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11-21-2011, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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| Weird compression / dent in skull. Is this normal skull structure?! Hello everyone, I was petting and Ruffles yesturday and i realised there was a small compression or dent in his skull prob a size of a nikel, he doesnt feel pain or has any reaction when i press it or rub it. It cant be seen by naked eye but can be felt. Is this normal skull structure though i seriously doubt so but i really hope it is? Pls help me feel your little ones skull to see if they have it too!? Its located right at the top of the head in the middle of his little ears but prob 1 cm in front of the years. All the vet visits has cleared him although the last one was done when he's 14 weeks. He has all vaccinations as well. Ive got him for a month and his now 16 weeks+. So far he hasnt has any problems he's super active and has no change in behaviour except that he doesnt wan to eat his food unless he's really hungry which i read that its pretty common in yorkies. Im really scare that something might happen to him! Should i bring him to the vet!? Pls tell me his ok! Thank you all for listening. |
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11-21-2011, 11:41 AM | #2 | |
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This type of thing could be anything or nothing; best to have an expert examine your pup. Kudos for you for noticing; it is so important that dog owners make a regular practise of "petting their dog everywhere" It is good
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11-21-2011, 11:42 AM | #3 |
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| Good idea for sure to have it checked. I took Marge in a few weeks ago to have her head examined. |
11-21-2011, 11:46 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Awh now I heard there was a "two for one special on" cough cough, did you have your head examined too?
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11-21-2011, 11:48 AM | #5 |
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| Sounds like open fontanel (open soft spot) to me too. I agree about taking your pup to the vet so that they can examine him. I had a puppy with an open fontanel and it had a bad conclusion. (I don't want to scare you at all. But just wanted you to know that I had first hand experience with it.) How is his hearing and hearing and smelling, etc.? My first vet didn't notice the large open fontanel on my puppy (even though we knew he was at least mostly if not completely deaf)...I have since changed vets. This is something that should be noticed by a vet at a puppy visit. Keep us posted and best luck to you.
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11-21-2011, 11:52 AM | #6 | |
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To the OP, Absolutely bring it to your vets attention. It may be nothing, but it could also be associated with several other conditions including hydrocephalus. Good luck, I hope everything is ok.
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11-21-2011, 12:05 PM | #7 |
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| Thank you all for replying... Is this a serious condition? Will it close when he's older? I am worried sick... =C I'll definately bring him to the vet first thing tmr.. because i dun have a car and i cant go anywhere as my dh was at work... I'll call and ask the vet first. He seemed to have no problems with seeing and hearing. I guess smelling as well. How to know if he has problems with sense of smell? He is as active as usual with no problems and nth that i know of except for not wanting to eat much... Isit normal for a pup to walk and run sideways as in not in a vertical line? I have a friend who had a yorkie that is 2 years old now, she told me that her yorkie did that when she was young. so im not that concern then but now i am.. |
11-21-2011, 12:28 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Sounds like open fontanel but your vet needs to diagnose her. My Roxie has it. The breeder told me about it when I got her. Roxie's never completely closed but did get smaller. The vet said to watch that she doesn't hit that spot on anything or get hit on that area. What I do is keep her bow over the spot so it protects it a little. She is 4 years ld now and hasn't had any issues. Thank God. Please keep us posted.
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11-21-2011, 12:51 PM | #9 | |
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It's good to see Patti's story so that you don't get too upset. Some dogs can have an open fontanel and not have hydrocephalus. The hydrocephalus can be an increasing problem though, as more and more water puts pressure on the brain. I'm a little concerned with him not running in a straight line. Maybe that is common, but it is not something that I have seen with my dogs. Again, I HIGHLY recommend you take him to a really good vet and maybe even a neurologist if the vet recommends it, or you want to be sure. I would definitely take him to a neurologist if any other issues come up. Not every case is the same. I don't want to upset you too much. Just want to encourage you to get to the vet ASAP so that you can know what you are dealing with either way. Blessings to you. I'll say a prayer for your little guy.
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11-21-2011, 01:09 PM | #10 | |
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Yorkies can be notorious for being pickey eaters, how much does he weight right now? Also if you have a video camera, record his walk/run sideways. Don't worry so much, wait till your vet visit tomorrow, come prepared with a list of questions. Also if your pup hasn't been Bile Acid Tested, it's advisable to do so..this is not an expensive test. It is recommended to do for pups at 16wks old, and then repeated at 6mths old.
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11-21-2011, 01:23 PM | #11 |
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| Thanks again for all of the replies. I just called the vet's clinic and scheduled an appointment for tmr. When i call the clinic i think it was the nurse who picked up the call and she told me that it could just be a soft spot which will close up when his older and told me that it was not really necessary to go down and have a check. o.o But i insisted that i would like him checked.. Anyone thinks i should change a clinic or just see how it goes? his sense of hearing is pretty good because he will wake up at the slightest noises, and he can see pretty well. How do i test his sense of smell? Is there any specific thing i should ask the vet or get her to check? Any other conditions that will be linked to this problem other than the hydrocephalus ? Thank you again. |
11-21-2011, 01:36 PM | #12 | |
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Have you been with this vet long? Do you have a good history with them? Maybe you have a neighbor that is a good dog owner and you can ask about local vets that he/she recommends? Getting the video of the dog running sideways is great advice from Gemy. It might help your doctor to see it. I am fortunate that there is an excellent Veterinary teaching hospital at Purdue University, which is just a little over an hour away. Maybe you could see if there is one local for you? The benefit for us was that he was able to be seen by the ER vet doctor, and then the neurologist the very next day because they are all in one location. Please feel free to ask any questions. We are here to support and help you. It is probably not anything to be too worried about...but it is good that you are aware of it and are getting him seen so quickly.
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11-21-2011, 01:47 PM | #13 | |
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The sideway run happens most of the time... He can walk vertical lines when he's walking normally without any specific destination and he usually trots instead of walk like he has springs on his legs.. But when he sees a toy or he runs from a place to another with a specific target he tends to run sideways or a curved line instead of vertical. I think i got too used to it that i didnt really go notice it anymore but my friends just mentioned it yesturday that he walked sideways so im sure he still do that. I'll keep a close watch on him and try to video it and post it here if possible. Ive seen him walk sidways like a "crab" of cos not straight but horzontally but this "crabstyle"is not often onli seen it < 5 times since i got him. He weights 2.4 pounds, he's pretty small i wish he'll get bigger. when i got him he weight 1.9 pounds. it seem that his structure got bigger but his weight didnt.. he eats but not the recommended amount. I feel him wellness for small breed puppy. It is recommened to feed him 1/2 cup a day. but he onli eats 1/4 cup sometimes 1/3 cup. i feed him 3 times a day. im currently switching him to blue bluffalo wilderness for puppy mixing in a little bit a day as the wellness seem to be giving him runny stools occassionally. but he picks out the blue wilderness to eat from the bowl. What is the Bile Acid test for? Here a a list of vaccinations and test he's done -parvo virus - distemper -adenovirus -parainfluenza - lepto - rabies - has been dewormed - fecal test done - will start heart worm on first dec. - will start flea and tick prevention on first dec. Are there any test that i had missed or is good to have? Any specific questions i should ask the vet? Sorry for the long post and thank you everyone who has spent the time to read and reply... | |
11-21-2011, 01:58 PM | #14 | |
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Im sorry to hear about Peyton is he alright now.? and thank you for sharing your experiences. Ruffles is my first doggy. Ive never had a dog before so there are alot of things i do not know even though i did much research before i got Ruffles it seem that i still have much to learn.. Ive been with the vet since i got Ruffles which isnt long onli 2 visits to the vets so far.. My friend who has a yorkie also brings her yorkie to see this same vet. The little one really stole my heart the first time i saw him. Now every little thing that happened to him can make my day or break my heart. I hope everything is well.. I hope im not overreacting.. I just wish that he can be healthy and happy... | |
11-21-2011, 01:58 PM | #15 |
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| Honestly, I think the regular vet will just feel the open spot and confirm that it is an open fontanel. You will probably need a referral to a neurological vet. I would go ahead and get the referral regardless if your vet recommends it or not. A referral will at least give you a name and number of someone to go see if other symptoms arise or if things get worse. I wish I could tell you more, but I only have experience with my situation, which was tragic. So, on one hand I want you to get your pup to the neurologist ASAP and on the other hand I don't want to worry you too much incase it is not causing a problem. Between the two choices, I'd rather you erred on the side of caution. If I were you, I would take him to a neurologist right away. Once damage is done to the brain, it is not reversible. My puppy could hear when he was born...the breeder was sure of that based on how he responded to sounds. First his hearing went, then the other losses as well. I ended up taking him to the ER vet because of how lethargic he was and because he vomited. I just knew things weren't right. By then, too much damage had been caused from the hydrocephalus. I don't know if there would have been a different outcome of he had been diagnosed sooner. I only had him two weeks. Feel free ask any questions. PLEASE keep us updated about him as we will worry for him until we hear back from you. We will keep praying for him as well.
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