Very sad, Oscar's not getting better.

[chellabree]

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.

[YorkieD]

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.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by chellabree

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.

oh no ....I'm so sorry. There's a few people here that may have suggestions/help based on their experience - poor little guy....is this something that developed or was he born with this ?

this has to be so upsetting....but I would def find out from the vet what your options are.

ALL THE BEST to you

[jadabug]

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.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

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

[Ringo1]

How old is your baby? Sending positive thoughts and good wishes your way.

[Armani Alexis]

Sending healing thoughts for you and your little love.

[Zanders' mom]

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

[chellabree]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

How old is your baby? Sending positive thoughts and good wishes your way.

He's not even 2 yet. His birthday is in April. I think he was sick when we got him. It all started as digestive issues. He's been tested for so much and everything comes back negative. The only partial diagnosis we got was immune mediated vasculitis and a digestive enzyme imbalance. Don't know what is causing the sores in his mouth. It is totally breaking my heart. I don't know if he is in pain. The last time the vet saw him he said he seemed happy and not affected by it. He calls him a little miracle puppy. But it seems to be getting worse and donesn't have much energy. He has lived longer than anyone thought he would. I just hope there is something that will fix him.

[Jellybears]

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.....

[Lisa and Pic]

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....

[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

[chellabree]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

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....

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

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by chellabree

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.

before making a decision like this i strongly recommend consulting a board certified dentist who specializes in oral surgery as maybe they can some how close up the holes surgically

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by chellabree

He's not even 2 yet. His birthday is in April. I think he was sick when we got him. It all started as digestive issues. He's been tested for so much and everything comes back negative. The only partial diagnosis we got was immune mediated vasculitis and a digestive enzyme imbalance. Don't know what is causing the sores in his mouth. It is totally breaking my heart. I don't know if he is in pain. The last time the vet saw him he said he seemed happy and not affected by it. He calls him a little miracle puppy. But it seems to be getting worse and donesn't have much energy. He has lived longer than anyone thought he would. I just hope there is something that will fix him.

have you considered university of tennessee vet school to see if there is something they can do as well