Intoducing New Rescue To Household

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by JuneBugs Momma

LadyJane has posted on here not being very optimistic on my future rescue's outcome of her ear issues. I have tried to "PM" this user as well as post on here looking for their input on what the surgery entails and have not received an answer.


Anyone here know of the surgery Ladyjane is speaking of? What it entails? Recovery time? Any Youtube video you can reference me to?

I have not been online much lately. Sorry.

Anyway....here is a thread about a foster pup I recently went through this with:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...going-vet.html

I just noticed that her thread has not been updated. I will have to work on that. Josie had her surgery on October 8, 2014 and she did fine but there were a few issues. After the surgery, the right side of her face was paralyzed and she could not blink, which led to a small eye ulcer. She had to have the outer part of her lids sewn together and she was on eye meds. It took about five weeks but the paralysis did resolve. (the surgeon had told me this often happens). Her little ears stick out sideways now as she lost a lot of cartilage but she is no longer in pain and her ears now look terrific.

The surgery is daunting and should ONLY be done by a very experienced soft tissue surgeon! Here is a link about it:

01 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Ventral Bulla Osteotomy: The TECA Procedure - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

I am thrilled with the outcome! She is a much happier dog now...she barks for food and can eat well. Prior to the surgery, she was so uncomfortable that she did not chew kibble or dog treats. She also did not bark. Now she is hard to stop...LOL

[JuneBugs Momma]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have not been online much lately. Sorry.

Anyway....here is a thread about a foster pup I recently went through this with:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...going-vet.html

I just noticed that her thread has not been updated. I will have to work on that. Josie had her surgery on October 8, 2014 and she did fine but there were a few issues. After the surgery, the right side of her face was paralyzed and she could not blink, which led to a small eye ulcer. She had to have the outer part of her lids sewn together and she was on eye meds. It took about five weeks but the paralysis did resolve. (the surgeon had told me this often happens). Her little ears stick out sideways now as she lost a lot of cartilage but she is no longer in pain and her ears now look terrific.

The surgery is daunting and should ONLY be done by a very experienced soft tissue surgeon! Here is a link about it:

01 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Ventral Bulla Osteotomy: The TECA Procedure - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

I am thrilled with the outcome! She is a much happier dog now...she barks for food and can eat well. Prior to the surgery, she was so uncomfortable that she did not chew kibble or dog treats. She also did not bark. Now she is hard to stop...LOL

What was the original diagnosis that her ears got that bad? Allergies? Yeast infections? Bacterial? Just curious cause I am curious about my rescue's diet. They have her on Hill's z/d which is very limited ingredient due to the yeast, but, once taken care of is she going to be able to have a more desirable diet? Hard to feed treats or even make them here at home not knowing.


I'll check out the links. Thanks!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by JuneBugs Momma

What was the original diagnosis that her ears got that bad? Allergies? Yeast infections? Bacterial? Just curious cause I am curious about my rescue's diet. They have her on Hill's z/d which is very limited ingredient due to the yeast, but, once taken care of is she going to be able to have a more desirable diet? Hard to feed treats or even make them here at home not knowing.


I'll check out the links. Thanks!

She came to me with her ears in horrible condition. I believe there are photos in that thread. She had yeast and bacterial infections.

My vet told me that food is often the issue when the allergies are affecting only the ears; but we have not changed her food. I do have two personal pups on Z/D and it works for them (they have IBD). I don't find their diet to be undesirable at all since it works for them. I honestly don't do treats a lot so I don't find that to be an issue....when I do give any, those two get Z/D kibble as a treat and they don't know the difference!

[JuneBugs Momma]

Just a quick update. The director of the rescue emailed me yesterday telling me that there has been no change in the condition of her ears, but, the condition of the bruising on her rear leg due to the steroid injections has gotten larger. They have decided that the best thing for her is to stay with them there at the rescue for continued treatment. They are taking her to the Univ. of Penn next week.


Although disappointed, I am more concerned about her well being and the outcome. There is a reason for everything and it is best for her to get the care she needs to get better. If I hear of anything, I will let you know.


In the meantime, we are still looking to adopt so we shall see what happens.