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My Poor Shadow I just don't know what to do. He was fine yesterday, but this morning, I went to pick him up as usual, and he started squeaking and crying. I looked all around, there are no visible injuries, and he did not have any falls, or injuries recently. I gave him some Children's Tylenol to try to ease the pain he was having. Now, he's holding his head only to one side so he's got me thinking stiff neck? Perhaps a pulled muscle? I have an appointment for the vet tonight, but he's got me so worried. They have such a way of looking at you all helpless and pathetic. Does anyone know of any other ailment that could possibly cause this - so suddenly? |
I don't have any idea, but I don't think I would want to wait until tonight. Can't they get you in sooner? Or may to someone else? Poor little guy. |
Dont give him anymore tylenol it is toxic to dogs. Call your vet! |
I dont mean to scare you but your vet may want to induce vomiting on the tylenol. I would call now |
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, the vet cannot see him any earlier than 4:00 today since he is all booked up until then (He's staying later for our appointment). Also, it was the vet who suggested that we just give him a drop or two of the Children's Tylenol if he seemed like he was in pain. I never heard that Tylenol was toxic to dogs. Thank you! |
Heres just one artcle I found on it by googling but also My Vet has said to neve give ithttp://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=32022 |
Please listen to Chachi on this one. Tylenol should never be given. This sounds like an emergency. Do you have an ER vet? |
Ummm Im Really Not Trying To Scare You But Get To Vet Asap Your Shadows Symptoms Started Out Just Like Bleu All Of A Sudden One Day Boom Pain And You Have No Idea Why! Exactly 20 Days To This Date We Know Why Now He Had Birth Defect Dont Know How Old Your Baby Is But Please Dont Wait Definitely Get X Rays Of The Neck If That Is Where The Signs Are Coming From.. Also Be Cautious And Watch For Neurological Signs Just To Be On The Safe Side Please Update The Post Ill Be Checking Back! Saying A Prayer For Shadow It Could Absolutely Be Nothing And I Pray It Is Nothing Just A Freak Accident But Listen To Your Dog And And Watch Him Or Her They Will Tell You ! |
Go to a different vet! |
See guys, that's why YT is so valuable! You can't even trust your vet these days! Thanks for the article posted about the dangers of Tylenol. It is duly noted, and I won't be giving out anymore. I will be sure to update this post when we get back from the vet. Thanks again! |
:( I'm so sorry your baby is not feeling well. Please let us know what the vet says. |
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tylenol I never heard of a vet telling someone to give tylenol. It can cause irreversable liver and kidney damage. Asprin can be given to dogs bur never tylenol |
So aspirin is okay? What about Advil (Ibuprofen)? |
Dont give Ibprophin. Here is a good site an asprin dosage http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/PetHomeRemedies.html |
Never give Ibuprofen either. Aspirin is okay to give if you have to but it still isn't the very best choice. Your vet should give you pain killers. Aspirin might be okay til then. |
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Update! Well, we went to the vet yesterday, and it turns out that Shadow has luxating patella (slipping kneecaps) and that is what caused his pain. My Shadow is now 7 years old, and this is the first I've ever heard of it. The vet said it wasn't too serious, and very common to Yorkies. He also said there was surgery to repair it, but most dogs just learn to live with it. Has anyone gone through this surgery with their dog? |
Thank You For The Update ! Im Not Too Happy About Lp But My Boy Has It Grade 1. Depending On The Grade Of The Lp Would Detremine The Seriousness Just From What I Have Been Observing... The Injury Thread Here On Yt Can Really Inform You Of Lp ... There Are Several On Here That Have Just Had The Surgery And Several That Are Scheduled To Have It... Im So Glad It Is Nothing More Serious Than That! Im Glad You Have Found Your Answer. Speedy Recovery For Shadow And His Parents I Know It Has Been A Trying 2-3 Days With The Not Knowing! |
Glad your baby is going to be OK. I know that although you're upset about the LP, you're glad it's nothing more serious! |
aww sorry both the diagnosis :( |
Prayer's coming Shadow's way that the LP is a low grade and will not need surgery. Sorry you went through such a scary time with him. Hugs to Shadow from: |
Prayers are coming your way. |
prayers are coming your way |
Sorry to hear about the LP. It can be caused by injury, but more than likely it was just not diagnosed when he was young and it has progressed to the point of having pain. Lets hope there is not joint degeneration now because of it, because surgery can't fix that. I am going through bilateral LP surgery with Gracie. Here is a link to the thread. I have several other posts on LP as well. There is a wealth of info, just do a search on luxating patella. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=113462 |
Thank you so much for all your help and kind words. My Shadow seems to feel much better today. :D The vet says it will keep slipping in and out on it's own, and he will learn to deal with it. My Shadow is the biggest baby, and it breaks my heart. He knows how to look at you all pathetic when there's something wrong. Also, when he doesn't feel well, he gets scared, so it's so hard for us to find where it hurts. If he's uncomfortable, and you just touch him anywhere, he gets scared and starts squealing and crying even though you are not hurting him. He knows how to get Mommy's attention! So, some of his pain is surely real, but knowing him, he just loves to be the baby, and puts on a little act for Mommy. He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now." :p |
Poor Shadow I have a 2 year old yorkie and last october he started walking funny and holding his head to one side. It turned out to be a stroke. He was in hospital for 16 days as he was very ill. We now have him home and he is playing with the other yorkies and with his toys. He is so lucky that we got him to the right vet as two other vets had seen him during that week and they did not notice he had taken a stroke. Hope shadow gets better soon.:aimeeyork |
He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now." :p[/QUOTE] Sorry your pup was diagnosed with Luxating patella, its ideal to find out what grade or level of LP your pup has. Holding the leg up while walking is A sign of LP it could be a level 3 & up. There is something else inside the knee that can break with an injury and sometimes gets diagnosed as LP, it can be repaired I just can't remember the name of it at this moment. Will research and get back to you. Brain cramp, uuughhh. |
"Learning to deal with it" is such a harsh phrase. Even if you opt out of surgery, there are treatment options that would lesson the pain your little baby is in. That phrase, coupled with "give him Tylenol," (which I can't quite get over) may be some signs you might want to consider searching for a new vet, who is a bit more up to date on current research and treatment options. Just my thoughts, sorry if this sounds rude! I am a little sensitive right now... Good luck with your guy!! |
They learn to live with it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That's like you dislocating your knee and the dr telling you to live w/ it.:mad: :mad: :mad: :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown no good vet!!! i'd find a new one not to mention the tylonel |
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