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04-30-2013, 02:55 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois
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| Heavy heavy heart and advice needed on my baby I added a new little Yorkie to our family about 5 weeks ago and of course we are completely in love with the sweet little thing. I took both my 2 year old Yorkie Louie and the new addition to the vet today. She finished up her shots and all was good. She weighs 18 ounces at 13 weeks old. We left the vet and went on to Petsmart for supplies and I had Louie on a leash and put the baby girl in the cart with a little blanket. While leaving the parking lot, she jumped from the blanket in my arms and hit the [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]concrete[/COLOR][/COLOR] curb. Immediately she started to have seizures and wasn't responsive. I was screaming and crying and just scooped her up and put her in the car and rushed to the animal hospital. Truthfully I thought she died a couple of times and she was out cold. Seizures kept happening on the way and it is a miracle that I made it to the hospital without wrecking the car. The vet tried and tried AND TRIED to get an IV into her but couldn't because she is just so petite. She has a very very serious concussion and is not able to stand. They are treating her with steroids and just giving fluids through a shot to keep her hydrated. The next few days are critical for our sweet Khloe Kate and I am terrified each time the phone rings. Please pray for our baby girl to beat this because I love her so dearly. The guilt I have is beyond anything I have ever felt and I have cried for hours. I'm worried that we should have just put her down so she wouldn't suffer but the what if's are keeping me from it. She is one spunky and loving little thing so she is probably a fighter too. Hold your tiny babies' tight and be thankful that they are healthy. I so wish to hold that little thing right now and take her pain from her. Has anyone here had experience with a concussion on a young pup with favorable outcome? If this was your baby would you let them try everything to save her or just put her out of her obvious misery? I'm at a loss on what to do. I don't want to be selfish and cause her to suffer. Here is a picture of our sweet little thing. <a onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview ('/outgoing/http_s34_photobucket_com_user_broctonsmom_media_da rcyjo33013_png_html');" href="http://s34.photobucket.com/user/broctonsmom/media/darcyjo33013.png.html" target="_blank">http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...rcyjo33013.png __________________ ~Lori~ Mommy of 3 and 2 precious lil Yorkies, Louie &Khloe Kate (kiki for short)
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04-30-2013, 02:58 PM | #2 |
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| Im sorry! I would let the vet tell when or if she needs to be put to sleep. Keep thinking good thoughts and Im keeping your baby in my prayers
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04-30-2013, 03:01 PM | #3 |
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| She is a doll baby.. I am so sorry this happened. I feel awful for you and I'll be praying for your little girl. Genea |
04-30-2013, 03:05 PM | #4 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
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| I wouldn't even think about having her put to sleep at this stage. She could very well make a complete recovery, and at that tender age, she might forget that it ever happened as she grows older. Hang in there, and follow the vet's recommendations. Keep us posted on her progress! |
04-30-2013, 03:08 PM | #5 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I am so sorry for your obvious pain, what an awfull accident. Fortunately I have not had to deal with this particular scenario, and can only recommend to trust your own heart and your vet's advice.
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04-30-2013, 03:15 PM | #6 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
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| Here are a couple of articles from webmd that are helpful and encouraging: Dog Head Injuries: Skull Fracture, Concussion, Seizure, and More Types Dog Head and Brain Injury Treatments and Prognosis |
04-30-2013, 03:19 PM | #7 |
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| I am. so sorry this happened. Such a heart breaking story I am praying she makes it through this..keep us posted.
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04-30-2013, 03:37 PM | #8 |
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| OMG...............how absolutely horrible for her and of course, you. Lord knows, this could go both ways. I did have a little dog that was running aroun d the back yard like a tiny little maniac, and running fron the sunshine into a shadow, she was blinded and did not see a brick planter box...she hit that brick wall running flat out, and knocked herself out cold, and started having seizure activity. I snatched her up and fled to my vet....the very first thing they did was give her injections of medications that would prevent and reduce swelling in her brain....she was at the vet for 5 days, but she came out totally fine....no residual effects at all. ......before I made any decisions about stopping heroic efforts, and MRI of her brain would be in order....swelling in the brain can cause the seizures and the black outs....I am sure they are giving her meds to bring down the swelling in her brain.....if the swelling did not cause additional infarcted areas in baby's brain, and there is no brain damage, then when the swelling goes down, Khloe could come out none the worse for the ware. There could be issues of epelipsy in the future, perhaps not. If you have her at a really knowledgable vet, he will be able to guide you....sometimes it is hard to think they may be telling us things that we really need to consider having done and are not just strictly revenue generating tests....if you trust your vet, they wont do that to you and the tests they may feel are necessary, could be expensive and multiple....and that is where you personally have to decide how much you want to do. If it was me, I would do what could be done to restore that baby to living a full life....and I would do whatever was necessary $$$$ wise, to do that. I would ask the vet if they would allow me to make monthly payments. You can not realistically be expected to go through the kid's college fund, but I do push the boundaries of good sense when it comes to spending money on my dogs. I am praying for this baby.....poor little soul.....be strong and keep us updated on her prognosis and progress. |
04-30-2013, 03:38 PM | #9 |
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| Lori, I'm so very sorry you are going through this! I think that if it were hopeless, your vet would tell you. I would try to give her every chance you can. I lost my Tink a little over a year ago in a similar tragic accident. I was carrying her, and tripped over a knee high gate in my home. We both went flying, and I landed on her. My poor girl never had a chance, her neck was broken and she died instantly. My only consolation is that I don't think she suffered. I blame myself for not being more careful, and think about my baby every day. I haven't been able to talk about this since it happened, but reading your story seemed to open a door for me. Again, I am so sorry about what you are going through, you and your baby will be in my thoughts & prayers. Lori |
04-30-2013, 03:38 PM | #10 |
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| I am so sorry about this tragic accident. I feel so bad for both of you. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers, and you as well, and wait for updates. With the vet's help, perhaps she will be able to come home soon. {{{Hugs}}}
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04-30-2013, 03:51 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| I can't imagine how you are feeling, and there really aren't words to help, but I will be thinking about you and your baby, and sending comforting thoughts. |
04-30-2013, 04:05 PM | #12 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA
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| I am so sorry. It was an accident plain and simple. My Jess was with me for two weeks when I was sitting next to her on the couch and fell asleep. Well she jumped up because something spooked her and took a launch off the arm of the chair into the tile floor. Broke her leg..it just happens..but I understand the guilt. My friends Havenese went head first into kitchen cabinets full force and got a nasty concussion when it was a pup. 3 years later she is just fine... I wish the same for you... |
04-30-2013, 04:05 PM | #13 |
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| will keep you in our prayers |
04-30-2013, 04:14 PM | #14 |
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| I am so sorry this happened, and hoping that she will be okay
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04-30-2013, 04:18 PM | #15 |
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| So very sorry this happened. I will pray daily for Kiki. Please up date when you can.
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