Originally Posted by lexi43 (Post 4146257)

Hi Cindy When I read your first post I was really upset. Not at you, but as the breeder who referred to your pupppy as a throwaway. I don't want to think of what she was going to do with the dog if you didn't adopt her. Would she throw away a child with birth defects?
Well bless you for taking her in and trying to help her. I know the cost of vets these days. Our shih tzu was abandoned and we adopted him. He is two years old and now suffers from juvenile cataracts. The surgery is going to cost about $3500.00 but before that we have to cure his liver problem. His enzyme problem is almost cured right now but it's costing us over $500.00. So I know how you feel. I have the Care Credit card also but I think this is going to go over and above the limit on the card. Some people on this forum get a bit carried away because everybody loves their babies but for the most part this is a great forum.
Anyway our prayers go out to you and Oreo.

Originally Posted by BigKing (Post 4145731)

Hi everyone. I think that in some way I may have misrepresented myself:(. I love this forum. I love that there is a place for people that truly love their Yorkies to come together to share ideas and information.

Since right before Christmas we were dealing with King's illness issues. We spent about $800 at Banfield and then found a FANTASTIC vet named Saundra Taylor closer to our home and then spent about $1400 on xrays, ultrasounds, liver biopsies, etc. No expense is too great when you love your family, I get it. He recovered and is now doing great although he has a serious seperation anxiety issue with my mother, his mother. I now have two little girl Yorkies. Mia is a 14 month old Black and Tan female and Oreo is an 11 month old Biewer Yorkie. We got them at the end of December. Mia was in great shape but the women that were responsible for Oreo felt like she was a 'runt' and wouldn't make it. They didn't vaccinate her at all. She has already had two broken legs before we got her and they set them themselves and did it crooked. She is the cutest baby in the world to me. In the start of January I underwent abdominal surgery. Then at the start of February, Oreo seemed out of sorts so I took her to the vet. After $230, x-rays and office visit with medicine, we found out we cant have her vaccinated while she is sick. Then my dad went into the hospital with total kidney failure among other things. When I said earlier that I was unable to pay the $200 dollars to get her in, it isn't because I am unwilling and I don't want to spend any time watching her suffer, I am trying to take care of her to the best of my ability. I spoke to a friends sister that is a vet and she said that i could give her a small amount of children's Benadryl to relieve her symptoms. That has worked and she isn't choking, spitting phlegm, or struggling. She is back to normal. I am taking her to the vet tomorrow to check up on her, we just want to make sure it is nothing more. I wanted to clarify that I am not trying to minimize the situation or be complacent about this issue. I appreciate all of your help and encouragement and feel thankful that there is such a thing as 'Yorkie Talk' right now!
Thanks,
Cindy

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4146504)

She may only have something mild, but on the other hand, she may have something much more serious. As others have said, home remedies are never a good option without consulting with a vet. It is important to know dosages among other reasons not to medicate without professional advice. Guessing about a dropper here and there is not safe with little dogs. It is far to easy to overdose one.

Hopefully the OP went to the vet today as she said she was and everything is ok with her pup! :)

Originally Posted by SusieQ36305 (Post 4146524)

This is sort of changing the subject but, I need some advice. I adopted a baby girl after my Roxie died. I was told she was part of a breeding nightmare. She is very skittish still. She is around two years old and was apparently just used for breeding purposes and never given much attention. She has come out of her shell alot, but doesn't want to play or play with toys. She is extremely scared of bad weather. Any suggestions anyone?

Originally Posted by SusieQ36305 (Post 4146227)

I agree wholeheartedly. Some comments on here are to say the least condascending and almost hateful. You know who you are. More to come from me on this issue. I know u love your dogs just as I do and some of this is just mean. I don't know how else it could be taken. Everybody does not have deep pockets. Doesn't mean we don't love our yorkies just as much as u and again u know who u are

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 4145755)

Where to start?

Tylenol is TOXIC to dogs.

Pepto Bismol can hide symptoms making it more difficult for the vet to identify the problem.

Benedryl is fine, if you're sure you're treating allergies, and your vet says to give it.

Baby Aspirin is fine if you're sure there is no internal bleeding involved, or your pup could bleed out (bleed to death).

Human antibiotics are never good for dogs or especially puppies. If you have antibiotics left over from your children, you're not treating them right as all antibiotics should be given as directed till finished, or risk creating a super strain of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics. Then you'll have a sicker child and a sick pup on your hands.