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EdgyVeggie · 10-17-2005, 10:14 PM

Hi Everyone!

I just figured I would introduce myself first. I have a 2 year old male Yorkie named Charlie who is an absolute sweetheart

. I recently found out some terrible news. It turns out he has a "grade 2" Collapsed Trachea that is 50% collapsed as of now as well as Laryngeal Paralysis. Also his valve is failing. Just found out the risk of surviving surgery is 50%/50%. I have to make the biggest decision of my life and am so scared.

I am absolutely devastated and have been doing research online ever since I found out 4 days ago. I am so happy that I came across this website. I am going to post a message about this in the "Sick & Injured" folder and will get into more detail about it.

I just wanted to say, "hello"!

alaskayorkie · 10-17-2005, 10:18 PM

Hi EdgyVeggie. Welcome to YT. I don't envy your position, but you sure seem to be doing what's best for Charlie, and that's looking for information. Unfortunately, I have no expertise in this area. Hopefully, some other YT members will be able to give you some advise. Usually, they do.

In the meantime, you might post your question on another forum where I've had luck getting advise. Here it is.

http://www.webpagetutor.com/mightymite/

EdgyVeggie · 10-17-2005, 10:23 PM

Hey AlaskaYorkie,

Thanks so much for your comfort and advice. I will definitely check out that site when I'm done browsing here.

You have such adorable pictures by your screenname! What cuties!

Take care.

mcsyzzerz · 10-17-2005, 10:29 PM

Welcome to YT. Im so sorry to hear about your furbaby.

Hang in there and I wish you all well!!!

twnty_yrs_later · 10-17-2005, 10:43 PM

hello
you found a great site to get advice and comfort.
hopefully Charlie pulls through and everything turns out well.

YorkieShadow · 10-17-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdgyVeggie

Hi Everyone!

I just figured I would introduce myself first. I have a 2 year old male Yorkie named Charlie who is an absolute sweetheart

. I recently found out some terrible news. It turns out he has a "grade 2" Collapsed Trachea that is 50% collapsed as of now as well as Laryngeal Paralysis. Also his valve is failing. Just found out the risk of surviving surgery is 50%/50%. I have to make the biggest decision of my life and am so scared.

I am absolutely devastated and have been doing research online ever since I found out 4 days ago. I am so happy that I came across this website. I am going to post a message about this in the "Sick & Injured" folder and will get into more detail about it.

I just wanted to say, "hello"!

Hello and wecome Im Debbie Mommy to Mickey and Minnie. I am so sorry to hear about your little Charlie. I wish him the best and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Im sure someone that knows more about this will come and help you. You must be very scared. as I know I would be too. wishing you and Charlie the best.

Connie · 10-17-2005, 11:02 PM

Hello and welcome! I don't have any expertise in Charlie's problem, but wanted to say I'll pray for him and my heart goes out to you! I'm glad you found this forum and hopefully can get some help, and if nothing else, moral support! I hope and pray Charlie has his problems solved and will be a healthy puppy! Hugs to you and Maddie sends puppy kisses to Charlie!

YorkieShadow · 10-17-2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdgyVeggie

Hi Everyone!

I just figured I would introduce myself first. I have a 2 year old male Yorkie named Charlie who is an absolute sweetheart

. I recently found out some terrible news. It turns out he has a "grade 2" Collapsed Trachea that is 50% collapsed as of now as well as Laryngeal Paralysis. Also his valve is failing. Just found out the risk of surviving surgery is 50%/50%. I have to make the biggest decision of my life and am so scared.

I am absolutely devastated and have been doing research online ever since I found out 4 days ago. I am so happy that I came across this website. I am going to post a message about this in the "Sick & Injured" folder and will get into more detail about it.

I just wanted to say, "hello"!

Go here there is some info on Collapsed Trachea
http://www.mylittlemia.com/yorkiecare.html

EdgyVeggie · 10-18-2005, 12:38 AM

Thank you all so much for your replies.

It feels good to know that you are all wishing and thinking good thoughts about my Charlie boy! I am so happy I found this forum.

Hopefully I will find some answers here. Even if I don't, like Connie said, at least I will find some moral support.

Reading all of your replies to my post has put a smile on my face

...that hasn't happened since I first found out this horrible news.

YorkieShadow--I actually came across that site during all the research I did

and it helped me understand it in layman's terms. Thank you for the time you spent looking for it. Oh, and Minnie & Mickey...how cute are those names!!!

I loved looking at all of your pictures. When I get a chance I will put Charlie's picture up on my profile.

Thank you guys!

EdgyVeggie · 10-18-2005, 12:41 AM

Yes...I had some fun figuring out how to use all the other icons in my previous post!

alaskayorkie · 10-18-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EdgyVeggie

Yes...I had some fun figuring out how to use all the other icons in my previous post!

You're a fast learner! I still can't do all that. If you figure out how to post pictures, I'll be REAL impressed.

kindness_001 · 10-18-2005, 02:06 AM

will be praYing for you and charlie.. Welcome to Yorkie Talk.

bettyeanne · 10-18-2005, 02:56 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk! I read your other post in "Sick & Injured" first ... but, I am a tad "backward"!!

Hope you will enjoy this forum and find all the helpful information you need! Keep us updated on Charlie!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 10-18-2005, 06:54 AM

Hi and welcome to YT. Charlie sounds like a doll and he is lucky to have you!! Please research the threads here because I remember one about a vet who was designing an experimental device for collapsed trachea whch was supposed to markedly imporve the success rate. I am sorry I cannot remember the circumstances of the thread but i think he was at a veterinary school somewhere.

sneri13 · 10-18-2005, 07:06 AM

Hi and welcome to Yorkie Talk. We will be praying for Charlie.

10-17-2005, 10:14 PM	#1
EdgyVeggie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	Newbie seeking info about diseases... Hi Everyone! I just figured I would introduce myself first. I have a 2 year old male Yorkie named Charlie who is an absolute sweetheart . I recently found out some terrible news. It turns out he has a "grade 2" Collapsed Trachea that is 50% collapsed as of now as well as Laryngeal Paralysis. Also his valve is failing. Just found out the risk of surviving surgery is 50%/50%. I have to make the biggest decision of my life and am so scared. I am absolutely devastated and have been doing research online ever since I found out 4 days ago. I am so happy that I came across this website. I am going to post a message about this in the "Sick & Injured" folder and will get into more detail about it. I just wanted to say, "hello"!

10-17-2005, 10:18 PM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Hi EdgyVeggie. Welcome to YT. I don't envy your position, but you sure seem to be doing what's best for Charlie, and that's looking for information. Unfortunately, I have no expertise in this area. Hopefully, some other YT members will be able to give you some advise. Usually, they do. In the meantime, you might post your question on another forum where I've had luck getting advise. Here it is. http://www.webpagetutor.com/mightymite/ __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-17-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
mcsyzzerz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: missouri Posts: 249	Welcome to YT. Im so sorry to hear about your furbaby. Hang in there and I wish you all well!!! __________________ Owned By Four Yorkies...Chloe,Sketter,Zoie,Cowboy

10-18-2005, 12:38 AM	#9
EdgyVeggie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	Thanks! Thank you all so much for your replies. It feels good to know that you are all wishing and thinking good thoughts about my Charlie boy! I am so happy I found this forum. Hopefully I will find some answers here. Even if I don't, like Connie said, at least I will find some moral support. Reading all of your replies to my post has put a smile on my face ...that hasn't happened since I first found out this horrible news. YorkieShadow--I actually came across that site during all the research I did and it helped me understand it in layman's terms. Thank you for the time you spent looking for it. Oh, and Minnie & Mickey...how cute are those names!!! I loved looking at all of your pictures. When I get a chance I will put Charlie's picture up on my profile. Thank you guys!

10-18-2005, 12:41 AM	#10
EdgyVeggie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	P.s. Yes...I had some fun figuring out how to use all the other icons in my previous post!

10-17-2005, 10:23 PM	#3
EdgyVeggie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	Hey AlaskaYorkie, Thanks so much for your comfort and advice. I will definitely check out that site when I'm done browsing here. You have such adorable pictures by your screenname! What cuties! Take care.

10-17-2005, 10:43 PM	#5
twnty_yrs_later Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 244	hello you found a great site to get advice and comfort. hopefully Charlie pulls through and everything turns out well.

10-17-2005, 11:02 PM	#7
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hello and welcome! I don't have any expertise in Charlie's problem, but wanted to say I'll pray for him and my heart goes out to you! I'm glad you found this forum and hopefully can get some help, and if nothing else, moral support! I hope and pray Charlie has his problems solved and will be a healthy puppy! Hugs to you and Maddie sends puppy kisses to Charlie!

10-18-2005, 02:06 AM	#12
kindness_001 Yorkies LUV never grows old Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Owensville,In.47665 Posts: 889	will be praYing for you and charlie.. Welcome to Yorkie Talk. __________________ Megan, Killer, Cocoa Latte, and Ebony Lousie

10-18-2005, 02:56 AM	#13
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Welcome to YorkieTalk! I read your other post in "Sick & Injured" first ... but, I am a tad "backward"!! Hope you will enjoy this forum and find all the helpful information you need! Keep us updated on Charlie! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

10-18-2005, 06:54 AM	#14
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Hi and welcome to YT. Charlie sounds like a doll and he is lucky to have you!! Please research the threads here because I remember one about a vet who was designing an experimental device for collapsed trachea whch was supposed to markedly imporve the success rate. I am sorry I cannot remember the circumstances of the thread but i think he was at a veterinary school somewhere.

10-18-2005, 07:06 AM	#15
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	Hi and welcome to Yorkie Talk. We will be praying for Charlie. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge