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Betty'sMom · 04-24-2007, 11:32 AM

I hardly ever read the 'sick and injured' yorkie forum because it sounds too sad. Jack, you are a strong boy!! You will be fine and ready to run outside (hopefully, the snow is over!!) in the springtime weather!! Betty sends kisses and hugs! XOXO

yorkiemalt · 04-24-2007, 11:47 AM

Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery!

alaskayorkie · 04-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Thanks, everybody! His appointment for evaluation is 10:30 tomorrow.

bettyeanne · 04-25-2007, 02:41 AM

Toto and I will be thinking about Jack today .... hope this will be a simple thing and he will be back to his sweet 'ol self before you know it!!

chattiesmom · 04-25-2007, 03:31 AM

Will keep you and Jack in my thoughts and prayers today .... I hope all goes well at the appointment.

IluvLucy · 04-25-2007, 03:56 AM

Don't feel guilty! You are a wonderful yorkie Daddy. Jack has had time to heal from the leg surgery and is much stronger now. He's going to reap the rewards of all the exercise and care he's gotten in the interim.

I'll be praying for you both and for Eddie, too. I'm sure he knows something is up!

GET WELL SOON JACK - LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS GOING UP FOR YOU, BABY!

JESSY_RN2B · 04-25-2007, 04:37 AM

Just checking in again to say he is in my thoughts and prayers today...........

camly · 04-25-2007, 04:45 AM

hope everything goes well today! kikko and i are keeping our fingers crossed (in kikko's case paws)

my2boyz · 04-25-2007, 05:12 AM

You and Jack will certainly be in our good thoughts and prayers today...hang in there little guy!

Teri, Jo-Jo and Riley

alaskayorkie · 04-25-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, you guys. I spoke with the vet for about an hour today, and I've decided to wait and see if the problem recurs and to what extent. He thinks it will get progressively worse, but he's not sure. Since the risks of surgery (temporary or permanent incontinence, nerve damage, etc.) outweigh the short periods of discomfort that he's experiencing now, I'm not inclined to take the chance that I'll make the problem worse.

It's not all bad news. I was afraid that the episode he had the other day was life-threatening, and the vet doesn't think so. He says he's just trying to force a bowel movement that isn't there. If I can get him to relax or distract him, the problem should go away quickly.

Unfortunately, as the vet was examining him today, he noticed ANOTHER hernia, called an inguinal. He thinks the problem with his perineal hernia likely aggravated the other one. But the inguinal is not as serious, says the vet, so we're not going to treat that unless we do the other one.

Meanwhile, Jack is seems healthy and happy and you wouldn't know he had any problems at all. Maybe now that I know what's going on, I'll be able to manage the discomfort.

Thanks for your thoughts. Maybe they healed him!

tegamom1 · 04-25-2007, 01:53 PM

Glad to hear Jack is doing good now! You know Jack and Eddie are so special to all of us. Continued prayers for him staying healthy and happy.

Juliealfies mum · 04-25-2007, 02:13 PM

Glad to hear the news about Jack,we are keeping him in our thoughts!!

red98vett · 04-25-2007, 02:17 PM

How did I miss this ?? Oh wow dad...don't you love how symptoms vanish when you get them in front of a doctor ?

I'm sorry he's having issues with hernias but with you as his dad he can't go wrong. I'm sorry he needs surgery in the future - but it sounds like it's something they feel comfortable with waiting on for the time being ?? That's a good sign.... You'll know if he needs it cause you're THAT kind of dad...

The Girls send Get well wishes and hope he can hold his own and not have to be operated on, but if he does - we're ALL here for you and Jack. Oh - smoochies to Eddie too...don't want to forget that little sweetie.

yougetthesmiles · 04-25-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Thanks for your thoughts, you guys. I spoke with the vet for about an hour today, and I've decided to wait and see if the problem recurs and to what extent. He thinks it will get progressively worse, but he's not sure. Since the risks of surgery (temporary or permanent incontinence, nerve damage, etc.) outweigh the short periods of discomfort that he's experiencing now, I'm not inclined to take the chance that I'll make the problem worse.

It's not all bad news. I was afraid that the episode he had the other day was life-threatening, and the vet doesn't think so. He says he's just trying to force a bowel movement that isn't there. If I can get him to relax or distract him, the problem should go away quickly.

Unfortunately, as the vet was examining him today, he noticed ANOTHER hernia, called an inguinal. He thinks the problem with his perineal hernia likely aggravated the other one. But the inguinal is not as serious, says the vet, so we're not going to treat that unless we do the other one.

Meanwhile, Jack is seems healthy and happy and you wouldn't know he had any problems at all. Maybe now that I know what's going on, I'll be able to manage the discomfort.

Thanks for your thoughts. Maybe they healed him!

we will keep Jack in are prayers!

Patti · 04-25-2007, 02:31 PM

That's what I would do also.

04-24-2007, 11:47 AM	#47
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery! __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

04-24-2007, 12:30 PM	#48
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks, everybody! His appointment for evaluation is 10:30 tomorrow. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

04-25-2007, 02:41 AM	#49
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Toto and I will be thinking about Jack today .... hope this will be a simple thing and he will be back to his sweet 'ol self before you know it!! __________________ 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

04-25-2007, 03:31 AM	#50
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Will keep you and Jack in my thoughts and prayers today .... I hope all goes well at the appointment. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

04-25-2007, 03:56 AM	#51
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Don't feel guilty! You are a wonderful yorkie Daddy. Jack has had time to heal from the leg surgery and is much stronger now. He's going to reap the rewards of all the exercise and care he's gotten in the interim. I'll be praying for you both and for Eddie, too. I'm sure he knows something is up! GET WELL SOON JACK - LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS GOING UP FOR YOU, BABY! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

04-24-2007, 11:32 AM	#46
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	I hardly ever read the 'sick and injured' yorkie forum because it sounds too sad. Jack, you are a strong boy!! You will be fine and ready to run outside (hopefully, the snow is over!!) in the springtime weather!! Betty sends kisses and hugs! XOXO

04-25-2007, 04:37 AM	#52
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Just checking in again to say he is in my thoughts and prayers today........... __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

04-25-2007, 04:45 AM	#53
camly Mommy to Kikko-man Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California/taiwan Posts: 1,562	hope everything goes well today! kikko and i are keeping our fingers crossed (in kikko's case paws) __________________ Camly Kikko

04-25-2007, 05:12 AM	#54
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	You and Jack will certainly be in our good thoughts and prayers today...hang in there little guy! Teri, Jo-Jo and Riley

04-25-2007, 01:18 PM	#55
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks for your thoughts, you guys. I spoke with the vet for about an hour today, and I've decided to wait and see if the problem recurs and to what extent. He thinks it will get progressively worse, but he's not sure. Since the risks of surgery (temporary or permanent incontinence, nerve damage, etc.) outweigh the short periods of discomfort that he's experiencing now, I'm not inclined to take the chance that I'll make the problem worse. It's not all bad news. I was afraid that the episode he had the other day was life-threatening, and the vet doesn't think so. He says he's just trying to force a bowel movement that isn't there. If I can get him to relax or distract him, the problem should go away quickly. Unfortunately, as the vet was examining him today, he noticed ANOTHER hernia, called an inguinal. He thinks the problem with his perineal hernia likely aggravated the other one. But the inguinal is not as serious, says the vet, so we're not going to treat that unless we do the other one. Meanwhile, Jack is seems healthy and happy and you wouldn't know he had any problems at all. Maybe now that I know what's going on, I'll be able to manage the discomfort. Thanks for your thoughts. Maybe they healed him! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

04-25-2007, 01:53 PM	#56
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	Glad to hear Jack is doing good now! You know Jack and Eddie are so special to all of us. Continued prayers for him staying healthy and happy. __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers

04-25-2007, 02:13 PM	#57
Juliealfies mum YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 2,224	Glad to hear the news about Jack,we are keeping him in our thoughts!! __________________ From Julie Alfie & Lottie

04-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#58
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	How did I miss this ?? Oh wow dad...don't you love how symptoms vanish when you get them in front of a doctor ? I'm sorry he's having issues with hernias but with you as his dad he can't go wrong. I'm sorry he needs surgery in the future - but it sounds like it's something they feel comfortable with waiting on for the time being ?? That's a good sign.... You'll know if he needs it cause you're THAT kind of dad... The Girls send Get well wishes and hope he can hold his own and not have to be operated on, but if he does - we're ALL here for you and Jack. Oh - smoochies to Eddie too...don't want to forget that little sweetie. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-25-2007, 02:31 PM	#60
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That's what I would do also. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html