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pea496 · 07-15-2009, 11:46 AM

We are thinking of Winston and hope everything is okay.

chickwit · 07-15-2009, 12:29 PM

Sending Prayers your way

manolos mom · 07-15-2009, 03:55 PM

Any word about Kathy and Winston?

SpartaLong · 07-15-2009, 04:23 PM

I'm new to the site and just wanted to send prayers and blessings to you and your little one. PLease keep us posted.

yorkie_mama22 · 07-15-2009, 06:17 PM

I will keep Winston in my prayers, I hope he makes it through and is alright. How scary this all must be for you

wemple2 · 07-15-2009, 06:54 PM

It's HGE. But Winston has improved immensely, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts, prayers and concern...you guys are the best, reading all the posts has me in tears. We spent Thursday night in the ER with him getting tests and IV treatment. Then Saturday morning he was sent to his Internist in Peoria...more tests. He is now eating much better, no more bloody poops and finally, today an actual formed stool...yea!!! His abdominal series, x-rays really didn't show anything, some gas and a little bloat. There is no damage to his kidneys or liver, but those tests will be repeated in the near future. At first pancreatitis was suspected, but his blood test showed only a mild elevation in Amylase, which she said was normal with HGE. His calcium, phosphorus, platelets & electrolytes were slightly low, these have all improved. WBC, PCV, RBC, Amylase & Lipase were slightly high, these too have gotten better. Fecal exam for parasites was negative, obviously positive for blood.
I have been driving back and forth to Peoria and am now on a first name basis with his Internist, when we were not there, we were in constant contact by phone. She's done an amazing job with him as I was stubborn and didn't want to leave him there...I know...I should have listened to her, but she wouldn't release him until he was stable enough to come home. Of course she has reason to be concerned about his seizures...his blood sugar originally was low, I think 50 something...the IV treatment got that up quickly but it dropped again, then he had a seizure and puked again. These past few days were like a blur, I was going through all the motions, doing what I had to for him, but seemed to lose track of time...it's weird. But all in all, I'm hoping he is now on the road to recovery. He has another appointment to see her on Friday with instructions to bring him in anytime if his condition worsens. He is now fast asleep on daddy's lap, he seems happy and content for now. My next hurdle is starting him on Phenobarb for his seizures...she is not totally convinced that it's low blood sugar causing them as we have always suspected. He's lost some weight, but he had some to lose as he's none to thin...my porky yorkie.
Again my heartfelt thanks and apologies for keeping you all wondering about him, I just really haven't had any time to update until now...but thank God and YT prayers that it is good news, I know it could have been much worse. Bless you all and keep you and yours safe.

Judy in Waco · 07-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Whew!! I am sooooo glad to hear that he's doing better! OMGosh. Thank you so much for the update. HUGS!!

dwerten · 07-15-2009, 07:21 PM

thanks so much for updating us and glad they got a diagnosis that is great - i knew once blood work was done it would spell it all out - yeah you do not want to mess with hge and once they have it - it is easy to get again but the good news is you know what to look for if it happens again. So glad you rushed him in as this is not one you want to wait on as can be deadly.

My family lives in peoria - my mom is from there

nice place to live

Ichabob · 07-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Kathy I am so glad Winston is doing so much better now, best of all he is home and in your arms again. I know when Wicket was so sick and had to stay at the vets for several days the fear that run through your mind is awful. have a good night and I will check back in tomorrow.

Maxi · 07-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Kathy, thank you for an update! I am glad to hear he is doing better. Wishing Winston a speedy recovery.

jmdt · 07-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Sooooo glad to hear from you.. Happy that little Winston is doing better. Boy were we worried. I know it's hard when they are in the hospital. My Trixie was in 3 weeks ago.. Time just slips by when you are so worried about them. You just can't think of anything else. We are praying for a speedy recovery. Hopeing that he is back to his old self in no time. Sending great big hugs to you Winston, from Coco, Pebbles and Trixie

GET WELL SOON WINSTON !!!

AbbysMom08 · 07-15-2009, 08:14 PM

Kathy,

Glad to see an update.
I'm glad Winston is doing better.
I will continue to keep him and you in my prayers!

cynsir · 07-15-2009, 08:30 PM

So glad to hear that Winston's on the mend!

manolos mom · 07-16-2009, 12:44 AM

Glad to hear everyone is ok...

abby2473 · 07-16-2009, 05:40 AM

Oh I am so glad to hear that Winston is on the mend! It is sooo scary! He WILL get stronger every day. Thanks for updating.....big hugs to you!!!

07-15-2009, 11:46 AM	#61
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	We are thinking of Winston and hope everything is okay. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

07-15-2009, 12:29 PM	#62
chickwit YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Airdrie,Alberta,Canada Posts: 358	Sending Prayers your way __________________ Linda and Harley Regret makes you old, and bitterness poisons the people around you.

07-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#63
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Any word about Kathy and Winston? __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

07-15-2009, 04:23 PM	#64
SpartaLong Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: phila Posts: 10	Oh No! I'm new to the site and just wanted to send prayers and blessings to you and your little one. PLease keep us posted.

07-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#66
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	It's HGE. But Winston has improved immensely, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts, prayers and concern...you guys are the best, reading all the posts has me in tears. We spent Thursday night in the ER with him getting tests and IV treatment. Then Saturday morning he was sent to his Internist in Peoria...more tests. He is now eating much better, no more bloody poops and finally, today an actual formed stool...yea!!! His abdominal series, x-rays really didn't show anything, some gas and a little bloat. There is no damage to his kidneys or liver, but those tests will be repeated in the near future. At first pancreatitis was suspected, but his blood test showed only a mild elevation in Amylase, which she said was normal with HGE. His calcium, phosphorus, platelets & electrolytes were slightly low, these have all improved. WBC, PCV, RBC, Amylase & Lipase were slightly high, these too have gotten better. Fecal exam for parasites was negative, obviously positive for blood. I have been driving back and forth to Peoria and am now on a first name basis with his Internist, when we were not there, we were in constant contact by phone. She's done an amazing job with him as I was stubborn and didn't want to leave him there...I know...I should have listened to her, but she wouldn't release him until he was stable enough to come home. Of course she has reason to be concerned about his seizures...his blood sugar originally was low, I think 50 something...the IV treatment got that up quickly but it dropped again, then he had a seizure and puked again. These past few days were like a blur, I was going through all the motions, doing what I had to for him, but seemed to lose track of time...it's weird. But all in all, I'm hoping he is now on the road to recovery. He has another appointment to see her on Friday with instructions to bring him in anytime if his condition worsens. He is now fast asleep on daddy's lap, he seems happy and content for now. My next hurdle is starting him on Phenobarb for his seizures...she is not totally convinced that it's low blood sugar causing them as we have always suspected. He's lost some weight, but he had some to lose as he's none to thin...my porky yorkie. Again my heartfelt thanks and apologies for keeping you all wondering about him, I just really haven't had any time to update until now...but thank God and YT prayers that it is good news, I know it could have been much worse. Bless you all and keep you and yours safe. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

07-15-2009, 06:17 PM	#65
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I will keep Winston in my prayers, I hope he makes it through and is alright. How scary this all must be for you

07-15-2009, 07:03 PM	#67
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Whew!! I am sooooo glad to hear that he's doing better! OMGosh. Thank you so much for the update. HUGS!! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#68
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	thanks so much for updating us and glad they got a diagnosis that is great - i knew once blood work was done it would spell it all out - yeah you do not want to mess with hge and once they have it - it is easy to get again but the good news is you know what to look for if it happens again. So glad you rushed him in as this is not one you want to wait on as can be deadly. My family lives in peoria - my mom is from there nice place to live

07-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#69
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	Kathy I am so glad Winston is doing so much better now, best of all he is home and in your arms again. I know when Wicket was so sick and had to stay at the vets for several days the fear that run through your mind is awful. have a good night and I will check back in tomorrow. __________________ Proud to be a Marine Mom (R.I.P.) Ichabob

07-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#70
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	Kathy, thank you for an update! I am glad to hear he is doing better. Wishing Winston a speedy recovery. __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals!

07-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#71
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Sooooo glad to hear from you.. Happy that little Winston is doing better. Boy were we worried. I know it's hard when they are in the hospital. My Trixie was in 3 weeks ago.. Time just slips by when you are so worried about them. You just can't think of anything else. We are praying for a speedy recovery. Hopeing that he is back to his old self in no time. Sending great big hugs to you Winston, from Coco, Pebbles and Trixie GET WELL SOON WINSTON !!! __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

07-15-2009, 08:14 PM	#72
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,269	Kathy, Glad to see an update. I'm glad Winston is doing better. I will continue to keep him and you in my prayers! __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

07-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#73
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	So glad to hear that Winston's on the mend! __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

07-16-2009, 12:44 AM	#74
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Glad to hear everyone is ok... __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

07-16-2009, 05:40 AM	#75
abby2473 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,643	Oh I am so glad to hear that Winston is on the mend! It is sooo scary! He WILL get stronger every day. Thanks for updating.....big hugs to you!!! __________________ Linda, Willow & Jake's Mom: Jake Rory