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Headbanger · 01-17-2008, 12:15 PM

I am new member so please forgive this message if it isn't correct. I have a 14 week old Yorkie who has had a problem pooing since I got him, increasing in severity. He has paid a few visits to vets and today had an internal to see if a cause could be found. On inspection it was found that a ring of fibrous tissue in anus which would normally stretch to allow faecal matter to exit was not elastic in my little Teddy, therefore, he was unable to push anything passed this ring. The vet has tried to stretch it a little with his finger and has said that he will have to refer him to see if anything can be done with him being so small otherwise I will have to lose him. I am now waiting for a reply from the vet to see if he can get a referral from one of the large hospitals. Teddy is a real character weighing just 2lbs 5os and loved by all. Has any other member come across this problem and can possibly give me some hope for Teddy. Thank you for reading this.

janelles · 01-17-2008, 12:23 PM

i'm so sorry to hear your little puppy is having this problem. I wish I had some good advice to offer, but I have not encountered this problem with any of my dogs. It is really good that you took him to the vet, and hopefully, they can figure out what to do.
Good luck with your new puppy
Janice

TLC · 01-17-2008, 01:21 PM

Oh boy. I know nothing about this, but I know I have heard of it. He really NEEDS to get to a Specialist so they can fix this problem, please do not wait too long

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-17-2008, 01:25 PM

Omg Im Heart Broken

Saying Prayers For Him Now!

I Can Not Believe This.. These Yorkies Go Through So Much ...

Im Sorry You Have The Best Support Out There Right Here Keep Us Posted Please

Hugs
Vicki

Headbanger · 01-17-2008, 01:58 PM

For the good people who have replied. Please be assured that he is being looked after as he has been since I got him. Uncle Bob (his vet) is contacting the University Hospital tomorrow so we should know when he can go to see a specialist. The internal examination must have done a little stretching because he has managed to go 3 times this evening. Fingers crossed it continues and then he won't be uncomfortable while waiting for the specialist. Thank you so much for your good wishes and I will, of course, keep you posted. Do I sign my own name or my user name?

TLC · 01-17-2008, 02:23 PM

So glad to hear the news. I will be looking forward to your follow up posts.

As far as signing, you can use whatever name you want

Welcome to YT - My name is Nicole - user name TLC

Cinq1964 · 01-17-2008, 02:28 PM

So sorry to hear this!! I know you are heart broken. Hope for the best! We are here!

KathyinCali · 01-17-2008, 02:47 PM

I hope everything turns out well for your baby. Sending warm wishes your way.

Brookef18 · 01-17-2008, 08:18 PM

Sayin prayers for your little angle... God Bless and stay hopeful.

yorkiesmiles · 01-17-2008, 09:00 PM

praying for your little guy. It sounds like your vet is wise and willing to do a referral right away.

Welcome to YT!! Please keep us updated.

Ellie May · 01-17-2008, 09:02 PM

I'm sorry to hear this.

Welcome to YT. You are taking such good care of your pup.

Headbanger · 01-18-2008, 09:47 AM

Hi There
To all you lovely people who took the time to reply to my letter about Teddy's anal problem. I have, this afternoon, received a telephone call from the Liverpool University Small Animal Hospital with an appointment for Teddy on Wednesday 23rd January. This is the best Small Animal Hospital in the whole of the UK so he will be in the best hands. I have to leave him there which I am not looking forward to but if it will get him well it will be worth it. As I have lost 2 of my dogs in recent months, the two left (Great Dane & Chihuahua/Corgi cross) are upset every time I take teddy out of the house so its rough on them too. Until I've been to the hospital I won't know anymore but will update you as soon as I have any information. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.
Regards
Margaret

TLC · 01-18-2008, 10:03 AM

You will be in my prayers.

Wylie's Mom · 01-18-2008, 10:33 AM

Oh, poor Teddy! I do hope this can be fixed - there may be some options, as it doesn't sound too terribly complicated (hopefully). I don't know if this sounds too *icky* for you - but it may help him if you sort of..."massage"...his anal area a bit, just to keep it more relaxed and to loosen the area. Just a thought. You could wear a rubber glove or use a tissue or something. Keep us posted. All the best to little Teddy, he sounds wonderful!

bjh · 01-18-2008, 01:11 PM

I am so sorry poor Teddy is going through all this. Did the vet have any suggestions as to what to do until then? Maybe a little canned pumpkin can help soften his stools so he won't have to strain so hard or maybe the vet can recommend something else.

01-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
Headbanger Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 14	Anal problems I am new member so please forgive this message if it isn't correct. I have a 14 week old Yorkie who has had a problem pooing since I got him, increasing in severity. He has paid a few visits to vets and today had an internal to see if a cause could be found. On inspection it was found that a ring of fibrous tissue in anus which would normally stretch to allow faecal matter to exit was not elastic in my little Teddy, therefore, he was unable to push anything passed this ring. The vet has tried to stretch it a little with his finger and has said that he will have to refer him to see if anything can be done with him being so small otherwise I will have to lose him. I am now waiting for a reply from the vet to see if he can get a referral from one of the large hospitals. Teddy is a real character weighing just 2lbs 5os and loved by all. Has any other member come across this problem and can possibly give me some hope for Teddy. Thank you for reading this.

01-17-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
janelles YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 324	Hi i'm so sorry to hear your little puppy is having this problem. I wish I had some good advice to offer, but I have not encountered this problem with any of my dogs. It is really good that you took him to the vet, and hopefully, they can figure out what to do. Good luck with your new puppy Janice

01-17-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Oh boy. I know nothing about this, but I know I have heard of it. He really NEEDS to get to a Specialist so they can fix this problem, please do not wait too long __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

01-17-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Omg Im Heart Broken Saying Prayers For Him Now! I Can Not Believe This.. These Yorkies Go Through So Much ... Im Sorry You Have The Best Support Out There Right Here Keep Us Posted Please Hugs Vicki __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

01-17-2008, 01:58 PM	#5
Headbanger Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 14	Anal Problem For the good people who have replied. Please be assured that he is being looked after as he has been since I got him. Uncle Bob (his vet) is contacting the University Hospital tomorrow so we should know when he can go to see a specialist. The internal examination must have done a little stretching because he has managed to go 3 times this evening. Fingers crossed it continues and then he won't be uncomfortable while waiting for the specialist. Thank you so much for your good wishes and I will, of course, keep you posted. Do I sign my own name or my user name?

01-17-2008, 02:23 PM	#6
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	So glad to hear the news. I will be looking forward to your follow up posts. As far as signing, you can use whatever name you want Welcome to YT - My name is Nicole - user name TLC __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

01-17-2008, 02:28 PM	#7
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	So sorry to hear this!! I know you are heart broken. Hope for the best! We are here! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

01-17-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I hope everything turns out well for your baby. Sending warm wishes your way. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

01-17-2008, 08:18 PM	#9
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	Sayin prayers for your little angle... God Bless and stay hopeful. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

01-17-2008, 09:00 PM	#10
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	praying for your little guy. It sounds like your vet is wise and willing to do a referral right away. Welcome to YT!! Please keep us updated. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

01-17-2008, 09:02 PM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm sorry to hear this. Welcome to YT. You are taking such good care of your pup. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-18-2008, 09:47 AM	#12
Headbanger Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 14	Poorly Teddy Hi There To all you lovely people who took the time to reply to my letter about Teddy's anal problem. I have, this afternoon, received a telephone call from the Liverpool University Small Animal Hospital with an appointment for Teddy on Wednesday 23rd January. This is the best Small Animal Hospital in the whole of the UK so he will be in the best hands. I have to leave him there which I am not looking forward to but if it will get him well it will be worth it. As I have lost 2 of my dogs in recent months, the two left (Great Dane & Chihuahua/Corgi cross) are upset every time I take teddy out of the house so its rough on them too. Until I've been to the hospital I won't know anymore but will update you as soon as I have any information. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. Regards Margaret

01-18-2008, 10:03 AM	#13
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	You will be in my prayers. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

01-18-2008, 10:33 AM	#14
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Oh, poor Teddy! I do hope this can be fixed - there may be some options, as it doesn't sound too terribly complicated (hopefully). I don't know if this sounds too icky for you - but it may help him if you sort of..."massage"...his anal area a bit, just to keep it more relaxed and to loosen the area. Just a thought. You could wear a rubber glove or use a tissue or something. Keep us posted. All the best to little Teddy, he sounds wonderful! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#15
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I am so sorry poor Teddy is going through all this. Did the vet have any suggestions as to what to do until then? Maybe a little canned pumpkin can help soften his stools so he won't have to strain so hard or maybe the vet can recommend something else.