Breaking my heart

[Snow Yorkies]

YorkieSue, I wish so many miles didn't seperate us I would puppy sit for you during your trying ordeal.... Just know we will all keep you in our prayer as well as Dixie. Be Blessed and please let us know how you are doing... Glad to hear you had a good day.

[princessgracie]

I am glad to hear your baby is doing a little better. Poor thing! Something must be scaring her. I am so sorry that you have to go trough surgery. If I could I would dog sit for you hon, but I am all the way in Connecticut.

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

I hope she is doing better.

[YorkieSue]

You all are toooo much :-) and I thank you one and all for caring. This is day two (shhhh, dont want to speak too soon) with Dixie still being the Dixie I Knew before a week ago Thursday. She let me groom her, brush her teeth, put her top knot in and touch her belly. She HAS ALWAYS been a bit unstable (inbreeding? Lousy breeding? puppy abuse before I bought her? Taken from her Mommy way too soon? The ans. to all of these is "YES, all of the above") but this last loooooong episode has been a genuine nightmare. But I am almost done with day two of sort of relaxing around her again--not too much, but better--sigh.

Some nice gentleman wrote and told me how to get Dixie's photo on my postings but I still cannot seem to do it. I do have her in the album on this site (4 photos to be exact and they are really cute) but I don't seem to be able to downsize the photo enough to get this forum to accept it on my postings. Any suggestions?

Thank you all again. I was feeling soooooo much better after yesterday that I finally booked an RV site in upstate NY for a week. I have a brand new RV in my garage that Dixie's behaviors have prevented me from using :-(. Dixie is my baby and I do revolve around her much to the consternation of some of my friends..but who cares? They would do the same for their children and she IS MY CHILD.

By the way, I am only 15 miles from the CT border here in Yonkers, NY. But I do have a sitter for Dixie--I finally pinned that down today and this wonderful lady will stay IN MY HOUSE FOR THE WEEK I am in the hospital. I am so thin that I might make a miraculous recovery. I don't like to leave people feeling curious. Here is the deal.

I JUST survived throat cancer and retired from the NYS teaching system. It was a very long haul and I did not have Dixie when I was going thru this but I did have MY OTHER LITTLE LOVE (that will always be my dog of my lifetime), PHoebe, who was dying when I was diagnosed. To cut to the chase, the day I had my last radiation treatment, Phoebe Snow died. I was shattered but tried to be philosophical..she HUNG ON UNTIL SHE KNEW I was going to survive--the she let go. I will NEVER, EVER GET OVER Phoebe Snow--I will miss her until my own dying day. Enter Dixie. When I knew I was really 'kicking some serious tail' with the throat cancer, I treated myself to a new Yorkie and drove 900 miles to South Carolina to get her--Dixie Cup that is. And that is how I got this little maniac that has challenged me from day one --Yikes!!

And now, they have discovered a 'hot spot' on my left lung. No one believes it is cancer and everyone believes that it is NOT. My lymph glands are clear and well, I feel just terrific. They would not even consider operating if I hadn't had a history of cancer--this 'spot' is so miniscule. Then cannot biopsy it because it is too small and so the only other other option is surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery is major even for this teeny speedbump on my lung--and even the surgeon is sorry that he has to go in there and get it and MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT ISN'T CANCER. It isn't, of that I am confident. Anyway, it's big stuff and that is why I needed a sitter for Dixie Cup for the week. I will be just fine and my ONLY CONCERN ON THIS EARTH is that Dixie be happy, safe and stop aggravating herself so much LOL.

Ok, hope you all didn't mind the details of my life but you all have been so wonderful that I wanted to share with you as though you were 'family'--hey, the support I have rec'd on Dixie's Dilemma (DD) is more than I ever would have gotten from any family anyway. LOL.

And that's all the news that's fit to print for this day. Thank you one and all. And please, some help on how to post that picture???? Thanks Sue

[Joy 1]

Sue, my prayers will be with you each and everyday. I know in my heart everything is going to be fine. You have been through so much , and still, you are only thinking of your baby. You know that Dixie loves you, and you will find out why she is acting this way. There has got to be a reason for her actions. Things will be better for you both. God be with you.
Joy, Nikki and Chloe Rose

[Julz]

I understand what you are saying. She is not having so much as a "behavior problem", but more that something in her brain has snapped. did she maybe get in to something that may have been poisonous that may have affected her brain? Is there a chance she got bit by something and has rabies? Is she current on her rabies vaccine? Was she "normal" 2 weeks ago? This is just so puzzeling. My heart goes out to you and her. She must be afraid of herslef even and not understand what is going on within. Please keep us posted.

[yorkieusa]

As I said, my prayers go with you. I understand what you are saying when you say that Phoebe was the one in a lifetime. Muffin was that to me as well. Talk about an ongoing heartbreak! Anyway, my best wishes go with you and Dixie, too.

[babi1542]

Originally Posted by YorkieSue

You all are toooo much :-) and I thank you one and all for caring. This is day two (shhhh, dont want to speak too soon) with Dixie still being the Dixie I Knew before a week ago Thursday. She let me groom her, brush her teeth, put her top knot in and touch her belly. She HAS ALWAYS been a bit unstable (inbreeding? Lousy breeding? puppy abuse before I bought her? Taken from her Mommy way too soon? The ans. to all of these is "YES, all of the above") but this last loooooong episode has been a genuine nightmare. But I am almost done with day two of sort of relaxing around her again--not too much, but better--sigh.

Some nice gentleman wrote and told me how to get Dixie's photo on my postings but I still cannot seem to do it. I do have her in the album on this site (4 photos to be exact and they are really cute) but I don't seem to be able to downsize the photo enough to get this forum to accept it on my postings. Any suggestions?

Thank you all again. I was feeling soooooo much better after yesterday that I finally booked an RV site in upstate NY for a week. I have a brand new RV in my garage that Dixie's behaviors have prevented me from using :-(. Dixie is my baby and I do revolve around her much to the consternation of some of my friends..but who cares? They would do the same for their children and she IS MY CHILD.

By the way, I am only 15 miles from the CT border here in Yonkers, NY. But I do have a sitter for Dixie--I finally pinned that down today and this wonderful lady will stay IN MY HOUSE FOR THE WEEK I am in the hospital. I am so thin that I might make a miraculous recovery. I don't like to leave people feeling curious. Here is the deal.

I JUST survived throat cancer and retired from the NYS teaching system. It was a very long haul and I did not have Dixie when I was going thru this but I did have MY OTHER LITTLE LOVE (that will always be my dog of my lifetime), PHoebe, who was dying when I was diagnosed. To cut to the chase, the day I had my last radiation treatment, Phoebe Snow died. I was shattered but tried to be philosophical..she HUNG ON UNTIL SHE KNEW I was going to survive--the she let go. I will NEVER, EVER GET OVER Phoebe Snow--I will miss her until my own dying day. Enter Dixie. When I knew I was really 'kicking some serious tail' with the throat cancer, I treated myself to a new Yorkie and drove 900 miles to South Carolina to get her--Dixie Cup that is. And that is how I got this little maniac that has challenged me from day one --Yikes!!

And now, they have discovered a 'hot spot' on my left lung. No one believes it is cancer and everyone believes that it is NOT. My lymph glands are clear and well, I feel just terrific. They would not even consider operating if I hadn't had a history of cancer--this 'spot' is so miniscule. Then cannot biopsy it because it is too small and so the only other other option is surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery is major even for this teeny speedbump on my lung--and even the surgeon is sorry that he has to go in there and get it and MAKE CERTAIN THAT IT ISN'T CANCER. It isn't, of that I am confident. Anyway, it's big stuff and that is why I needed a sitter for Dixie Cup for the week. I will be just fine and my ONLY CONCERN ON THIS EARTH is that Dixie be happy, safe and stop aggravating herself so much LOL.

Ok, hope you all didn't mind the details of my life but you all have been so wonderful that I wanted to share with you as though you were 'family'--hey, the support I have rec'd on Dixie's Dilemma (DD) is more than I ever would have gotten from any family anyway. LOL.

And that's all the news that's fit to print for this day. Thank you one and all. And please, some help on how to post that picture???? Thanks Sue

Hi, send me the picture and I will post it for you with a frame.
babi1542@yahoo.com

[Shelbies heart]

Wow, where have I been, I just found this thread and was at the tip of my seat waiting to find out about Dixie, I am so glad she is doing better, I will keep you and Dixie in my prayers. I know you are going to be just fine when this operation is over.

[Latuya]

I too just found this tread and had to read every post in it. I have been sitting here for alomost 2 hours just reading. The kids are asking me when I was going to start dinner. I keep telling them just another 10 minutes. I could not stop till I read them all. All I can say is "wow". You are trully a fighter. I totally understand you not wanting to just quit on your baby. I will pray for you and for your Dixie. I wish you the best of luck with everything. I'm sure you will be just fine. Please keep us posted on your recovery and on Dixie's behavior. Which I have to add is a beautiful little girl. I have to add one more thing,,,,,, I so love this site for this reason! You are all trully a tight group of yorkie lovers that I am so proud to be a part of!!!

[chechinmipo]

OK! I have seen people advice you t put your baby on prozac. However coming from personal experience. I suffer from SAD and all those mediactions are very addictive. I cannot stress enough about this. You start taking them ( for humans at least, in my case) and them slowly but surely your body ask for more, more and more. Once they take you off of them you suffer from horrible withdrawls. I won't even mention the syptoms because they are never ending. I am serious I don't even wish them upon my worst enemy. So if they perscribe that do it but not for long because if it makes me go through all this crap I can't imagine side effects on a small creature that can't really speak and say what they are feeling. Good luck and I really hope you find a quick and final solution to your devastating problem.

[Ringo]

I believe if this was a medical condition she would show this behavior towards EVERYONE. This behavior is more pronounced in the home and is ONLY directed towards Sue. OK, this may sound really strange and I don't know why I'm even thinking about this....but many dogs can detect sickness and respond. Dogs can detect seizures and even cancer. Sue....maybe this has something to do with your lungs? I know that's strange....but she may be responding to your illness. I thought of this the other day, before you mentioned your lungs. You are in my thoughts.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Ringo

I believe if this was a medical condition she would show this behavior towards EVERYONE. This behavior is more pronounced in the home and is ONLY directed towards Sue. OK, this may sound really strange and I don't know why I'm even thinking about this....but many dogs can detect sickness and respond. Dogs can detect seizures and even cancer. Sue....maybe this has something to do with your lungs? I know that's strange....but she may be responding to your illness. I thought of this the other day, before you mentioned your lungs. You are in my thoughts.

Wow....great observation. You might be on to something. This is a weird story of mine that I almost forgot about. When I was younger, I had my wisdom teeth pulled out. I came home with tons of gauze in my mouth, and I couldn't stop bleeding. I was lying on the sofa, and my very first Yorkie, Rochester, would have nothing to do with me. I kept trying to bring him close, but he kept jumping away and hiding. I could feel every muscle in his body tense up whenever I touched him. I think he knew something was wrong with my mouth and could smell all the blood on the gauze. Point is, he knew something was not normal and couldn't handle it.

[Debr]

In certain breeds there are golden years, in German Shepherds it is 2 years of age. You should not breed under 2-at 2 a light goes off in their head and suddenly you have a new dog. Usually, all that youve been trying to teach them they now know and they become a loving companion mellow out and not so hyper anymore. Sometimes their protection drive kicks in and some can be quite aggressive.You can get an estimate of how your dog can be with a puppy apptitude test @8 weeks & 12weeks-environmental factors can change this like catering to a dominant personality can make it aggressive, or taking the fearful pup and forcing it into situations that make it nervous can turn it aggressive at older years. I don't know in yorkies what that magical year is , 3 sounds a bit old. If Dixie's behavior has been escalating over time it could be she reached her maturity as a slightly aggressive then it has come to the point you are at now. If she learned if she growls you wont take a toy from her it will grow to huge proportions in a dominant/aggressive personality dog.

If your vet cannot find any health reasons for her behavior look into the NILIF program aka Nothing In Life Is Free. She needs to learn everything comes from YOU. It is a first and big step in retaking control. If you would like some articles please feel free to PM me. I have quite a few. It is hard to say why she is being aggressive without seeing her or asking 50 questions.

I to have cancer, diagnosed at 18 had 4 surgeries over 1 month, then 6months later a radiation therapy, went into remission at 19 and 3 years ago @30 I was diagnosed with "nodules" in my lungs. My doc keeps a close eye on them ct scan & chest xray every 6months and bloodworkup every 12 weeks. They have changed slightly, I have grown a few more but nothing major yet. My cancer is a result of my dads exposure to agent orange in vietnam war and it does not bahave like the typical cancer of my type so my doc finds it hard to track & treat me. Typically my type of cancer shows up on an I131 scan but my cancer is called radio resistant and doesnt absorb the radioactive iodine so that method of treatment/ detection is worthless so we use other methods. I know how scary it is. Dixie could be feeding off your fear of your health. Don't feel guilty for this, it is very normal to be afraid and you said she is your baby, you cater your life around her-sounds like you are very bonded and she is probably very sensitive to you. If you want to talk with someone about Dixie or your cancer feel free to PM me with your email addy and I will reply.

My siamese cat cha ching wasn't with me when I went thru my cancer. We just got her 2years ago, she & I are very bonded. She is always on my lap, when I clean I'd have her held laying like a baby in 1 arm laying on her back in my arms in her blankie is her fav position.-she resented my Dixie when I got her a few months ago. The cat would swat Dixie, sit on a chair next to mine giving me & Dixie the evil eye when Dixie was in my lap. Cha has since learned to share mommy but hesitantly. Cha sleeps with me-layed out across my neck. Since I had my neck disfigured by removal of so many things in it, I always slept with a blanket curled up tight into it I could not sleep without having the blanket on my neck. Maybe its my insecurity about my cancer, maybe its just because its been mutilated, but husband & I both found it weird how cha just picked my neck to curl around to sleep. I don't have that need to use a blanket around my neck now since cha has taken that spot, and when she doesn't go right to bed with me I don't use the blanket then cha comes in later and takes her spot. I feel cha & I are so bonded she knows something isn't right in there and she is comforting me. Our animals know more then we think=).

[Ringo]

I agree June. Regarding cancer...they supposedly can smell it in the breath. Either way....they really know when things aren't right. They are very smart. I don't believe Dixie is physically sick, which is a good thing. I feel, there is something else going on.