals (zoo), birds and specialized in small animals, a remedy for him to live like a real dog.
Imagine a dog that cannot ride in a car, take a walk where there's other people and pets, lay on the couch or bed and take a nap, eat a chewie and just veg. Imagine a pup that looses his stool at the mere mention of the car, a bath, a walk..not out of fear but out of confinement, he would leap into the car, bring me the leash and jump into the tub. He could not stand to be held or brushed because of a hand or the comb on his skin. He loved to go to our boat, but would pace the deck for hours. It was painful to watch and trying to live with. Imagine a 5lb Yorkie mix, with so little hair that you could see his skin, the hair that he did have was cottony. He was born of a Yorkie mix mother a cute white dog father. The mother lived in a home that had a beauty shop attached. When we had him tested at 3 yrs old there was chemicals found in his system and hair that was found in hair dyes and permanent solution. That was determined to be the cause of his disorder. We had gotten him at 5 wks old and hoped that he would grow out of it. He did not. Our Dr M finally found a med that allowed that sweet soul to relax and enjoy life. The joy in his eyes when he could run loose on the beach and not cry because the sand was on his feet, he could chase a frisbie and play catch for the first time in his life, he could swim in the tub and in the lake without pooping because the water was touching his skin. Yes, we found a medication that has helped him enjoy life and cuddling and kisses and sleeping under the sheets and play. Alternative methods work probably for most animals & people. But thank God there's medication available to give us "life". He's 7 now and is a real dog.
Please, next time, before you are so critical, maybe just ask "why".

Thank you for sharing your story. It can be so hard to deal with dogs that constantly whine, or are scared of everything. Sometimes if you haven't been in a certain situation, it is hard to fathom what it is really like. We've consulted professionals, and talked to many people on what to do and the behavours that he is exhibiting are NOT normal. His case is NOT normal. Sounds like medication has been a true miracle for your dog. All these guys are different. I'm glad he can enjoy life now. We are hoping we can find some way that will allow Thor and us to live harmoniously. We've been doing everything we've be told, and read. We've gotten so many book from the library on this matter too. Everything is suggests for a particular outcome is not how Thor responds. It can be so difficult and frustrating, and it can feel like no one really, truely understands what you are dealing with. It can feel like you are being judged too. I really appreciate you sharing your story. It's up to us as their owners to make the call whatever it may be to make them as happy as possible. Those 'calls' can be tough sometimes, but you have to do what you've got to do.