The news wasn't good
 

I just heard from the vet. Tia has fractured the bone that runs along the back of the leg to the ankle (the really thin one). Her being only 2 1/2 pounds is causing quite the problem. The vet up here says that he won't even attempt to fix it, he doesn't have the tools to do it and is afraid he could do more damage than good. i was very happy that he was honest. But what this means is to travel about 400 miles to Winnipeg or to the University Hospital in Saskatoon. In either case, its going to cost a fortune. i'm already hearing the so called "realist" say that i should just put her down and whats to say it isn't going to happen again. i'm not even thinking that way... I don't care about the cost, I just want her better. But am I fooling myself? I'm so confused... is love blinding me????

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear. I know the University of SK in Saskatoon is FANTASTIC (I lived in Saskatoon for 10 years). They have one of the 2 top vet med programs. She likely needs a orthopedic surgeon to fix it properly - I would call the university and see what they can offer.

My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

I'm glad it sounds like your going to look for a specialist. This poor baby needs another chance! I hope all goes well. She's in my prayers

I am so sorry about little Tia. Oh heavens what an awful decision you have
to make. I'm no help because I'm crying right along with you. Is there a chance it will fuse together on it's own without any kind of surgery? If my not be perfect but there are plenty of dogs who get along with only three
legs and live happy lives. Is that an option to have the one leg removed?
Sounds awful but I have seen dogs with only three and they don't know the difference. Bless both of you.


Carol & Buddy

Oh my goodness, I am so very sorry to hear about little Tia. However, I just can't even IMAGINE putting my baby down over a fractured leg, especially if it can be fixed....and I know that you DO NOT even want to do that in the first place :( I too would call the university and see what they can do for her. IMO, our babies are worth ANY cost - but I know it can be tough if you just DO NOT have the money.

I am saying a Prayer for you a little Tia in hopes that her little leg gets fixed :( Poor baby :cry8:

I am so sorry to hear about Tia! I would do the same thing as you & find a doctor who specializes in this. Just remember all the fight & spunk these little ones have within them! You'll all be in my prayers & please keep us posted.
C.J.

Leslie, hang in there. I know it is tough and poor little Bailey is struggling but please don't not put her to sleep over the fracture. It can probably be repaired. At worse maybe she'll have a limp but we have options now, without putting our babies to sleep. I'm sorry you and Bailey are going through this, I will be Praying for some good news.

oh poor Tia, I'm so sorry this happened. You should call them and see what they say, perhaps you can do a payment plan? Just a thought and an option!

Big Hugs to you~

OMG:eek: you poor thing!! please do what you can to get her fixed up i also would ask about payment plan as suggested earlier this is so sad i'm so sorry you have to go through this give your baby lots of kisses from us and keep us posted!

I'm so sorry, about your bad news. :( I don't think your blinded by love. I would try to do everything possible, I understand money is always an obstacle. Be strong you can get through this.

I will keep both of you in my prayers. The best of wishes heading your way.

Lot's of love,

I'm sorry about what happened to little Tia..Don't give up on her ..my vet has this program that you pay a little bit every month..maybe they have that at this specialist your going to? Please keep us updated

How awful! Poor little Tia...Many vets or universities have a company that will finance any medical bills. You just have to be able to qualify for credit. That will allow you to make monthly payments on whatever procedures need to be done. It has a name, but I forget what it's called. It's not the actual vet's office or university that finances you, it's a credit company that lets people take out credit to pay for vet bills. The university should know the name of it. Tia and your family will be in our prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a 2 pounder myself and completely understand why you would be worried about that happening again. I am with you...screw the costs, you have to do what it takes. Unfortunately, you DO have to look at the reality of the situation (darn that realist!) and only YOU know what is best for little Tia. Best of luck and hugs to you both!

Yes! I completely forgot about the payment plan! That is a good idea! My vet DOES offer this as well for whoever needs it. Maybe you could ask them about it...it's worth a try anyway!

that vet is nuts to say put her to sleep over a fracture
i would amputate the leg before putting her down plenty of dogs do fine with 3 legs
good luck
im sorry you have to go threw this

I'm so sorry for the pain Tia is going through, and all this for your family.

I guess I don't understand...?? She's too little to even try a splint? That, at least, would be something.

You have a real problem - and I've been there. I had a little dog that had one serious problem after another - and the vet's bills added up to a fortune. Then she hurt her back and couldn't lie down. The poor little thing even tried to sleep leaning against the wall. I carried her around the last 48 hours of her life trying to keep her comfortable (and this had been going on - off and on for a month - but getting worse). I couldn't go to work and neither of us could sleep. We were both exhausted.

They could have done a lot more tests - myelograms, MRIs, etc. - but it was possible that they may still have been unable to find her problem. Surgery might have been an option if she was found to be operable - but we were looking at $5000 or $6000 there. And - she was over 10 years old and was diabetic (which really wasn't much of a problem - she was perfectly fine on her insulin - but the vet told me that with her diabetes, she could well become blind eventually)....

Anyway - I put my little girl to sleep - and it totally broke my heart.
And, I have always felt so guilty - and will forever. I shouldn't, but I do.

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I can imagine the difficulty repairing a fracture on a little dog like yours. I really don't know what I'd do. I worked in x-ray for 20 to 25 years, and believe me fractures just don't heal on their own....not a real fracture. You'd only end up with a painful, deformed, arthritic leg. So - you can't just let most leg fractures go. I can't imagine amputation being an option (but you might mention this to the vet - you know it would cost a lot too.)

Also - if you get credit to pay this off - then you'll be paying interest and it will cost even more.

****** I'm afraid you only have two options - pay a fortune or put your little puppy to sleep . And - everyone can say what they want, but a lot of people just don't have the money and can't afford to go into that much debt....especially young people with children and other obligations. Everyone's financial situation is different. I would certainly understand if anyone feels they really can't afford the care that a pet needs. It's heartbreaking, but sometimes our common sense and emotions get so mixed up.

I am hoping that you can get some help with this expense - that you won't have to pay back. This is what you really need.

I wish you the best of luck - and don't envy you your situation. It's very sad.

Carol Jean

I am sorry about your baby. I would look into payment plans. I used to really really want a tiny yorkie but hearing recently of injuries to the tiny ones and the huge vet has made me think maybe I am better off with my bigger ones

I am so sorry about your little Tia. I won't know what to do either. One hand I would say you can work and make money to pay back but you can't get your baby back. But I work 2 jobs to support myself so I know it is difficult to save money. Only thing I can do for you is to pray for you and Tia. I am so sorry. :(

Thank you all for your well wishes, prayers and advise from both perspectives. Tia is back at home resting. I have gotten some good news. The vet here has found a Orthopaedic Surgeon in Winnipeg that will preform the surgery. The fracture is on the bone close to the ankle and involves the Achilles Tendon (sp) so its pretty important to get this done. The good thing about Winnipeg is that it will mean only one flight instead of 2 if I went to Saskatoon. So I have booked a flight for tomorrow( as there are no flights available for Sunday) and have her booked for Monday at 8:00 am. I know that if I don't try and get this fixed, I'll never forgive myself!

This has really got me to "take up the cause" about these breeders who breed these small dogs. Tia was a runt and I guess that happens. But to intentionally breed these tiny babies is so maddening.Whats worse, is that the people who get them don't know what they are getting themselves into. I knew, thanks to YT, some of the risks I'd be taking taking on a tiny dog. But the heartache I have had today can't be measured.

I'll keep you all posted as to her progress. Again keep us in your prayers that all goes well with the surgery on Monday. Thanks :love:

That's good news! I will definately keep you both in my prayers.

Oh no !!! I'm so sorry and it's not hopeless - when we love them we have to do all we can to help them...

I want to wish you all the best and a speedy recovery for her. I know some people don't understand how we are with our dogs but they're alot like our children for some people ....

My son just went thru a similar experience this morning - his little guy getting better was all that mattered - We didn't have the money up front either - but you can finance it and pay the balance in payments which is what we're doing - so it CAN be done ....His little guy was operated on this morning for a broken back - they said it was a success

Good luck

Oh gosh I'm so sorry this has happened. :( You have my prayers that little Tia will pull through. Put your faith in the doctors that they will get her all fixed up like new.

I\'m so sorry that this happened to little Tia, and I can only imagine the heartache you are going through. But it\'s good to hear you had a small measure of good news. Once the surgery is done, I\'m sure she will be just fine.

Tia will be in my prayers on Monday, and hugs to you. :aimeeyork

Bless you and Tia. I am so sorry this happened. Once when my Jazz was a tiny puppy, I was carrying him down the stairs. About three steps from the bottom, our outside dog barked, and Jazz literally jumped out of my arms. He sailed up then fell at least 5 feet to the wood floor. I don\'t know why he didn\'t break his leg or his back.
I\'ll be praying for a safe journey, successful surgery, and quick healing.

I\'m so sorry, but I am happy to hear that she can be fixed! You and Tia are in our yorkie prayers! :aimeeyork:getwellso

Oh yes, do try to find a way to make payments - it\'s like a mortgage on your dog! Surely they\'ll find a way to help her - don\'t they know she\'s not a horse?! You can carry her around in a front pack if you have to. Bless that little Tia\'s heart and please God, heal her tiny little leg.

I am so glad there is hope now. These little babies give us such love and joy. I imagine you have had to spend money on other things you didn\'t enjoy as much as this baby. If it is meant to be, you will find a way. She is so tiny that even if her leg doesn\'t mend 100%, she will get around fine; and as we all know, they loved to be carried. I agree with you on breeders trying to breed these tiny yorkies on purpose. It really is just another way to charge high prices for a puppy without caring about the health and life of the pups.
There is something so wonderful about a yorkie, and I have had dogs all my life. Your baby is very lucky to have been found by you. You are in my prayers.:hearts-en

Hi Leslie
So sorry to hear about Tia!! If you need anything while in Winnipeg just call our bakery "Gerards Deli and Bakery" and I\'ll do what ever I can.

Lorraine

You and Tia are in my thoughts and prayers:love: Good luck with the surgeon, I hope so much that there\'s a wonderful outcome for Tia!

Hugs!