Please Pray for Jen - Heart Condition - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

crystalsmom · 08-23-2007, 03:32 PM

I think a second opinion is a great idea.

daisy mae06 · 08-23-2007, 03:35 PM

Sorry just seeing this corinne. I will pray all goes well with the 2nd dr..

RMKC · 08-23-2007, 03:59 PM

Oh gosh Corinne, lots of prayers coming Jens way. I hope you get good news from the Specialist. Hugs

windsor'smom · 08-23-2007, 05:56 PM

sending prayers to you and jen

Sukoshi's Mom · 08-23-2007, 07:18 PM

I agree a second opinion is a great idea! Let us know what the specialist has to say. I know you guys went through so much with Jewel that it just wouldn't be fair for you to have to go through anything like that again. I'll continue to keep you guys in my prayers!

rtr · 08-23-2007, 08:38 PM

Glad to hear Jen is doing ok now.

Our Yorkie Precious had a 3rd degree AV block. We learned more than I ever knew about pacemakers in canines with her. Including that the vast majority of pacemakers in dogs come from the Companion Animal Pacemaker Repository which gets them for free after they sit on the shelf too long for human use. In addition there are two ways to place a pacemaker, either under the skin near the neck with the leads for the pacer going through an artery into the heart (this procedure isn't too invasive). Or placing the pacer in the abdomen and connecting the lead to the outside of the heart (this procedure is more invasive).

I would encourage you to really discuss the details of the procedure with your vet Corrinne and make sure they have adequate pacemakers and leads that they know will work together, and that they are familiar with.

In addition the small stature of a yorkie can make it hard to fish the lead down the artery near the neck and get it into the proper place in the heart. I would make sure and ask them what size the smallest dog they have done this procedure on is.

Since Jen's situation is not an emergency you have the luxury to take time in arranging the surgery. I know who I would go to here in Colorado, I'm happy to share his name and other info if you want to PM me. Either way our thoughts are with you and Jen and let us know how things go!

LunasMomma · 08-24-2007, 05:25 AM

Prayers on the way for Jen

ARCHIE · 08-24-2007, 05:32 AM

Prayer's coming little Jen's way. A second opinion is certainly the way
to go. Hopefully it is something she will outgrow in time.
Finger's crossed that all goes well for you and Jen.

yorkieusa · 08-24-2007, 07:18 AM

Sending special prayers for sweet little Jen.

Tiger's Mom · 08-24-2007, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Thank you for all you support and prayers.

By looking a Jen there is no way to tell anything is wrong at all. I just got off the phone with our regular vet and although her condition is rare it is not serious right now. No medicine was given to her and he wants her re-checked in a month. Well, if you know me and Dan, you know that we will be taking Jen to a Cardio Specialist and have already set an appointment for next Saturday to get a second opinion.

Dan and I were feeling her pulse last night and her hearbeat actually seems to speed up every 4 to 5 beats. Like thump-thump-thump-thump-tha,thump-thump....

Jolie did just fine with her spay but she had10 teeth pulled!!! All were unshed baby teeth! - Eeeek!

After all we went through with Jolie, the news yesterday really hit us hard. Just can't bear to go through the emotional roller coaster like that again.

Thank you all again for your prayers!

I totally agree . . a second opinion is the best way to confirm your vet's diagnosis . . . I do hope everything will be alright . . .

Sending tons of kisses to the recuperating Jolie and to Jen . . .

The member from colorado sure has quite the experience so I hope you do hook up with her

. . . I just love YT . . . there is always someone with so much experience to share and help during times like this.

PrincessTinker · 08-24-2007, 07:59 AM

Special prayers from mine to yours

KathyinCali · 08-24-2007, 01:18 PM

Sending prayers your way.

alaskayorkie · 09-02-2007, 01:03 AM

Any update on Jen? Still thinking about her and you guys and sending our best.

Yorkiekids · 09-02-2007, 04:29 AM

Prayers coming your way.

Shadow · 09-05-2007, 05:13 AM

I hope it isn't to serious. Did you got to the cardioligist?

08-23-2007, 03:32 PM	#31
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	I think a second opinion is a great idea. __________________

08-23-2007, 03:35 PM	#32
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Sorry just seeing this corinne. I will pray all goes well with the 2nd dr.. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

08-23-2007, 03:59 PM	#33
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Oh gosh Corinne, lots of prayers coming Jens way. I hope you get good news from the Specialist. Hugs __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

08-23-2007, 05:56 PM	#34
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 554	sending prayers to you and jen __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG

08-23-2007, 07:18 PM	#35
Sukoshi's Mom I Love My Rugrats Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,578	I agree a second opinion is a great idea! Let us know what the specialist has to say. I know you guys went through so much with Jewel that it just wouldn't be fair for you to have to go through anything like that again. I'll continue to keep you guys in my prayers! __________________ *Lisa* , Sukoshi, and Tanuki Sukoshi 's Diggy Sukoshi's 1st Birthday Party

08-23-2007, 08:38 PM	#36
rtr Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 27	Glad to hear Jen is doing ok now. Our Yorkie Precious had a 3rd degree AV block. We learned more than I ever knew about pacemakers in canines with her. Including that the vast majority of pacemakers in dogs come from the Companion Animal Pacemaker Repository which gets them for free after they sit on the shelf too long for human use. In addition there are two ways to place a pacemaker, either under the skin near the neck with the leads for the pacer going through an artery into the heart (this procedure isn't too invasive). Or placing the pacer in the abdomen and connecting the lead to the outside of the heart (this procedure is more invasive). I would encourage you to really discuss the details of the procedure with your vet Corrinne and make sure they have adequate pacemakers and leads that they know will work together, and that they are familiar with. In addition the small stature of a yorkie can make it hard to fish the lead down the artery near the neck and get it into the proper place in the heart. I would make sure and ask them what size the smallest dog they have done this procedure on is. Since Jen's situation is not an emergency you have the luxury to take time in arranging the surgery. I know who I would go to here in Colorado, I'm happy to share his name and other info if you want to PM me. Either way our thoughts are with you and Jen and let us know how things go!

08-24-2007, 05:25 AM	#37
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Prayers on the way for Jen __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-24-2007, 05:32 AM	#38
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Prayer's coming little Jen's way. A second opinion is certainly the way to go. Hopefully it is something she will outgrow in time. Finger's crossed that all goes well for you and Jen.

08-24-2007, 07:18 AM	#39
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Sending special prayers for sweet little Jen. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-24-2007, 07:59 AM	#41
PrincessTinker Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,118	Special prayers from mine to yours __________________ Mommy to:Tinker,Chloe:,Ruby Cash, and Bailey

08-24-2007, 01:18 PM	#42
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Sending prayers your way. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

09-02-2007, 01:03 AM	#43
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Any update on Jen? Still thinking about her and you guys and sending our best. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-02-2007, 04:29 AM	#44
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Prayers coming your way. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-05-2007, 05:13 AM	#45
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I hope it isn't to serious. Did you got to the cardioligist?