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Old 01-19-2015, 10:13 AM   #31
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The vet wants to sew it shut permanently so we don't have to look at it. That is what he said. He said it was a 'collapsed cornea' wait a month for it to heal, then bring him in to sew it shut if i wanted to because it would look ugly. Not to heal, not to reopen. He said the eye would not heal, that he was blind in that eye.
I would maybe confirm again w/ this vet that you heard this right, just in case, ya know? Usually, eyes are sewn shut for a medical reason, not for cosmetic appearances -- so I just wonder if either your vet didn't fully explain himself in what he meant or if you misheard part of what he really meant by this. The cornea is an *extremely* painful surface -- so please, really think about confirming this sewing shut issue.

I'm glad your pup is okay following the blood issue. I do think it would've been best to bring him in bc it could have been SO many things, honestly...whatever it was could still be occurring/developing...just under the surface though. What if this had been a GI bleed? That can be deadly, and quickly, but look quite innocuous on the outside looking in.

I know you have a lot of experience w/ dogs but sometimes it can be best to just err on the really cautious side of things. Whenever it comes to something like frank inexplicable blood, breathing issues, sudden mobility issues, obvious eye issue etc etc....it's really best to go in and get things checked out by a professional.

I'm sorry you thought you received some bad advice here but really - it's the best advice to give, in general, with inexplicable blood loss occurring. I would hope you wouldn't hold that against people here, bc they really do care about your pup. Please remember too just how many tragic losses of life we've seen here at YT due to not going to the vet when needed -- it's very painful to watch these things unfold. Emotions can run high, and I'd hope you wouldn't hold that against people.

Best of luck with this little one...I really hope he is okay.
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Old 01-19-2015, 10:16 AM   #32
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Linda how dare you tell someone who posts in a Yorkie Forum sick and injured section to go to a vet...honestly, how damn dare you, she has had dogs for 10 years, surely a dog sneezing blood and blood in their mouth is no big deal.....uggghhhh..

Dear Readers who are reading this because your having a problem with your pup....

If your pup EVER EVER starts sneezing blood, has blood in their mouth, poops blood etc., it can be a many different things but the chances of it being from an injury due to sharp kibble are slim, please do not assume that your pup is ok, symptoms like this do require a vet visit as some of the illnesses with said symptoms can be life threatening, please do not ever wait and see and take a chance with your pups life, please...remember these pups can go down hill very , very fast. This poster was lucky (I hope) but truly should have not taken such a risk with a pup, especially a rescue pup whose total history is unknown.
Just another comment to show how truly mean you all are. Oh, and when Teddy was pooping blood, I took him with a bottle of the solid red pure liquid poop to the vet, he wouldn't even look at it, even as I handed it to him several times. He was more concerned about the fact that he had thrown up a little and gave him some medicine to stop him from throwing up. He said 'Oh, a little blood looks like a lot. Dogs have sensitive stomachs and they bleed easily. I am not saying not to take your dog in if they are pooping blood, that is just what the vet said. Anytime my dog does something that concerns me, I take them to the vet. From runny eyes to bloody poop.
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YIKES! IMO I think a new vet might be in order.
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YIKES! IMO I think a new vet might be in order.
Yes, but being in a major metroplex; he is the one that the city and all the rescue's use. Besides that, I have been to several in the area and they all seem to be the same.

Bronx had chronic ear infections, took medication from when he was little and I had to clean and medicate his ears twice a day. I even took him to a holistic vet to see if he had allergies and could be treated for that. They finally did a total ear ablation, closing his ears so he is now deaf.

Back in 2005, when I was writing on YT, I had a pup with 'liver shunt'; I also took him to several doctors explaining his symptoms and the best they could say was he was possibly 'retarded'.

On the day he died, this vet came in at 3am on a sunday 'no charge'. They diagnosed the liver shunt, called all the emergency clinics in the area to see who could work on a 4 pound baby, and finally at the ER at 1:00pm while they were trying to get us to decide if they should put him down, he died in the arms of strangers torturing him. At a cost of $1,000.

Maybe this is both why I like and use this vet; yet are leary of taking them in for everything. I felt like the little guy would probably have been fine, or died peacefully in my hands.

But if someone had recognized the symptoms (which were clear if I could have found them) he could have been on a regiment that would have saved him easily. These are also the things we could help each other with.
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Yes, but being in a major metroplex; he is the one that the city and all the rescue's use. Besides that, I have been to several in the area and they all seem to be the same.

Bronx had chronic ear infections, took medication from when he was little and I had to clean and medicate his ears twice a day. I even took him to a holistic vet to see if he had allergies and could be treated for that. They finally did a total ear ablation, closing his ears so he is now deaf.

Back in 2005, when I was writing on YT, I had a pup with 'liver shunt'; I also took him to several doctors explaining his symptoms and the best they could say was he was possibly 'retarded'.

On the day he died, this vet came in at 3am on a sunday 'no charge'. They diagnosed the liver shunt, called all the emergency clinics in the area to see who could work on a 4 pound baby, and finally at the ER at 1:00pm while they were trying to get us to decide if they should put him down, he died in the arms of strangers torturing him. At a cost of $1,000.

Maybe this is both why I like and use this vet; yet are leary of taking them in for everything. I felt like the little guy would probably have been fine, or died peacefully in my hands.

But if someone had recognized the symptoms (which were clear if I could have found them) he could have been on a regiment that would have saved him easily. These are also the things we could help each other with.

I'm sorry to learn that you have had such negative experiences with vets. I would strongly urge, despite your temptation otherwise, to look for another vet who isn't flippant or arrogant re: your concerns. You have a right to answers from the person you pay to provide those answers and the necessary care. If that vet is 'leading' anything, anywhere, then they are doing a huge disservice to all animals and people in that area.


I hope that you and the dog are doing better now. As you know, these little dogs can't take themselves to the vet and rely on us to be their champions.


Sending lots of good thoughts.
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I would maybe confirm again w/ this vet that you heard this right, just in case, ya know? Usually, eyes are sewn shut for a medical reason, not for cosmetic appearances -- so I just wonder if either your vet didn't fully explain himself in what he meant or if you misheard part of what he really meant by this. The cornea is an *extremely* painful surface -- so please, really think about confirming this sewing shut issue.

I'm glad your pup is okay following the blood issue. I do think it would've been best to bring him in bc it could have been SO many things, honestly...whatever it was could still be occurring/developing...just under the surface though. What if this had been a GI bleed? That can be deadly, and quickly, but look quite innocuous on the outside looking in.

I know you have a lot of experience w/ dogs but sometimes it can be best to just err on the really cautious side of things. Whenever it comes to something like frank inexplicable blood, breathing issues, sudden mobility issues, obvious eye issue etc etc....it's really best to go in and get things checked out by a professional.

I'm sorry you thought you received some bad advice here but really - it's the best advice to give, in general, with inexplicable blood loss occurring. I would hope you wouldn't hold that against people here, bc they really do care about your pup. Please remember too just how many tragic losses of life we've seen here at YT due to not going to the vet when needed -- it's very painful to watch these things unfold. Emotions can run high, and I'd hope you wouldn't hold that against people.

Best of luck with this little one...I really hope he is okay.
No, we were there quite a while. He put a purple dye into his eye to show the cornea was torn through all three (i think) layers. Due to this, his cornea was collapsing and would run out over the next 24 hours and become an ugly mass. It would take about 1 month to fully heal, if I wanted, I could bring him back then and he would sew it shut. It did look disgusting at first, but I thought I could eventually let the hair grow a little longer on that side. I was still keeping it cut short, though, as not to get infected and I wanted to be able to monitor it. It finally just looked completely clouded over. Now it seems to be clearing up with just the line of the original tear down the center. I am not sure if he sees with it yet.
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I'm sorry to learn that you have had such negative experiences with vets. I would strongly urge, despite your temptation otherwise, to look for another vet who isn't flippant or arrogant re: your concerns. You have a right to answers from the person you pay to provide those answers and the necessary care. If that vet is 'leading' anything, anywhere, then they are doing a huge disservice to all animals and people in that area.

I hope that you and the dog are doing better now. As you know, these little dogs can't take themselves to the vet and rely on us to be their champions.

Sending lots of good thoughts.
Every little dog here are just fine now; thank you for your good thoughts.
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Just another comment to show how truly mean you all are. Oh, and when Teddy was pooping blood, I took him with a bottle of the solid red pure liquid poop to the vet, he wouldn't even look at it, even as I handed it to him several times. He was more concerned about the fact that he had thrown up a little and gave him some medicine to stop him from throwing up. He said 'Oh, a little blood looks like a lot. Dogs have sensitive stomachs and they bleed easily. I am not saying not to take your dog in if they are pooping blood, that is just what the vet said. Anytime my dog does something that concerns me, I take them to the vet. From runny eyes to bloody poop.
Really all of us are mean thanks. I would be more concerned about blood than bile.
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Really all of us are mean thanks. I would be more concerned about blood than bile.
So was I, it was the vet who was not.
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So was I, it was the vet who was not.
It all depends on the amount of blood. Maybe he considered the vomiting more of a concern.....possible pancreatitis which can be deadly.
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It all depends on the amount of blood. Maybe he considered the vomiting more of a concern.....possible pancreatitis which can be deadly.
Exactly, but he did pass all the blood-work. The vet was then concerned about dehydration. At least that is what he said to me.
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Poor baby has been through a lot. Has Beau been checked for dental issues and gum disease? I wonder if there could be something left over from his eye issues? I am glad you are looking out for this guy. From my quick web study dogs can sniff up sharp items even blades of grass can cut it says. Yorkies/ mini breeds are like a canary in a coal mine, they are so small and so close to the ground they can get into trouble faster than most dogs. I hope it is nothing serious for Beau. Best wishes.
http://vetspecialistsofrochester.com...e%20canine.pdf

But for me I honestly think a nose/throat specialist would be a good idea.
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Poor baby has been through a lot. Has Beau been checked for dental issues and gum disease? I wonder if there could be something left over from his eye issues? I am glad you are looking out for this guy. From my quick web study dogs can sniff up sharp items even blades of grass can cut it says. Yorkies/ mini breeds are like a canary in a coal mine, they are so small and so close to the ground they can get into trouble faster than most dogs. I hope it is nothing serious for Beau. Best wishes.
http://vetspecialistsofrochester.com...e%20canine.pdf

But for me I honestly think a nose/throat specialist would be a good idea.
Thank you Carolyn, that was most interesting. I do think we have a specialist here in Dallas. That is also what the vet said about his cornea being cut, a carpet fiber or blade of grass could have cut it. I have not had his teeth checked as of yet, he is missing a lot- including a canine. He is getting so much stronger now, I think I will get both of these things checked. We also have a very good eye doctor in the area, I have heard. Now that I think his eye is not lost, I would like to have it checked as well. Thank you for your help.
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