Very sad, Oscar's not getting better.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by chellabree

It's so hard. He gives me glimmers of hope when he will run to the door to see who is there or beg for our food. But the rest of the time he just lays around and he won't eat his food and anything he does eat goes right thru him. I tried to walk him and he was barely moving. He seems like he is wasting away. His poop was bloody today and really runny. I wish I had a magic cure

also i recommend consulting with Holistic Veterinarian Pet Nutritionist Holistic Pet Care as she is a nutritionist many use on here and maybe contact luvmysissy on here as well

are his blood values off at all like is he losing protein ?

[brina05]

Keeping you and Oscar in my thoughts and prayers.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by chellabree

What were her symptoms? How much prednisone was she on?

Piccolo had a ton of symptoms including being lathargic for months and sores around her mouth, caused by a secondary infection to the Vasculitis. Other symptoms included a runny nose, problems breathing, and later scabs in her ears, sores on her paws, and plenty of other things, too.

Prednisone - Piccolo was on high levels for nine months, under very specific care from a Vet Dermatologist.

It sounds like you are getting some great suggestions about going to specialists. I hope you can do this - I did not even know about specialists at the time of Piccolo's first symptoms. Wish I had taken her sooner to a specialist and not spent months at the regular vet, since they could not figure out her problems.

Again sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy diagnosis and treatment plan.

[WV~Yorkies]

Sending you both my thoughts and prayers.

[chellabree]

Just got back from the vet with some good news. He doesn't think Oscar is suffering or in pain. He said that the holes in his mouth don't seem to be painful just a nusance. And the pooping and straining is just normal to him now. He is very optimistic. He said that he isn't your typical Yorkie, but he's as good as he's gonna get. It's good that he still has an appetite, still loves attention and still plays. We just have to keep an eye on everything to make sure he doesn't get any infections. He's still on prednisone 2.5mg twice a day until he gets a little better then only once a day. The vet said he doesn't like that he is on so much pred. but if it helps and is keeping him alive, it's ok. So I guess again, Oscar has proved to be a meriacle puppy. He was actually humping his toy yesterday, so that is a good sign. I guess I just have to accept the fact that I have a special needs dog and just spoil him and take care of him the best I can. Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by chellabree

Just got back from the vet with some good news. He doesn't think Oscar is suffering or in pain. He said that the holes in his mouth don't seem to be painful just a nusance. And the pooping and straining is just normal to him now. He is very optimistic. He said that he isn't your typical Yorkie, but he's as good as he's gonna get. It's good that he still has an appetite, still loves attention and still plays. We just have to keep an eye on everything to make sure he doesn't get any infections. He's still on prednisone 2.5mg twice a day until he gets a little better then only once a day. The vet said he doesn't like that he is on so much pred. but if it helps and is keeping him alive, it's ok. So I guess again, Oscar has proved to be a meriacle puppy. He was actually humping his toy yesterday, so that is a good sign. I guess I just have to accept the fact that I have a special needs dog and just spoil him and take care of him the best I can. Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

if he is pooping and straining can you add pumpkin to diet as that may help with stools

[chellabree]

Originally Posted by dwerten

if he is pooping and straining can you add pumpkin to diet as that may help with stools

I have tried it. He loves it but with it being mushy it goes up his nose and he sneezes it out. I got a really good recipe for pumpkin cookies for the dog I'm gonna try.

[143julz]

Sounds like the news from the vet was as good as it could be (considering) That's a positive ....I'm glad he's not in pain and seems to be doing good...hope you have more good days and he continues humping his toy...that too, is a good sign

[YorkieMom6]

I will hold little Oscar and his brave self, along with you - in my thoughts and prayers.

[chellabree]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

I will hold little Oscar and his brave self, along with you - in my thoughts and prayers.

thank you very much. He is a very brave strong little guy. He is definitely a fighter. It's almost like he saw how upset I was and now he's fighting more than ever. He has more energy today and right now, I'm typing with one hand cause he wants the other one to be petting him. If I move it he nudges his head right back under my hand to continue. We increased his prednisone and that seemd to help alot. The vet said that he doesn't really like that he is on so much but if that is what is keeping him going, it isn't going to hurt him. I'm just gonna keep on spoiling him rotten and love him up as much as I can. TLC goes a long way.

[dianethomas]

Hi, dear.
I raised a cleft yorkie from five days on. He is now almost 2. I didn't have the other health issues your boy has, but I understand the frustration of anything wet being a problem.
I'll be praying that the steroids help him.
I don't know anything about this condition. Is it something that eventually goes away, or something you just learn to cope with?

We decided not to have Zaccheus' cleft repaired. He is on only dry food and drinks primarily from a hanging water bottle. Whenever he drinks out of Cricket's bowl, I know his bottle needs filled.
Zaccheus is healthy and strong, with the exception being, whenever he gets into anything that he shouldn't have, it goes into his nose. Sometimes he vomits, and he's a mess for a while because it goes into his nose, triggering a massive production of mucus, which he can't breathe through. It is scary, because then he panics since he can't breathe through his nose.

BTW, I noticed that you are near me. Anytime you want to meet, I'm up for it.

[chellabree]

Just wanted to give an update. Oscar is doing GREAT!!! He is eating like a champ, he has energy and I think he gained some weight. This is gonna sound gross, but he has beautiful poop. It's actually formed and not just mush. I think all of the positive thoughts and prayers helped. Thank you all again. Lets just hope he keeps going in the right direction.

[BonBon]

Wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you both. I'll keep little Oscar in my prayers for continued improvement.

[Lisa and Pic]

That is so wonderful and answered prayers. The prednisone sounds like it is working. Yea! Is he taking Pentoxiphylline and vitamin e for the vasculitis, too? (Just curious and I forgot to ask earlier.)

[Patti]

That is wonderful news!!! Go Oscar!!