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BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-03-2008, 08:45 PM

I know this does not help your baby but I wanted to share.. I saw a dime on the floor tonight and I have about paniced ... I yanked it up... Bleu is never anywhere we arent but he could have very well got that dime.. I can not tell you how glad I am that you shared with us your story...

I wish you were not going through this and I can hear in your tone your worry your hurt your emotions and how tired you must be...

Keep your head up we are all praying for you and your baby....He will be up and going in no time ... You are blessed and your baby is MORE BLESSED.. He is helpless. Look at what you have done.. You have got him the best care possible...

He is gonna be more rotten when he gets home I know...

Hugs
Vicki

Maxi · 03-03-2008, 09:24 PM

Thank you for update. I am sorry that it has happened to you. Still praying for you guys

Stay positive your baby needs that. You will see in no time he will be running around like nothing had happened

MyFairLacy · 03-03-2008, 10:01 PM

I hope we'll hear good news tomorrow that the transfusions are working and his RBC count is higher.

Susan123 · 03-04-2008, 12:37 AM

I just caught this thread. I'm so sorry this is happening. I'm praying for a good night, and that he keeps up his strength through this.

yorkiesmiles · 03-04-2008, 05:47 AM

Prayers for your sweet Sebastian - have you spoke to the vet this morning? Will he stay at the ER vet or go back to the other vet?

My daughter swallowed a penny as a toddler - there are so many danger even in a child, it can affect their breathing, etc. we were fortunate it had dropped into a safer area & just had to wait for it to come out of her body on its own. But I'm thinking my toddler was huge compared to your sweet baby, so I can imagine how truly dangerous this situation is.

Prayers for you too hon

BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-04-2008, 06:08 AM

Hear is hopeing sweet Sabastian is having a better day and for a positive report!

Will check in later on

Hugs
Vicki

mattymac · 03-04-2008, 06:18 AM

praying for good news today...hoping the transfusions worked and he is doing better.

sondra2004 · 03-04-2008, 06:24 AM

Sending more prayers for your little one. Question- Did they rule out more than One coin?

kyancer · 03-04-2008, 07:46 AM

They did rule out more than one penny. They said that because he is so small the zinc levels got really high (in proportion to his little body). They were able to get much higher much faster than they would have in a larger dog, which is why it's taking him so long to get rid of the zinc.

This morning Sebastian was transferred from the ER to the Internal Medicine Specialist (located in the same building thankfully!). I talked to the Internal Medicine Specialist on the phone. She said last night he had to have another blood transfusion. But, since that transfusion his numbers have stayed stable. His red blood count is still quite low, but it at least isn't depleting at this point. Which is good because they said they've reached the maximum amount of blood that they can safely transfuse in a 24 hr period. So, hopefully the numbers at least stay stable for today. His coagulation (clotting) time has improved a little bit too, so that is a good sign. He is now going to stay with the internal medicine doctor for up to three days, he will transfer to the ER at night for monitoring, but as the patient of the internal medicine doctor. Now that he's at the specialist I am certain that he is receiving the best treatment possible. Now we just have to hope that he keeps improving. The only other scary thing is that the anemia and the medications he's on for the anemia can cause damage to the liver and kidneys. But, they monitor the liver and kidneys when they do the bloodwork and so far they are ok, so we will just hope that they continue to be ok. I'm going to go visit him this afternoon. I miss him so much!

Thanks again for all the prayers and support! I know they are helping and they lift my spirits too.

RMKC · 03-04-2008, 08:06 AM

Poor little guy, prayers are with him, lets hope he will improve today and gets to come home soon !

yorkiesmiles · 03-04-2008, 08:15 AM

Thank you for the update - you've provided me with some specific things to pray about. It sounds like he is receiving excellent care and even your first vet knew what to do - that is so wonderful! Will you get to visit your boy?

kyancer · 03-04-2008, 08:18 AM

Yes, I'm going to go visit him this afternoon. And, I got to visit with him several times yesterday during the transfers.

mascot · 03-04-2008, 08:18 AM

I am glad he is at a stable point!!! Whew!!! I will keep praying till he is out of the woods. Thanks for the update! I'm happy you can see your baby today, gives him hugs from all of us on YT!!!! Dot

saphire · 03-04-2008, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the update. I will be saying special prayers that he recovers soon.

Give him a tummy rub from me.

Sheilagh

mattymac · 03-04-2008, 12:11 PM

Thanks for that update...glad to hear he is with a specialist and hopefully things will continue to get better. You are both in my prayers!

03-03-2008, 08:45 PM	#76
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	I know this does not help your baby but I wanted to share.. I saw a dime on the floor tonight and I have about paniced ... I yanked it up... Bleu is never anywhere we arent but he could have very well got that dime.. I can not tell you how glad I am that you shared with us your story... I wish you were not going through this and I can hear in your tone your worry your hurt your emotions and how tired you must be... Keep your head up we are all praying for you and your baby....He will be up and going in no time ... You are blessed and your baby is MORE BLESSED.. He is helpless. Look at what you have done.. You have got him the best care possible... He is gonna be more rotten when he gets home I know... 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

03-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#77
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you for update. I am sorry that it has happened to you. Still praying for you guys Stay positive your baby needs that. You will see in no time he will be running around like nothing had happened __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals!

03-03-2008, 10:01 PM	#78
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I hope we'll hear good news tomorrow that the transfusions are working and his RBC count is higher. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-04-2008, 05:47 AM	#80
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Prayers for your sweet Sebastian - have you spoke to the vet this morning? Will he stay at the ER vet or go back to the other vet? My daughter swallowed a penny as a toddler - there are so many danger even in a child, it can affect their breathing, etc. we were fortunate it had dropped into a safer area & just had to wait for it to come out of her body on its own. But I'm thinking my toddler was huge compared to your sweet baby, so I can imagine how truly dangerous this situation is. Prayers for you too hon __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-04-2008, 06:08 AM	#81
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Hear is hopeing sweet Sabastian is having a better day and for a positive report! Will check in later on 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

03-04-2008, 12:37 AM	#79
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	I just caught this thread. I'm so sorry this is happening. I'm praying for a good night, and that he keeps up his strength through this.

03-04-2008, 06:18 AM	#82
mattymac YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 467	praying for good news today...hoping the transfusions worked and he is doing better. __________________ Tori and Lily

03-04-2008, 06:24 AM	#83
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	Sending more prayers for your little one. Question- Did they rule out more than One coin? __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips; you can't have just one! The PiNK Club

03-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#84
kyancer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 237	They did rule out more than one penny. They said that because he is so small the zinc levels got really high (in proportion to his little body). They were able to get much higher much faster than they would have in a larger dog, which is why it's taking him so long to get rid of the zinc. This morning Sebastian was transferred from the ER to the Internal Medicine Specialist (located in the same building thankfully!). I talked to the Internal Medicine Specialist on the phone. She said last night he had to have another blood transfusion. But, since that transfusion his numbers have stayed stable. His red blood count is still quite low, but it at least isn't depleting at this point. Which is good because they said they've reached the maximum amount of blood that they can safely transfuse in a 24 hr period. So, hopefully the numbers at least stay stable for today. His coagulation (clotting) time has improved a little bit too, so that is a good sign. He is now going to stay with the internal medicine doctor for up to three days, he will transfer to the ER at night for monitoring, but as the patient of the internal medicine doctor. Now that he's at the specialist I am certain that he is receiving the best treatment possible. Now we just have to hope that he keeps improving. The only other scary thing is that the anemia and the medications he's on for the anemia can cause damage to the liver and kidneys. But, they monitor the liver and kidneys when they do the bloodwork and so far they are ok, so we will just hope that they continue to be ok. I'm going to go visit him this afternoon. I miss him so much! Thanks again for all the prayers and support! I know they are helping and they lift my spirits too.

03-04-2008, 08:06 AM	#85
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Poor little guy, prayers are with him, lets hope he will improve today and gets to come home soon ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

03-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#86
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Thank you for the update - you've provided me with some specific things to pray about. It sounds like he is receiving excellent care and even your first vet knew what to do - that is so wonderful! Will you get to visit your boy? __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-04-2008, 08:18 AM	#87
kyancer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 237	Yes, I'm going to go visit him this afternoon. And, I got to visit with him several times yesterday during the transfers.

03-04-2008, 08:18 AM	#88
mascot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 209	Mascot I am glad he is at a stable point!!! Whew!!! I will keep praying till he is out of the woods. Thanks for the update! I'm happy you can see your baby today, gives him hugs from all of us on YT!!!! Dot __________________ "The US Constitution doesn't gaurantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." Benjamin Franklin Mascot and Dot

03-04-2008, 08:43 AM	#89
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Thanks for the update. I will be saying special prayers that he recovers soon. Give him a tummy rub from me. Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

03-04-2008, 12:11 PM	#90
mattymac YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 467	Thanks for that update...glad to hear he is with a specialist and hopefully things will continue to get better. You are both in my prayers! __________________ Tori and Lily