Eddie got into some foxtails - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cj125 · 09-17-2008, 05:04 PM

Aww - saying lots of prayers for Eddie's speedy recovery! Darn Mother Nature!!!

These foxtails are in the same category as gnats, mosquitoes, and flies - why did God invent these things???

cobird2 · 09-17-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm sorry to read about Eddie and hope he has a quick recovery.
You've created some really wonderful videos of your adorable furbutts and it seems like they get to go lots of fun places with you.

Are foxtails related in any way to ornamental grasses?
I've got several varieties on my property and the top of one looks like the photo on one of the links.

bettyeanne · 09-17-2008, 05:16 PM

Ah, poor little Eddie! What a rotten end to some magnificient scenery! I just learned about Foxtail recently here in Colorado! I had never heard of it but it's pretty horrible! I will be praying that our Eddie will be OK! Mike, please keep us updated.

Jeri Cunningham · 09-17-2008, 05:26 PM

I hope the vet get to it soon. Our Teddy got a foxtail in his nose and it caused swelling and cut off his breathing after a few days. He finally had surgery to remove it. That was two years ago and I hate foxtails and avoid them at all cost.

Poor Eddie I sure hope he is OK.

paulapoo · 09-17-2008, 05:35 PM

EDDIE!!! Sneeze it out lil buddy!! Wishing you the best! Hope all is resolved very soon.

Rudys Mom · 09-17-2008, 05:49 PM

Poor Eddie.

I hope he doesn't have to be put under.

Listen up, Eddie!! NO MORE sniffing those foxtails, it worries us parents too much and it could hurt you.

Tiggerwit · 09-17-2008, 05:53 PM

awww Eddie and Mike. So sorry.... I hope everything is okay

PANAMA69 · 09-17-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

LOL, it was against my will

Nah, poor woman fell on some wooden steps while we were at a restaurant. Not a good thing to do when you're 74. She tore some ligaments. We took her to the hospital, and they gave her some meds and crutches, and she toughed it out. A 12-hour ride through the park in the back of a van. We offered to take her home, but she didn't want to miss the trip.

Thanks, everyone, for the Eddie comments. I've been online and talking to vets all day. So far, most are advocating a wait-and-see approach because of his lack of symptoms other than sneezing. But I'm one good sneezing fit away from scheduling a scoping and flushing tomorrow. I'm going to watch him closely tonight.

Mike you always crack me up

so sorry about your mother in-law

alaskayorkie · 09-17-2008, 07:34 PM

Thanks everybody. No real news yet. My vet encouraged a wait-and-see approach for a few more days. With no symptoms other than sneezing, he's not certain there's anything in there. And the "next step," a scoping and cleaning, is no guarantee. Yorkie noses are so tiny that the scope can't see all the nooks and crannies. And even flushing it out with saline is no guarantee.

So that's three vets that have advised me to wait a little longer and see if the sneezing goes away.

I'm just going to take it day by day. If he has any more serious sneezing episodes, I'm taking him in.

I'll let everyone know. Thanks again for the concern. I'm hoping I'm overreacting.

Gypsy & Me · 09-18-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Thanks everybody. No real news yet. My vet encouraged a wait-and-see approach for a few more days. With no symptoms other than sneezing, he's not certain there's anything in there. And the "next step," a scoping and cleaning, is no guarantee. Yorkie noses are so tiny that the scope can't see all the nooks and crannies. And even flushing it out with saline is no guarantee.

So that's three vets that have advised me to wait a little longer and see if the sneezing goes away.

I'm just going to take it day by day. If he has any more serious sneezing episodes, I'm taking him in.

I'll let everyone know. Thanks again for the concern. I'm hoping I'm overreacting.

Poor Eddie. How was he last night? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him.

Connie · 09-18-2008, 05:49 AM

Gosh, Mike! I feel so bad for little Eddie and for you with all the worrying over this. I remember reading a year or two ago about foxtails and how dangerous they are. I'll say a prayer for Eddie and I hope that it is just a little irritation in his nose that is making him sneeze and there are no pieces of the foxtail in there. You are not over reacting at all...it is a scary deal and a concern. Hugs to you! I hope to read a positive update soon! I love adorable Eddie!

bettyeanne · 09-18-2008, 05:50 AM

Just checking in on Eddie! Hope all is well and want you to know we are keeping the little man in our prayers. Smoochies from Toto!

alisonJ · 09-18-2008, 07:26 AM

any sneezing last nite????

tiggerr36792 · 09-18-2008, 08:02 AM

Mike I hope Eddie is okay and it's nothing serious. I hate Foxtails and know how bad the can be poor baby I hope it's not one of those awful weeds.

Izzy Princess · 09-18-2008, 08:17 AM

K just checking in on our therapy buddy. Boy does this put a damper on the visits.

Eddie...Izzy sending tons of hugs your way.

Are foxtails only found in parts of the country?

09-17-2008, 05:04 PM	#31
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Aww - saying lots of prayers for Eddie's speedy recovery! Darn Mother Nature!!! These foxtails are in the same category as gnats, mosquitoes, and flies - why did God invent these things??? __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

09-17-2008, 05:05 PM	#32
cobird2 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 837	Ornamental Grasses I'm sorry to read about Eddie and hope he has a quick recovery. You've created some really wonderful videos of your adorable furbutts and it seems like they get to go lots of fun places with you. Are foxtails related in any way to ornamental grasses? I've got several varieties on my property and the top of one looks like the photo on one of the links. __________________ Johnny, Our Big, Little Dog

09-17-2008, 05:16 PM	#33
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Ah, poor little Eddie! What a rotten end to some magnificient scenery! I just learned about Foxtail recently here in Colorado! I had never heard of it but it's pretty horrible! I will be praying that our Eddie will be OK! Mike, please keep us updated. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

09-17-2008, 05:26 PM	#34
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I hope the vet get to it soon. Our Teddy got a foxtail in his nose and it caused swelling and cut off his breathing after a few days. He finally had surgery to remove it. That was two years ago and I hate foxtails and avoid them at all cost. Poor Eddie I sure hope he is OK. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

09-17-2008, 05:35 PM	#35
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	EDDIE!!! Sneeze it out lil buddy!! Wishing you the best! Hope all is resolved very soon. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

09-17-2008, 05:49 PM	#36
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	Poor Eddie. I hope he doesn't have to be put under. Listen up, Eddie!! NO MORE sniffing those foxtails, it worries us parents too much and it could hurt you. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

09-17-2008, 05:53 PM	#37
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	awww Eddie and Mike. So sorry.... I hope everything is okay __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

09-17-2008, 07:34 PM	#39
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks everybody. No real news yet. My vet encouraged a wait-and-see approach for a few more days. With no symptoms other than sneezing, he's not certain there's anything in there. And the "next step," a scoping and cleaning, is no guarantee. Yorkie noses are so tiny that the scope can't see all the nooks and crannies. And even flushing it out with saline is no guarantee. So that's three vets that have advised me to wait a little longer and see if the sneezing goes away. I'm just going to take it day by day. If he has any more serious sneezing episodes, I'm taking him in. I'll let everyone know. Thanks again for the concern. I'm hoping I'm overreacting. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-18-2008, 05:49 AM	#41
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Gosh, Mike! I feel so bad for little Eddie and for you with all the worrying over this. I remember reading a year or two ago about foxtails and how dangerous they are. I'll say a prayer for Eddie and I hope that it is just a little irritation in his nose that is making him sneeze and there are no pieces of the foxtail in there. You are not over reacting at all...it is a scary deal and a concern. Hugs to you! I hope to read a positive update soon! I love adorable Eddie! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

09-18-2008, 05:50 AM	#42
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Just checking in on Eddie! Hope all is well and want you to know we are keeping the little man in our prayers. Smoochies from Toto! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

09-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#43
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	I am concerned too. any sneezing last nite???? __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

09-18-2008, 08:02 AM	#44
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Mike I hope Eddie is okay and it's nothing serious. I hate Foxtails and know how bad the can be poor baby I hope it's not one of those awful weeds.

09-18-2008, 08:17 AM	#45
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	K just checking in on our therapy buddy. Boy does this put a damper on the visits. Eddie...Izzy sending tons of hugs your way. Are foxtails only found in parts of the country? __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC