Anyone have experience with surgery for PDA? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ladyjane · 10-10-2011, 07:33 PM

I am going to be taking a puppy to Texas A&M this week to see the cardiologist. My vet strongly suspects PDA. YHR had a yorkie with PDA a few years ago, but I did not care for her nor do I remember a lot of the details.

There are two ways to operate on these and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this. This puppy is quite small at 1 lb 6 oz and I am wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to do the least invasive type of surgery on a puppy that small. He is estimated to be approx. 4 months old.

I would appreciate any input that anyone might have.

ladyjane · 10-11-2011, 05:52 AM

No one?

jadabug · 10-11-2011, 05:55 AM

I don't have experience...but I can offer up prayers for this tiny little boy.

ladyjane · 10-11-2011, 06:23 AM

Thank you.

I guess I will know on Thursday. I did a search on here and found a few threads...but not much to answer my questions.

Gatord · 10-11-2011, 06:24 AM

Ah that is so sad. I have no experiance either only prayers for this little pup.

ladyjane · 10-11-2011, 06:26 AM

The surgery is very successful. That much I do know. I just am curious about the two different types of repairs.

He is a cutie pie...and I hate that he must go through it, but he will be fine.

TxVicki · 10-11-2011, 09:53 AM

I have head of it, but don't know of any that have gone thru it. I do know there is great success rate with it.
Prayers going for this sweet puppy.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-11-2011, 06:25 PM

Poor little baby.

I know nothing about this. Lol. It is YOU that I go to for help.

Wish I could give you some information. Keep us updated on this little baby.

ladyjane · 10-12-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Poor little baby.

I know nothing about this. Lol. It is YOU that I go to for help.

Wish I could give you some information. Keep us updated on this little baby.

We all have things that we have experienced....and/or not experienced! This is one I have not had before. I know a bit about it, but no hands on experience with it.

I am looking forward to getting answers tomorrow. I have two pups I am taking to A&M. Some of you know Sammy...he is the one that had two operations for the perineal hernia. He is being checked by neuro for his atlanto axial luxation. He saw neuro here locally who recommended surgery....and also gave other options. I just want a second opinion...Sammy is old and he very well could have enough scar tissue to support this. Just not comfortable jumping into surgery on him. Then, I have this little guy, (I think his name will be Cowboy) with his heart problem. Soooooo....I will be getting more hands on experience than I care to. haha

I will definitely post about the PDA. This is not necessarily common in yorkies, but it is a common birth defect and it is good to have information about it.

Tae1107 · 10-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Saying prayers for both of them....Yorkies Inc has never had a pup with PDA so have no first hand experience...so please share what you find out.

We have had two AAI pups (actually have Wyatt right now)....both have not had surgery but we have done casting... Posey fused but will always need to wear a collar (no bite) for protection...... we are hoping that Wyatt fuses also and will not need surgery.....

ladyjane · 10-12-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tae1107

Saying prayers for both of them....Yorkies Inc has never had a pup with PDA so have no first hand experience...so please share what you find out.

We have had two AAI pups (actually have Wyatt right now)....both have not had surgery but we have done casting... Posey fused but will always need to wear a collar (no bite) for protection...... we are hoping that Wyatt fuses also and will not need surgery.....

I know Posey is a puppy...what about Wyatt? My concern is that this is an old guy. Could be anywhere from 9 up...even 12. We just don't know. He has had two surgeries for his perineal hernia and it is still weak and might need another surgery.

He also has some issues with choking when he eats do I hand feed him. I just don't know how much is too much, Ya know? I am hoping A&M will give me some guidance on it. He has more than likely had this since he was a puppy, so maybe there is enough scar tissue to support it. This is a hard one for me. The other neuro was pretty much thinking surgery was best.....she mentioned a cast...but then changed her mind because of the way he chokes.

I will definitely share what I find out about the PDA. I think the major concern with Cowboy is going to be his size. At least tomorrow I will have an answer for both of them.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-12-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I know Posey is a puppy...what about Wyatt? My concern is that this is an old guy. Could be anywhere from 9 up...even 12. We just don't know. He has had two surgeries for his perineal hernia and it is still weak and might need another surgery.

He also has some issues with choking when he eats do I hand feed him. I just don't know how much is too much, Ya know? I am hoping A&M will give me some guidance on it. He has more than likely had this since he was a puppy, so maybe there is enough scar tissue to support it. This is a hard one for me. The other neuro was pretty much thinking surgery was best.....she mentioned a cast...but then changed her mind because of the way he chokes.

I will definitely share what I find out about the PDA. I think the major concern with Cowboy is going to be his size. At least tomorrow I will have an answer for both of them.

Poor babies!

ladyjane · 10-12-2011, 04:10 PM

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Poor babies!

It infuriates me that the breed is being destroyed and so many pups are suffering because of greedy people. So many problems any more.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-12-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

It infuriates me that the breed is being destroyed and so many pups are suffering because of greedy people. So many problems any more.

There really is so many more problems presenting. And yes, it is because of the greed in selling this breed. It is just down right irritating that they are so selfish.

Or better yet, if the dog has a problem just get rid of it. Who cares about it? Throw it away like it is nothing. I just get so mad.

And it is not just dogs. They do it with all kinds of animals. One of my students rescued a cat last week that some jerk had thrown into the dumpster. What if she had not heard the poor thing? She climbed in there and got it and took it home. People just make me sick.

BTW, my son had heart surgery at 10 months old. I had to look but his was to repair a PDA. That was 18 years ago. So, they have been doing it on humans for a while. Hopefully, they have experience on how to handle it on pups too. Medicine has come a long way! Just look at Gabby and Summer!

Tae1107 · 10-12-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I know Posey is a puppy...what about Wyatt? My concern is that this is an old guy. Could be anywhere from 9 up...even 12. We just don't know.

Wyatt is a puppy also....he was just diagnosed with pectus excavatum which is an inverted sternum so it is pressing against his organs in particular his lungs...so he is going to need surgery to fix that issue....

What about just a collar..those no bite ones... for Sammy...I know of one AAI dog also a puppy though she wore (and still is I think) a brace and they never casted her and she fused....

Hope you have more answers tomorrow....and yes it is so sad all the issues these puppies are now having...it use to be a very healhty breed....

10-10-2011, 07:33 PM	#1
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	Anyone have experience with surgery for PDA? I am going to be taking a puppy to Texas A&M this week to see the cardiologist. My vet strongly suspects PDA. YHR had a yorkie with PDA a few years ago, but I did not care for her nor do I remember a lot of the details. There are two ways to operate on these and I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this. This puppy is quite small at 1 lb 6 oz and I am wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to do the least invasive type of surgery on a puppy that small. He is estimated to be approx. 4 months old. I would appreciate any input that anyone might have. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-11-2011, 05:52 AM	#2
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	No one? __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-11-2011, 05:55 AM	#3
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I don't have experience...but I can offer up prayers for this tiny little boy. __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

10-11-2011, 06:23 AM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	Thank you. I guess I will know on Thursday. I did a search on here and found a few threads...but not much to answer my questions. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-11-2011, 06:26 AM	#6
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,451	The surgery is very successful. That much I do know. I just am curious about the two different types of repairs. He is a cutie pie...and I hate that he must go through it, but he will be fine. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-11-2011, 06:24 AM	#5
Gatord ♥ Jack & Josie ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,235	Ah that is so sad. I have no experiance either only prayers for this little pup.

10-11-2011, 09:53 AM	#7
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	I have head of it, but don't know of any that have gone thru it. I do know there is great success rate with it. Prayers going for this sweet puppy. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

10-11-2011, 06:25 PM	#8
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Poor little baby. I know nothing about this. Lol. It is YOU that I go to for help. Wish I could give you some information. Keep us updated on this little baby. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-12-2011, 01:40 PM	#10
Tae1107 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252	Saying prayers for both of them....Yorkies Inc has never had a pup with PDA so have no first hand experience...so please share what you find out. We have had two AAI pups (actually have Wyatt right now)....both have not had surgery but we have done casting... Posey fused but will always need to wear a collar (no bite) for protection...... we are hoping that Wyatt fuses also and will not need surgery..... __________________ Kerrianne