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Sadie's Mom · 04-23-2007, 03:06 PM

Sadie sends Jack a kiss!!

kalina82 · 04-23-2007, 03:18 PM

aww poor jack. i've seen the surgery for a perianal hernia before and its not a major thing nor does it take very long. I'm sure he'll come out just fine, but i recommend pants for him after surgery cause his little butt is gonna be shaved hehehe he'll have a little monkey butt for a while.

good luck!

Dragonfly · 04-23-2007, 03:22 PM

Jack your in are thoughts and prayers. Hope your feeling better soon.

Ozzie'sperson · 04-23-2007, 03:36 PM

Poor Jack! Godspeed to a full recovery.

Ozzie has a similar condition but we were advised against surgery. Vet said he would likely have more trouble with the surgery than without.
(Cautioned that it could result in complete incontinence.) He was neutered last year with the hope that the cessation of hormones would help it to correct itself but while that did seem to temporarily solve it, it comes back regularly.

Symptoms are temporary and don't seem as severe as your guys. (His butt swells a little and I can usually tell before I even check because he is hesitant about jumping on or off the sofa.) Then, it's gone that night or maybe the next day.

Gingergirlsmom · 04-23-2007, 03:39 PM

Poor Jack! You and he are definitely in my thoughts and prayers! I'll be watching for updates!

BLowry · 04-23-2007, 03:42 PM

And you too Mike!

I hope all goes well for little Jack.

Puppy kisses from Sadie and Lillie

RMKC · 04-23-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

A year ago, Jack was diagnosed with a perianal hernia. The vet said it could be fixed with a relatively minor surgery, but he also said Jack could quite likely live with it with no problems. I decided to wait.

Well, lately it's been giving him problems. Yesterday, he was straining but unable to poop for about 2-3 hours. He refused treats. Didn't want to walk. A lump by his butt that is normally soft was hard. I took him to pet emergency, but in the lobby his symptoms vanished. The lump went down. He started accepting treats. Later, he was able to poop. I decided to wait until today to talk to my vet (waiting for a call back).

Anyway, my guess is he'll recommend the surgery. I didn't want to do it last year because it was so soon after his leg surgery, but now feels like a good time. I'll let you guys know what the vet says, but keep him in your thoughts.

aaaw poor Jack, he will be in my thoughts and prayer , give him hugs and kisses from Rosi and Poli and me !

bettyeanne · 04-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Poor Jack! Mike, I am so sorry that you are going through, yet again, a crisis with Jack. Poor baby, he's had enough!! I will be praying that his outcome will be excellent and Toto sends a million sweet little Yorkie kisses!!!

AprilLove · 04-23-2007, 03:59 PM

Sending get well wishes to Jack and prayers too. AprilLove sends a little furbutt kiss, hoping Jack likes younger ladies....

alaskayorkie · 04-23-2007, 04:16 PM

I just talked to the vet, and he agreed that it sounds like Jack could benefit from the surgery. He said if he was 14, 15, he might advise against it, but he just turned 11 and he's otherwise as healthy as a horse.

He said he wants to do some bloodwork and examine him and discuss it with me because the surgery is "not a no-brainer." I imagine he'll warn me about the risks Ozzie'sperson mentioned. Thanks, btw.

He has an appointment for Wednesday to be examined. In the meantime, I'll hit the Web and see what I can find.

Thanks again for your thoughts, you guys. I've felt guilty about not doing this surgery earlier, and it's always been a concern. If I get reasonable assurance that it will be successful, I think it's worth the risk.

Bruce's_Mom · 04-23-2007, 04:16 PM

AAWWW poor little Jack...Bruce and I will definetly have you in our prayers!

Patti · 04-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I just talked to the vet, and he agreed that it sounds like Jack could benefit from the surgery. He said if he was 14, 15, he might advise against it, but he just turned 11 and he's otherwise as healthy as a horse.

He said he wants to do some bloodwork and examine him and discuss it with me because the surgery is "not a no-brainer." I imagine he'll warn me about the risks Ozzie'sperson mentioned. Thanks, btw.

He has an appointment for Wednesday to be examined. In the meantime, I'll hit the Web and see what I can find.

Thanks again for your thoughts, you guys. I've felt guilty about not doing this surgery earlier, and it's always been a concern. If I get reasonable assurance that it will be successful, I think it's worth the risk.

Don't feel guilty. It seems like this is definatley a wait and see type of condition. I know Maya's is getting worse but we can't do anything until we get the Cushing's under control. I feel the longer you can go without surgery the better. Keeping Jack in my prayers.

BabyFidgette · 04-23-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

A year ago, Jack was diagnosed with a perianal hernia. The vet said it could be fixed with a relatively minor surgery, but he also said Jack could quite likely live with it with no problems. I decided to wait.

Well, lately it's been giving him problems. Yesterday, he was straining but unable to poop for about 2-3 hours. He refused treats. Didn't want to walk. A lump by his butt that is normally soft was hard. I took him to pet emergency, but in the lobby his symptoms vanished. The lump went down. He started accepting treats. Later, he was able to poop. I decided to wait until today to talk to my vet (waiting for a call back).

Anyway, my guess is he'll recommend the surgery. I didn't want to do it last year because it was so soon after his leg surgery, but now feels like a good time. I'll let you guys know what the vet says, but keep him in your thoughts.

I don't like bad news. And this is bad news.

So, when he gets better, I want some good news!!!!!

Good luck, Jack!!!!

catser2002 · 04-23-2007, 04:38 PM

Poor Jack ---we will definitely be sending him lots of feel better and recover quickly wishes.

Rhapsody · 04-23-2007, 04:50 PM

Healing thoughts and well wishes are being sent your way. It's always hard to decide on surgery; especially after a beloved animal is still recovering from another procedure. Jack's been doing so well for the past year; and in that time he's completely healed and recovered from his leg surgery.

Don't feel bad, Mike, your reasoning for waiting on the surgery was sound. Now Jack is healthier, and better able to withstand the stresses of the hernia surgery.

Good luck; we are pulling for you.

, Jack.

04-23-2007, 03:06 PM	#16
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	Sadie sends Jack a kiss!! __________________ Christie and Sadie

04-23-2007, 03:18 PM	#17
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	aww poor jack. i've seen the surgery for a perianal hernia before and its not a major thing nor does it take very long. I'm sure he'll come out just fine, but i recommend pants for him after surgery cause his little butt is gonna be shaved hehehe he'll have a little monkey butt for a while. good luck! __________________ Kellie and Morgan

04-23-2007, 03:22 PM	#18
Dragonfly My Sun Shine's bright Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georiga Posts: 2,353	Jack your in are thoughts and prayers. Hope your feeling better soon. __________________ My beautiful Sunshine Me & my Gang

04-23-2007, 03:36 PM	#19
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Poor Jack! Godspeed to a full recovery. Ozzie has a similar condition but we were advised against surgery. Vet said he would likely have more trouble with the surgery than without. (Cautioned that it could result in complete incontinence.) He was neutered last year with the hope that the cessation of hormones would help it to correct itself but while that did seem to temporarily solve it, it comes back regularly. Symptoms are temporary and don't seem as severe as your guys. (His butt swells a little and I can usually tell before I even check because he is hesitant about jumping on or off the sofa.) Then, it's gone that night or maybe the next day. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

04-23-2007, 03:39 PM	#20
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Poor Jack! You and he are definitely in my thoughts and prayers! I'll be watching for updates! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

04-23-2007, 03:42 PM	#21
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	big hugs and prayers for Jack... And you too Mike! I hope all goes well for little Jack. Puppy kisses from Sadie and Lillie __________________ Brenda

04-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#23
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Poor Jack! Mike, I am so sorry that you are going through, yet again, a crisis with Jack. Poor baby, he's had enough!! I will be praying that his outcome will be excellent and Toto sends a million sweet little Yorkie kisses!!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

04-23-2007, 03:59 PM	#24
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Sending get well wishes to Jack and prayers too. AprilLove sends a little furbutt kiss, hoping Jack likes younger ladies.... __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

04-23-2007, 04:16 PM	#25
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I just talked to the vet, and he agreed that it sounds like Jack could benefit from the surgery. He said if he was 14, 15, he might advise against it, but he just turned 11 and he's otherwise as healthy as a horse. He said he wants to do some bloodwork and examine him and discuss it with me because the surgery is "not a no-brainer." I imagine he'll warn me about the risks Ozzie'sperson mentioned. Thanks, btw. He has an appointment for Wednesday to be examined. In the meantime, I'll hit the Web and see what I can find. Thanks again for your thoughts, you guys. I've felt guilty about not doing this surgery earlier, and it's always been a concern. If I get reasonable assurance that it will be successful, I think it's worth the risk. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

04-23-2007, 04:16 PM	#26
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	AAWWW poor little Jack...Bruce and I will definetly have you in our prayers! __________________ Bruce's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?177273

04-23-2007, 04:38 PM	#29
catser2002 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 186	Poor Jack ---we will definitely be sending him lots of feel better and recover quickly wishes.

04-23-2007, 04:50 PM	#30
Rhapsody And Tiger, too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,568	Healing thoughts and well wishes are being sent your way. It's always hard to decide on surgery; especially after a beloved animal is still recovering from another procedure. Jack's been doing so well for the past year; and in that time he's completely healed and recovered from his leg surgery. Don't feel bad, Mike, your reasoning for waiting on the surgery was sound. Now Jack is healthier, and better able to withstand the stresses of the hernia surgery. Good luck; we are pulling for you. , Jack. __________________ Jess, Rhapsody,Tiger,& sweet Ocean Blu! Rhapsody's Dogster & Tiger's Dogster Huge Pee Pad Salewww.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping