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chattiesmom · 10-23-2009, 08:38 AM

Draggon_9 - my heart is breaking for you. I have the feeling that you really love your little guy and are feeling a bit lost and hopeless. The truest and most unselfish form of love is to be willing do what is in the best interest of those you love even if that means letting go. In your situation, if you cannot afford xrays and/or surgery, it would mean surrendering your beloved to a rescue that has the resources to treat him.

Please put aside your feelings and do what is best for your Yorkie.

Mom to Hot Rod · 10-23-2009, 09:33 AM

Yes, we can all see that you love this little one. But please take it that one step further and take your little one to a rescue if you absolutely are not able to afford his care. He's been suffering and now you understand the extent of his medical issues. Please, please do not let this go on for the the sake of the dog. He can be treated and recover from this. Please let the love you have for him come thru do right by him. You can on here to find out what can be done, please take the advice that has been given.

cj125 · 10-23-2009, 10:31 AM

Oh how awful! I feel so bad for you. I'm sure you feel helpless... loving him but not being able to afford the medical attention he needs... He must be in a lot of pain and I'm surprised the vet didn't give you something for him. I don't know what to say. I think a blockage is very serious and if he's been this way for 6 days then he needs attention - immediately. If you honestly can't afford to take care of this I guess I'd say - please call your local rescue. He needs help - now. I know it'll be hard but if you really love him - you need to do what's best for "him". I'll be praying for you and him. Best Wishes!!!

yorkie_mama22 · 10-23-2009, 11:02 AM

When my girl was not eating because of burns in her mouth, we fed her with a eye dropper as well.

What we did was water and pedialyte. Every couple hours we would do that as well as a little chamomile tea no sugar of course. I would even put a little NUTRICAL in water and let it melt a bit and give her that. She was fed like this for one week. The vet said she couldn't eat food. She never pooped either because there was NOTHING to poop out. Yo usay you are feeding him broths which is why he probably has went.

I know the best is to try chicken and rice which is what I would of tried to get him to eat.

But if he has not ate in a week I wouldn't suggest that. I know after our week of no food we were to SLOWLY give her a little bit of meat baby food by syringe and slowly give it to her thicker.

My vet didn't want to believe that she would survive and I like you didn't have lots of money, the meds and visits were alot for me at the time but we brought her home anyways and my mom cared for her how I mentioned above. She survived and was eating regular food within two-three weeks.

If they do suspect a blockage I would probably turn him over to a rescue which can give him a chance at life.

Good luck

Wylie's Mom · 10-23-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I consider this a life and death situation. Since you cant afford his care please consider surrendering him to a rescue before its too late. It is the responsible thing to do and he is counting on you to make good decisions regarding his care

chicos2009 · 10-23-2009, 11:55 AM

pls keep us updated on your yorkie .i hope he gets well soon good luck girl

Sunnie · 10-23-2009, 12:43 PM

My heArt is breaking All over again as I read this. This summer (7/31) I lost my 5 1/2 year old perfectly healthy boy to a reaction from flea medication. I DID have the money to treat him and it didn't matter to me how much it cost, I wanted him fixed no matter what. But sadly, they could not save him. I had no choice in the matter. And no amount of money could fix him. YOU do have a choice. Your baby can be fixed and a 4 year old deserves that choice. I pray that you can somehow find the funding right awY to fix him or do the unthinkable but right thing for him And turn him over to someone who can assure him a healthy happy life thAt he so deserves. I would have gladly given Sunnie to the man in the moon if it meant he would be alive.

YorkieShadow · 10-23-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by draggon_9

I have a 4 yr old male yorkie. For the past 6 days I haven't been able to get him to eat. I've been feeding him chicken soup, beef broth with mashed up rice and some smoked trout broth all with a little maple syrup. He drinks water and goes pee but other than that just sleeps and is listless. I have to force feed him with an eye dropper. I fed him a couple of hot dogs about 10 days ago could that be the problem. I know I should take him to the vet but I don't have the money. Is there anything I can do to get him to eat solid food? Help!

You should never feed such a little one hot dogs, trout skin or any fatty foods.they very sensitive stomachs. if hes gone that long with out food please find some way to get the money and get him the help he needs. I know everyone has trouble with money from time to time. with the economy the way it is many are having money problems. BUT you cant keep letting him suffer or he will die.
use a syringe and get some pedialyte into him, nitre cal too. I cant see how a vet can tel you he needs surgery with out even doing test or x rays on him. and be able to come of with a total amount of the cost. when he hasn't tested him yet. But he does need help. sign up for the credit care TLC posted the link, if not borrow the money from some one before its to late for your little one. boil him some chicken and offer him small bites. they have a can food at the vets that will help him get energy faster. but it wont help with what ever problem that hes having. please get him to a vet for help ASAP.

JeanieK · 10-23-2009, 02:58 PM

If he is digging hole to hide, he is looking for a place to die. Please rturn him over to anyone. Do not let him die.

Nancy1999 · 10-23-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

If he is digging hole to hide, he is looking for a place to die. Please rturn him over to anyone. Do not let him die.

I'm not sure if he's looking for a place to die, this is probably what they do when in a great deal of pain. They are trying to find protection because they know they can't fight off a predator.

Does anyone know if this could be pancreatitis? She said something about giving it trout skin, could that be high in fat? If it is pancreatitis, doesn't a Pepcid pill help? To the OP, when Joey was sick his vet said I could give him 1/4 of a 10 mg pill of Pepcid. They also sell Pepcid in 20 mg, however get the 10mg and give 1/4 of the 10 mg pill for a 5 pound Yorkie. At least it won't hurt him.

bchgirl · 10-23-2009, 03:43 PM

RDB911 · 10-24-2009, 06:11 AM

OP can we get a status update on your lil man..hope he is doing better...

mimimomo · 10-24-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm not sure if he's looking for a place to die, this is probably what they do when in a great deal of pain. They are trying to find protection because they know they can't fight off a predator.

Does anyone know if this could be pancreatitis? She said something about giving it trout skin, could that be high in fat? If it is pancreatitis, doesn't a Pepcid pill help? To the OP, when Joey was sick his vet said I could give him 1/4 of a 10 mg pill of Pepcid. They also sell Pepcid in 20 mg, however get the 10mg and give 1/4 of the 10 mg pill for a 5 pound Yorkie. At least it won't hurt him.

I was thinking the same thing, she also gave him a couple of hot dogs. He might not have an appetite bc he doesn't feel good.
Why did the vet diagnose his condition as a blockage? Is he vomitting? Runny stools? Any updates?

Mom to Hot Rod · 10-24-2009, 11:57 AM

This is one of those threads that I don't like to revisit but at least there is a little bit of hope with this one that the baby can possibly be saved.

To the OP, please let us know how your little one is doing. Has he gotten any better at all? Is is possible for you to find the money from friends, relatives to get this little one treated? Have you thought more about surrendering him to a rescue? He needs you to make the hardest decision you have to make, for his sake. Please don't let this little one suffer any longer. it is not fair to him, he has a chance, please don't let him die simply because of money or pride. He is one of God's living creatures and he deserves a fighting chance. I hope you will do the right thing for this little one before it is too late.

draggon_9 · 10-25-2009, 07:25 AM

You guys can stop now, I get the point. He's BETTER! A couple of days ago he past something a couple of times that didn't look good. Since then a almost complete turn around. This morning he was back to barking and chasing squirrels. I'm still having a little trouble getting him to eat solid food. Now I have to make him take it easy so he doesn't over do it. He's lost a little weight but I think he'll be fine.

10-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#16
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Draggon_9 - my heart is breaking for you. I have the feeling that you really love your little guy and are feeling a bit lost and hopeless. The truest and most unselfish form of love is to be willing do what is in the best interest of those you love even if that means letting go. In your situation, if you cannot afford xrays and/or surgery, it would mean surrendering your beloved to a rescue that has the resources to treat him. Please put aside your feelings and do what is best for your Yorkie. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

10-23-2009, 09:33 AM	#17
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Yes, we can all see that you love this little one. But please take it that one step further and take your little one to a rescue if you absolutely are not able to afford his care. He's been suffering and now you understand the extent of his medical issues. Please, please do not let this go on for the the sake of the dog. He can be treated and recover from this. Please let the love you have for him come thru do right by him. You can on here to find out what can be done, please take the advice that has been given. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

10-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#18
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Oh how awful! I feel so bad for you. I'm sure you feel helpless... loving him but not being able to afford the medical attention he needs... He must be in a lot of pain and I'm surprised the vet didn't give you something for him. I don't know what to say. I think a blockage is very serious and if he's been this way for 6 days then he needs attention - immediately. If you honestly can't afford to take care of this I guess I'd say - please call your local rescue. He needs help - now. I know it'll be hard but if you really love him - you need to do what's best for "him". I'll be praying for you and him. Best Wishes!!! __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

10-23-2009, 11:55 AM	#21
chicos2009 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: newyork Posts: 115	hi pls keep us updated on your yorkie .i hope he gets well soon good luck girl

10-23-2009, 12:43 PM	#22
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	My heArt is breaking All over again as I read this. This summer (7/31) I lost my 5 1/2 year old perfectly healthy boy to a reaction from flea medication. I DID have the money to treat him and it didn't matter to me how much it cost, I wanted him fixed no matter what. But sadly, they could not save him. I had no choice in the matter. And no amount of money could fix him. YOU do have a choice. Your baby can be fixed and a 4 year old deserves that choice. I pray that you can somehow find the funding right awY to fix him or do the unthinkable but right thing for him And turn him over to someone who can assure him a healthy happy life thAt he so deserves. I would have gladly given Sunnie to the man in the moon if it meant he would be alive. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

10-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#19
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	When my girl was not eating because of burns in her mouth, we fed her with a eye dropper as well. What we did was water and pedialyte. Every couple hours we would do that as well as a little chamomile tea no sugar of course. I would even put a little NUTRICAL in water and let it melt a bit and give her that. She was fed like this for one week. The vet said she couldn't eat food. She never pooped either because there was NOTHING to poop out. Yo usay you are feeding him broths which is why he probably has went. I know the best is to try chicken and rice which is what I would of tried to get him to eat. But if he has not ate in a week I wouldn't suggest that. I know after our week of no food we were to SLOWLY give her a little bit of meat baby food by syringe and slowly give it to her thicker. My vet didn't want to believe that she would survive and I like you didn't have lots of money, the meds and visits were alot for me at the time but we brought her home anyways and my mom cared for her how I mentioned above. She survived and was eating regular food within two-three weeks. If they do suspect a blockage I would probably turn him over to a rescue which can give him a chance at life. Good luck

10-23-2009, 02:58 PM	#24
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	If he is digging hole to hide, he is looking for a place to die. Please rturn him over to anyone. Do not let him die.

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10-24-2009, 06:11 AM	#27
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10-24-2009, 11:57 AM	#29
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	This is one of those threads that I don't like to revisit but at least there is a little bit of hope with this one that the baby can possibly be saved. To the OP, please let us know how your little one is doing. Has he gotten any better at all? Is is possible for you to find the money from friends, relatives to get this little one treated? Have you thought more about surrendering him to a rescue? He needs you to make the hardest decision you have to make, for his sake. Please don't let this little one suffer any longer. it is not fair to him, he has a chance, please don't let him die simply because of money or pride. He is one of God's living creatures and he deserves a fighting chance. I hope you will do the right thing for this little one before it is too late. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10 Last edited by Mom to Hot Rod; 10-24-2009 at 12:00 PM.

10-25-2009, 07:25 AM	#30
draggon_9 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: shingletown, ca. Posts: 6	He's better You guys can stop now, I get the point. He's BETTER! A couple of days ago he past something a couple of times that didn't look good. Since then a almost complete turn around. This morning he was back to barking and chasing squirrels. I'm still having a little trouble getting him to eat solid food. Now I have to make him take it easy so he doesn't over do it. He's lost a little weight but I think he'll be fine. Last edited by draggon_9; 10-25-2009 at 07:27 AM.