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Olivier · 07-05-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by moparmadness69

what if the vet isnt an option ? any natural remedies or medecines that have worked for yall in the past ?

What if the infection spread into his body and he die ? Also why have a dog if you are to let him suffer ?

Olivier · 07-05-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by moparmadness69

ok then i will call the vet on monday ..since all the vets are closed here for the holiday . thanks for the advice . he is like 15 years old if that makes a difference

The difference is that he gave you 15 years of unconditional LOVE and when he need cares your not able to move your....................

yorkiesmiles · 07-05-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsygal37

She is very lucky to still have him at 15 yrs. My Newman will be dead a year this August, he was just 10 yrs. old and I WISH I were in her possition right now to be able to be given an option of getting him help right away. I think we are all wasting our breath. If his teeth are infected they are probably this way because they were not taken care of and let to get this bad. And, the fact that she has to post on here looking for "Free" medical advice while he is in pain rather then bring him immediately to an emergency vet says a lot. Not to mention the fact that she's upset over his peeing. MY GOD. Elaine

Yes, I thought I'm possibly wasting my time on this person. This is a dog that has not been properly cared for.

the thought also crossed my mind that this is a troll

jrsygal37 · 07-05-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Yes, I thought I'm possibly wasting my time on this person. This is a dog that has not been properly cared for.

the thought also crossed my mind that this is a troll

I thought it may be a troll too and I hope that it is, but unfortunately there are a lot of really stupid people that should not have a pet. I hope this is a troll because the thought of what this little one must be going through and with such an uncaring owner is very upsetting to me. Elaine

mscat · 07-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Whoever it is has stopped replying

Shame on this person for letting her poor dog suffer

Age does not play a role in this... RESPONSIBILTY does

This poor dog

KimberlySRN · 07-05-2008, 08:27 PM

So sad. I hope they took their yorkie to the vet, or that this post is fake.

ldenise · 07-06-2008, 06:28 PM

I debated as to add to this thread or not because I dont' want a fuss started. I have not been on YT much lately due to threads like this(and have truely been very busy).
This may have very well been a troll as you say. I guess you'll never find out because if they weren't you have run them away anyhow. You may have truely missed the very purpose of this forum, to help educate other yorkie owners who ask for help. You all should realize that not everyone runs to the vet. You and I know that infection in the teeth could be deadly but obviously this person didn't realize it. I bet there are millions of people through out the world who own dogs that truely love them but can't afford a vet. Lack of money doesn't mean lack of love for your pet. This person might not have been aware that a simple chat with the vet could make it a little less expensive. I have seen people on this forum ban together to help another member pay for medical care. One of my yorkies has bad teeth and I dare anyone to tell me it is due to him not being properly cared for.
I feel extremely sorry for this yorkie. (If it truely does exist) it will not be getting the help that they asked for.
I do agree this yorkie need to see a vet asap... but you guys handled this all wrong.
and.... as i said.... I don't want this to be a fuss!
Think about the purpose of this forum.

YorkieRose · 07-06-2008, 06:39 PM

Since your Yorkie is 15 yrs, it is not uncommon to have poor bladder control..and bad teeth...of course, these problems did not pop up this weekend...make a vet appt..decide a course of treatment or have him put down to prevent unnecessary suffering. Good Luck

red98vett · 07-06-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

I debated as to add to this thread or not because I dont' want a fuss started. I have not been on YT much lately due to threads like this(and have truely been very busy).
This may have very well been a troll as you say. I guess you'll never find out because if they weren't you have run them away anyhow. You may have truely missed the very purpose of this forum, to help educate other yorkie owners who ask for help. You all should realize that not everyone runs to the vet. You and I know that infection in the teeth could be deadly but obviously this person didn't realize it. I bet there are millions of people through out the world who own dogs that truely love them but can't afford a vet. Lack of money doesn't mean lack of love for your pet. This person might not have been aware that a simple chat with the vet could make it a little less expensive. I have seen people on this forum ban together to help another member pay for medical care. One of my yorkies has bad teeth and I dare anyone to tell me it is due to him not being properly cared for.
I feel extremely sorry for this yorkie. (If it truely does exist) it will not be getting the help that they asked for.
I do agree this yorkie need to see a vet asap... but you guys handled this all wrong.
and.... as i said.... I don't want this to be a fuss!
Think about the purpose of this forum.

I agree with everything you just said...

the original poster said her dog was 15 years old - there's bound to be incontintence but I agree - a vet visit should be soon especially for the teeth issue ...We can't automatically assume there isnt a real person behind this.....

The net has opened a whole world of information that we never had before and I have to think if someone got a yorkie 15 years ago - they probably weren't informed about teeth issues .....many people don't realize how bad an infection can be. Even someone getting a yorkie NOW could be uninformed because not all vets will tell us that teeth have to be maintained throughout their whole life

ooops ....I just saw YOUR post Pat (YorkieRose) - we must have been posting at the same time but mine took longer lol - I didn't mean to repeat what you said

roxies_mom · 07-06-2008, 06:55 PM

OMG! I would have been to the vet with my baby so fast. I am always on alert if anything is wrong. The first thing I think to do is the vet, not post for help. If she couldn't afford the vet I'm sure they would have worked out something with her. Just think if one of her human family members was old and got sick, what would she do just let them go because they were old???

jrsygal37 · 07-07-2008, 07:39 AM

I have to disagree. I think advice was given and ignored and that sparked posters to be upset. To put it frankly, if she cared she would not have been on here asking about home remedies when her dog was sick and in pain and she certainly would not be bringing up the fact that he also has a peeing problem. Education is the way to go but in this case I don't think education, pleading or anything else would have sparked her to take this dog to the vet. Obviously for him to have gotten an infection in his teeth there had to be a problem to begin with that was never addressed. And, by her posts it did nto seem as though she even had a vet of her own. 15 yrs. and no vet. I can't speak for anyone else but I for one do not feel badly about what I posted. I don't think it helped but I certainly do not think it ran her off either . Her mind was set before even posting. Elaine

YorkieChick1 · 07-07-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

You may have truely missed the very purpose of this forum, to help educate other yorkie owners who ask for help. You all should realize that not everyone runs to the vet. You and I know that infection in the teeth could be deadly but obviously this person didn't realize it. I bet there are millions of people through out the world who own dogs that truely love them but can't afford a vet. Lack of money doesn't mean lack of love for your pet.

I have to disagree with you on this. It is not a RIGHT to own a pet, it is a PRIVILEGE. If you cannot afford basic medical care then you should NOT own a pet. It is not loving to let your pet linger in pain. I would also guess that this person probably owns a cell phone, If they can afford something frivolous like a cell phone then they can bring their dog to the vet. JMO.

mscat · 07-07-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

I debated as to add to this thread or not because I dont' want a fuss started. I have not been on YT much lately due to threads like this(and have truely been very busy).
This may have very well been a troll as you say. I guess you'll never find out because if they weren't you have run them away anyhow. You may have truely missed the very purpose of this forum, to help educate other yorkie owners who ask for help. You all should realize that not everyone runs to the vet. You and I know that infection in the teeth could be deadly but obviously this person didn't realize it. I bet there are millions of people through out the world who own dogs that truely love them but can't afford a vet. Lack of money doesn't mean lack of love for your pet. This person might not have been aware that a simple chat with the vet could make it a little less expensive. I have seen people on this forum ban together to help another member pay for medical care. One of my yorkies has bad teeth and I dare anyone to tell me it is due to him not being properly cared for.
I feel extremely sorry for this yorkie. (If it truely does exist) it will not be getting the help that they asked for.
I do agree this yorkie need to see a vet asap... but you guys handled this all wrong.
and.... as i said.... I don't want this to be a fuss!
Think about the purpose of this forum.

I do not agree... YT members have passion for their dogs, and it is very upsetting to know one is in pain, and ill. Nothing is being done about it,and many of us will express our feelings about it.
I have no problem with someone posting about a sick animal, when it is given the right medical treatment, and all is being done for the dog. What is wrong is to know the dog is hurting, and do nothing . The point of the YT is to offer support, advice, and encouragement .
NO one on here is going to be happy to see a Yorkie suffering. Yes, I believe it is important not to allow your dog to suffer, and to get the dog to the vet! NO matter what the costs are. Just because the dog was older, is no excuse/

ldenise · 07-07-2008, 07:52 PM

MY point is....

I am going to refer to this poster as a she (who knows).

She posted the first time at 6:46 AM asking for help.
she then got good advice.
2nd post was " what if a vet was not an option?" I will now assume she was meaning there were no vets in their office on the holiday week end.
Her 3rd and final post she was going to get the yorkie to the vet on monday.

that should have been the end of it other than offering support for her until the dog was better... as a long time YT member, I thought that was the whole point. At least that is what brought me to this site. I came on here asking for advice. And I have gotten very good advice and support from time to time. I am far from being a stupid person, but until I found the internet and YT there are countless things that I didn't know about "raising my youngens". There are dozens of ways I could have accidently killed them had I not asked or searched for answers. It wasn't because I didn't love them... it was because I didn't know.

you all had decided, in her aproximately 8 hrs and 3 short posts as a member on YT, that she was unfit to own a yorkie.

In my opinion she wasn't wanting her dog to suffer which is why she was asking for help.

Don't you guys realize that if this was a "troll", you gave them exactly what they are wanting. they want some one lose their temper and to be rude to them. They get something out of it.

I hope she comes back. We might be able to help her.

mscat · 07-08-2008, 03:25 AM

I understand what you are saying. I think you are a much more forgiving individual , and can se it from a different perspective. However, I can't get over Her dog being in terrible pain. I put myself in the dogs place. The dog is counting on the humans to take care of him. He is hurting and in pain .That sucks. AND is cruel. Nobody wrote that she should not be a yorkieowner .

It would be great if she did come back and let us know that her dog is ok. AND not suffering.

She did know the dog had an infection, and had symtoms of other health issues.

Such a shame

07-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#20
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Whoever it is has stopped replying Shame on this person for letting her poor dog suffer Age does not play a role in this... RESPONSIBILTY does This poor dog __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-05-2008, 08:27 PM	#21
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	So sad. I hope they took their yorkie to the vet, or that this post is fake. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

07-06-2008, 06:28 PM	#22
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	I debated as to add to this thread or not because I dont' want a fuss started. I have not been on YT much lately due to threads like this(and have truely been very busy). This may have very well been a troll as you say. I guess you'll never find out because if they weren't you have run them away anyhow. You may have truely missed the very purpose of this forum, to help educate other yorkie owners who ask for help. You all should realize that not everyone runs to the vet. You and I know that infection in the teeth could be deadly but obviously this person didn't realize it. I bet there are millions of people through out the world who own dogs that truely love them but can't afford a vet. Lack of money doesn't mean lack of love for your pet. This person might not have been aware that a simple chat with the vet could make it a little less expensive. I have seen people on this forum ban together to help another member pay for medical care. One of my yorkies has bad teeth and I dare anyone to tell me it is due to him not being properly cared for. I feel extremely sorry for this yorkie. (If it truely does exist) it will not be getting the help that they asked for. I do agree this yorkie need to see a vet asap... but you guys handled this all wrong. and.... as i said.... I don't want this to be a fuss! Think about the purpose of this forum. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

07-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#23
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	problem Since your Yorkie is 15 yrs, it is not uncommon to have poor bladder control..and bad teeth...of course, these problems did not pop up this weekend...make a vet appt..decide a course of treatment or have him put down to prevent unnecessary suffering. Good Luck

07-07-2008, 07:52 PM	#29
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	MY point is.... I am going to refer to this poster as a she (who knows). She posted the first time at 6:46 AM asking for help. she then got good advice. 2nd post was " what if a vet was not an option?" I will now assume she was meaning there were no vets in their office on the holiday week end. Her 3rd and final post she was going to get the yorkie to the vet on monday. that should have been the end of it other than offering support for her until the dog was better... as a long time YT member, I thought that was the whole point. At least that is what brought me to this site. I came on here asking for advice. And I have gotten very good advice and support from time to time. I am far from being a stupid person, but until I found the internet and YT there are countless things that I didn't know about "raising my youngens". There are dozens of ways I could have accidently killed them had I not asked or searched for answers. It wasn't because I didn't love them... it was because I didn't know. you all had decided, in her aproximately 8 hrs and 3 short posts as a member on YT, that she was unfit to own a yorkie. In my opinion she wasn't wanting her dog to suffer which is why she was asking for help. Don't you guys realize that if this was a "troll", you gave them exactly what they are wanting. they want some one lose their temper and to be rude to them. They get something out of it. I hope she comes back. We might be able to help her. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

07-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#25
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	OMG! I would have been to the vet with my baby so fast. I am always on alert if anything is wrong. The first thing I think to do is the vet, not post for help. If she couldn't afford the vet I'm sure they would have worked out something with her. Just think if one of her human family members was old and got sick, what would she do just let them go because they were old???

07-07-2008, 07:39 AM	#26
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	I have to disagree. I think advice was given and ignored and that sparked posters to be upset. To put it frankly, if she cared she would not have been on here asking about home remedies when her dog was sick and in pain and she certainly would not be bringing up the fact that he also has a peeing problem. Education is the way to go but in this case I don't think education, pleading or anything else would have sparked her to take this dog to the vet. Obviously for him to have gotten an infection in his teeth there had to be a problem to begin with that was never addressed. And, by her posts it did nto seem as though she even had a vet of her own. 15 yrs. and no vet. I can't speak for anyone else but I for one do not feel badly about what I posted. I don't think it helped but I certainly do not think it ran her off either . Her mind was set before even posting. Elaine

07-08-2008, 03:25 AM	#30
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I understand what you are saying. I think you are a much more forgiving individual , and can se it from a different perspective. However, I can't get over Her dog being in terrible pain. I put myself in the dogs place. The dog is counting on the humans to take care of him. He is hurting and in pain .That sucks. AND is cruel. Nobody wrote that she should not be a yorkieowner . It would be great if she did come back and let us know that her dog is ok. AND not suffering. She did know the dog had an infection, and had symtoms of other health issues. Such a shame __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."