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ladyjane · 04-18-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilone0513

I called the vet and am waiting for them to call me back so I can bring him in . He had a very restless night and it happened again this morning for no reason what so ever .. he just starts barking and yelping for no reason then he urinates .. i"m extremely worried .. hope everything is ok with my lil guy .. thank you all for your posts

Hope that all goes well at the vet. You are both in my thoughts.....

Joyce Adams · 04-18-2012, 05:42 AM

Sorry you are going through this, I hope the vet can be helpful...

Maximo · 04-18-2012, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilone0513

I called the vet and am waiting for them to call me back so I can bring him in . He had a very restless night and it happened again this morning for no reason what so ever .. he just starts barking and yelping for no reason then he urinates .. i"m extremely worried .. hope everything is ok with my lil guy .. thank you all for your posts

Sending positive thoughts for Capone.

Lil Sis · 04-18-2012, 07:25 AM

I hope he is ok... please keep us posted

Lilone0513 · 04-18-2012, 08:25 AM

Capone is now home from the vet ..she did a complete work up and he seems to be fine (thank God). The vet seems to think he needs exposure to noises and smells.. I got Capone in December and I live in new England so he's been cooped up in the house now that it's spring and the windows are wide open she seems to think he's scared of all the unusual noises and smells.. He had 2 more attacks this morning both with loud noises one when a truck drove by and another when someone beeped.. I'm trying to keep him outside to expose him to the birds and all the noises that spring brings.. He seems to be doing ok .. Any advice on what else I can do?! I don't want to put him on medications considering how young he is ..

Lilone0513 · 04-18-2012, 08:26 AM

Thank you all for your kind wishes !!

ladyjane · 04-18-2012, 08:36 AM

Did your vet see one of these "attacks" as you refer to them? They really sound concerning to me but of course I am only going by your description of them. Perhaps you should video him when he has one of these so that you can show her if they do not improve.
She is right though about socialization and exposure to things....they do need that.

Lilone0513 · 04-18-2012, 08:49 AM

I do plan on taping it and goin for another opion if things don't improve and simply get worse .. But I'm doing my best now to expose him and keep him occupied and if a loud noise does happen I try to distract him or play with him to let him know it's not harmful ..

Lolasmom1211 · 04-18-2012, 09:43 AM

My concern, of course, would be the sudden onset of these episodes. I also would think that if your baby were only scared, he would not be yelping or having restless nights. I am certainly no vet, but just using common sense, those things just don't seem to add up. It's horrible when our little ones are uncomfortable or seem to be in pain, I know you must be very concerned. I would certainly watch him carefully today, but if his symptoms continue, I believe I would have to seek another opinion. We're all thinking about you and your sweet little one - keep us posted...

Lilone0513 · 04-18-2012, 10:49 AM

Thank you lolasmom I'm actually at the er right now.. I don't care how much it costs me my lil guy isn't right and I need to find out what's really going on with him and what I can do to make it easier for him he had another 2 attacks so I decided to bring him in .. Keeping my fingers crossed for my lil guy .,

Rescuemomma · 04-18-2012, 11:31 AM

Your a good mom!!! I'd also see if there's a neurologist near you. A fearful dog may be just that - but as someone else said, the sudden onset of this would be very concerning to me. Hope you get some answers!

Lolasmom1211 · 04-18-2012, 11:40 AM

I'm so glad to hear you are doing all you can for your little one. He is so lucky to have you! Please let us know what they tell you. I can't imagine how awful it must be to see him yelp and be in pain...my thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your baby. Keep us posted. Good luck...

ladyjane · 04-18-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilone0513

Thank you lolasmom I'm actually at the er right now.. I don't care how much it costs me my lil guy isn't right and I need to find out what's really going on with him and what I can do to make it easier for him he had another 2 attacks so I decided to bring him in .. Keeping my fingers crossed for my lil guy .,

Oh, I am sorry this is persisting. I do hope they come up with an answer. Prayers for your little Capone...and for you!

MamaZiggy · 04-18-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It sounds like he's having some trauma reactions. It probably scared him so much, and he might be jumpy for awhile. I'm so sorry he's going thru this, it must be heartbreaking to watch. Keep talking calmly to him whenever he gets scared, so he doesn't react to something overly long (which can make it worse over time).

Another thing to think about if it continues, is a Thundershirt - it can really help w/ anxiety and fear.

Keep us posted about the little guy.

Edited to Add: LOVE the name Capone! So cute.

I agree. Yorkies are all terrier Yes but I have seen that when somthing does scare them , they get scared and it lasts a while sometimes. Ziggy is scared of loud sounds, so whenever something like this happens i pick him up and continue with what we were doing (playing or whatever) I find this calms him down faster thatn trying to sooth him like a real person. you know. He sees me going on and it makes him see "oh, its nothing, where were we mommy". Eg. he was TERRIFIED of the hair dryer when i got him. He would shiver and cower for hours. I would hold him and sooth him and still nothing. So we would try our best to keep it away from him. One day my cousin was visiting and didnt know this and used it in front of him. Ziggy freaked out and started backing away. He looked at me but this time I just alled him ver and continued with what we were doing. This time, it took calling himm about 3 times then he walked over and countinued playing. Now he doesnt even flinch

Hope your baby recovers from this

MamaZiggy · 04-18-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilone0513

Thank you lolasmom I'm actually at the er right now.. I don't care how much it costs me my lil guy isn't right and I need to find out what's really going on with him and what I can do to make it easier for him he had another 2 attacks so I decided to bring him in .. Keeping my fingers crossed for my lil guy .,

Oh, posted my reply before I saw this.. I hope you will get answers and our baby feels better.. Please keep us updated

04-18-2012, 05:42 AM	#17
Joyce Adams Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,995	Sorry you are going through this, I hope the vet can be helpful... __________________ Have a great day... Mommy to Yoshi and Miss Priss

04-18-2012, 07:25 AM	#19
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I hope he is ok... please keep us posted __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

04-18-2012, 08:36 AM	#22
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Did your vet see one of these "attacks" as you refer to them? They really sound concerning to me but of course I am only going by your description of them. Perhaps you should video him when he has one of these so that you can show her if they do not improve. She is right though about socialization and exposure to things....they do need that. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-18-2012, 11:31 AM	#26
Rescuemomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 506	Your a good mom!!! I'd also see if there's a neurologist near you. A fearful dog may be just that - but as someone else said, the sudden onset of this would be very concerning to me. Hope you get some answers! __________________ Momma to King Louie Missing my angels California Lily and Benjamin Button, forever in my heart

04-18-2012, 08:25 AM	#20
Lilone0513 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 19 Blog Entries: 1	Capone is now home from the vet ..she did a complete work up and he seems to be fine (thank God). The vet seems to think he needs exposure to noises and smells.. I got Capone in December and I live in new England so he's been cooped up in the house now that it's spring and the windows are wide open she seems to think he's scared of all the unusual noises and smells.. He had 2 more attacks this morning both with loud noises one when a truck drove by and another when someone beeped.. I'm trying to keep him outside to expose him to the birds and all the noises that spring brings.. He seems to be doing ok .. Any advice on what else I can do?! I don't want to put him on medications considering how young he is ..

04-18-2012, 08:26 AM	#21
Lilone0513 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 19 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you all for your kind wishes !!

04-18-2012, 08:49 AM	#23
Lilone0513 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 19 Blog Entries: 1	I do plan on taping it and goin for another opion if things don't improve and simply get worse .. But I'm doing my best now to expose him and keep him occupied and if a loud noise does happen I try to distract him or play with him to let him know it's not harmful ..

04-18-2012, 09:43 AM	#24
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	My concern, of course, would be the sudden onset of these episodes. I also would think that if your baby were only scared, he would not be yelping or having restless nights. I am certainly no vet, but just using common sense, those things just don't seem to add up. It's horrible when our little ones are uncomfortable or seem to be in pain, I know you must be very concerned. I would certainly watch him carefully today, but if his symptoms continue, I believe I would have to seek another opinion. We're all thinking about you and your sweet little one - keep us posted...

04-18-2012, 10:49 AM	#25
Lilone0513 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 19 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you lolasmom I'm actually at the er right now.. I don't care how much it costs me my lil guy isn't right and I need to find out what's really going on with him and what I can do to make it easier for him he had another 2 attacks so I decided to bring him in .. Keeping my fingers crossed for my lil guy .,

04-18-2012, 11:40 AM	#27
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	I'm so glad to hear you are doing all you can for your little one. He is so lucky to have you! Please let us know what they tell you. I can't imagine how awful it must be to see him yelp and be in pain...my thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your baby. Keep us posted. Good luck...