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Very sad, Oscar's not getting better. I'm just really sad. My poor baby is not getting better. He started with a tiny hole in the roof of his mouth. The vet put him on a steroid and it seemed to get better, but it has slowly progressed to become two larger holes. It is almost as if he has a cleft palate. He is sneezing constantly. I am taking him back to the vet on Monday and I'm afraid of what they will tell me. Does anyone know if there is any kind of surgery to help. I'm just afraid I'll have to make the decision on Monday whether to put him to sleep or not. He also has digestive problems and he has to wear diapers cause he leaks poop. Am I being selfish keeping him alive? Is he suffering? This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. :cry: |
This is so sad! How old is your baby? I really don't know what advice to offer. You have to do what you feel in your heart is right for your puppy. Is there no help for him at all. I have never heard of this , sorry I wish I could help you. Good Luck. |
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this has to be so upsetting....but I would def find out from the vet what your options are. ALL THE BEST to you |
I don't have any answers about your little ones health issues, just wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers that something can be done to help your little baby. |
I'm sorry, I have not experience in this either. Hoping that someone who may know more about this sees this. Sending you hugs and prayers. B |
How old is your baby? Sending positive thoughts and good wishes your way. |
Sending healing thoughts for you and your little love. |
This is so sad for you and your baby. I hope the vet has some solutions for Oscar. Keeping you & Oscar in my thoughts and prayers |
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Very sorry - I know what you are going through - they are our babies - I had to make that decision last year with my Toffee - she was 15-1/2 but that did not make it any easier - I still think of her and feel very sad.....:( |
I am so very sorry about Oscar being ill. Just wanted to add that my little girl also has Vasculitis, but she is in remission right now. She had to take a ton of prednisone and it sounds like your Oscar is taking this too. Sending positive thoughts and hugs your way.... |
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 :cry::cry::cry: |
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What were her symptoms? How much prednisone was she on? |
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are his blood values off at all like is he losing protein ? |
Keeping you and Oscar in my thoughts and prayers. |
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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. |
Sending you both my thoughts and prayers. |
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. |
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Sounds like the news from the vet was as good as it could be (considering) That's a positive :thumbup:....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:p |
I will hold little Oscar and his brave self, along with you - in my thoughts and prayers. |
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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. |
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. :D |
Wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you both. I'll keep little Oscar in my prayers for continued improvement. |
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.) |
That is wonderful news!!! Go Oscar!! |
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