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04-17-2011, 05:22 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden City
Posts: 26
| My first post and heart broken Hi everyone! I have a five year old yorkie named Hershey. He is the perfect dog. He is playful, friendly, sweet---just perfect. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with a collapsed trachea a few years ago. He has been on meds but his condition keeps getting worse. I brought him back to the vet last week and he recommended the stent surgery for him. I am soooo afraid for him to get this surgery. It would be the intraluminal one so he wouldn't need to be cut open. I have read so many negative things about the success rate of this surgery. The question is---do I just wait until he really can't breathe and then take him for the surgery, or do I take him for the surgery and hope he lives a couple more years? I just don't know what to do. Are there any success stories with tracheal stent surgery? I'm bringing him to the specialist on Tuesday for a consultation. I am so sad. Last edited by yorkie729; 04-17-2011 at 05:24 PM. |
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04-17-2011, 05:27 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mt. Sinai, New York
Posts: 910
| Hi and welcome. I don't have any information for you but I'm sure someone will come along and answer your questions. I just wanted to wish you luck with your little one.
__________________ Cally Coco & Beckham |
04-17-2011, 05:33 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York
Posts: 3,896
| I'm so sorry that you and your baby are going thru this. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you both. |
04-17-2011, 05:35 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 5,891
| I'm so sorry about your baby. It sounds like Hershey has a more severe case of CT. My little one, Gracie, had CT since she was very young, and surgery was not recommended for her. Her sister, Ashley, had a milder case of it, and she lived to almost seventeen. I don't know a lot about success rates with surgery, but I've read it's not very effective for some pups. I think a second opinion with a specialist is a great idea. Please let us know how it goes. You and Hershey will be in my thoughts and prayers.
__________________ Lisa and Katie Ashley 6/10, Gracie 2/04, Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 . |
04-17-2011, 05:52 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence, AZ
Posts: 764
| Hello and welcome!!!!! I wish I had some words of wisdom for you, but I don't. Just letting you know I am thinking of you and your baby with this tough decision!! I couldn't imagine it!!!
__________________ Sue, Bella, Jett, TBell, Armani & Kahn Plus our 2 new litters , we have chocolate and parti pups!!! RIP my beautiful girl Kiah! We love you and miss you!! |
04-17-2011, 06:24 PM | #6 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| My first Yorkie, Spencer had CT...he did not have surgery and lived just short of 12 years. The vet suggested weight control as the first option, beings he was overweight, this helped a great deal. How big is Hershey? Maybe this is an option for you as well. Also never, ever put a collar on him, a halter is best. I would definately get more then one opinion on surgery, this is a big step and may not give you the results you hoped for, read everything you can about the procedure so you and your vets can come up with a reasonable answer. Good luck, welcome to Yorkie Talk and I do hope you stick around and keep us updated on Hershery's progress.
__________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels |
04-17-2011, 06:43 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida
Posts: 8,008
| I wish you luck with your decision
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04-19-2011, 07:14 AM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY
Posts: 383
| My little boy had CT, the vets office did it during his dental they were not careful while intubating him. After about 2 1/2 years we found his heart was enlarged and he was on meds for it and lasix. He had ultrasounds done and we found it was caused by the way he breathed beause of the trachea. The last ultrasound he had the vet said he was improving very much and he had a great prognosis. ^ weeks later he woke one morning and was struggling to breathe and his breath sounds were very wet so we rushed him to the vet, his tounge was blue. The vet heard a new murmur and a new valve leak and said he would be lucky to make it thru the day there was nothing more that could be done. We had to let him go, I could not watch him suffer anymore. Broke my heart he was my baby. |
04-19-2011, 07:58 AM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rocky Mount, VA
Posts: 229
| So sorry to hear about your furbaby.
__________________ Mommy to 3 human kids, 1 hedgehog, 1 spoiled cat and Riley |
04-19-2011, 08:02 AM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 554
| I found this page about collapsed tracheas and it explains things pretty well. I thought it would be interesting for anyone with a Yorkie. I've read a few things on Google and surgery sounds like a good option with quite a few positive results. Wish you and your pup all of the best. Please let us know how you're doing. Tracheal collapse |
04-19-2011, 08:10 AM | #11 | |
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Hopefully, the specialist will provide some clarity for you.
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04-19-2011, 08:15 AM | #12 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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To the OP I know the decision is difficult, but only the expertise of your vet will help you through this. We are here for support while you are going through this sittuation, but by all means we are not experts.
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04-19-2011, 08:32 AM | #13 |
BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,603
| I wish you the best. Hard decision for sure, but do not wait until he can't breath. Then it may be too late. |
04-19-2011, 08:44 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Posts: 113
| My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you find the right resources to make the best decision. It will be hard no matter the path you choose. God bless you!
__________________ Donna, Bella & Sasha the Westie bellamaetheyorkie.blogspot.com & Facebook (BellaMae TheYorkie) |
04-19-2011, 09:31 AM | #15 |
Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA
Posts: 3,462
| I really feel for what you are going through, but really have no advice unfortunately. My 1st yorkie had a collapsed trachea which got worse as she aged; however, she had other complicating medical problems, so noone ever suggested the possibility of surgery for her trachea. I can understand how agonizing this decision is. All I can do is pray for your little one and for you that somehow you find the help you need for your little one. |
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