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Golden Parti · 03-29-2010, 08:44 AM

I think it is important to post this message here for everyone who watched Yuki grow up so that they do not ever have something similar happen. The vet called me with the cause of death just now. Yuki tried to swallow a Puppy treat whole and it lodged in his throat choking him. Please make sure that if you are giving your small puppies treats that you cut them into pieces so this never happens again.

BlueBelle · 03-29-2010, 09:05 AM

That is just so tragic! We sure we can watch out for treats etc, I guess, but they are on such a different sight level. We don't see half the stuff that they do. Please don't blame yourself in any way, this was just a tragic, tragic accident. My heartfelt condolences.

AmberJ · 03-29-2010, 09:31 AM

I'm so sorry, that's so sad. xx

MauiGirl · 03-29-2010, 09:50 AM

That is so very sad. Accidents do happen though, and it is good that you know the cause. I'm sure as a breeder you have to find out the cause to make sure it isn't something genetic.

Still, my heart goes out to you, as you try to get over losing an exceptional little guy. May Yuki rest in peace.

Golden Parti · 03-29-2010, 10:33 AM

I am very upset about this. I bought the treats the day before just for Yuki, he was spoiled rotten.

I did call petsmart about the size of these treat and about what happened. I will let everyone know what they say when they get back to me on this.

BlueBelle · 03-29-2010, 10:43 AM

Can you tell us what they were so we don't make the same call? I always struggle trying to find something because our guys are so little, most stuff say they are for bigger dogs only.

Golden Parti · 03-29-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBelle

Can you tell us what they were so we don't make the same call? I always struggle trying to find something because our guys are so little, most stuff say they are for bigger dogs only.

Authority Puppy Growth & Development treats. I still think they are good treats but the problem is in the two different size treats. One is small and shaped like a bone and the other is football shaped. The football shaped one needs to be eliminated or cut into smaller pieces. They are soft and the puppies can chew them easily but if they try to swallow them whole they are to big for yorkies.

BlueBelle · 03-29-2010, 12:29 PM

Thanks so much for your quick reply. This is one tragedy too many. sniff sniff

motherhen · 03-29-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden Parti

I think it is important to post this message here for everyone who watched Yuki grow up so that they do not ever have something similar happen. The vet called me with the cause of death just now. Yuki tried to swallow a Puppy treat whole and it lodged in his throat choking him. Please make sure that if you are giving your small puppies treats that you cut them into pieces so this never happens again.

I had a dream about Yuki last night - first time I've ever done that. He was running and playing, and I think he was letting me know that he's ok. Zane, it happens quickly when they choke. A couple of times, I've had to turn a puppy upside down and kind of smack it on their back when they eat a treat to quickly. Just today, one of them did it, and then she was crying and moving in like circles. I picked her up, did the same thing and then she . . . . burped!!!

She was fine then, so it must have finished going down. Don't blame yourself at all, just don't ever leave the room until they are done with a treat -- that's what we do. You were the best to Yuki, and I know he loved you as much as you loved him. He's at peace, he let me know he was.

Thomas J · 03-29-2010, 01:49 PM

Too stinkin' cute!

Golden Parti · 03-29-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas J

Too stinkin' cute!

He was a very cute dog, if you read further in the post you will see that tragedy struck a couple days ago and we lost this beautiful little boy.

Golden Parti · 03-29-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by motherhen

I had a dream about Yuki last night - first time I've ever done that. He was running and playing, and I think he was letting me know that he's ok. Zane, it happens quickly when they choke. A couple of times, I've had to turn a puppy upside down and kind of smack it on their back when they eat a treat to quickly. Just today, one of them did it, and then she was crying and moving in like circles. I picked her up, did the same thing and then she . . . . burped!!!

She was fine then, so it must have finished going down. Don't blame yourself at all, just don't ever leave the room until they are done with a treat -- that's what we do. You were the best to Yuki, and I know he loved you as much as you loved him. He's at peace, he let me know he was.

I will never step out of the room again.

motherhen · 03-29-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Golden Parti

I will never step out of the room again.

It is so hard not to get distracted -- either the other pups or my phone rings or I have to go to the bathroom or something needs attention on the stove!!! Yuki is the perfect reminder for all of us to slow down, when we are feeding these cute little ones. Zane, I don't blame you at all, so go easy on yourself!!!

Thomas J · 03-30-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Golden Parti

He was a very cute dog, if you read further in the post you will see that tragedy struck a couple days ago and we lost this beautiful little boy.

I didnt read anymore posts. I am so very sorry.

03-29-2010, 09:05 AM	#122
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Oh no! That is just so tragic! We sure we can watch out for treats etc, I guess, but they are on such a different sight level. We don't see half the stuff that they do. Please don't blame yourself in any way, this was just a tragic, tragic accident. My heartfelt condolences.

03-29-2010, 09:50 AM	#124
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	That is so very sad. Accidents do happen though, and it is good that you know the cause. I'm sure as a breeder you have to find out the cause to make sure it isn't something genetic. Still, my heart goes out to you, as you try to get over losing an exceptional little guy. May Yuki rest in peace. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

03-29-2010, 10:43 AM	#126
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	What were they? Can you tell us what they were so we don't make the same call? I always struggle trying to find something because our guys are so little, most stuff say they are for bigger dogs only.

03-29-2010, 12:29 PM	#128
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Thanks Thanks so much for your quick reply. This is one tragedy too many. sniff sniff

03-29-2010, 08:44 AM	#121
Golden Parti Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 535	I think it is important to post this message here for everyone who watched Yuki grow up so that they do not ever have something similar happen. The vet called me with the cause of death just now. Yuki tried to swallow a Puppy treat whole and it lodged in his throat choking him. Please make sure that if you are giving your small puppies treats that you cut them into pieces so this never happens again.

03-29-2010, 09:31 AM	#123
AmberJ Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 162	I'm so sorry, that's so sad. xx

03-29-2010, 10:33 AM	#125
Golden Parti Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 535	I am very upset about this. I bought the treats the day before just for Yuki, he was spoiled rotten. I did call petsmart about the size of these treat and about what happened. I will let everyone know what they say when they get back to me on this.

03-29-2010, 01:49 PM	#130
Thomas J Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 203	Too stinkin' cute!