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02-05-2009, 11:20 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Posts: 142
| Lexy from Texas I'm Teresa new Mommy to Lexy whom I have had since last Thursday. She flew in to me from Kansas and I immediately noticed she sounded like she was coughing so I took her the next day to the Vet for her check up thinking she may have caught something on the plane. She was 13 wks and weighed 1lb 13oz. She was given an antibiotic...she didn't seem to be getting better so I called the Vet yesterday to make an appt for today and this morning I noticed she wasn't eating and her tummy was growling a lot. The appt was 2 and she had yet to eat. They weighed her today and she now weighs 1lb 12oz and also had a fever. They did heart and chest x-rays and it shows her lungs are clear but it appears she has a collapsed trachea leading all the way to her lungs which is why she has the coughing sound. It is unrepairable because of where it's at, it's not at the point to where surgery is an option and she will always have the coughing sounds especially when she gets excited. ;-( I was told by the Vet she can live a healthy life as long as I keep an eye on her for any signs of fever, raspy cough, etc because she will be prone to fluid in her lungs because of her small airway. They are keeping her overnight to give her IV fluids and possibly run more tests. They tested her for parvo today as well and that was negative thank goodness! My husband is a police officer and so is the Vet's husband so they work together so she's is pretty straight forward and honest with us and actually doesn't charge us what she normally charges others. It's upsetting though because it has already cost me $300 at the Vet and this is something the breeder should of caught as often as she coughs throughout the day. I just hope she's better tomorrow, I can't imagine losing her now...I have already grown so attached to her and she is horribly spoiled! |
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02-06-2009, 06:10 AM | #2 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
Posts: 3,691
| My Clarence has a collapsing trachea...has had it since he was a pup. He's 12.5 now & still ticking. His life hasn't been the same as our Keegan ,who is as healthy as a horse. Clarence is more sedentary & we have to clam him when he gets over excited but we love him & he is a delight everyday! I don't know how much you spent on her but you may want to call the breeder & ask for part of your money back so you can pay some of these bills. |
02-06-2009, 06:43 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 56
| I am so sorry that has happened to you. I know what it is like to get a sick one from a breeder. I learned the hard way to be very careful about who you purchase your puppies from. BUt there are alot of great breeders here and I tell everyone that is looking for a new one...........look no furthur than this web-site to be sure that you get a healthy happy little one. Best of luck to you..............
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02-06-2009, 08:18 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 2,234
| That kinda scares me because I just took Kayla in for what I was afraid might be collasped trachea. She makes a sort of snorting sound though instead of a cough. The vet thought it might be just allergies. Hope your baby gets better. They are so little its scarey. I just rub Kayla's throat real easy until she settles down and she seems fine. Talked to the breeder and she said I was the only one she had had call her about something like this. Will say a prayer for your baby and hope she does fine. |
02-06-2009, 09:29 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa
Posts: 9,493
| I am so sorry you are going thru all of this. I would definitely contact the breeder and let them know what is going on. Do you know when she was last checked by the breeder's vet? Also, be sure to use a harness - not a collar
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02-08-2009, 06:31 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Posts: 142
| Breeder has been oblivious to her health and making up all kinds of excuses oh maybe the vet's wrong, maybe its kennel cough blah blah blah! ugh! either way I'm keeping my baby girl and she will be well taken care of! She is spoiled like crazy and loved dearly! |
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