Theophylline - Enlarged heart (Cardiomegaly)and Collapsed Airway Disease - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dreeser · 04-17-2011, 05:18 AM

Lori, I truely hope your baby will be ok. Prayers will be said. Please keep us posted.
Krickett is now down to 1/4 pill am/pm of the Theophyline, and it has made a big difference in just a couple of days. Thank you all for posting different medicines and the outcomes. It is so helpful.

maggiesmom_2007 · 04-17-2011, 08:18 PM

Thank you. I am glad that Krickett is doing well on it. I am grateful to have had this for Willow otherwise we may not have had all these years with her. We are changing her food and will talk to the vet to see what our options are. Then just take one day at a time.

gemy · 04-18-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bekgarrett

Thanks so much for your kind words. It good to have this site to "talk" to others and maybe my experiences can help someone a tiny bit. I know I've found helpful advise in various threads.

I;m so happy that your pup has found relief, and I hope and pray for continued well being.

You do know CT is a genetic condition, and it is important that the breeder know of your pups condition; all good breeders want to know about the health of their puppies.

You mentioned your husband wants another puppy, so it would be important to fully query the health lines of the next puppy's parents, etc.
There is a good article in the library, about how to find a reputable breeder, that when you are ready/have the time to read will be usefull for you.

ONce more best of luck, and I'll be looking for updates.

dreeser · 06-11-2011, 04:03 PM

We had to let our little Krickett go to the Rainbow Bridge on June 7th. We are heartbroken, but truly believe if it wasn't for excellent vet care and lots of love, he would have not made it this far. We will miss and love you forever Krickett. Mom and daddy

Anaic · 06-11-2011, 11:38 PM

I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet girl. Bless you both for being her parents and taking care of her.

gemy · 06-12-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dreeser

We had to let our little Krickett go to the Rainbow Bridge on June 7th. We are heartbroken, but truly believe if it wasn't for excellent vet care and lots of love, he would have not made it this far. We will miss and love you forever Krickett. Mom and daddy

I'm very sorry for your loss.

ladyjane · 06-12-2011, 04:13 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Krickett

Bekgarrett · 06-12-2011, 05:22 AM

I know your pain and am so sorry for your loss. We too have lost our baby on May 21 at 2:30AM we had to let her cross the rainbow bridge. She was there to greet Krickett. Our hearts have been so heavy that I have not posted about Kissy's passing.

Foster Mom · 06-12-2011, 05:23 AM

I had a little boy, he was 11 and weighed 4 pounds. He went on for a dental and came out with collapsed trachea. About a year later we moved to the USA from Canada and his first vet appt here I was told he had an enlarged heart, this boy was my first yorkie and my velcro baby. I was freaked out. We went for an Echocardiogram in which they found one of his valves was enlarged, he was on enalaprila nd lasix at the time. The cardiologist put him on a broncodialator and took him off the enalapril as they had figured his heart problems were due to his breathing because of the CT. After 3 months we had a repeat Echo done and the cadiologist said it has resolved itself with the meds, we were t stay on the meds and dicontnue the lasix unless needed and come back in 6 months again, if all was fine then he would not need to see him again unless something happened. 3 months later I woke in the morning to find him struggling to breathe, and his breath sounds were very wet, I gave him some lasix, he would not move or anything, it was like it took too much out of him. I rushed him to the vet and was told he heard a new murmur and he had a valve leaking, he said you have done so many tests for this guy I would not do anymore, I give him about a week. While he was telling me this my husband was yealling "his tongue is black!!!" My husband is a nurs, he said to the vet he is having hypoxia terrors. The vet put him in oxegyn and we had to decide what to do, we told the vet we would keep him in the oxegyn and give him more lasix and see if he improved, but not to make any decisions rearding him until we were called and I got back there, the vet looked at me with a very sad look and said, I do not even know if his heart will handle this, we may loose him before you can get back here. So my husband and I made the decision to let him go, the vet had told us he gave him 4 days at the very most. Even if he had of made it thru the day at the vet, I live in a very small village and if something happened to him in the middle of the night I would have no choice but t watch him suffer. He was also so lifeless at this point, we helped him to the bridge. Broke my heart into a million pieces but it was best for him, I just could not watch him suffer. He went very peacefully in my arms. Even when the vet gave him the needle he did not flinch or move, and the vet had to do it twice. My heart is still broken. CT is a horrible condition....

dreeser · 06-12-2011, 07:34 AM

We are so sorry; those of us who love dogs - especillay yorkies, understand your pain. This site has been a blessing to me. Somehow comforting that others understand. I know we will see our loved one again... all of them.

dreeser · 06-12-2011, 07:35 AM

thank you so much. it helps.

04-17-2011, 08:18 PM	#32
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	Thank you. I am glad that Krickett is doing well on it. I am grateful to have had this for Willow otherwise we may not have had all these years with her. We are changing her food and will talk to the vet to see what our options are. Then just take one day at a time. __________________ Lori, Friday, Olivia, Miranda , Chanel and Casey

06-11-2011, 11:38 PM	#35
Anaic Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: parma ohio Posts: 166	I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet girl. Bless you both for being her parents and taking care of her. __________________ Anne furmommy to Shelby and Willow our little doll, Mooshe, Luka, Cocoa

06-12-2011, 04:13 AM	#37
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I am so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Krickett __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

06-12-2011, 05:23 AM	#39
Foster Mom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY Posts: 383	I had a little boy, he was 11 and weighed 4 pounds. He went on for a dental and came out with collapsed trachea. About a year later we moved to the USA from Canada and his first vet appt here I was told he had an enlarged heart, this boy was my first yorkie and my velcro baby. I was freaked out. We went for an Echocardiogram in which they found one of his valves was enlarged, he was on enalaprila nd lasix at the time. The cardiologist put him on a broncodialator and took him off the enalapril as they had figured his heart problems were due to his breathing because of the CT. After 3 months we had a repeat Echo done and the cadiologist said it has resolved itself with the meds, we were t stay on the meds and dicontnue the lasix unless needed and come back in 6 months again, if all was fine then he would not need to see him again unless something happened. 3 months later I woke in the morning to find him struggling to breathe, and his breath sounds were very wet, I gave him some lasix, he would not move or anything, it was like it took too much out of him. I rushed him to the vet and was told he heard a new murmur and he had a valve leaking, he said you have done so many tests for this guy I would not do anymore, I give him about a week. While he was telling me this my husband was yealling "his tongue is black!!!" My husband is a nurs, he said to the vet he is having hypoxia terrors. The vet put him in oxegyn and we had to decide what to do, we told the vet we would keep him in the oxegyn and give him more lasix and see if he improved, but not to make any decisions rearding him until we were called and I got back there, the vet looked at me with a very sad look and said, I do not even know if his heart will handle this, we may loose him before you can get back here. So my husband and I made the decision to let him go, the vet had told us he gave him 4 days at the very most. Even if he had of made it thru the day at the vet, I live in a very small village and if something happened to him in the middle of the night I would have no choice but t watch him suffer. He was also so lifeless at this point, we helped him to the bridge. Broke my heart into a million pieces but it was best for him, I just could not watch him suffer. He went very peacefully in my arms. Even when the vet gave him the needle he did not flinch or move, and the vet had to do it twice. My heart is still broken. CT is a horrible condition.... __________________ Shannon.... Mommy of Nya , Jake , Riley and Piper .....Also my babies at the Bridge, I miss you and love you so much!!

06-12-2011, 07:34 AM	#40
dreeser Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Morton, IL, United States Posts: 15	so sorry We are so sorry; those of us who love dogs - especillay yorkies, understand your pain. This site has been a blessing to me. Somehow comforting that others understand. I know we will see our loved one again... all of them.

04-17-2011, 05:18 AM	#31
dreeser Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Morton, IL, United States Posts: 15	Lori, I truely hope your baby will be ok. Prayers will be said. Please keep us posted. Krickett is now down to 1/4 pill am/pm of the Theophyline, and it has made a big difference in just a couple of days. Thank you all for posting different medicines and the outcomes. It is so helpful.

06-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#34
dreeser Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Morton, IL, United States Posts: 15	We had to let our little Krickett go to the Rainbow Bridge on June 7th. We are heartbroken, but truly believe if it wasn't for excellent vet care and lots of love, he would have not made it this far. We will miss and love you forever Krickett. Mom and daddy

06-12-2011, 05:22 AM	#38
Bekgarrett Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roswell, Georgia, USA Posts: 29 Blog Entries: 5	I know your pain and am so sorry for your loss. We too have lost our baby on May 21 at 2:30AM we had to let her cross the rainbow bridge. She was there to greet Krickett. Our hearts have been so heavy that I have not posted about Kissy's passing.

06-12-2011, 07:35 AM	#41
dreeser Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Morton, IL, United States Posts: 15	thank you so much. it helps.