Lucy was stepped on!

[lgoodall]

Yes, please RUN! DON'T WALK! to the nearest vet of emergency vet. Your baby probably has internal injuries, and could bleed to death. We don't mean to fuss, but we are dog lovers, and always speak out in the interest of the poor babies who can't speak for themselves. Tucker's Mom

[lgoodall]

Your baby is already showing signs of distress. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, take her to someone. Don't rely on us or phone calls regardless of how competent you think that person is. Tucker's Mom

[cateandlucy]

Originally Posted by lgoodall

Your baby is already showing signs of distress. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, take her to someone. Don't rely on us or phone calls regardless of how competent you think that person is. Tucker's Mom

The only signs of distress she showed last night were yelping and curling up on my lap to sleep like she does when she is tired.

Today she is acting completely normal and is doing great.
Thanks for your concern, but we are all set now

[Connie]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I think even the most novice Yorkie-owner would know to rush a 3 pound puppy to an emergency vet if a 300 pound man stepped on it's head or full body. I don't think they would be asking for advice. I figured when I read it it must have been one of those missteps that are so common with little yorkies who like to be right where our feet are going next. Hurtful, maybe, but we usually catch outselves before full weight falls on our little ones.

I think we need to give people credit for a little intelligence! I am sure if it was a full contact, full weight impact, the OP would have already been at the vet. To cuss at her in such a disrespectful tone was totally uncalled for. Who can blame her for not coming back. I hope she does, in spite of the way she was treated. There are a LOT of members here and not all are going to start "yelling profanity" at the drop of a hat. It is almost like that poster thought she was the only one smart enough to know how serious a full contact step could be. Very insulting and demeaning!

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by cateandlucy

I am pretty sure that when I posted my original post I just asked for symptoms to look for. I figured this was a place where people know more than I do and know what signs yorkies show when they are hurt or sick.

Thank you to all of your wonderful nice people I appreciate your support. We have never owned a dog before so this is all very new to us. We do have a family member who is a vet tech who answers all of our questions. We aren't dumb, and its not like she couldn't walk in a straight line. we were just concerned.

Thanks again for your help

p.s. i left my computer open and online. I didn't realize that people could see I was online so I left it open so I could check responses every once in a while. I am not relying on this blog for all of my questions- I just wanted to hear from someone who was experienced to see what they thought.

Cate -- So glad Lucy is feeling her self today and it was nothing serious. Also glad you came back. This really is a great place for advice, info, and just good natured sharing. I am sure everyone meant well even if some of us were over the top.

Look forward to hearing more about little Lucy and of course seeing some pictures. I never get tired of looking at Yorkie pictures. They seem like they look so much alike, but on closer inspection each has such individual expressions and features. If I have a blah day, I like to go to the albums and just look through everyone's pictures. Sure to be a pick-me-up!

Welcome to YT and hope to get to know you and your little one.

[lgoodall]

Just read your latest post. Sorry about all the fuss. You must understand that we don't know you. You know, there are people who don't take care of their animals. I'm glad you are not one of them. Don't leave this board. It's a very valuable resource at times. I learned a lot about my Tucker's A.A.I.from it, and was put in contact with other people whose dogs had the same problem. It's been a real source of comfort Tucker's Mom

[Jemma]

"Drama" Glad the baby is better today. But just keep a close on her and make sure there are no changes. And yes, I have gone to a chat board and maybe got called away and I was logged on the entire night, but yet I wasn't really there. And yes, I just re=read your post, you did ask for signs. Being you only saw her on the step, you're not really sure what part was stepped on. You've only been a puppy owner for 3 months. So hang around and read all you can. It will help educate you tremendously . I learn everyday.
BTW, a great many people find YorkieTalk because they might have a problem with their baby, and like you, seek help. They have stayed to give back what was given to them. I hope you'll do the same. As you become more experienced, someone may come to the board seeking help and you just might be the one to help them. Whadda ya say?? BTW, I'm not begging, just asking, lol

Carol and Jemma

[mscat]

Originally Posted by Sunnie

I am going to have to speak up here. I am usually a very supportive poster. What I said in my post was for a reason. I did NOT belittle the OP! I did NOT BLAME the OP! I did NOT swear at ther OP! BUT I was very frustrated to see that the OP herself described it as a 200 lb man STEPPING on her 3# yorkie and in my opinion that is a MAJOR emergency. If it WASN'T as bad as she made it out to be, why the heck couldn't she have posted again and said so???? Instead she stayed LOGGED into YT (obviously NOT looking for an ER vet) and read all the concerned posts but chose not to answer. Then to come on here again this morning to let us all know that she did NOT follow any of the advice of anyone here and miraculously the yorkie who was "STEPPED ON" (as opposed to kicked or maybe a stepped on toe) is perfectly fine. I can say with absolute certainty that if a 3 lb yorkie was STEPPED on in the manner she first posted it would NOT be perfectly fine this morning. I think the OP has to take some responsibility for posting her original post to sound obviously so much worse than it was. And if it was NOT as bad as she thought, she obviously knew that very shortly after since she decided it wasn't bad enough to go to the vet. A whole lot of hurt feelings could have been avoided if she only had posted again that it wasn't as bad as she thought. She was already logged into YT, reading the responses, so why not put every one at ease by letting us know that it wasnt actually STEPPED ON in the manner she first led us to believe. Sorry, but under those circumstances, I am going to stand by what I originally said.

I've followed this thread as soon as it was opened> Yours responses were RIGHT ON TARGET! I absolutely agreed with you 100% There was never anything in your remarks that were offensive at all. ONly ONE poster that comes to mind was attacking the OP, and it certainly had nothing to do with your coments or feedbAck. I tried to also add advice and convince her to go to the ER VET.
I wish she did let us know about her puppy , then wait until today. However there were people slamming her, and it was uncalled for. I believe this is why she stayed off here.
IMO, I am not convinced the puppy is out of danger. THE OP says the pup is behaving normally, hover, I would still advise you to take the puppy in fro A FULL EXAM.
This is a 12 week old puppy. And a serious accident occured. Sometimes injuries show up later, but by then it is too late.
I have thought about your puppy , Lucy all night long. PLease take her to the vet. What is stopping you from doing so?

[AprilLove]

I am soooo happy to hear your little girl is doing well and ok today. Thank you for coming back and updating us. We are a bunch of Yorkie lovers here and we really do care Give your baby lots of huggles and smoochies from my crew

[Sunnie]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I think even the most novice Yorkie-owner would know to rush a 3 pound puppy to an emergency vet if a 300 pound man stepped on it's head or full body. I don't think they would be asking for advice. I figured when I read it it must have been one of those missteps that are so common with little yorkies who like to be right where our feet are going next. Hurtful, maybe, but we usually catch outselves before full weight falls on our little ones.

I think we need to give people credit for a little intelligence! I am sure if it was a full contact, full weight impact, the OP would have already been at the vet. To cuss at her in such a disrespectful tone was totally uncalled for. Who can blame her for not coming back. I hope she does, in spite of the way she was treated. There are a LOT of members here and not all are going to start "yelling profanity" at the drop of a hat. It is almost like that poster thought she was the only one smart enough to know how serious a full contact step could be. Very insulting and demeaning!

I would venture to say that I am very intelligent. And I think most (but not all..lol) people on here are intelligent. Yet 20 people answered this post with the same reaction. 20 people were EXTREMELY concerned that this yorkie was or could have been hurt extremely bad all based on the OP's post. Only one person was yelling profanity and it was NOT me. I do NOT condone what was said and I agree it was uncalled for. It could have been said in a kinder tone. But I still think the OP should have made it clear that the yorkie was not "STEPPED ON". It was obvious that everyone who read her post read it exactly the same way and all assumed that when she said it was STEPPED ON that she meant it was STEPPED ON. Once again, a WHOLE LOT OF DRAMA COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED If the OP had posted again. Whether she KNEW that we could tell she was still logged in or not doesn't matter. She already said she kept it logged in and kept checking back for advice. When she saw that everyone was concerned, why not post again and say it was not as bad as she made it out to be?

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by Sunnie

I would venture to say that I am very intelligent. And I think most (but not all..lol) people on here are intelligent. Yet 20 people answered this post with the same reaction. 20 people were EXTREMELY concerned that this yorkie was or could have been hurt extremely bad all based on the OP's post. Only one person was yelling profanity and it was NOT me. I do NOT condone what was said and I agree it was uncalled for. It could have been said in a kinder tone. But I still think the OP should have made it clear that the yorkie was not "STEPPED ON". It was obvious that everyone who read her post read it exactly the same way and all assumed that when she said it was STEPPED ON that she meant it was STEPPED ON. Once again, a WHOLE LOT OF DRAMA COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED If the OP had posted again. Whether she KNEW thast we could tell she was still logged inb or not doesn't matter. She already said she kept it logged in and kept checking back for advice. When she saw that everyone was concerned, why not post again and say it was not as bad as she made it out to be?

I did not say it was you or that I was talking about anything you posted! This is the second time you posted that it was not you when no one accused you. In your previous post you said, "I did NOT belittle the OP! I did NOT BLAME the OP! I did NOT swear at ther OP! " when no one accused you of belittling or blaming. Why are you thinking the posts are directed to you? Why are you taking it all so personal as to "yell" in caps at me? I definately was not communicating with you at all. I did want to give some support to the OP who I did not think made her first post sound as bad as several took it. But there is a huge difference in thinking it was serious and urging her to find immediate help, and the post that cussed at her with an insulting tone.

When I said to give people credit for their intelligence, I was not insinuating that anyone was not intelligent. I am glad you think you are "very intelligent" but that really was not at issue. I definately do not think that everyone that read her post thought the same thing. I for one thought differently than you did. Several went each way with it. I felt certain in my own mind that had it been that serious of a step on the puppy, she would not be calmly holding it in her lap. But that is because I did give her credit for her intelligence. That is no reason to jump down my throat. I did not even rant at the poster I felt had treated her unreasonably. I even went on to add in another post that everyone meant well even those of "us" that went over the top. I probably would not even have added to the thread but it was a new member being treated very roughly when she casually asked for signs if an injury might turn out to be serious.

And speaking of avoiding drama, I think you could be avoiding it now by not acting like I was directing any comment at you. I still do not understand either of your very defensive posts when no one directed anything at you. Don't put yourself in the firing line when no one else did. That is stirring drama. We can think differently and not have hysterics. Truce!

[Sunnie]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I did not say it was you or that I was talking about anything you posted! This is the second time you posted that it was not you when no one accused you. In your previous post you said, "I did NOT belittle the OP! I did NOT BLAME the OP! I did NOT swear at ther OP! " when no one accused you of belittling or blaming. Why are you thinking the posts are directed to you? Why are you taking it all so personal as to "yell" in caps at me? I definately was not communicating with you at all. I did want to give some support to the OP who I did not think made her first post sound as bad as several took it. But there is a huge difference in thinking it was serious and urging her to find immediate help, and the post that cussed at her with an insulting tone.

When I said to give people credit for their intelligence, I was not insinuating that anyone was not intelligent. I am glad you think you are "very intelligent" but that really was not at issue. I definately do not think that everyone that read her post thought the same thing. I for one thought differently than you did. Several went each way with it. I felt certain in my own mind that had it been that serious of a step on the puppy, she would not be calmly holding it in her lap. But that is because I did give her credit for her intelligence. That is no reason to jump down my throat. I did not even rant at the poster I felt had treated her unreasonably. I even went on to add in another post that everyone meant well even those of "us" that went over the top. I probably would not even have added to the thread but it was a new member being treated very roughly when she casually asked for signs if an injury might turn out to be serious.

And speaking of avoiding drama, I think you could be avoiding it now by not acting like I was directing any comment at you. I still do not understand either of your very defensive posts when no one directed anything at you. Don't put yourself in the firing line when no one else did. That is stirring drama. We can think differently and not have hysterics. Truce!

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black?? sheesh. No one was YELLING at you. I was emphasizing certain word.. words taken directly from the OPs post as a matter ofd fact. I did NOT take your post personal. I did NOT think it was aimed at me! All I was saying is that MOST of the 20 people who responded read her post the same way or they would not have reacted so strongly. When I post one or two words in a sente3nce with caps, I am emphasizing that word for whatever reason. Chill.... it had nothing to do with YOU. Holy moly!

[kalina82]

ok wow, now this thread is getting ridiculous. this thread is about lucy and her new owner. The OP was obviously scared at first and came on YT is ask a simple question. Yes we at YT have seen many threads of pups being stepped on and being seriously hurt, but we have also seen pups stepped on and turn out perfectly ok without a rush to the ER.

Lucy is OK now. that is all that matters. Lets hope the yelling and drama has not scared the OP away from YT because i know if i were in the OPs shoe's i'd be pissed and think very little of this site.

This thread isn't about anything else but lucy so lets keep it that way....

And Sunnie, you quoted FlDebra's post when you wrote your reply. That is why she thought you were addressing her. Also, CAPS means yelling in forum world. italics is for emphasis.

Again, i'm glad lucy is ok and this wasn't as big a deal as everyone made it out to be.

[Wylie's Mom]

Glad your baby is okay . Please understand that a lot members here have seen situations that were very dire, the member didn't go to a vet, and the baby passed away. It is incredibly sad when we see that happen here. This is why you may see very passionate posts in this section. Please know they are always meant with the very best of intentions, and with great concern.

I hope you stick around as we would all love to get to know you and your pup. All the best to your Lucy!