Maddie's been to the vet...this will gross you out! - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Joe · 07-28-2006, 07:23 AM

I just read you post about you experience with the maggot, I'm sure you were very shocked, it isn't something that we see very often. I was a dog groomer for 25 years and I have seen my share of dogs with the maggot sores. It's not a pretty site. But it happens. Try not to be too hard on yourself though. It happens, and no matter how clean one is. I'm glade Maddie is feeling better and the sore is healing nicely too. Sounds as though you have done all the right things for your baby girl.

stinky · 07-28-2006, 07:46 AM

I’m glad to hear Maddie is well on her way to recovery.

And don’t worry, this obviously has not changed the way anyone thinks of her. We all know how much you love and take care of her and that these things can happen to any pet, or ANYONE for that matter. I hope she’s back to her old self in no time.

chachi · 07-28-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hu112bu

Very sorry to hear the news about your Maggie. BUT, I can't believe that you wouldn't consider getting a pet if you knew this might happen. I grew up on a farm, and this happens often on both cows and horses. Yes, it's unpleasant, but more-so for your pet. Instead of dwelling on your own little personal dilemma, please realize the relief you brought to your pet by removing it. That's like saying, "If I knew how gross child-birth was, I'd never have sex!!" Geez. Sober up, grow up, and pat yourself on the back for taking your pet to the vet. The reward of a constant companion that never waivers far outweighs the negative moment that you incurred. Just a thought, rather than a 1995 Opus One, how about a weekend escape to a local venue with your special someone, and a stay at a nearby Hotel? Just a thought. Tracy

Wow that was really unnecessary

Joe · 07-28-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Wow that was really unnecessary

How rude, and very uncalled for too!

JiggityJig · 07-28-2006, 10:14 AM

Ok, maybe I'm weird, but the maggot thing just doesn't gross me out that much! I'm SUCH a wimp about any injuries/sicknesses involving humans, but for some reason, I have a stomach and nerves of steel when it comes to animals!

Still, I understand why you hesitated to mention it!

To me, it's funny just because sweet Maddie is one of the LAST dogs you could imagine it happening to!

Bless her heart....she's been through a lot lately, hasn't she?!

I had NO idea that dogs could get toncillitus, and WHAT?! you sd it can sometimes be caused by unexpressed anal glands?! did I read correctly?! weeeeeeird!

What is the connection?

Sorry to say, if it was our dog, the family would probably be calling her "Maggie" instead of "Maddie".

I'm so sorry that this has happened to you and poor little Maddie! (and sorry that some creep has left you a creepy post, too!

)

SJK1113 · 07-28-2006, 06:11 PM

Poor Maddie, but don't beat yourself up. This could happen to anyone, and it doesn't in any way mean that Maddie has been neglected. I'm glad you posted it so everyone else knows to watch for something like this because who would even think it could happen?

I hope you get some rest and that Maddie is feeling better soon!

yorkshirecrazy · 07-29-2006, 05:05 AM

Connie:

Sweetie I can't believe the nerve of that idiot with the one post. I am sure that they truly don't know who you are and it was just someone who probobly didn't get laid that day and took it out on you. If they actually knew you they would not have written that because we all know how much you love and pamper Maddie. Either way who cares about some smart ass that wants to make enemies here rather than friends. They should be banned from YT. BTW I am so glad to hear that MAddie is doing great...Hugs and kisses to the both of U!!!!!

Dartprincess · 08-01-2006, 03:10 PM

Connie just read this and wondered how Maddie is doing and don't beat yourself up so you would never do anything to bring harm or illness to Maddie. Hope this fines you both feeling better.

Carol

txshopper73 · 08-01-2006, 03:13 PM

GOODNESS! Poor Maddie! Hopefully she's on the road to recovery.

That is pretty gross, though! YUCK!!!

Give her a kiss for us!

Emmsmom · 08-02-2006, 06:03 AM

Man that is just plain gross! I am glad you found it! This happened to a rabbit we use to have. She was kept inside all the time at first. Then we moved to the mountains and we had tons of shade and it was fall. We built her a nice HUGE pen outside. I only took her out on nice cool fall days to let her run a little and then she would come back in. One day I flipped her over to cradle her and love on her a bit and saw the whole"area" swollen. I didn't just find 1 maggot but I found a TON! I did the same thing that you are doing. I cleaned it with peroxide and and kept neosporin on it. It is definitely a learning experience to say the least! Since the spot you found was little it should heal in no time. It took my rabbit a long time to heal but she did and was just fine. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. It only take a split second to happen. Hope she feels better soon.

Michelle

chuckandnan · 08-02-2006, 08:59 AM

For starters, yes, we all know that Maddie has a wonderful caring and loving mommy...so don't even think anyone here says your baby is neglected. Honestly....I am with everyone, Thank You for posting this. We never get enough information on our babies and your experience here is valuable information to us all. Thank you so much for posting and letting us all in on this. This like this are unpleasant, but a fact for what can happen with our babies. We all go to this site for friendship and guidance! That's what this place is for. I am so gald that Maddie is recovering (as Mommie). Good job for getting her to the vet as you did. That, once again, shows how much you love your baby. Kudos to you!

LuvMy5Yorkies · 08-02-2006, 01:46 PM

This happened to one of our yorkies years ago. We came home from vacation and I noticed a dried bloody spot on her neck. When I cleaned her off I noticed that she had a little hole with something moving inside it. I pushed down on it and low and behold up popped what looked like a maggot. I freaked...of course. I called the vet and he explained that they are called bore worms and they live in the grass. He said he has numerous cases each summer and she would be fine. I have not seen one since....to my pleasure.

07-28-2006, 07:23 AM	#46
Joe Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 15	Glade Maddie is Better I just read you post about you experience with the maggot, I'm sure you were very shocked, it isn't something that we see very often. I was a dog groomer for 25 years and I have seen my share of dogs with the maggot sores. It's not a pretty site. But it happens. Try not to be too hard on yourself though. It happens, and no matter how clean one is. I'm glade Maddie is feeling better and the sore is healing nicely too. Sounds as though you have done all the right things for your baby girl. __________________ Carole Joe, Maggie, Rodney, Sis, And Miss Scarlet

07-28-2006, 07:46 AM	#47
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	I’m glad to hear Maddie is well on her way to recovery. And don’t worry, this obviously has not changed the way anyone thinks of her. We all know how much you love and take care of her and that these things can happen to any pet, or ANYONE for that matter. I hope she’s back to her old self in no time. __________________ Liz & Ginger

07-28-2006, 10:14 AM	#50
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,226	Ok, maybe I'm weird, but the maggot thing just doesn't gross me out that much! I'm SUCH a wimp about any injuries/sicknesses involving humans, but for some reason, I have a stomach and nerves of steel when it comes to animals! Still, I understand why you hesitated to mention it! To me, it's funny just because sweet Maddie is one of the LAST dogs you could imagine it happening to! Bless her heart....she's been through a lot lately, hasn't she?! I had NO idea that dogs could get toncillitus, and WHAT?! you sd it can sometimes be caused by unexpressed anal glands?! did I read correctly?! weeeeeeird! What is the connection? Sorry to say, if it was our dog, the family would probably be calling her "Maggie" instead of "Maddie". I'm so sorry that this has happened to you and poor little Maddie! (and sorry that some creep has left you a creepy post, too! ) __________________ OUR HEARTS KIKI MAZIE JIMBOB ELFIE OUR JOYS

07-29-2006, 05:05 AM	#52
yorkshirecrazy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 749	Connie: Sweetie I can't believe the nerve of that idiot with the one post. I am sure that they truly don't know who you are and it was just someone who probobly didn't get laid that day and took it out on you. If they actually knew you they would not have written that because we all know how much you love and pamper Maddie. Either way who cares about some smart ass that wants to make enemies here rather than friends. They should be banned from YT. BTW I am so glad to hear that MAddie is doing great...Hugs and kisses to the both of U!!!!! __________________ Daisy Duke Rambo

08-01-2006, 03:13 PM	#54
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	GOODNESS! Poor Maddie! Hopefully she's on the road to recovery. That is pretty gross, though! YUCK!!! Give her a kiss for us! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

07-28-2006, 06:11 PM	#51
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	Poor Maddie, but don't beat yourself up. This could happen to anyone, and it doesn't in any way mean that Maddie has been neglected. I'm glad you posted it so everyone else knows to watch for something like this because who would even think it could happen? I hope you get some rest and that Maddie is feeling better soon!

08-01-2006, 03:10 PM	#53
Dartprincess Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 916	Connie just read this and wondered how Maddie is doing and don't beat yourself up so you would never do anything to bring harm or illness to Maddie. Hope this fines you both feeling better. Carol

08-02-2006, 06:03 AM	#55
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	Man that is just plain gross! I am glad you found it! This happened to a rabbit we use to have. She was kept inside all the time at first. Then we moved to the mountains and we had tons of shade and it was fall. We built her a nice HUGE pen outside. I only took her out on nice cool fall days to let her run a little and then she would come back in. One day I flipped her over to cradle her and love on her a bit and saw the whole"area" swollen. I didn't just find 1 maggot but I found a TON! I did the same thing that you are doing. I cleaned it with peroxide and and kept neosporin on it. It is definitely a learning experience to say the least! Since the spot you found was little it should heal in no time. It took my rabbit a long time to heal but she did and was just fine. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. It only take a split second to happen. Hope she feels better soon. Michelle

08-02-2006, 08:59 AM	#56
chuckandnan Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greeley CO Posts: 172	Omg For starters, yes, we all know that Maddie has a wonderful caring and loving mommy...so don't even think anyone here says your baby is neglected. Honestly....I am with everyone, Thank You for posting this. We never get enough information on our babies and your experience here is valuable information to us all. Thank you so much for posting and letting us all in on this. This like this are unpleasant, but a fact for what can happen with our babies. We all go to this site for friendship and guidance! That's what this place is for. I am so gald that Maddie is recovering (as Mommie). Good job for getting her to the vet as you did. That, once again, shows how much you love your baby. Kudos to you! __________________ Dollie's Mom

08-02-2006, 01:46 PM	#57
LuvMy5Yorkies Donating Senior YorkieTalker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sevierville, Tennessee Posts: 227	This happened to one of our yorkies years ago. We came home from vacation and I noticed a dried bloody spot on her neck. When I cleaned her off I noticed that she had a little hole with something moving inside it. I pushed down on it and low and behold up popped what looked like a maggot. I freaked...of course. I called the vet and he explained that they are called bore worms and they live in the grass. He said he has numerous cases each summer and she would be fine. I have not seen one since....to my pleasure.