TJ is at the ER Hospital

[TLC]

I just called the Hospital, the Dr. is in surgery, but will call me back ASAP

[Ellie May]

Hmm. It would probably be better for him to be rehospitalized or maybe they can get another at-home pain med onboard or something to sedate him slightly. If he continues to skip meals, they can feed him another way, so please try not to worry too much about that. As far as I know, the blood is normal. I'm so so so sorry. I know how much you love him.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

so sorry he's having a hard time. My friend who has a larger yorkie (13 lbs) went thru gallbladder surgery with hers and he also had another hole cut so he could pee. She was constantly mopping up spots and had towels down everywhere. It was about 2 weeks before she felt comfortable not leaving towels all around.

Sending hugs to TJ, hope you guys get some rest and he starts to feel better. Hugs.

[deeda9999]

Wow!!! Just reading this now. SO sorry you are going through this. I hope you are are able to get some relief for him.


Hugs to you both!!!!

[TLC]

You all are so wonderful!

So, the Dr. called me back and asked me to bring TJ in for a check up. Which we did. They were able to pass a cathrta so that's good. He said TJ would have a UTI, or a urethra spasm making him feel the urge to pee, or simply bc of the 2 major surgeries he had. So it was a good checkup, I am glad I called, rather be safe than sorry.

...just gotta get him to eat now

[107barney]

Originally Posted by TLC

You all are so wonderful!

So, the Dr. called me back and asked me to bring TJ in for a check up. Which we did. They were able to pass a cathrta so that's good. He said TJ would have a UTI, or a urethra spasm making him feel the urge to pee, or simply bc of the 2 major surgeries he had. So it was a good checkup, I am glad I called, rather be safe than sorry.

...just gotta get him to eat now

I'm glad he was able to take another look at TJ. Did he give him something better to manage the pain at home? I'm hoping TJ has a better night tonight and is not crying and whimpering

[BonBon]

I'm glad the doctor took another look at him, just to be sure. Poor little fella.

I'm hoping for a restful night for you and TJ tonight.

[TLC]

TJ is on a strong dose of Tramadol (liquid, every 8 hours). When he was at the hospital he was on Fentanyl drip. He is also on Clavamox right now. Dr. said we are only 4 days into this and that by day 7 - 10 he'll be doing a lot better. Tonight, my plan is that when TJ gets up to pee, I will get up and after he does his first initial normal pee, I will pick him up and hold him, hopefully get him settled and not in a "pee trance" - bc I think he "thinks" he has to pee more and winds up pushing really hard and it hurts him, so if I can kinda break that, maybe he won't cry and wimper so much.

Good News to Report!!!! I gave my husband a can of Avoderm (Veggie) when I met them at the Dr. And when he took TJ home, and made him a little plate of it, he gobbled it all up

[Britster]

Originally Posted by TLC

He was happy to come home for sure. BUT he still won't eat at home either, it's been a struggle bc I won't put the chicken in his food anymore...So he is only eating a tiny bit

He is extremely uncomfortable. He cries and wimpers all the time. He constantly feels the urge to pee, which in his small area that he is confined too, he is peeing (or trying to pee) on everything all the time. His pee still has blood in it. I feel so bad for him

Last night I slept on the floor with him and every 15 mins or so, he was up and peeing and trying to pee on the pads, his bed, my make shift bed, the blankets, the towel under his water bowl...This went on all night. And he would cry and wimper. All in all I got about 1 hour of sleep, and am at work right now barely thinking straight...

I am hoping each day gets better

This makes me sooo sad I'm so sorry to hear about TJ, just reading this thread. I will keep praying for TJ and a speedy recovery.

[roseslevi]

Just now seeing this thread, sending well wishes that TJ continues to improve.

[yorkieusa]

I'm so happy he ate. That will help make him stronger. I really hope you can get some sleep. Keeping him in my thoughts and I hope each night becomes easier for him.

[Baby Princess]

It was good that you followed up and checked back with the Vet. I'm happy to hear TJ is eating, that's a good sign. Know that you are all in my prayers, I hope you both can get some sleep tonight. Keep posting updates.

[Roccosmommy]

Sending prayers and hugs for a restful night and no more pain. Poor little TJ!

[TLC]

Hi Everyone!

Last night was a bit better, although the dog food might be a bit rich for him, bc it was messy and he stepped in it, it got stuck in his paw pad and tracked all over his area (no biggie though). After he got cleaned up, I kept him in his play pen and I slept in the bed (backwards) so he could see me. We woke up about 4 or 5 times, the last time I wrapped him up in a fleece blanket and brought him in bed with me, which was probably what he wanted all along, bc he feel right asleep peacefully.

This morning I made his regualr home made food (no chicken though), but I added a little egg whites. I took his cone off and let him eat in his normal spot, he was happy and went to town...he ate a decent amount, so I am pleased about that.

Dr. just called me and told me there was no growth in TJs culture. The urinalysis was good but had Struvite crystals. His bladder biopsy showed Chronic Cystitis which he feels is because of all those stones that were bouncing around in his bladder.

..still waiting on the stones results though

Here are some pics:
#1 - minutes before TJ was going in for surgery
#2 - Roxy after she got to see that TJ was alright
#3 - TJ coming home (see the little smile on his face - his eyes were glued on me the whole ride home!
#4 - TJ in his playpen

[TLC]

#5 - TJ with Daddy sleeping on the floor
#6 - Aunty Dana (my sister who is watching him today) - She is 5 months pregnant and TJ is resting/sleeping & snoring on her baby boy in her belly - so cute!

P.S. TJ isn't fat - hahahaha - he just has really fluffy hair, he was suppose to get groomed but he went for surgery instead! And obviously they shaved him in certain areas, so it really makes him look plump- LOL
He weighed 7 lbs on Friday and 6.4 yesterday - poor baby!