Heartbreaking yorkie in Los Angeles Animal Control

[llcornell]

Ella had her follow-up vet visit today. She has shown improvement with the frequent urination but they feel she may still be dealing with something more serious than a bladder infection. She eats and drinks double what she should. Ive been letting her free feed because she is very skinny. But her eyes look great, she looks amazing. She is happy and fiesty. She isnt anywhere near the same dog I had 10 days ago. I am so happy for her. I really feel like she is happy here. She seems comfortable she loves to be held and touched. She has really taken to my dog Sam. She sniffs the air and searches him out.

But I do need help with the diaper situation she is still bleeding and does still urinate quite often. I have to change her diaper every hour. I dont want her sitting in blood or urine. I cant afford to keep going through diapers like this. I bought 2 cloth panties with pads but they keep leaking so I have to wash them everytime they get pee on them so she is mostly in disposables. Please any suggestions. I have purchased all the diapers out of my nearby pet stores so I went to get human baby diapers and they are ok but dont stay on well. I feel until she stops bleeding and we confirm she has no other medical issues, she needs to be in diapers or she has to stay in the bathroom.
She likes to be out and free so I dont want to keep her locked up. Any other suggestions?????

[BobbyYorkie]

Originally Posted by llcornell

Ella had her follow-up vet visit today. She has shown improvement with the frequent urination but they feel she may still be dealing with something more serious than a bladder infection. She eats and drinks double what she should. Ive been letting her free feed because she is very skinny. But her eyes look great, she looks amazing. She is happy and fiesty. She isnt anywhere near the same dog I had 10 days ago. I am so happy for her. I really feel like she is happy here. She seems comfortable she loves to be held and touched. She has really taken to my dog Sam. She sniffs the air and searches him out.

But I do need help with the diaper situation she is still bleeding and does still urinate quite often. I have to change her diaper every hour. I dont want her sitting in blood or urine. I cant afford to keep going through diapers like this. I bought 2 cloth panties with pads but they keep leaking so I have to wash them everytime they get pee on them so she is mostly in disposables. Please any suggestions. I have purchased all the diapers out of my nearby pet stores so I went to get human baby diapers and they are ok but dont stay on well. I feel until she stops bleeding and we confirm she has no other medical issues, she needs to be in diapers or she has to stay in the bathroom.
She likes to be out and free so I dont want to keep her locked up. Any other suggestions?????

I would be happy to search the pet stores around here for the diapers. what size/brand do you use? Also where in so cal are you? I am in Rancho Cucamonga, if I find them I could deliver them or if you are too far I could send them to you.

[llcornell]

Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

I would be happy to search the pet stores around here for the diapers. what size/brand do you use? Also where in so cal are you? I am in Rancho Cucamonga, if I find them I could deliver them or if you are too far I could send them to you.

Thank you. Im in san diego. She wears xs. I ordered some online this morning and they are a better price. I havent exausted all of san diego yet just the ones by by house. So I can probably find some more here, but I feel like I need to try another option because of cost.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

I would be happy to search the pet stores around here for the diapers. what size/brand do you use? Also where in so cal are you? I am in Rancho Cucamonga, if I find them I could deliver them or if you are too far I could send them to you.

What a nice offer!

Originally Posted by llcornell

Thank you. Im in san diego. She wears xs. I ordered some online this morning and they are a better price. I havent exausted all of san diego yet just the ones by by house. So I can probably find some more here, but I feel like I need to try another option because of cost.

I'm glad that she is so much better. Will they be doing more tests to see what is going on with her? Maybe you might be able to purchase from a YTer? I know that members her have worked very hard to make sure that clothing and diapers fit well.

[BobbyYorkie]

I am sure that its getting very pricey. I have no advice, but I am sure someone here will. I am glad she is doing better and thriving in your home. amazing what some TLC can do!

[lovmyyorkie]

I had a maltese that always got out of her panties, so i got her baby shirts with the snaps on the bottom and cut a whole for the tail. It worked for us to keep her panties on.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by llcornell

Ella had her follow-up vet visit today. She has shown improvement with the frequent urination but they feel she may still be dealing with something more serious than a bladder infection. She eats and drinks double what she should. Ive been letting her free feed because she is very skinny. But her eyes look great, she looks amazing. She is happy and fiesty. She isnt anywhere near the same dog I had 10 days ago. I am so happy for her. I really feel like she is happy here. She seems comfortable she loves to be held and touched. She has really taken to my dog Sam. She sniffs the air and searches him out.

But I do need help with the diaper situation she is still bleeding and does still urinate quite often. I have to change her diaper every hour. I dont want her sitting in blood or urine. I cant afford to keep going through diapers like this. I bought 2 cloth panties with pads but they keep leaking so I have to wash them everytime they get pee on them so she is mostly in disposables. Please any suggestions. I have purchased all the diapers out of my nearby pet stores so I went to get human baby diapers and they are ok but dont stay on well. I feel until she stops bleeding and we confirm she has no other medical issues, she needs to be in diapers or she has to stay in the bathroom.
She likes to be out and free so I dont want to keep her locked up. Any other suggestions?????

With the panties, it is best to use incontinence pads instead of feminine hygeine pads. I usually buy Poise...I cut them to fit. They are made to catch urine...and you can leave them on a bit longer than the others. The feminine hygeine pads are not made to hold urine.
If you don't get enough, feel free to PM me...I would be happy to send you a little care package for Ella!

[luvfla]

Could you PM me your address so I can send you some $$ for her diapers? You are so wonderful to take her in, I feel I can at least help you until she gets out of them (let's PRAY she gets out of them!).

[llcornell]

Originally Posted by luvfla

Could you PM me your address so I can send you some $$ for her diapers? You are so wonderful to take her in, I feel I can at least help you until she gets out of them (let's PRAY she gets out of them!).

Thank you!!! I have been searching online for advice with deaf, blind dog and potty training. She will get out of diapers. I know it. I am waiting approval for a blood panel and if all is good I will start potty training. I just dont want to try until I know she is capable. I feel like she is going to be OK. She is so strong and very smart.
At night she sleeps in the bathroom and is using the potty pads in there most of the time. YAY!!!!!!
During the day when Im home she is free in the house and in diapers but I am still trying to take her outside every couple of hours and she will always pee and poo for me. Then I put the diaper back on and back inside we go, she still squats and pees when inside and I just ignore it? I hope Im doing it right.
I still feel like she is going to make it and she will be out of diapers and be living a normal little doggie life.

[margaritaville]

Bless you for taking care of this little one.

[llcornell]

Im posting a funny pic of my attempt to potty train the little angel. Since she is blind and deaf but loves food I thought AHHHH! I am the smart one I will take food out with me and reward her when she goes. WRONG she has such a good sense of smell she couldnt even go she was to worried about trying to climb me for food. I guess I will have to figure out a different way to reward her.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by llcornell

Im posting a funny pic of my attempt to potty train the little angel. Since she is blind and deaf but loves food I thought AHHHH! I am the smart one I will take food out with me and reward her when she goes. WRONG she has such a good sense of smell she couldnt even go she was to worried about trying to climb me for food. I guess I will have to figure out a different way to reward her.

OMG that is just hilarious!!! I so love the story and the picture! Yes, when they cannot see they have an extra great sense of smell. She looks SO good!!!! You are doing a marvelous job with her. What a feel good story this is!!

[wemple2]

Bless your heart...may your life be triple blessed!!!

[llcornell]

Originally Posted by wemple2

Bless your heart...may your life be triple blessed!!!

Little Ella is only my 4th foster and I feel beyond blessed, she brings so much love and strength to me. Every time I look at her I have a feeling I cant explain. I felt when I decided to foster her I would be helping her but she has helped me more than I could have ever thought possible. I love my little Ella.

[hartygirl]

Originally Posted by llcornell

Little Ella is only my 4th foster and I feel beyond blessed, she brings so much love and strength to me. Every time I look at her I have a feeling I cant explain. I felt when I decided to foster her I would be helping her but she has helped me more than I could have ever thought possible. I love my little Ella.

You are a hero! Her story warms my heart! The world is a better place because of what you do. God bless you.