HELP!! Joey is in ICU - accident :( - Page 9 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MeganS · 06-21-2005, 07:21 AM

I will pray for you and little Joey. I'm so sorry to hear about this tradgedy! I'm sure he'll be fine. Yorkies are tough mini rotties.

I'm so sorry again to hear about Joey please please keep us updated. I hope he pulls through, and i'm sure he will. good luck!

johnsae · 06-21-2005, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benina

One of my previous Yorkies had an accident kind of similar and he pulled through !!! A young mentally handicapped boy hit the dog with a cricket bat full force from the side on his head. Immediately the dog passed out. We rushed him to the vet and he(the vet) said that he definetly will have brain damage cause his eyes are flickering. Needless to say I just prayed to Jesus and He healed my puppy. He came home after 4 days in ICU.
I will pray for you and ur doggie.

Hi. Did your puppy suffer brain damage or did he fully recover? I am a little worried that Joey will have some damage, but like the vet said "he doesn't need to be able to play the piano, he just needs to be a puppy".

Krishna's Mom · 06-21-2005, 08:13 AM

So glad to hear Joey is doing better. Accidents like this just make me want to hold my baby tighter. Can't wait to hear how he is when you see him today.
Julie

whispersmom2 · 06-21-2005, 08:31 AM

I support a Bichon rescue and the founder of the rescue is a very religious person. Many miracles have occued thru prayer and she has a saying "PRAISE GOD IN THE MORNING!" when one occurs. So that is what I am saying for all of you who are suffering because your baby is sick. Prayers are coming your ways from us that those babies will be well enough to come back to your arms soon.

kindness_001 · 06-21-2005, 08:32 AM

Sorry to hear what your going threw. I have been away but want you to know my prayers are with you.

iheartyorkies · 06-21-2005, 09:38 AM

Johnsae, your question about brain damage and your vet's reply just gave me a blast from the past! When I was 18, my boyfriend had an Irish Setter puppy, who, what was his name...oh, Shawn. We both adored him. We were setting up for a graduation party at the lake and someone was chopping wood. Shawn ran under the log just as it fell and it fell on his head!! It just scared us to death! Well, we just watched him really closely for the next several hours and it certainly took the wind out of his sails but he seemed to not have any serious things goin on. But as Shawn grew into a beautiful adult setter, he always had this endearing tilt of his head. Nothing wierd looking just a little "off". And we loved him all the more because of it. They are pretty tough. I'm still praying your little guy will pull through all this.

lnovack · 06-21-2005, 09:41 AM

Oh, Bless your sweet hearts! I, like everyone else on the list, am thinking about you all and will say a prayer for your sweet baby.

johnsae · 06-21-2005, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iheartyorkies

Johnsae, your question about brain damage and your vet's reply just gave me a blast from the past! When I was 18, my boyfriend had an Irish Setter puppy, who, what was his name...oh, Shawn. We both adored him. We were setting up for a graduation party at the lake and someone was chopping wood. Shawn ran under the log just as it fell and it fell on his head!! It just scared us to death! Well, we just watched him really closely for the next several hours and it certainly took the wind out of his sails but he seemed to not have any serious things goin on. But as Shawn grew into a beautiful adult setter, he always had this endearing tilt of his head. Nothing wierd looking just a little "off". And we loved him all the more because of it. They are pretty tough. I'm still praying your little guy will pull through all this.

Wow! That is quite a story. All of these stories give me hope that little Joey is going to beat the odds and grow up to be a strong and healthy yorkie. I have been praying a lot, and I believe that all your prayers have helped. I am seeing Joey today at 4, and I think I'll be able to hold him, so he'll finally be able to have "mommy's touch".

bchgirl · 06-21-2005, 10:46 AM

Oh wow, this is the first time I got a chance to read this post. I am so glad Joey's feeling better. I hope he continues to improve. And he'll certainly respond to your visits. I had a cat that got hit by a car and stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks. I went every day to visit him. Even hurting he would rub me, meow, and purr so I know he was glad to see me.

Continued prayers and good wishes

mybirdys2003 · 06-21-2005, 11:14 AM

Oh! Oh! It sounds like he is responding well! I am so happy for you that you can hold him tonight! Poor Poor little guy! He's had a tough time for as young as he is. Sounds like he is coming along good, though. Poor Little Tyke! My sister's little 3# Maltese, was dropped by one of the kids and her back legs were paralized, but she got around real well. She would drag her body, and when they took her out to go potty, they held her up until she could go. So, things can be bad, but still be okay!
Lots of luck and prayers! Keep us posted!
Pat

Figment713 · 06-21-2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanSprout

Great news, Alicia!

I have been sending bluelight and prayers all day. Your story really touched me. Saint Francis has always worked miracles:

Maybe his name should be "Joey-Francis"!!!

Keep the prayers coming, folks!!!

jen

I LOVE the Joey-Francis idea...first of all because I'm Catholic and of an era when a name wasn't a name unless there was a saint in there somewhere. Secondly, all my fur kids have either middle or hyphenated names. Third, we were all praying to St. Francis for him.

I love it!

Peanut's Mommy · 06-21-2005, 02:20 PM

I'm soo sorry about this whole thing. I hope everything turns out ok, and keep us updated

johnsae · 06-21-2005, 02:31 PM

I saw Joey tonight. He is very lethargic, but the vet says that is b/c he is on painkillers.

He didn't really respond to me, but I know in my heart that he knew I was there.

He is not eating, so I brought a bunch of food (including roast beef, his fav), but he still did not eat. So, after I left the vet said they were going to put a tube down his nose - she was afraid he might go into a hypoclycemic (sp?) seizure if he doesn't get nutrients soon.

He didn't look good tonight, but I'm hoping it's because of the painkillers. The good news is that he is breathing on his own - without an oxygen tank. He is out of the incubator and into a regular cage. But, he is still having some problems breathing (because of the lung contusions), and his breathing is very raspy. Overtime this should heal.

I wasn't able to hold him, but I gave him lots of kisses and hugs. Hopefully I will be able to hold him tomorrow night. I am being impatient, but I just wish time would go by quicker - he is still a little traumatized, and I don't know how long it is going to take him to heal.

Please keep praying for Joey - he needs all the help he can get.

bigdog · 06-21-2005, 02:43 PM

I sincerily hope your little one recovers. Keep everyone posted.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 06-21-2005, 04:36 PM

I am so glad you got to see your baby. I am sorry he is not eating.

I am not an expert but I have heard that tube feeding is risky with a yorkie puppy because of their fragile tracheas. Can't they syringe feed him? I know it is harder for them but, imho, it would be so much better for your baby. Please talk to a yorkie vet about your concerns about tube feeding such a small breed dog with a tendency for trachea problems. At the very least make sure they use the tiniest oossible tube.

I will continue to keep you and Joey in my thoughts.

06-21-2005, 08:32 AM	#125
kindness_001 Yorkies LUV never grows old Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Owensville,In.47665 Posts: 889	Sorry to hear what your going threw. I have been away but want you to know my prayers are with you. __________________ Megan, Killer, Cocoa Latte, and Ebony Lousie

06-21-2005, 09:38 AM	#126
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Johnsae, your question about brain damage and your vet's reply just gave me a blast from the past! When I was 18, my boyfriend had an Irish Setter puppy, who, what was his name...oh, Shawn. We both adored him. We were setting up for a graduation party at the lake and someone was chopping wood. Shawn ran under the log just as it fell and it fell on his head!! It just scared us to death! Well, we just watched him really closely for the next several hours and it certainly took the wind out of his sails but he seemed to not have any serious things goin on. But as Shawn grew into a beautiful adult setter, he always had this endearing tilt of his head. Nothing wierd looking just a little "off". And we loved him all the more because of it. They are pretty tough. I'm still praying your little guy will pull through all this. __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

06-21-2005, 10:46 AM	#129
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Oh wow, this is the first time I got a chance to read this post. I am so glad Joey's feeling better. I hope he continues to improve. And he'll certainly respond to your visits. I had a cat that got hit by a car and stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks. I went every day to visit him. Even hurting he would rub me, meow, and purr so I know he was glad to see me. Continued prayers and good wishes __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

06-21-2005, 02:20 PM	#132
Peanut's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 113	I'm soo sorry about this whole thing. I hope everything turns out ok, and keep us updated __________________ Peanut & Mandy

06-21-2005, 02:31 PM	#133
johnsae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 181	Update 6.21 - 6:30 PM I saw Joey tonight. He is very lethargic, but the vet says that is b/c he is on painkillers. He didn't really respond to me, but I know in my heart that he knew I was there. He is not eating, so I brought a bunch of food (including roast beef, his fav), but he still did not eat. So, after I left the vet said they were going to put a tube down his nose - she was afraid he might go into a hypoclycemic (sp?) seizure if he doesn't get nutrients soon. He didn't look good tonight, but I'm hoping it's because of the painkillers. The good news is that he is breathing on his own - without an oxygen tank. He is out of the incubator and into a regular cage. But, he is still having some problems breathing (because of the lung contusions), and his breathing is very raspy. Overtime this should heal. I wasn't able to hold him, but I gave him lots of kisses and hugs. Hopefully I will be able to hold him tomorrow night. I am being impatient, but I just wish time would go by quicker - he is still a little traumatized, and I don't know how long it is going to take him to heal. Please keep praying for Joey - he needs all the help he can get.

06-21-2005, 07:21 AM	#121
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I will pray for you and little Joey. I'm so sorry to hear about this tradgedy! I'm sure he'll be fine. Yorkies are tough mini rotties. I'm so sorry again to hear about Joey please please keep us updated. I hope he pulls through, and i'm sure he will. good luck!

06-21-2005, 08:13 AM	#123
Krishna's Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 57	So glad to hear Joey is doing better. Accidents like this just make me want to hold my baby tighter. Can't wait to hear how he is when you see him today. Julie

06-21-2005, 08:31 AM	#124
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I support a Bichon rescue and the founder of the rescue is a very religious person. Many miracles have occued thru prayer and she has a saying "PRAISE GOD IN THE MORNING!" when one occurs. So that is what I am saying for all of you who are suffering because your baby is sick. Prayers are coming your ways from us that those babies will be well enough to come back to your arms soon.

06-21-2005, 09:41 AM	#127
lnovack YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 308	Oh, Bless your sweet hearts! I, like everyone else on the list, am thinking about you all and will say a prayer for your sweet baby.

06-21-2005, 11:14 AM	#130
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	Oh! Oh! It sounds like he is responding well! I am so happy for you that you can hold him tonight! Poor Poor little guy! He's had a tough time for as young as he is. Sounds like he is coming along good, though. Poor Little Tyke! My sister's little 3# Maltese, was dropped by one of the kids and her back legs were paralized, but she got around real well. She would drag her body, and when they took her out to go potty, they held her up until she could go. So, things can be bad, but still be okay! Lots of luck and prayers! Keep us posted! Pat

06-21-2005, 02:43 PM	#134
bigdog YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 347 Blog Entries: 1	I sincerily hope your little one recovers. Keep everyone posted.

06-21-2005, 04:36 PM	#135
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I am so glad you got to see your baby. I am sorry he is not eating. I am not an expert but I have heard that tube feeding is risky with a yorkie puppy because of their fragile tracheas. Can't they syringe feed him? I know it is harder for them but, imho, it would be so much better for your baby. Please talk to a yorkie vet about your concerns about tube feeding such a small breed dog with a tendency for trachea problems. At the very least make sure they use the tiniest oossible tube. I will continue to keep you and Joey in my thoughts.