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11-08-2007, 07:36 PM | #16 |
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| to you Dena, I'm sure you could use a few right now. for sweet Natalie. |
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11-08-2007, 07:43 PM | #17 |
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| Thank you all for the kind words and prayers.... you're right... this tiny angel is a fighter!! The clinic was having some kind of area meeting and all the "big bosses" were there.... they all said they'd never seen a Yorkie so small at her age.... they had all their med books out all over the place reading up on what may be the cause of this... what that may lead to... how best to treat for immediate relief... etc. - - - It felt like we were in some kind of misty dream taking place in the rushed day to day of Alameda East... lol ..... I just feel so bad for Nat.... I wish someone would have found this sooner... done something.... ugh.... you know, all the emotions we go through when something like this happens..... I'm just weak.... don't even know WHAT to feel..... I'm rambling.............. sorry....................... I know God has his hands on her and she will be well............ big, strong, healthy and running circles around her two "baby" sisters!!! Thank you all for continuing to be there for us!!
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! |
11-08-2007, 07:53 PM | #18 |
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| ugh.... make that the "can't hurt" approach.... it's been a long day.... dang typos!
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! |
11-08-2007, 07:57 PM | #19 |
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| awww babe!!!!! Sending prayers
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11-08-2007, 07:58 PM | #20 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas
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| I'm so sorry about Natalie's condition. Texas A&M has one of the top 5 vet schools in the country, and their small animal clinic is mostly for referals. There all several cardiologists and other specialists at A&M. Honestly, I don't think you'll find them to be cheap because it is a vet school. The students there are learning from the clinicians and cases that come in, but it is a referal hospital full of state-of-the-art current equipment and specialists, so I don't think they would be much cheaper than other specialists. I don't know much about Oklahoma's vet school but you and your vet may want to look into the specialists at A&M. I hope she feels better with the medication and that you'll be able to find the right treatment for her condition.
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11-08-2007, 08:45 PM | #21 | |
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Less expensive would of course, be nice... but exceptional care is of the utmost importance..... sometimes it just blows me away that she is soooooooo tinyyyyyyyy...... I mean, I know she's not the only one.... from the sound of it, lots of YT'ers have tinies as well.... but she has such a delicate frame it's like a strong wind would just break her in half!! I'm really terrified to let ANYONE touch her... specialist or not.... but I certainly want the best for her.......
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! | |
11-08-2007, 09:04 PM | #22 |
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| Dena, I was just checking in here to see how little Natalie is doing tonight. Please know that I am thinking of you, and praying for your sweet little girl. I found this picture of her in another thread, when she was still so sick a few weeks ago. It's so precious I wanted to post it here again, hope you don't mind..... there's just something about that little face that just gets me every time I see it. Hope you both have a restful night, Lauren
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11-08-2007, 09:12 PM | #23 | |
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__________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. | |
11-08-2007, 09:33 PM | #24 |
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| praying for your |
11-08-2007, 09:35 PM | #25 | |
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I've given her all her meds and tried to get her to take some A/D - - but I'm probably going to have to syringe feed it to her because she won't have anything to do with it.... I'm going back and forth over the Doc's desire to put in a feeding tube for a few weeks.... she's lost 3 ounces since last friday's check in.... (and she fought SO hard to put two of them back on after being so sick the last time!!!) - of course there's worry that with syringe feeding, she could aspirate (since she's trying so hard to breathe easy and coughing so much) and only add to the fluid in her lungs and around the heart.... additional concern now that she's on the lasix, which as we all know, will make her urinate more - raising the need for more fluid input... and going right back to the syringe feeding and fear of aspiration.... An even bigger concern, at least for me - is putting her through surgery to insert the feeding tube into her belly.... the thought of anesthesia alone has me mortified!! For now... she's snuggled up in her playpen near the warm mist humidifier... even though I've no idea if it's doing her any good. In a while, I'll try to get her to take some fluids and a little A/D and then tuck her into her bassinet in my bedroom for the night. I can't even tell you how very fragile she is............... you know those little fuzz covered easter bunny penny banks that come out every year? Soft and fuzzy on the outside - but made of hollow plastic?? Every time I pick her up, that's what it feels like I'm holding..... (I know, I'm weird!) Anyway.... I'm sure we won't sleep tonight........................... anyone wanna' come ovah' for coffee?? <<sigh>> Here's my girl tonight....
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! | |
11-08-2007, 09:40 PM | #26 |
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| Blees her heart, she is just a doll |
11-08-2007, 11:49 PM | #27 |
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| Oh Dena, I'm sooo sorry to hear about Nat. She seemed to be coming on nicely. It's 9.44 am here in S.A. so I guess it's the middle of the night there, but if you're up, I'm sure you are, and if you check in here, just know that here on the other side of the world someone is saying a prayer and sheding a tear for you and Nat. My heart is very sore for you having to go through all of this. God be with you and Nat. Sending lots of love and hugs to you both. Stay strong Dena. You are a wonderful Mommy!
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11-08-2007, 11:54 PM | #28 | |
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She's laying on my chest as I type with labored breathing... doesn't seem like she's been able to rest at all today or all night... I've been looking over some info on the web about some of the teaching hospitals that are within a few hundred miles - and hopefully will get some kind of response from them tomorrow re: the after hours calls I've made. Your kind words and prayers mean more than you know........ thank you so much!
__________________ Libby Gracie Mia & "Baby Emma" ~ My precious Natalie Kaye, you will ALWAYS be in my heart ~ I LOVE YOU!!! | |
11-08-2007, 11:58 PM | #29 |
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| We are sending out big prayers for you guys. I hope that little Miss Natalie can get some rest tonight <3 |
11-09-2007, 12:04 AM | #30 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ
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| I may have missed this, but have you tried Nutrical? |
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