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kdhawks · 07-13-2011, 12:10 PM

Oh my gosh - just saw the updates on this thread. I am so glad that Princess is on her way in. Bonny and Karen, you are both so thoughtful and amazing.

Anxiously awaiting updates - I sincerely hope that Princess will be okay. I am worried about her.

TxVicki · 07-13-2011, 01:34 PM

Oh No, I'm just now catching up on this. I'm praying really hard that Princess is Ok.

I'll keep checking back for updates.

BonBon · 07-13-2011, 01:42 PM

Just checking in. I've been thinking about Princess and praying for good news.

GoofyBritt · 07-13-2011, 01:51 PM

Yes please keep us updated. I'm worried for your baby. We had a similar issue with Bentley but it wasn't pancreatitis. The vet said it was a virus or flu kind of thing. But that baby needs immediate medical care. I'd just bring her into another vet, don't call, unless you get the number and call on the way and briefly explain your situation. Just go!

inluvwithfluff · 07-13-2011, 02:40 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that Princess is sick

My best wishes are with the both of you. I hope everything turns out ok.

megansmomma · 07-13-2011, 02:58 PM

Any update on Princess?

Princess10 · 07-13-2011, 03:01 PM

First & foremost Princess is OK. I am so taken back by all of the love & generosity YTer's offer. It continues to bring tears to my eyes. I'll get back to that in a sec, here's the medical low down:

We went to a very highly recommended vet here. I took Princess to her for her initial puppy exam & shots but they were a lot more expensive than every other vet, so I switched to one closer way back yet they could not get me in. The vet from this a.m. yes, he may have been an adequate vet for my mom's dogs, but they weren't yorkies. Chi's about 20 years ago & no toys since. The biggest lesson to me is you pay for what you get! I wanted to cut $$ corners & obviously he wanted to cut exam corners-bad combo.

She did 4 X rays, her pancreas was not easily recognized as inflamed, etc. though she could tell a little. No foreign objects. She gave her barium to help coat her stomach & also in case repeat X rays are needed tomorrow. She gave her subQ fluids & said she was not dehydrated by her examination. She said her gums were moist, color good, so maybe I was thinking they'd be moister?

They kept her in the back for a bit to do everything & by the time she returned Princess was a new dog. Alert, walking around, asking to leave. The two hours prior she was wrapped in her blankey on my lap or the bench - that would never happen normally.

She said to feed her today, she's too little to got this long without. Her little tummy has air in it, it's completely empty. She gave me two cans of i/d, I'm going to offer it in a little bit. She ran right to the water when we walked in the door, of course that made me tear up, too. I asked her about the oatmeal & she said she's never heard of it, though she was very polite not trying to offend him. When the recept. called to get this mornings visit faxed over I could tell they were rude to her. I asked her if they gave her a hard time & she just said she expects it when she calls them.

She is having me continue the amox. but she did lower the dose. Anything I left out just ask & I'll try to find it in my rattled brain.

Now back to the love & generosity of those on YT-I have never seen it so much in a group of people from all over the world who may never meet in person & have met online. It's so touching to know that someone has your back, someone cares about your baby, about you.

The well wishes, support & even tough love meant so much. There are two ladies as well that I feel really went above & beyond.

Bonnie aka BonBon & Karen aka AllDogBoots made it possible to get everything done today, not having to choose to Xray or not & just giving all of us peace of mind. You ladies are so wonderful, I cannot thank you enough. When they told me I already had a +balance it made me cry. I quit crying, called my mother later & told her & we both cried. It's such a great feeling for so many reasons to see such good, selfless, loving things happen. Thank you again.

Thank you all for everything. I will update as the night goes on & hopefully we can all sleep well tonight.

: thankyou2

GoofyBritt · 07-13-2011, 03:09 PM

Oh how wonderful! I am so happy your baby is doing much better! Yes I have never seen such amazing people anywhere let alone all in one place here on YT. The people willing to help you financially is just beyond amazing! They are your angels. I want to cry because I am so happy with how this turned out. I can relate to being financially stuck in one place and we had to pay $150 for Bentley today just for a few medicines and the exam. He's got infections in his ears

But enough about me! I'm so happy for you! You deserve all the love you got here. I'm glad you did the right thing by taking your baby to the other vet. Yes that first vet seems like an idiot. I'm sorry you had to experience that. I'd never go to that vet again and make sure people around you know not to, too, especially if they have small dogs. HUGS!!

107barney · 07-13-2011, 03:10 PM

Did they do blood?
Glad she is feeling better.
Yes, the oatmeal thing was the most idiotic thing I've ever heard in my life.

AllDogBoots · 07-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Very pleased with the update. Hopefully she just continues to improve.

MaddiesMommie · 07-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Glad to hear you were able to get Princess seen today and she is doing better.

Princess10 · 07-13-2011, 03:17 PM

Yes, he was definitely off his rocker...him telling me to wait to late tomorrow morning was an even clearer indication he didn't know his butt from a hole in the ground.

She did not do blood work, she said she'd be able to tell more & rule out more about the current situation via x ray, but we did talk about coming in for a full panel soon & even sooner than that if this reoccurs.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-13-2011, 03:22 PM

So glad you got Princess in. I am sure she in on the way to recovery!

Rosie has to eat I/D as she has tummy issues often. So, I have been there! Please give Princess hugs from us. And keep us updated!

sugarmamma · 07-13-2011, 03:25 PM

I'm glad you got Princess into an educated Vet....scary stuff that was

TxVicki · 07-13-2011, 03:34 PM

I'm glad she got into the Vet and praying she is on he rway to feeling better. Please keep us posted.

07-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#77
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Oh No, I'm just now catching up on this. I'm praying really hard that Princess is Ok. I'll keep checking back for updates. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

07-13-2011, 01:42 PM	#78
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Just checking in. I've been thinking about Princess and praying for good news. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

07-13-2011, 01:51 PM	#79
GoofyBritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 328	Yes please keep us updated. I'm worried for your baby. We had a similar issue with Bentley but it wasn't pancreatitis. The vet said it was a virus or flu kind of thing. But that baby needs immediate medical care. I'd just bring her into another vet, don't call, unless you get the number and call on the way and briefly explain your situation. Just go! __________________ Bentley Bentley is my angel. I never knew I could love a dog so much, he is truly a miracle.

07-13-2011, 02:40 PM	#80
inluvwithfluff Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too hot. Posts: 51	I'm so sorry to hear that Princess is sick My best wishes are with the both of you. I hope everything turns out ok. __________________ Biscuit

07-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#81
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Any update on Princess? __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

07-13-2011, 12:10 PM	#76
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Oh my gosh - just saw the updates on this thread. I am so glad that Princess is on her way in. Bonny and Karen, you are both so thoughtful and amazing. Anxiously awaiting updates - I sincerely hope that Princess will be okay. I am worried about her.

07-13-2011, 03:01 PM	#82
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	First & foremost Princess is OK. I am so taken back by all of the love & generosity YTer's offer. It continues to bring tears to my eyes. I'll get back to that in a sec, here's the medical low down: We went to a very highly recommended vet here. I took Princess to her for her initial puppy exam & shots but they were a lot more expensive than every other vet, so I switched to one closer way back yet they could not get me in. The vet from this a.m. yes, he may have been an adequate vet for my mom's dogs, but they weren't yorkies. Chi's about 20 years ago & no toys since. The biggest lesson to me is you pay for what you get! I wanted to cut $$ corners & obviously he wanted to cut exam corners-bad combo. She did 4 X rays, her pancreas was not easily recognized as inflamed, etc. though she could tell a little. No foreign objects. She gave her barium to help coat her stomach & also in case repeat X rays are needed tomorrow. She gave her subQ fluids & said she was not dehydrated by her examination. She said her gums were moist, color good, so maybe I was thinking they'd be moister? They kept her in the back for a bit to do everything & by the time she returned Princess was a new dog. Alert, walking around, asking to leave. The two hours prior she was wrapped in her blankey on my lap or the bench - that would never happen normally. She said to feed her today, she's too little to got this long without. Her little tummy has air in it, it's completely empty. She gave me two cans of i/d, I'm going to offer it in a little bit. She ran right to the water when we walked in the door, of course that made me tear up, too. I asked her about the oatmeal & she said she's never heard of it, though she was very polite not trying to offend him. When the recept. called to get this mornings visit faxed over I could tell they were rude to her. I asked her if they gave her a hard time & she just said she expects it when she calls them. She is having me continue the amox. but she did lower the dose. Anything I left out just ask & I'll try to find it in my rattled brain. Now back to the love & generosity of those on YT-I have never seen it so much in a group of people from all over the world who may never meet in person & have met online. It's so touching to know that someone has your back, someone cares about your baby, about you. The well wishes, support & even tough love meant so much. There are two ladies as well that I feel really went above & beyond. Bonnie aka BonBon & Karen aka AllDogBoots made it possible to get everything done today, not having to choose to Xray or not & just giving all of us peace of mind. You ladies are so wonderful, I cannot thank you enough. When they told me I already had a +balance it made me cry. I quit crying, called my mother later & told her & we both cried. It's such a great feeling for so many reasons to see such good, selfless, loving things happen. Thank you again. Thank you all for everything. I will update as the night goes on & hopefully we can all sleep well tonight. : thankyou2 __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

07-13-2011, 03:09 PM	#83
GoofyBritt YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Posts: 328	Oh how wonderful! I am so happy your baby is doing much better! Yes I have never seen such amazing people anywhere let alone all in one place here on YT. The people willing to help you financially is just beyond amazing! They are your angels. I want to cry because I am so happy with how this turned out. I can relate to being financially stuck in one place and we had to pay $150 for Bentley today just for a few medicines and the exam. He's got infections in his ears But enough about me! I'm so happy for you! You deserve all the love you got here. I'm glad you did the right thing by taking your baby to the other vet. Yes that first vet seems like an idiot. I'm sorry you had to experience that. I'd never go to that vet again and make sure people around you know not to, too, especially if they have small dogs. HUGS!! __________________ Bentley Bentley is my angel. I never knew I could love a dog so much, he is truly a miracle.

07-13-2011, 03:10 PM	#84
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Did they do blood? Glad she is feeling better. Yes, the oatmeal thing was the most idiotic thing I've ever heard in my life. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

07-13-2011, 03:13 PM	#85
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Very pleased with the update. Hopefully she just continues to improve. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com Last edited by AllDogBoots; 07-13-2011 at 03:14 PM.

07-13-2011, 03:13 PM	#86
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Glad to hear you were able to get Princess seen today and she is doing better.

07-13-2011, 03:17 PM	#87
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	Yes, he was definitely off his rocker...him telling me to wait to late tomorrow morning was an even clearer indication he didn't know his butt from a hole in the ground. She did not do blood work, she said she'd be able to tell more & rule out more about the current situation via x ray, but we did talk about coming in for a full panel soon & even sooner than that if this reoccurs. __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

07-13-2011, 03:22 PM	#88
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	So glad you got Princess in. I am sure she in on the way to recovery! Rosie has to eat I/D as she has tummy issues often. So, I have been there! Please give Princess hugs from us. And keep us updated! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-13-2011, 03:25 PM	#89
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	I'm glad you got Princess into an educated Vet....scary stuff that was __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

07-13-2011, 03:34 PM	#90
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I'm glad she got into the Vet and praying she is on he rway to feeling better. Please keep us posted. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]