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yorkieluvme2 · 10-02-2012, 12:17 PM

Oh that poor baby! I hope she feels better soon.

MandiesMom · 10-02-2012, 12:31 PM

Thank you so much, everyone! My hubby called and said she finally came out of the carrier because he was eating some cereal. lol

However, she went right back in when the cereal was gone.

The one thing I'm concerned about is she is constantly licking where they gave her the shot. Her leg and her chin are soaking wet. I'm scared she will get a rash from licking so much.

Verbena · 10-02-2012, 12:39 PM

Oh that sweet little face. I hope she feels better

Patti · 10-02-2012, 04:18 PM

Poor little Mandie. I hope she feels better soon.

CouversMom · 10-03-2012, 07:51 AM

Poor baby... I hope she feels better soon. She must be sore

MandiesMom · 10-03-2012, 12:51 PM

Well, she's doing much better today. Seems to be back to normal because she is aggrevating her brother again lol

However, she seems to have come un-house broken. I kind of expected some accidents but she's had 4 (2 pees and 2 poos) since last night. I think we are just going to have to start from scratch again because tomorrow...

she gets spayed

(yeah, I'm happy and sad and worried at the same time lol)

I figure, this weekend will be devoted to getting her back to a solid routine and confining her access to all areas of the house. She picked it up quickly before (thanks to watching big brother) so I'm sure she'll come around.

southernbelle04 · 10-04-2012, 05:42 AM

Aww! Bless her heart! I hope she feels better really soon!

MandiesMom · 10-04-2012, 08:08 AM

Well, she is at the vet now to get spayed. I'm still waiting for them to call me about the results of the bloodwork and if/how many teeth she needs pulled. If I don't hear from them by 11:30am, I'm calling. I'm one of those annoyng moms lol

I already called one time to ask if she might need a cone because she is a licker apparently (based on what she did when she got the injection the other day). The nurse called the cones cruel but that I could buy one. Wellll, I don't want to be cruel but I also don't want her messing up her stitches.

She suggested a baby onesie. That's a pretty good idea

DBlain · 10-04-2012, 08:18 AM

i am not sure how much she weighs but Lola was around 4.5 lbs at her spay and would have needed a preemie onsie. if you have time before you pick her up I would be calling around to see who has them in your area, get one with legs because they can easily get their tongues in the sides of the legs. I wish I would have known about the onsie before the spay because there were no stores that were close by that carried them and I did not want to leave her for the first few days. K Mart and Wall mart do not carry preemies, you have to go to a baby store, a Carters outlet, a babies are us type of place. When you think about it most babies are 6 lbs or larger so that is often to large for a yorkie, good luck

MandiesMom · 10-04-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBlain

i am not sure how much she weighs but Lola was around 4.5 lbs at her spay and would have needed a preemie onsie. if you have time before you pick her up I would be calling around to see who has them in your area, get one with legs because they can easily get their tongues in the sides of the legs. I wish I would have known about the onsie before the spay because there were no stores that were close by that carried them and I did not want to leave her for the first few days. K Mart and Wall mart do not carry preemies, you have to go to a baby store, a Carters outlet, a babies are us type of place. When you think about it most babies are 6 lbs or larger so that is often to large for a yorkie, good luck

Great tip! Thank you! Yeah, she was 4 lb 3 ozs 2 days ago so she's even smaller than Lola (by a bit). I'll start making some calls now

EarthAngel · 10-04-2012, 08:54 AM

Wow, I don't know what it is about this year and bee stings! Even Bentley got stung last week. It was already getting dusk out. Glad all turned out well for Mandie.

Praying all goes well with her spay...will be looking for an update.

SWHouston · 10-04-2012, 09:03 AM

When Becca was spayed, I don't think she licked the wound over once. My Vet used the Endoscopic Procedure, so there was just the tiniest little place on her lower stomach. And, after a few months, the place totally disappeared, and all is well.

On the Wasp issue...
That would drive me nuts, one of mine yelling and not exactly knowing why. (hasn't happened to one of mine yet) I can't believe how difficult it was to find the stingers, and TWO to boot.

I use that Wasp/Hornet Spray that shoots about 20' every time I see any of them starting a Nest. Kind of preventative maintenance, I just won't let any of them take residence anywhere around us.

A Cost Saving Note...
The Benedryl/Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride used for Humans, is the same stuff they Prescribe for our Dogs. A bottle OTC from Walmart or other Discount Pharmacy is a LOT cheaper than getting a Prescription from the Vet, and that will include many more pills than a prescription.
If your animal needs it to get by a sting or itch, you can buy the Human size which is 25mg, and use a Pill Splitter to reduce the dose.

Usually this dosage is recomended...
25 Lbs and up = 25mg (one pill)
10-25 Lbs = 12.5 mg (1/2 pill)
0-10 Lbs = 6 mg (1/4 pill)

Just ask your Vet what frequency and amount is needed.
I got a separate little Bottle, and split up several pills to half and quarter sizes, and STILL had over 300 pills left for human use if needed. That's pretty good for a couple bucks.

MandiesMom · 10-04-2012, 09:26 AM

UPDATE: Her bloodwork was fine and she came through the surgery fine. I'll be picking her up in a few hours. YAY -I had them check to see if she needed any teeth pulled and they said it was "too soon to tell". Apparently, she's still got baby teeth in spots but nothing trying to come thru yet on the adult side. I do know she's lost her baby teeth in the front (bottom and top) and the adult are already coming thru pretty good.

SWHouston - thank you for all the tips! The nest is an "in-ground" one. A biologist next store had told us to put a clear glass bowl over the hole but that didn't seem to work. So, I got that spray you are talking about...1st night did nothing and 2nd night (I filled the hole up) seems to have done more but I still see some around the hole this morning. I researched last night and it seems a really good technique is to lay a thick tarp over the area (sealing it off really well with bricks or heavy stuff). This will keep them from getting out to get food and it will suffocate them if the tarp is thick enough and sealed well. That's what I'm going to do tonight.

Thank you all for keeping me company in this thread the past couple of days. It has helped my nerves sooo much!! Hugs!

SWHouston · 10-04-2012, 10:49 AM

OH, they were nesting in the Ground !

That caned Spray works best for nest which are attached to a building...like that.

I guess I have another Note...
I've found that if you buy a "concentrated" Liquid like Malathion or Diasanon, you can mix up a quart/gallon and pour it down into the hole. That TOTALLY saturates the nest and ground around it, and you can make up several repeats of dosage, if other nests occur. That's a lot less expensive than buying Cans of Spray. It's also very good do pour around your foundation, to deter Ants and other insects.
Just another way to stretch your bucks.

MandiesMom · 10-04-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWHouston

OH, they were nesting in the Ground !

That caned Spray works best for nest which are attached to a building...like that.

I guess I have another Note...
I've found that if you buy a "concentrated" Liquid like Malathion or Diasanon, you can mix up a quart/gallon and pour it down into the hole. That TOTALLY saturates the nest and ground around it, and you can make up several repeats of dosage, if other nests occur. That's a lot less expensive than buying Cans of Spray. It's also very good do pour around your foundation, to deter Ants and other insects.
Just another way to stretch your bucks.

Thank you for that tip! I have ants and spiders really bad around my porch, patio, and carport. I am definitely going to look into this!

10-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#16
yorkieluvme2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Usa Posts: 222	Oh that poor baby! I hope she feels better soon. __________________ JosieGidget

10-02-2012, 12:31 PM	#17
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Thank you so much, everyone! My hubby called and said she finally came out of the carrier because he was eating some cereal. lol However, she went right back in when the cereal was gone. The one thing I'm concerned about is she is constantly licking where they gave her the shot. Her leg and her chin are soaking wet. I'm scared she will get a rash from licking so much. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-02-2012, 04:18 PM	#19
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Poor little Mandie. I hope she feels better soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-03-2012, 07:51 AM	#20
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Poor baby... I hope she feels better soon. She must be sore __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-03-2012, 12:51 PM	#21
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Well, she's doing much better today. Seems to be back to normal because she is aggrevating her brother again lol However, she seems to have come un-house broken. I kind of expected some accidents but she's had 4 (2 pees and 2 poos) since last night. I think we are just going to have to start from scratch again because tomorrow... she gets spayed (yeah, I'm happy and sad and worried at the same time lol) I figure, this weekend will be devoted to getting her back to a solid routine and confining her access to all areas of the house. She picked it up quickly before (thanks to watching big brother) so I'm sure she'll come around. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-02-2012, 12:39 PM	#18
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Oh that sweet little face. I hope she feels better

10-04-2012, 05:42 AM	#22
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Aww! Bless her heart! I hope she feels better really soon! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

10-04-2012, 08:08 AM	#23
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Well, she is at the vet now to get spayed. I'm still waiting for them to call me about the results of the bloodwork and if/how many teeth she needs pulled. If I don't hear from them by 11:30am, I'm calling. I'm one of those annoyng moms lol I already called one time to ask if she might need a cone because she is a licker apparently (based on what she did when she got the injection the other day). The nurse called the cones cruel but that I could buy one. Wellll, I don't want to be cruel but I also don't want her messing up her stitches. She suggested a baby onesie. That's a pretty good idea __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-04-2012, 08:18 AM	#24
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	i am not sure how much she weighs but Lola was around 4.5 lbs at her spay and would have needed a preemie onsie. if you have time before you pick her up I would be calling around to see who has them in your area, get one with legs because they can easily get their tongues in the sides of the legs. I wish I would have known about the onsie before the spay because there were no stores that were close by that carried them and I did not want to leave her for the first few days. K Mart and Wall mart do not carry preemies, you have to go to a baby store, a Carters outlet, a babies are us type of place. When you think about it most babies are 6 lbs or larger so that is often to large for a yorkie, good luck __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna Last edited by DBlain; 10-04-2012 at 08:20 AM.

10-04-2012, 08:54 AM	#26
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 18,134	Wow, I don't know what it is about this year and bee stings! Even Bentley got stung last week. It was already getting dusk out. Glad all turned out well for Mandie. Praying all goes well with her spay...will be looking for an update. __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley

10-04-2012, 09:03 AM	#27
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	When Becca was spayed, I don't think she licked the wound over once. My Vet used the Endoscopic Procedure, so there was just the tiniest little place on her lower stomach. And, after a few months, the place totally disappeared, and all is well. On the Wasp issue... That would drive me nuts, one of mine yelling and not exactly knowing why. (hasn't happened to one of mine yet) I can't believe how difficult it was to find the stingers, and TWO to boot. I use that Wasp/Hornet Spray that shoots about 20' every time I see any of them starting a Nest. Kind of preventative maintenance, I just won't let any of them take residence anywhere around us. A Cost Saving Note... The Benedryl/Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride used for Humans, is the same stuff they Prescribe for our Dogs. A bottle OTC from Walmart or other Discount Pharmacy is a LOT cheaper than getting a Prescription from the Vet, and that will include many more pills than a prescription. If your animal needs it to get by a sting or itch, you can buy the Human size which is 25mg, and use a Pill Splitter to reduce the dose. Usually this dosage is recomended... 25 Lbs and up = 25mg (one pill) 10-25 Lbs = 12.5 mg (1/2 pill) 0-10 Lbs = 6 mg (1/4 pill) Just ask your Vet what frequency and amount is needed. I got a separate little Bottle, and split up several pills to half and quarter sizes, and STILL had over 300 pills left for human use if needed. That's pretty good for a couple bucks. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

10-04-2012, 09:26 AM	#28
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	UPDATE: Her bloodwork was fine and she came through the surgery fine. I'll be picking her up in a few hours. YAY -I had them check to see if she needed any teeth pulled and they said it was "too soon to tell". Apparently, she's still got baby teeth in spots but nothing trying to come thru yet on the adult side. I do know she's lost her baby teeth in the front (bottom and top) and the adult are already coming thru pretty good. SWHouston - thank you for all the tips! The nest is an "in-ground" one. A biologist next store had told us to put a clear glass bowl over the hole but that didn't seem to work. So, I got that spray you are talking about...1st night did nothing and 2nd night (I filled the hole up) seems to have done more but I still see some around the hole this morning. I researched last night and it seems a really good technique is to lay a thick tarp over the area (sealing it off really well with bricks or heavy stuff). This will keep them from getting out to get food and it will suffocate them if the tarp is thick enough and sealed well. That's what I'm going to do tonight. Thank you all for keeping me company in this thread the past couple of days. It has helped my nerves sooo much!! Hugs! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

10-04-2012, 10:49 AM	#29
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	OH, they were nesting in the Ground ! That caned Spray works best for nest which are attached to a building...like that. I guess I have another Note... I've found that if you buy a "concentrated" Liquid like Malathion or Diasanon, you can mix up a quart/gallon and pour it down into the hole. That TOTALLY saturates the nest and ground around it, and you can make up several repeats of dosage, if other nests occur. That's a lot less expensive than buying Cans of Spray. It's also very good do pour around your foundation, to deter Ants and other insects. Just another way to stretch your bucks. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.