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06-14-2012, 08:46 AM | #1 |
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| My MissMia is Deaf... Going to the vet at 6:30 tonight. Husband made me admit it last night, she is 7mos. MissMini is her ears (she watches her and follows her), there were many signs, I have no explanation as to why I totally was in denial...I have no doubt...I feel like I am in the twilight zone....wth...very, very, very, sad....Her heart problems are getting better and then this..WTH
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06-14-2012, 08:49 AM | #2 |
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| Ha, poor baby - do you think something (medication for ear infection) can be done or it's pretty much it.
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06-14-2012, 08:53 AM | #3 | |
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I saw you post this on another thread as well. I am so sorry for little Miss Mini.
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06-14-2012, 09:01 AM | #4 | |
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I'm really not sure but it was like a big fat DUH......when he said it, honestly, I have no doubts; admittedly though I have 0 knowledge about deafness in dogs. I will say this my best human friend is deaf, not to compare the two at all...but it was another DUHHHHHHHH.... On the bright side when I txt my friend (deaf friend) about it the response was: "theres nothing wrong with being deaf, (stupid Lynn)is there?" hehehehehe "as long as its natural, it will be ok, just make sure she's ok" if you don't want her I will take her!!!! This kind of made me laugh out loud! for a second.
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06-14-2012, 09:03 AM | #5 |
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| I am so sorry. Here is a link I found that might help you and Mia adjust: http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/wo...thadeafdog.pdf
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06-14-2012, 09:28 AM | #6 | |
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The last few weeks have been awful (no pity needed) this is just the icing on the cake...
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06-14-2012, 10:28 AM | #7 |
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| Im keeping miss mia in my good thoughts
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06-14-2012, 10:28 AM | #8 |
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| Bless her sweet little heart. You are a good momma and all will adjust. Just glad that she is with someone who cares about her and won't get rid of her because she has problems. So glad to hear her heart problems are getting better.
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06-14-2012, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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| So sorry to hear about your baby Mia. Maybe there is something they can do for her. Look on the bright side. She is still alive and with you. Some don`t even have that anymore. God gave her to you because he knows you will take the best care of her. Stay strong. |
06-14-2012, 10:48 AM | #10 |
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| Awww. Poor little thing; but I think she's probably fine with it and used to it - but we're the ones who can't wrap our brain around our babies having problems. I hope you get a definitive answer and information on how best to handle it.
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06-14-2012, 11:25 AM | #11 | |
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06-14-2012, 12:32 PM | #12 |
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| Aw, bless her heart It's good that she's got MissMini to help her out. I'm sure that she will live a full and healthy life, even without her hearing.
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06-14-2012, 01:07 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I saw you'd posted this on an earlier thread and I wanted to give you some information. I am not familiar with Mia's heart issue nor the treatment she is receiving for this. Deafness can be from a variety of issues...inherited or acquired. Acquired may be from ear infections, trauma, medications. Congenital deafness occurs in a variety of breeds. It's likely the cause may never be determined. There are two genes which deafness appears more prevalent. One is the merle gene and the other is piebald. Not all breeds who carry these genes exhibit the problem. There is more understanding on how deafness occurs with the merle gene and less so with piebald. Deafness is not considered dominate since it can be produced by two hearing parents....nor is it a simple recessive because two deaf dogs can produce a pup with hearing. I am heavily involved with biewers. Sit on the board of directors for the BBCA. We as a group are invested in the health of these dogs. I will not tell you it is not related to her piebald gene. I don't know that. Deafness also occurs in standard colored yorkies. I can tell you...it is a very small biewer world and this is not something that is occurring repeatedly. I know of one single biewer and I also know of a parti yorkshire puppy. I view it as any other health issue...it "may" happen. Recently we were camping...the group camped beside us were all deaf and so were the 4 dogs who accompanied them. A link you may want to read. Genetics of Deafness in Dogs On a last note...Mia doesn't know she's deaf. I will be interested in hearing what your vet has to say.
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06-14-2012, 01:25 PM | #14 |
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| I am so sorry, Lynzy. I think us mommies are often in denial, so I do not think you are alone in that dept. Please read this thread. It will help you. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-language.html
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06-14-2012, 02:46 PM | #15 |
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| [QUOTE=bchgirl;3946427]I saw you'd posted this on an earlier thread and I wanted to give you some information. I am not familiar with Mia's heart issue nor the treatment she is receiving for this. Deafness can be from a variety of issues...inherited or acquired. Acquired may be from ear infections, trauma, medications. Congenital deafness occurs in a variety of breeds. It's likely the cause may never be determined. There are two genes which deafness appears more prevalent. One is the merle gene and the other is piebald. Not all breeds who carry these genes exhibit the problem. There is more understanding on how deafness occurs with the merle gene and less so with piebald. Deafness is not considered dominate since it can be produced by two hearing parents....nor is it a simple recessive because two deaf dogs can produce a pup with hearing. I am heavily involved with biewers. Sit on the board of directors for the BBCA. We as a group are invested in the health of these dogs. I will not tell you it is not related to her piebald gene. I don't know that. Deafness also occurs in standard colored yorkies. I can tell you...it is a very small biewer world and this is not something that is occurring repeatedly. I know of one single biewer and I also know of a parti yorkshire puppy. I view it as any other health issue...it "may" happen. Recently we were camping...the group camped beside us were all deaf and so were the 4 dogs who accompanied them. A link you may want to read. Genetics of Deafness in Dogs On a last note...Mia doesn't know she's deaf. I will be interested in hearing what your vet has to say.[/QUOTE bingo...i dont understand any of this stuff. "she is myrel" (like a dalmation), she has dark blue -NOT LIGHT blue eyes, pink and black toes pads, pink skin, so angry right now. definitely deaf. just got home. we went early saw 2 vets, not doing the "bear test" as its not necessary and is very expensive and would have to go to cornell only to be told what we know already, don't think we have anything else to worry about. no ear infections (never have), said we will be fine. why do i feel like a pile of doggy doodoo right now...? Think I'm going to call the effing dog store I got Mini at (not Mia) just cuz I have no one else to yell at....argggghhh Will apreciate any advice not argument for or against...(we have other threads for that already) PLEASE. e.t.a.: vet said all Biewers have piebald gene?
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