Large Abdominal Mass

[P Hudson]

I decided to check again because YorkieTalk didn't always let me know when I received new messages.



In trying to sort it out, I may have responded to you twice, but I think I've responded to everyone at least once. If not, please accept my apologies, for my mind is not running on all cylinders today. I really do appreciate every one of you who took the time to offer me comfort. Bless you all.

[Juliealfies mum]

What a nice thing to do , even in your sadness you are going to adopt a little one in need.

[ladyjane]

I hope your new pup will help you, your husband and Annabelle to heal. Sometimes a new one can do that. I am sure Turner would want this for all of you. <3

When you get a chance, do let us know how it is going and share some photos!

[KatysMom]

Originally Posted by P Hudson

...Each day gets a little bit easier... We are in the process of adopting a little dog that the vet had rescued the day I first got the results of Turner's ultrasound [....] Never adopted an adult dog or rescue before. I've been reading up on how to introduce a new adult dog to your adult dog.

I'm so happy for you and your family. Thank you for opening your heart to a yorkie in need. What are you going to call her? If she is being spayed today, just maybe she'll be slow for a day or two.

Originally Posted by P Hudson

....kennel cough they're carriers for a few weeks. They said they'd get back to me on the kennel cough. Someone who coordinates their adoptions already got back with me a couple of days ago and said he was told that once she takes her last dose of "antibiotics," she shouldn't be contagious. Maybe she didn't have a viral kind of kennel cough? [...]I'm double checking because Annabelle hasn't been vaccinated for bordetella, though I read that sometimes older dogs build up immunity from small exposures. Fingers crossed.

I'd ask the vet for specifics. Roughly speaking, I understand that kennel cough is often accompanied by some underlying virus. Perhaps they did some lab work--especially since they performed surgery.

Bless you, bless you, bless you. Thank you for the update.

[KatysMom]

Anna Burke, "5 Facts about the Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs," 06 Jul 2017 published on AKC. In part,

While Bordetella is the most common cause of kennel cough in dogs, it is not the only one. Other bacteria and viruses, including the parainfluenza virus, can also cause kennel cough, which means that even vaccinated dogs can get kennel cough from another source. This is why it is important for owners to be aware of the symptoms of kennel cough, even if their dogs have had the Bordetella vaccine.

[P Hudson]

Originally Posted by KatysMom

I'm so happy for you and your family. Thank you for opening your heart to a yorkie in need. What are you going to call her? If she is being spayed today, just maybe she'll be slow for a day or two.



I'd ask the vet for specifics. Roughly speaking, I understand that kennel cough is often accompanied by some underlying virus. Perhaps they did some lab work--especially since they performed surgery.

Bless you, bless you, bless you. Thank you for the update.

Thank you. (I didn't know you had posted again. YorkieTalk used to email me when someone posted on a thread I was following.) As far as I know she hasn't been spayed yet and I don't know if they've tried to figure out which virus or bacteria caused her kennel cough, but since they confirmed that she could possibly be a carrier for several weeks, I made the decision to release my claim on her.



My first responsibility is to the dog I still have and I would never forgive myself if something happened to her because I wanted another dog. Annabelle sometimes goes into a breathing spasm which may be a reverse sneeze but could also be a problem beginning with her trachea, which I know Yorkies are prone to. If so it's really mild because it happens very infrequently but why tempt fate?



If the little shelter dog is still available after six weeks, I will bring her home. But I wouldn't want her to be in a cage for another six weeks, even if they were willing to do that, which they aren't. We are all in agreement there. The person I talked to said that maybe they could find a foster for her, but that's not certain.



I was sad to let her go but feel I made the right decision for all concerned. I've heard that little dogs go fast there and that doggie deserves a home as soon as possible. I'm taking a what-will-be-will-be attitude.



Thank you again for your kind thoughts.

[P Hudson]

Originally Posted by KatysMom

Anna Burke, "5 Facts about the Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs," 06 Jul 2017 published on AKC. In part,

While Bordetella is the most common cause of kennel cough in dogs, it is not the only one. Other bacteria and viruses, including the parainfluenza virus, can also cause kennel cough, which means that even vaccinated dogs can get kennel cough from another source. This is why it is important for owners to be aware of the symptoms of kennel cough, even if their dogs have had the Bordetella vaccine.

I read this same thing and thought, Wow, I could be opening up Annabelle to any number of things if I bring that little dog home. Another thing is that the shelter dog supposedly really really loves kids and just lights up when they're around her. We're older and she wouldn't run into young children living with us except possibly during a walk. Maybe someone with young children will adopt her. Maybe it's for the best.

[P Hudson]

Originally Posted by Juliealfies mum

What a nice thing to do , even in your sadness you are going to adopt a little one in need.

Thank you. What a kind thing to say. We may not be able to have this one--she had kennel cough and things got complicated--but if not this one, eventually we will adopt another one.

[P Hudson]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I hope your new pup will help you, your husband and Annabelle to heal. Sometimes a new one can do that. I am sure Turner would want this for all of you. <3

When you get a chance, do let us know how it is going and share some photos!

Thank you. There's been a hitch and we might not be getting that particular pup, but someday we'll be getting another baby. Right now, our other dog Annabelle is a comfort. I don't ever want to be dog-less. If money and space were not issues, I'd probably have a pack to rival The Dog Whisperer's, except I'd want them all to sleep in my bed.

[KatysMom]

Originally Posted by P Hudson

I read this same thing and thought, Wow, I could be opening up Annabelle to any number of things if I bring that little dog home. Another thing is that the shelter dog supposedly really really loves kids and just lights up when they're around her. We're older and she wouldn't run into young children living with us except possibly during a walk. Maybe someone with young children will adopt her. Maybe it's for the best.

If they did lab tests (would hope they did), They should have been able to tell you specifically what caused the cough--enough information so that you could have been SURE the antibiotic was sufficient so Annabelle wouldn't be exposed to something?

I'll keep sending wishful prayers your way. If not this little one, then another.

Bless you again.--KatysMom

[P Hudson]

Originally Posted by KatysMom

If they did lab tests (would hope they did), They should have been able to tell you specifically what caused the cough--enough information so that you could have been SURE the antibiotic was sufficient so Annabelle wouldn't be exposed to something?

I'll keep sending wishful prayers your way. If not this little one, then another.

Bless you again.--KatysMom

You're so kind. Thank you.