Originally Posted by Patti

I wish there was a way toset up a fund, funded by Yt members to help out peopel who are in REAL need of help so that these little dogs and their owners don't suffer needlessly. I know I would do anything to get the money for my sick dog but not all people are as fortunate! It would be ahrd to determine who had a real need but everyone hree seems real honest?

Originally Posted by chachi

Thats a great idea but we someone tried to do it before and Admin said no. I think there was an incidient on here before where someone said there dog was sick and people chipped in money for the care and it ended up being a scam. So now Admin says if you want to do something on your own fine but no to a yorkietalk fund.

Originally Posted by Bentley&BitsysMom

I didn't know that!!

Originally Posted by Bentley&BitsysMom

What happened to Aimmee ?? I was wondering about her a few weeks ago.

Originally Posted by SnowWa

I can't believe all the different advise you're getting.

Even feeding her anything might be the exact opposite of what you should be doing (with the exception probably - that she has to have fluids).

If my dog were sick like yours - we would have already gone to the vet. And I would be getting a part-time job or going without other things if that's what I had to do to pay the bill.

I hope that whatever it is resolves itself. That is certainly possible. But, how uncomfortable is she while you are waiting for that to happen?

And - she could have a twisted bowel, a blockage, or something more serious that cannot correct itself. And, in this case sections of the bowel can be going without oxygen and portions of the bowel can die - causing gangrene or other serious complications. The best outcome in this case would be very very expensive surgery or the poor little thing dying because if was neglected. The thing you need to realize is that often early care prevents further complications and in the end can save you hundreds of dollars.

I am hoping the best for your little puppy.

---------- I can understand not going to a vet for minor scrapes and bruises and some non-lifethreatening conditions, but gastrointestinal conditions can be very serious and can certainly be very painful. Your little puppy may be in a great deal of pain. How can she tell you? Whimpering is one way. Doing nothing is another.

I have said it before and will always believe that if people can't afford medical care (or at least enough care to keep their animals free from pain) -- they should not have pets.

Please, for sure, keep us posted. And, again I hope she recovers on her own.

Carol Jean

PS: I re-read some of the posts and think you said that she is going to the bathroom. That is a very good sign. But still - keep a close eye on her and please keep us up to date.

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Great news...there has not been any advise given in this thread that could cause a minute of distress to this sick Yorkie.

PLEASE never give raw hides again..they can cause bowel upsets in many dogs..especially as they get into the 5 plus years. HAM is not good either..
If it happend again, let her guts rest for 24 hrs since she is not tiny. Give her ice cubes and if she isn't licking them..spoon honey water in her mouth.

I lived in England, back in the days when a vet was a luxury, so you learn to care for your animals as best as you can....and these people can not afford a vet...it is a fact of life some people can not afford them. Should they own a dog, certainly, it is a free country and if people can have babies and not be able to afford them, so can dog lovers. I would hate for someone to tell me I could not have a dog if I was short on vet funds.
Beleive it or not, dogs can do well without alot of vet care..much can be gotten free or reduced fees at Humane Societies.

If this happens again, call a few Yorkie show breeders and ask them for advise..some have even taken up collections for Yorkie owners in need...never hurts to ask.
Do you midn me asking what state you live in..?
Best wishes
P