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05-18-2009, 09:17 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland, USA
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| Hydrocephalus My 6 week old, Twinkle: The Little Star, was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus. I noticed that she wasn't acting or reacting like her litter mates. Her head is misshapen, more horse like & has an open fontanel (soft spot). She would cry out. I was holding her one evening when her eyes began to flicker & twitch & then drooled very heavily. I think she had a seizure. She may also have visual problems. If anyone has experience with a puppy in this condition, I'd appreciate your input. Should I be concerned for her litter mates? I have been researching online & the outcome is grim, even with brain surgery & medication, life expectancy is 2 years max. I am contemplating putting her down so she doesn't suffer. |
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05-18-2009, 09:20 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there
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| Oh how sad, I'm so sorry! She is adorable. Best wishes.
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05-18-2009, 09:35 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL
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| Here is a link to Samson who is in LA with Yorkie Haven Rescue and had the same issue as your little one. Yorkie Haven Rescue
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