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shimbo · 06-04-2007, 02:42 PM

thank you ladies...yes, this day finally came and went...

good news...Genie is doing great and finally able sleep and breathe....

seriously, last night was horrible....i honestly thought she was going to die like that....

called on post vet...nope they won't see her because they don't take emergency....wasn't too happy to hear that but what do we expect...they referred another german doctor...

called and was willing to see her...it was unknown place but i finally found them...btw, genie was breathing a bit better in the morning..she managed to sleep....

anyways, he was a young vet..tad bit of english was spoken but overall we communicated and he totally understood what the problem and my fear ....

overall, she does have heart problem..like you ladies said...filled with water lung and heart....he didn't understand why the other vet gave a med for infection and antibotic...told me not to give that any longer...there is no infection but rather heart defect....

genie was hacking really bad there..and went through a pretty painful needle shots...it was really hard for the young vet to find a vein...after some poking and blood shed for nothing..he realized the second shot he needed to give her would not work because her veins were to thin due to her heart condition...so he basically jabbed it through her back...heard to see but needed to be done...he did give her an earlier shot for reducing the fluids in her lungs and heart....with all that was going throught...i swear i thought my dog was going to have a heart attack with the fear and jabbing and poking they were doing...plus, she was so loud....breathing so heavy....i was really nervous about that

overall......he advised and gave me the meds i need to continue with...he told me bluntly..she could die today or tomorrow if the meds do not work....but she has a condition..won't get better but if i follow the meds and give her less stress in her life..she could manage to live more then a year...but tonight and this week was the critical moment...he really wanted me to keep and eye on her...follow the directions he gave me....

Praise the Lord....she is responding to the meds...no labor breathing..no more snorting or coughing..or goose like honk.....she is sleeping soundly...praise God..i couldn't bear to watch her suffer another night...i talk to my dh and we spoke if she was suffering like that another night...we were going to have to think about putting her down...thank God....she is responding...shes a bit dazed and slow..her front two legs were hurting..she cried a bit..but due to all the attempt to give the meds...i'm not worried about that....

i called the vet this evening and told him she was responding to whatever he gave her...plus, i gave her heart meds...after 8 hours...wants me to continue within a 24 hour period...his response to her reaction...thats very very good news.........i'm sure he was relieved..again, he looked like a young and newly vet....literally, reading the directions..but i'm thankful......was a bit worried and thought to go somewhere else..but i'm glad i didn't

thanks again,for the prayers...yes, i prayer very hard to my Savior and praise the Lord he answered as always.............i don't think she'll be better but comfort is what i want for whatever remaining time she has....We have another appointment tomorrow evening..he wanted us to come at that time because of the period when the 2 meds will kick..and he wanted to see how she was responding....

overall, my baby is doing great...sleeping in my dd room.....i see how much appreciates my effort with her...goodness, you have to see the length i went through......yes, she is dog to others..but like dh said...she is part of our family and was blessed with us for a reason

so good news for now............i will continue to pray for her recovery and future outcome...............so sorry, i haven't had time to read on others ladies situation...........i hope everyone will stay strong...and the power of prayer never fails................

i guess i can get some sleep tonight...

thank you again...BTW, i love this board

shimbo · 06-04-2007, 02:46 PM

another note...she is eating so well...drinking lots of water...hmmm, i wonder of that is good? but overall....she is slowly coming back to her lazy self...taking it slow..and how lucky she is for me to carry her around up and down the stairs...peeing and pooping well too.............hopefully, those are good signs....and even got curious to see our hamsters...she acted very normal through that wagging her tail...gave my dd and i kisses and zonked on her lower part of the bunkbed....so cute....

i love her so much and i can't bear to see her suffer...just to see she is resting so well....Praise the Lord.....BTW, vet bills in Germany is much cheaper...............with all the meds and checkup....it only cost 50 euro..whic is about 62.oo...american dollars....plus, they are pretty detailed moreso then american vets...................I'm thankful!

paulapoo · 06-04-2007, 02:59 PM

Glad to hear she's comfortable. You are right to wonder about the amount of water she's drinking. She will be thirsty on the medicine to get the fluid out. I would try to limit her, while also making sure she doesn't dehydrate. I wish I could give you a hug for how good of a mommy you are to her. Keep praying. I agree with you, the most important thing is that she's comfortable. Keep us posted.

red98vett · 06-04-2007, 03:13 PM

sending more prayers she feels better ....I know it must be awful watching her stuggle to breath - poor baby.....

you're so right - that vet bill was WAY less than it would be here.

shimbo · 06-04-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

Glad to hear she's comfortable. You are right to wonder about the amount of water she's drinking. She will be thirsty on the medicine to get the fluid out. I would try to limit her, while also making sure she doesn't dehydrate. I wish I could give you a hug for how good of a mommy you are to her. Keep praying. I agree with you, the most important thing is that she's comfortable. Keep us posted.

thanks, i will keep an eye on that....she rarely drinks that much water...but i had a feeling due to the meds....she was doing something unusal...i will make sure to give what she might need....

shimbo · 06-04-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

sending more prayers she feels better ....I know it must be awful watching her stuggle to breath - poor baby.....

you're so right - that vet bill was WAY less than it would be here.

thats the great thing about germany...their very good and detailed with pets and patients....and so cheap.....teeth cleaning is only 50 euro as well...........their shocked to know american vets charge so much...oh i so remember the bills we got for emgerency and visits...always over 100 to 200....unlike here...its very affordable...on post is pretty good as well....but takes forever ordering meds...the wait is about 3 weeks..never have any in stock...............well, i'm disappointed in the way they handled my call...but all my friends aren't surprised....no one goes on post........

keep everyone posted...thanks for all the kind words...but i'm sure everyone has gone through or effort for our furbabies...

wemple2 · 06-04-2007, 04:09 PM

Oh my God...I have been worried sick over this...I could not get on YorkieTalk at all last night...Don't know why...But I kept telling my hubby, I promised I'd be there for her...And I wasn't...I was so afraid she was losing the battle...I've literally been thinking about her all day at work...Just got home and went straight to YT...I am praying with you that the meds ARE going to help keep her comfortable and that she'll be able to live her life in a normal manner...You are the BEST to have gone thru this alone, I admire you for your strength and courage...You and Genie deserve a chance to beat this. I agree on the limiting of her water intake...be sure that more comes out then what goes in...But if she's breathing better...it must be working...I am thrilled that she is resting and feeling more like herself...Please get some rest too, you need it!!! I'm so HAPPY that she's doing better...and I hope she continues...Please let us know, what the vet says next visit...Bless his heart, he was probably scared too..More hugs to you, kisses to Genie and prayers to God.

shimbo · 06-04-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Oh my God...I have been worried sick over this...I could not get on YorkieTalk at all last night...Don't know why...But I kept telling my hubby, I promised I'd be there for her...And I wasn't...I was so afraid she was losing the battle...I've literally been thinking about her all day at work...Just got home and went straight to YT...I am praying with you that the meds ARE going to help keep her comfortable and that she'll be able to live her life in a normal manner...You are the BEST to have gone thru this alone, I admire you for your strength and courage...You and Genie deserve a chance to beat this. I agree on the limiting of her water intake...be sure that more comes out then what goes in...But if she's breathing better...it must be working...I am thrilled that she is resting and feeling more like herself...Please get some rest too, you need it!!! I'm so HAPPY that she's doing better...and I hope she continues...Please let us know, what the vet says next visit...Bless his heart, he was probably scared too..More hugs to you, kisses to Genie and prayers to God.

thanks sweet of you to think of us,.....yes, she is sound asleep and doing so good and well.........i periodically check up on her....i can't sleep right now, cause i have to give her another dosage at 4am...but took a deep and long nap late evening....tomorrow will be catching up sleep day...thank God dd goes to school............

overall..........i am relieved and so grateful....our home has lots of animals..why? and how?? my dd loves animals...we just had newly born baby hammies....7 born 4 died...and 3 striving so healthy...papa is another cage...while mommy and babies are doing so well........they finally got fur and slowly trying to open their eyes...too cute....genie is soo curious of them...we also have a big hamster whom we keep in another cage...to testy and nippy...all of these pets were gifts...even Genie....Our home is busy...but i'm thankful that everyone is thriving and doing well.........even the matriarch of our family...big scare but she is a fighter and i know how much shes love our family.....

thanks again...i'm still tired but the burdend is off...........goodness, genie is even dreaming...i could hear her right whimpering in her sleep...lol...too cute..but thank God she is comfy....hopefully, the week will be nothing but good news...

good night everyone...see you tomorrow

wemple2 · 06-04-2007, 05:42 PM

Good Night...sleep well!!!

wemple2 · 06-05-2007, 05:12 PM

How's Genie today...anything new? I'm still hoping and praying for your little girl...and it worries me that there's no post from you today, I hope everything is alright...please let us know...

shimbo · 06-05-2007, 10:15 PM

so sorry...yes, genie is doing so much better...she still yacks when excited...especially, when we had a vet visit yesterday...a followup to just to see how she was doing...

overall...she is comfy...her condition will always be there....they gave me meds..lessen the dosage...but overall its for life...she might live more then a year..but again...you never know the docs says...she is a very sick dog with a heart conditon...its very difficult not for her to get excited

overall..........she is eating well...pooping./...sleeping so well......i'm really trying hard not to overexcert her....dh and i even spoke...we love to travel and when he comes back...really had some countries in mind...but because of our dog...we need to take her and make sure shes comfy...hard but possible

he really wants to see her before she goes...he is her master and she adores him...........you can say, he's her territory...

thanks again...for your concern....shes doing well......all i can say, she is comfy...

wemple2 · 06-06-2007, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the update, and happy to hear she's comfortable...Hope you and your hubby are able to do some traveling, but yes I agree you do have to think about what it will do to Genie, It's hard to keep these little ones calm, nearly impossible!!! But she sounds like she's doing good, considering her condition...you're doing a great job with her. And I do hope she holds on to see her "master", her "territory", and for him to see her again. Give her lots of love...and I'll keep up the prayers here...Talk to you again, real soon...

06-04-2007, 02:59 PM	#33
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Glad to hear she's comfortable. You are right to wonder about the amount of water she's drinking. She will be thirsty on the medicine to get the fluid out. I would try to limit her, while also making sure she doesn't dehydrate. I wish I could give you a hug for how good of a mommy you are to her. Keep praying. I agree with you, the most important thing is that she's comfortable. Keep us posted. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-04-2007, 03:13 PM	#34
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06-04-2007, 04:09 PM	#37
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Oh my God...I have been worried sick over this...I could not get on YorkieTalk at all last night...Don't know why...But I kept telling my hubby, I promised I'd be there for her...And I wasn't...I was so afraid she was losing the battle...I've literally been thinking about her all day at work...Just got home and went straight to YT...I am praying with you that the meds ARE going to help keep her comfortable and that she'll be able to live her life in a normal manner...You are the BEST to have gone thru this alone, I admire you for your strength and courage...You and Genie deserve a chance to beat this. I agree on the limiting of her water intake...be sure that more comes out then what goes in...But if she's breathing better...it must be working...I am thrilled that she is resting and feeling more like herself...Please get some rest too, you need it!!! I'm so HAPPY that she's doing better...and I hope she continues...Please let us know, what the vet says next visit...Bless his heart, he was probably scared too..More hugs to you, kisses to Genie and prayers to God. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-04-2007, 05:42 PM	#39
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Good Night...sleep well!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-05-2007, 05:12 PM	#40
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	How's Genie today...anything new? I'm still hoping and praying for your little girl...and it worries me that there's no post from you today, I hope everything is alright...please let us know... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-04-2007, 02:42 PM	#31
shimbo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: usa Posts: 21	thank you ladies...yes, this day finally came and went... good news...Genie is doing great and finally able sleep and breathe.... seriously, last night was horrible....i honestly thought she was going to die like that.... called on post vet...nope they won't see her because they don't take emergency....wasn't too happy to hear that but what do we expect...they referred another german doctor... called and was willing to see her...it was unknown place but i finally found them...btw, genie was breathing a bit better in the morning..she managed to sleep.... anyways, he was a young vet..tad bit of english was spoken but overall we communicated and he totally understood what the problem and my fear .... overall, she does have heart problem..like you ladies said...filled with water lung and heart....he didn't understand why the other vet gave a med for infection and antibotic...told me not to give that any longer...there is no infection but rather heart defect.... genie was hacking really bad there..and went through a pretty painful needle shots...it was really hard for the young vet to find a vein...after some poking and blood shed for nothing..he realized the second shot he needed to give her would not work because her veins were to thin due to her heart condition...so he basically jabbed it through her back...heard to see but needed to be done...he did give her an earlier shot for reducing the fluids in her lungs and heart....with all that was going throught...i swear i thought my dog was going to have a heart attack with the fear and jabbing and poking they were doing...plus, she was so loud....breathing so heavy....i was really nervous about that overall......he advised and gave me the meds i need to continue with...he told me bluntly..she could die today or tomorrow if the meds do not work....but she has a condition..won't get better but if i follow the meds and give her less stress in her life..she could manage to live more then a year...but tonight and this week was the critical moment...he really wanted me to keep and eye on her...follow the directions he gave me.... Praise the Lord....she is responding to the meds...no labor breathing..no more snorting or coughing..or goose like honk.....she is sleeping soundly...praise God..i couldn't bear to watch her suffer another night...i talk to my dh and we spoke if she was suffering like that another night...we were going to have to think about putting her down...thank God....she is responding...shes a bit dazed and slow..her front two legs were hurting..she cried a bit..but due to all the attempt to give the meds...i'm not worried about that.... i called the vet this evening and told him she was responding to whatever he gave her...plus, i gave her heart meds...after 8 hours...wants me to continue within a 24 hour period...his response to her reaction...thats very very good news.........i'm sure he was relieved..again, he looked like a young and newly vet....literally, reading the directions..but i'm thankful......was a bit worried and thought to go somewhere else..but i'm glad i didn't thanks again,for the prayers...yes, i prayer very hard to my Savior and praise the Lord he answered as always.............i don't think she'll be better but comfort is what i want for whatever remaining time she has....We have another appointment tomorrow evening..he wanted us to come at that time because of the period when the 2 meds will kick..and he wanted to see how she was responding.... overall, my baby is doing great...sleeping in my dd room.....i see how much appreciates my effort with her...goodness, you have to see the length i went through......yes, she is dog to others..but like dh said...she is part of our family and was blessed with us for a reason so good news for now............i will continue to pray for her recovery and future outcome...............so sorry, i haven't had time to read on others ladies situation...........i hope everyone will stay strong...and the power of prayer never fails................ i guess i can get some sleep tonight... thank you again...BTW, i love this board

06-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#32
shimbo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: usa Posts: 21	another note...she is eating so well...drinking lots of water...hmmm, i wonder of that is good? but overall....she is slowly coming back to her lazy self...taking it slow..and how lucky she is for me to carry her around up and down the stairs...peeing and pooping well too.............hopefully, those are good signs....and even got curious to see our hamsters...she acted very normal through that wagging her tail...gave my dd and i kisses and zonked on her lower part of the bunkbed....so cute.... i love her so much and i can't bear to see her suffer...just to see she is resting so well....Praise the Lord.....BTW, vet bills in Germany is much cheaper...............with all the meds and checkup....it only cost 50 euro..whic is about 62.oo...american dollars....plus, they are pretty detailed moreso then american vets...................I'm thankful!

06-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#41
shimbo Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: usa Posts: 21	so sorry...yes, genie is doing so much better...she still yacks when excited...especially, when we had a vet visit yesterday...a followup to just to see how she was doing... overall...she is comfy...her condition will always be there....they gave me meds..lessen the dosage...but overall its for life...she might live more then a year..but again...you never know the docs says...she is a very sick dog with a heart conditon...its very difficult not for her to get excited overall..........she is eating well...pooping./...sleeping so well......i'm really trying hard not to overexcert her....dh and i even spoke...we love to travel and when he comes back...really had some countries in mind...but because of our dog...we need to take her and make sure shes comfy...hard but possible he really wants to see her before she goes...he is her master and she adores him...........you can say, he's her territory... thanks again...for your concern....shes doing well......all i can say, she is comfy...

06-06-2007, 04:50 PM	#42
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Thanks for the update, and happy to hear she's comfortable...Hope you and your hubby are able to do some traveling, but yes I agree you do have to think about what it will do to Genie, It's hard to keep these little ones calm, nearly impossible!!! But she sounds like she's doing good, considering her condition...you're doing a great job with her. And I do hope she holds on to see her "master", her "territory", and for him to see her again. Give her lots of love...and I'll keep up the prayers here...Talk to you again, real soon... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels